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Hypothyroidism Type 2: The Epidemic - Revised 2013 Edition Revised 2013 ed. Edition
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Dr. Starr has written a clear and understandable explanation of why so many people today are suffering from hypothyroidism, despite "normal" blood tests that throw their doctors off the track. This book is a compilation of the overwhelming evidence that not only is the modern laboratory testing used to diagnose hypothyroidism completely inadequate, but also the current treatment for the illness is equally lacking efficacy.
- ISBN-100975262408
- ISBN-13978-0975262405
- EditionRevised 2013 ed.
- PublisherNew Voice Publications
- Publication dateMarch 4, 2005
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6 x 0.9 x 8.9 inches
- Print length279 pages
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Dr. Starr has written clear and understandable explanation of why so many people today are suffering from hypothyroidism, despite normal blood test that throw their doctors off the track. Having successfully treated several thousand type 2 hypothyroid patients myself over 23 years practice and watching them return to normal health, I applaud Dr. Starr s work which will hopefully reach many of those who are suffering so they can get help. His in-depth research and discussion of how environmental toxins can interfere with thyroid hormones is groundbreaking and enlightening for us all. Bravo Mark! --Robban Sica, M.D.I believe everyone needs to review Mark Starr s book. He has a vital message to share about the many people who do not realize they have low thyroid, because standard thyroid tests do not show it. Mark Starr s dedication to research, and his devoted study with the old masters, have made him an international expert on thyroid and iodine. ---- Garry Gordon, M.D., D.O., M.D.(H)
An astonishing book revealing the cause and successful treatment for the plague of illnesses affecting western civilization; including obesity, heart attacks, depression, diabetes, strokes, headaches, chronic fatigue, and many more.
In Dr. Starr's description of Type 2 Hypothyroidism, he presents overwhelming evidence showing a majority of Americans suffer this illness, which is due to environmental and hereditary factors. Laboratory testing used to diagnose hypothyroidism is completely inadequate, and current treatment for hypothyroidism is ineffective. Groundbreaking research shows how persistent environmental toxins prevent thyroid and other hormones from working properly. This book will lead you to understanding more about your health than anything you have ever read.
Many of the more recent patients who have sought help from Dr. Starr have come to him with Hashimoto's and Graves' diseases. As a result, the updated 2011 version added a chapter on Hashimoto's and Graves' disease.
Revised for 2013 with a contribution by Jerry Tennant, M.D.
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- Publisher : New Voice Publications; Revised 2013 ed. edition (March 4, 2005)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 279 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0975262408
- ISBN-13 : 978-0975262405
- Item Weight : 1.06 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.9 x 8.9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #476,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Dr. Mark Starr is board certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine and the Arizona State Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners.
He has been in private practice since 1996, opening his first pain clinic in Columbia, MO, where he spent 5 years. He then moved his practice to Marietta, GA for the next 7 years. In 2008, he opened a new homeopathic pain and sports medicine clinic in Paradise Valley, AZ.
Dr. Starr is called upon to speak internationally regarding his book, now in its fourth print.
Dr. Starr is a medical doctor who specializes in integrative medicine, pain, hormones, and the prompt rehabilitation of acute and chronic sports injuries. He utilizes a wide array of alternative methods that allow the body to heal itself naturally. These methods include desiccated thyroid, bio-identical hormones, nutrition, homeopathics, trigger point injections, Hans Kraus' protocols and exercises, Tennant Biomodulator, low-intensity lasers, and other energetic modalities.
Dr. Starr's progressive approach to alternative medicine offers cutting-edge therapies designed to accelerate the healing of hypothyroidism, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, Candidiasis, arthritis, sprains, strains, and fractures.
