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Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal: A Revolutionary Breakthrough In Understanding Hashimoto's Disease and Hypothyroidism Paperback – Illustrated, February 2, 2010
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Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? was written to address the true causes of hypothyroidism in this country and how to manage them. The vast majority of hypothyroid cases are being treated inappropriately or misdiagnosed by the standard health care model. Through my exhaustive research and clinical experience, Dr. Kharrazian has discovered what really causes hypothyroidism and how to manage it.
- Print length344 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMorgan James Publishing
- Publication dateFebruary 2, 2010
- Dimensions5.9 x 0.8 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101600376703
- ISBN-13978-1600376702
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Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? was written to address the true causes of hypothyroidism in this country and how to manage them. The vast majority of hypothyroid cases are being treated inappropriately or misdiagnosed by the standard health care model. Through my exhaustive research and clinical experience, Dr. Kharrazian has discovered what really causes hypothyroidism and how to manage it.
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If so, join the millions of Americans who, despite normal test results, suffer low thyroid symptoms because they are misdiagnosed or poorly managed. As you'll learn, treating the thyroid is often ineffective, and can even make you worse. Find the real culprit, and why it doesn't show up on your blood test.
Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal? will show you why taking thyroid hormones, and even some thyroid supplements, may not help and can even make your symptoms worse. You'll learn the true cause of most cases of hypothyroidism in this country, and what to do about it. You'll also learn the six patterns of low thyroid function, only one of which may be helped by thyroid hormones, if even then.
Don't waste another day feeling lousy because you're trapped in outdated standards of health care. Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal harnesses cutting-edge scientific research for a safe, simple, and truly effective solution to low thyroid function.
About the Author
As a researcher, Dr. Kharrazian earned a PhD degree in Health Science with concentrations in immunology and toxicology and a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree from the Department of Health Care Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. He completed his post-doctoral research training as a research fellow at Harvard Medical School and worked as a researcher at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where his research focus was in autoimmunity and neuroimmunology. Dr. Kharrazian also earned a Master of Medical Science degree (MMSc) in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kharrazian is an active member of the Harvard Medical Alumni Association and the American Association of Immunologists.
In 2010, Dr. Kharrazian's book, Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests are Normal? completely changed the paradigm of how thyroid disorders are managed.Dr. Kharrazian is the author of the best-selling book, Why Isn't My Brain Working?, a well-reviewed and an exhaustively referenced book that illustrates Dr. Kharrazian's model for supporting the brain.
Dr. Kharrazian has a private practice in San Diego, California. He consults with patients from all over the world who are seeking non-pharmaceutical applications. His practice is focused on developing a personalized medical approach using diet, nutrition, and lifestyle approaches.
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- Publisher : Morgan James Publishing; 1st edition (February 2, 2010)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 344 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1600376703
- ISBN-13 : 978-1600376702
- Item Weight : 1.11 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.9 x 0.8 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,446,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Datis Kharrazian, PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN is a Harvard Medical School trained and award-winning clinical research scientist, academic professor, and world-renowned functional medicine health care provider. He develops evidence-based models to treat autoimmune, neurological, and unidentified chronic diseases with non-pharmaceutical applications. His clinical models of evidence-based medicine are used by several academic institutions and thousands of health care providers throughout the world. Dr. Kharrazian is an Associate Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.
As a researcher, Dr. Kharrazian earned a PhD degree in Health Science with concentrations in immunology and toxicology and a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree from the Department of Health Care Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. He completed his post-doctoral research training as a research fellow at Harvard Medical School and worked as a researcher at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where his research focus was in autoimmunity and neuroimmunology. Dr. Kharrazian also earned a Master of Medical Science degree (MMSc) in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kharrazian is an active member of the Harvard Medical Alumni Association and the American Association of Immunologists.
As a health care provider, Dr. Kharrazian earned a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences. He has completed board certifications in nutrition and neurological rehabilitation. Dr. Kharrazian’s clinical expertise is in developing personalized lifestyle medicine approaches to autoimmunity and neurological disorders.
Dr. Kharrazian is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Diplomate of the Board of Nutrition Specialists, a member of the American Society for Nutrition, a member of the American Association of Immunologists, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (United Kingdom).
