The Healthy Thyroid: What you can do to prevent and alleviate thyroid imbalance (Practical Guide to Symptoms and Treatment) - Softcover

Westcott, Patsy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007146612 ISBN 13: 9780007146611

Publisher: Thorsons, 2003

Synopsis

What you can do to prevent and alleviate thyroid imbalance New edition Thyroid health is an increasingly common concern. This updated edition (formerly titled 'Thyroid Problems') is a clear and practical guide to symptoms, treatment options and self-help measures for those who have, or think they may have a thyroid related problem. Sales Handles: · It's estimated that 1 in 10 women have a thyroid imbalance**, but as symptoms are diverse the problem is often unresolved. This book shows how to identify a thyroid problem, relieve symptoms, and obtain treatment. The symptoms of a thyroid imbalance include Chronic Fatigue, Weight Gain, Mood Swings, as well as dried out skin and hair, changes in libido and menstrual problems. This new edition has been fully re-structured and includes a large amount of new material to reflect the needs of today's readers. Contains detailed information about natural health and complementary treatments to help relieve symptoms. Gives the low-down on thyroid hormone tests and other orthodox medical procedures that may be offered. Is an informative yet simple book that provides a 'patients-eye' view of thyroid imbalance so readers can better understand their doctors. Discusses the links between sub-clinical thyroid problems (the most common sort - that cause longterm problems but are hard to pin down) and other conditions such as depression, obesity.

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Review:

Endorsements:
‘A well-researched, comprehensive and holistic review of all aspects of thyroid disease.’ Dr mark Vanderpump, Secretary, British Thyroid Association.
‘This book explains every aspect of thyroid disease in a very clear and easy-to-read way, which is exactly what is needed for people suffering from thyroid disease.’ Lyn Mynott, Chair, Thyroid UK
‘Informative and easy to read’ Brenda Johnstone, Thyroid Eye Disease

Synopsis:

Thyroid problems are an increasingly common health concern. This title is a clear and practical guide to symptoms and treatment options for those who have, or think they may have a thyroid related problem. All medical information has been fully revised, and the book is substantially expanded throughout with content covering a wide range of self-help measures, self-tests and questionnaires, resources, advice and an exploration of the links between thyroid and other conditions. Hidden thyroid problems can be a factor in: chronic fatigue; depression; mood swings; weight gain; appetite disorders; menstrual problems; infertility; perimenopause and menopause problems; changes in libido; heart disease; and premature ageing. The thyroid is the "master gland" governing a huge range of vital health functions, and thyroid problems are as common as diabetes problems - but difficult to diagnose.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorsons
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0007146612
• ISBN 13: 9780007146611
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 258