Harvard Medical School Guide to Overcoming Thyroid Problems (Harvard Medical School Guides) - Softcover

Garber, Jeffrey R.; White, Sandra S.

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9780071444712: Harvard Medical School Guide to Overcoming Thyroid Problems (Harvard Medical School Guides)

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ISBN 10: 0071444718 ISBN 13: 9780071444712

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2005

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From a leading expert at one of the world's most respected medical schools--your total guide to understanding, treating, and living with thyroid disease

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your health. Whether you've been diagnosed with thyroid disease or you think you may have a problem, this book arms you with the knowledge you need to take charge of your health.

In The Harvard Medical School Guide to Overcoming Thyroid Problems, Jeffrey R. Garber, M.D., a world-renowned authority on thyroid diseases, explains in plain English how the thyroid works and what can go wrong with it, and he fills you in on:

How to tell if you have a thyroid problem and what type of problem it may be
What kind of doctor you need to consult
All your treatment options, including conventional and alternative approaches
How to spot symptoms of thyroid disease during pregnancy and in children

About Harvard Medical School Health Guides

Harvard Medical School guides give you the knowledge you need to understand and take control of your health. In every book, a world-renowned expert from Harvard Medical School provides you with the latest information on diagnosis, traditional and alternative treatments, home remedies, and lifestyle changes that can make a powerful difference in your health.

Synopsis:

From Harvard Medical School, this title offers the latest information on how to overcome thyroid problems, including the most effective medications and how to keep them in balance. Thryoid disease is notoriously complicated to diagnose and manage. Here, Dr. Jeffrey Garber, a world-renowned endocrinologist and thyroid expert, tells thyroid patients what they need to know to best manage their condition. He covers how to tell if you might have a thyroid problem, what kind of doctor you need to see and how to be sure that doctor is treating you correctly, and how being informed is your best "cure." He explains how the thyroid works, what can go wrong and why, and how to work with your doctor and adapt your lifestyle to feel better and stay healthy. This work includes advice on nutrition, alternative treatments, and exercise.

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