Education & Training:
1995-1996 - New York Pain Treatment Program, Lenox Hill Hospital
1994-1995 - Attending physician, Bronx Veterans Hospital
1991-1994 - Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Missouri, Rusk Rehabilitation Center
1987-1990 - MD from University of Missouri, Columbia Medical School
Mark Starr, MD(H), has been trained by:
Andrew Fischer, MD, PhD
Hans Kraus, MD
Norman Marcus, MD
William Rea, MD
Gerald Smith, DDS
Lawrence Sonkin, MD, PhD
Jerry Tennant, MD
"I never imagined I would become the modern-day expert on thyroid and its impact on chronic illness. When I researched mitochondrial disorders and thyroid, I realized they were one in the same. The last landmark book written about hypothyroidism was by Dr. Broda Barnes in 1976. I hope my book will allow me to help doctors and patients get back in touch with this basic tenet of medicine. Without this knowledge, patients go from office to office, searching for answers and too often getting just superficial treatment of symptoms." --Dr. Starr
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1-No matter what, even right, if you diagnose any hypothyroidism just based on body skin stiffness , low body temp, low BMR, fatigue..if labs are not included or correspond then you have done malpractice. If anybody gets harmed the next license, when you get out of slammer, would be Taxi license in airport at best if you are lucky. So do no harm.
2-Playing with thyroid hormone is very tricky and potentially dangerous(I had my share of mishaps when I was an intern), specially synthroid. Elderly with coronary artery disease can really get harmed if unnecessarily med is given to them.
3-Dessicated natural hormones have T4:T3 ratio which is excessive. Based on European Thyroid Association (ETA) the ratio should be above 15:1 even 20:1(T4:T3). Also desiccated hormones do get deactivated at times by antibodies to thyroid gland. But not synthetics. Also synthroid synthetics half life is very long and stays longer in body, if Diodinase does its job to convert. Synthroid is much better and consistent than Levothyroxine generic per experience of some of the patients.
4-If patient is a poor converter of T4 to T3 a combination of Synthroid and Liothyronine is at times the best option. or just Liothyronine bid.Please read the ETA review to understand the Ft4/Ft3 ratio for poor converters diagnosis.
Not much recent data was in this book but on few cases of Autism, thyroid hormones were used in recent articles with not much result but side effect of med was noted.
However, personally I have had success story in poor converters, by changing Levothyroxine to Synthroid lower dose, in combination with Liothyronine(T3) to bring the dose equivalent to original dose. For example a 100 mcg Levothyroxine was changed to 75 mcg and then 5 mcg Liothyronine (its dose equivalent to synthroid is 5=25). So patients are very thankful and feel a difference.
Diagnosing poor converters is an Art not just science and you have to document everything and correlate it with labs closely, even if labs are "normal" slight closeness to lower normal of Ft3 or high rT3 will reveal it. Usual a ratio of FT4x10/FT3 must be 3.2 to 4, less or more you have to correlate with clinical picture and interpret. There is higher chance of success by this ratio if learned and interpreted correctly.
Unfortunately none of these were mentioned in this book.Book must show ways of treatment. I am sorry for lay persons starting Blogs and trying to treat themselves , it is all wrong and dangerous, see a Dr with open mind.
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Seul bémol: il est écrit en anglais, sinon je l'aurais bien offert à mon généraliste...
You need to start with current blood tests from your own GP and if that confirms all clear but you can 'pinch an inch' of skin on your upper arm or thigh (finger tips should be gently almost touching) you have self confirmation of Myxadema (thick skin). The question then is how 'undiagnosed-by-blood-test' hypothyroid are you? My basal temperature using a quality digital ear thermometer was 35.6 deg C (should be 36.6 deg C, also 35 deg C is 'dead-or-thereabouts'.
I was experiencing periods of unnatural lethargy, amongst many other symptoms. I paid for a private specialist who pre-reviewed my GP's earlier blood tests from five or so years ago and he said in a brief consultation, that there was nothing worth following up! I have had lots of illness to cope with during my working life and all the medication was for treating symptoms, with not a drop to deal with the root causes, how depressing is that?
It is not the GP's fault, they are universally trained to treat the thyroid blood tests as the gold standard. Most medical professionals believe that the blood tests will show any and all thyroid issues, and are unaware of the most important original tests, and don't realise that many thyroid problem sufferers don't have the magnitude of their thyroid problems show up on their blood tests (Dr Broda Barnes).
This book covers everything except hydrogenated fats a cellular nutrient uptake inhibitor and adrenal exhaustion as a by product of hypothyroidism.