He has published scientific papers in the fields of nutrition, neurology, autoimmunity, and toxicology. He is currently conducting research in autoimmune molecular mimicry and environmentally induced immune reactivity. He is on the scientific editorial board for the Journal of Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation and Ergonomics and Alternative Medicine Therapies in Health and Medicine.
Dr. Kharrazian has received many awards for his work as a researcher, clinician, and educator. The American College of Nutrition honored Dr. Kharrazian with the Alexander and Mildred Seelig Award, which recognizes highly esteemed scientists for their outstanding contributions to the scientific field of nutrition. He has been a two-time recipient of the Researcher of the Year award by the International Association of Functional Neurology for his breakthrough research on neurological autoimmunity. He received an Award of Recognition by the Institute for Clinical Ergonomics and Applied Neuroscience for his outstanding contributions as an educator in the field of neurological therapeutics. He was also the recipient of the Clinical Trailblazer Award by the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation for his contributions in evolving clinical therapeutic strategies used to treat patients suffering from neurological diseases.
Dr. Kharrazian was an adjunct professor at Bastyr University, where he taught neuroscience and human brain dissection for several years. He also serves as an adjunct professor at National University of Health Sciences, where he has developed several post-graduate programs in neurological disease diagnosis and clinical management. He has developed a Neuroendocrine-Immune Series and a Mastering Brain Chemistry course that has been that has been approved for postgraduate education by the University of Bridgeport.
As a medical educator, Dr. Kharrazian has developed many post-graduate courses in blood chemistry analysis, hormone and endocrine management, complex immunology testing, gastrointestinal management, and various topics in functional medicine. Dr. Kharrazian has trained a team of educators to teach his clinical models in managing chronic disease throughout the United States. Dr. Kharrazian’s clinical approaches are taught at more than 200 locations annually.
Due to the growing demand from healthcare professionals to learn Dr. Kharrazian’s clinical models to manage chronic diseases directly from him, he developed the Kharrazian Institute. The courses at the Kharrazian Institute are attended by a worldwide audience of more than a thousand physicians and healthcare providers.
In 2010, Dr. Kharrazian’s book, "Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests are Normal?", completely changed the paradigm of how thyroid disorders are managed. He was the first author to describe how thyroid dysfunction treatment needs to emphasize an autoimmune approach. His book became an international bestseller and led to the development of the largest Facebook Hashimoto’s community (Hashimoto’s 411), which supports thyroid patients from around the world.
Dr. Kharrazian is the author of the best-selling book, "Why Isn’t My Brain Working?", a well-reviewed and an exhaustively referenced book that illustrates Dr. Kharrazian’s model for supporting the brain. Based on the inability to meet the overwhelming demands for patient appointment requests, Dr. Kharrazian also created an online course called, "Save Your Brain: The Six Week Brain Rescue Plan", to provide a resource for many patients that needed guidance in finding ways to support their brain.
He also created the online course "The 3D Immune Tolerance Program: Build a More Resilient, Less Reactive Immune System". This course was developed to help people suffering from multiple food sensitivities, chemical sensitivities, and autoimmunity.
Dr. Kharrazian has been a consultant to the nutrition industry and has formulated more than one-hundred products that are used by thousands of healthcare professionals. He also serves as a consultant to immunological laboratories, providing expert clinical opinions in the development of complex immunology profiles.
Dr. Kharrazian has a private practice in San Diego, California. He consults with patients from all over the world who are seeking non-pharmaceutical applications. His practice is focused on developing a personalized medical approach using diet, nutrition, and lifestyle approaches. Most of Dr. Kharrazian’s patients are referrals from other health care providers who require his unique skills in dissecting the patient’s case and implementing personalized strategic approaches.
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"Dr. Datis Kharrazian is one of the most powerful clinicians of our time. From the lab to the clinic, he has studied, vetted, and applied his cutting edge science to heal patients all over the world. I consider him to be a foremost authority in a systems approach to recovery and wellness."
