The Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease: Clear Information on Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

by Alan Christianson, Hy Bender

Controlling health when metabolism is out-of-control.

The thyroid is the body's energy center, working to set the metabolism. It can be underactive or work too fast. It is susceptible to cancer and other health issues, more often in women than men. And its symptoms are varying and hard to identify. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease sifts through the vast amount of conflicting advice to help readers learn how to seek appropriate treatment for their individual situation.

• Covers Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism, as well as Goiter, Graves' Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, Thyroid Cancer, and adrenal gland diseases

• Thyroid's role in PMS, infertility, and postpartum depression

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Science, Medical, Self Help

320 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2011

About the author

Dr Alan Christianson, NMD, is a naturopathic medical doctor who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. He founded Integrative Health, a physician group dedicated to helping people with thyroid disease and weight-loss resistance regain their health.

Reviews

[Shirley Revill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a absolute treasure for anyone with Thyroid disease. It is a wealth of information from which I learnt so much.
Very highly recommended.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm finally getting around to learning about hypothyroidism. This is very accessible and a great resource for the newly diagnosed.. or in my case.. diagnosed a while back and never looked into it.

[Shane Fritz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I had known a lot of this information long ago. It was definitely worth reading--even owning. I took notes!
Much of the information is great for those who are fortunate enough to Not have a problem with their thyroid.
This book would help you to recognize symptoms that warrant testing; it also educates you to make you a better advocate for your own health. The last few chapters would benefit anyone and everyone.

[Liberty · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a good book for anyone who was just diagnosed or has a loved one with thyroid disease. Most of the information can be found on the internet, but I enjoyed having it in a book to quickly read through. It was helpful and I would recommend it to anyone who knows very little about thyroid issues.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

i learned all kinds of interesting things about my disease. many things i would not have thought about or considered. good read for someone curious whether they have a thyroid problem or even those who are diagnosed and need more information.

[Dave Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good read. Lots of practical and helpful advice in plain language. I didn't feel like I needed a medical degree to read this book. There is also a helpful website: CIGThyroid.com.

[Theresa Nardi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written for the non-professional. A wealth of info we all should know about our thyroid and endocrine system.

[kmm1985 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative. Title somewhat off-putting.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had this book years ago! Makes the science of it easy to understand.

[Ro · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction to the mysterious Thyroid.

[Jackie Mccarthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous! Basic, easily understood information about the disease. A guide for finding the right Doctor, and what to do if yours WON'T listen. Explains so much!

[Xanthi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm always a bit wary of reading medical books that were published several years ago but having just been diagnosed with Hashimotos I thought this one might be a good start, and it is. I found the advice on what to get tested for and what resistance or even ignorance you might be up against with GPs was useful, as was the guidance on how to interpret results. I found some of the lifestyle advice a bit dubious ( no mention of chlorine, not worrying about soy) and the taking of desiccated pig thyroid as medication. Apart from the ethics of that, the issue of risks and safety wasn't mentioned. How and where are the thyroids sourced? Factory farmed, pigs pumped with antibiotics? Also what is the risk of prions?