— Kelly Brogan, MD
Author of "A Mind of Your Own"
https://kellybroganmd.com
"Dr. Kharrazian is a brilliant pioneer in innovative treatments for thyroid, brain and autoimmune health. His work and his deep care and compassion for patients is truly a gift to us all, and has transformed and empowered countless lives — mine included. I am deeply grateful for his contributions and dedication to uncovering the root causes of disease and for sharing his findings so generously!"
— Izabella Wentz, Pharma
Author of "Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding the Root Cause."
https://thyroidpharmacist.com
"Datis Kharrazian is truly among the great medical geniuses of our time. His capacity to think outside the box and coherently connect a myriad of dots amidst all of the overwhelming cavalcade of conflicting and often confusing information is virtually second to none. He brings genuinely cutting edge and unique, transformative insights to the table that others have missed along the way and for this we should all be eternally grateful."
— Nora Gedgaudas, CNS, NTP, BCHN
Author of "Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond Paleo for Total Health and Longer Life”
https://www.primalbody-primalmind.com
“Dr. Kharrazian’s material is way beyond the stuff they teach in medical school.”
— Ron Manzanero, MD
Austin Integrative Medicine, Austin, TX
“I have attended all of Dr. Kharrazian’s seminars. His approach has caused me to rethink how I approach treatment. This is excellent material.”
— Robert Mathis, MD, ABHM, CNS, MCP
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First, of the over 50% of people in the United States who suffer from hypothyroidism, the vast majority have an autoimmune condition that's attacking the thyroid. So while the end RESULT is hypothyroidism, the CAUSES are many and varied, and other systems are affected as well. To name just a few other interconnected systems and problems: leaky gut/poor digestion; adrenal exhaustion, which leads to malfunction; impairment of the liver (where the unabsorbable T4 thyroid hormone is converted into the more active and absorbable T3 thyroid hormone); and of course, environmental pollutants or heavy metals such as mercury, which can damage every system in the body.
The problem with giving people thyroid hormone is that it may not address what caused the hypothyroid symptoms in the first place. (Note I said "MAY not address"; some people do very well taking natural thyroid hormone or a synthetic T3/T4 compound.) First, says Dr. Kharrazian, address the causes of the autoimmune response, and the thyroid problem will take care of itself.
One of the most important things to do is avoid gluten, a sticky protein found in wheat, barley, rye, spelt, triticale, semolina, and durham (and sometimes oats, when they're contaminated with wheat). According to the authors of Dangerous Grains (different book now), half of the US population may be intolerant to gluten. Gluten destroys the villi (projectiles that help with food absorption) in the lining of the gut, so that large particles of food now enter the bloodstream and cause allergies--or remain in the gut and ferment, causing Candida overgrowth. Kharrazian tells us that incredibly, the sticky gluten protein molecule resembles that of the thyroid gland! No wonder the body learns to attack its own tissue. I think everyone should get off gluten, because even so-called "normal" people take a day or two to get back to normal after ingesting gluten.
But there's so much more to Kharrazian's protocols. Support the adrenals (he gives specific examples) and do liver cleanses. Eliminate concentrated (or even high levels of complex) carbohydrates (not just gluten), because they will cause insulin resistance and--you guessed it--hamper thyroid hormone absorption as well. Note that there are two different immune response pathways in the body; and thus herbs and supplements that work for one type of response may be detrimental to the other. So it's not a simplistic matter of popping more olive leaf extract or drinking green tea and expecting to get the same great results that your friend did. (Kharrazian has formulated specific supplements, made by Apex Energetics, to assist in supporting certain metabolic pathways and toning down others; so it's important for you to know which autoimmune response needs quieting and which needs raising.) That said, it has been reported by some holistic medical doctor colleagues that responses to various nutritional supplements are not as cut and dried as Kharrazian appears to believe; so experimentation and testing are needed. Plus, people's responses can change over time.
To help explain some very complex and interrelated metabolic processes, Kharrazian provides much-needed diagrams. He repeats some information in several different ways so you can see context. There are a few minor annoyances in this book, such as formatting and font glitches that the proofreader missed, which hopefully will get cleaned up in the next printing. But this is a small matter. This book is such a gold mine, even the few highlights I've given can't do it justice. (You may also want to read Hypothyroidism Type 2 by Dr. Mark Starr to learn the historical context of thyroid diagnoses, and more basic issues concerning hypothyroidism. But not everyone can benefit from Starr's one-size-fits-all conclusions. More often than not, there are other issues that need to be addressed. So be sure to also read Janie A. Bowthorpe's excellent book Stop The Thyroid Madness, which is a wonderful companion to Kharrazian's, and fills in some of the missing details for the layperson.)
I thank Kharrazian for writing this book, and appreciate the practitioners who are applying his principles and whose reviews appear on Amazon. This work is light years ahead of just about everything I've read. Autoimmune disorders, no matter what form they take, can make your life miserable. You deserve to feel better! Do yourself a favor and get this book. You'll learn a lot, and not just about the thyroid gland.
Nenah Sylver, PhD
author, The Rife Handbook of Frequency Therapy and Holistic Health
When I was diagnosed with my fourth autoimmune condition, I began to suspect that the original cause was not being addressed. I was elated to find confirmation from Dr Kharrazian, a scientific researcher of some standing. He goes straight to the proverbial cliff top and starts building a fence.
For those who want to understand the bio-mechanics behind their illness, Dr Kharrazian's explanations are simple, clear and informative. But like other reviewers, I was frustrated at the constant advice to consult with my healthcare professional. Yes it is intelligent to do this, and certainly, there are legal and safety considerations. But many of us with Hashimoto's and other autoimmune conditions have already eliminated gluten (often after a diagnosis of gluten enteropathy) and have tried many of the nutritional supplements recommended. And yet we continue to find ourselves decidedly unwell. A further frustration for readers who live outside of the US as I do is that many of the recommended lab tests are not available.
Despite these reservations, I did find the book to be a great springboard for further enquiry. Googling "calming cytokines" (using Kharrazian's term) produced a goldmine of international research, some of which I am surprised he does not mention. Kharrazian refers to the problem of determining TH1 or TH2 dominance and recommends tests, but does concede that if the tests are unavailable, attempting to balance the immune system is a viable option. He doesn't explain further, although he does give one page to the effect of dysbiosis on the conversion of T4 to T3 in the gut. However, the problem goes much further than this localised effect. Abstracts from researchers in USA, Japan and Europe refer to research on the successful use of probiotics in modulating the entire immune system, affecting many more organ systems in the body.
The other point that Kharrazian does not make(although he does briefly mention the effect of environmental toxins - again only on thyroid)is that it is of little use addressing your internal environment (such as removing gluten or refined carbohydrates) without addressing your external environment - e.g. removing toxins from your home, garden, and personal care. For example, phthalates, used in hundreds of consumer products, have been shown to disrupt thyroid functioning.
These culprit toxins include seemingly innocent cosmetics, which contain chemicals that constantly get absorbed through the skin and can inflame the entire immune system - not just the pancreas and thyroid gland. Although the thyroid is a major target organ, environmental toxins lead to the domino effect of added autoimmune conditions.
With regard to Dr Kharrazian's recommended fast, there are differing medical opinions on fasting and there are other, gentler options for reducing the load on your digestive system. In fact, there are some cases where it is dangerous to fast. This IS a case where it is necessary to consult your health professional - and one who is knowledgable about fasting. Fasting of any length should be undertaken under supervision, taking into account your current medications and your total medical conditions.
I give Dr Kharrazian's book 5 stars for addressing the paradigm shift clinicians need to make, as well as for encouraging patients to request a more holistic approach to their condition. The website, called simply "thyroidbook" is very informative and helpful. It also offers training for doctors. However, in addition to Dr Kharrazian's book, I consider it vital to read books like "The Probiotic Revolution" by Gary Huffnagle Ph D., "Bacteria for Breakfast" by Kelly Dowhower Karpa Ph D, RPA, and "The Autoimmune Epidemic" by Donna Jackson Nakazawa. It is also worthwhile to research organic personal care and household cleaning, as well as the use of Omega 3 as an anti-inflamatory.
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I don't live in the US but this information is still very valuable.
Better than stop the thyroid madness book which just seems fixated on dessicated thyroid as a fix all.

