Be Your Own Thyroid Advocate: When You’re Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

by Rachel Hill

Looking for an in-depth guide on how to become an advocate for your thyroid health? Studies in the UK report an annual incidence of primary hypothyroidism in 3.5 and 0.6 per 1000 women and men, respectively. Some 3% of the UK population is currently taking long-term thyroid therapy. Of these patients, 40 to 48% are being over or undertreated. Yet despite the widespread and alarming occurrence of this disease, there is still a wide gap of information on hypothyroidism and other thyroid problems. Take charge of your thyroid health with Rachel Hill’s Be Your Own Thyroid Advocate! Rachel Hill’s book is a no-fuss manual for people like you who want to learn about their thyroid health. Be Your Own Thyroid Advocate is written by a leading thyroid patient advocate and, founder of The Invisible Hypothyroidism, an award-winning website and advocacy. She has lived through the hardships and lows of this illness and turned her life around. Understanding your condition shouldn’t mean diving into complicated medical books. Regain the fighting spirit you need to get past hypothyroidism. Be part of the thousands who benefited from this book’s easy-to-digest format. Rachel employs an honest and authentic style in addressing the challenges of hypothyroidism, especially for those people who remain unwell despite getting medication. This book is not just a compilation of vital information you need for your journey. The author’s work is an instrument of motivation and a source of renewed willpower. In this eBook, you’ll ✅ A recounting of Rachel’s personal journey back to good health from hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease ✅ Chapters on thyroid medication, blood tests, supplements, and how to deal with your diagnosis ✅ Rachel’s favourite websites, books, awareness events, and other helpful resources on hypothyroidism Create your own road map to recovery! Add Rachel Hill’s Be Your Own Thyroid Advocate to your basket TODAY!

Genres: Health

261 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 6, 2019

About the author

Rachel Hill is the highly ranked and award-winning thyroid patient advocate, writer, speaker and author, behind the thyroid advocacy website: The Invisible Hypothyroidism.

Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, she talks openly and honestly about what it's like to have these and what has helped her and many others to recover their health and thrive with thyroid disease.

She is passionate about helping those with hypothyroidism and giving them a voice, and is well recognised as a valuable contributor to the thyroid community.

Reviews

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read many thyroid books and I absolutely loved this one. I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and like Rachel given levothyroxine and got worse. I discovered Rachel's Facebook group The invisible hypothyroidism when I wasn't getting much help on other groups I'd joined. After following Rachel she helped me interpret my results and I was lucky enough to get some cash to pay for a functional doctor who got to my root causes and I felt better and i did advocate myself. I really wish this book was around when I got my first diagnosis. Other thyroid books I've read have also been brilliant but sometimes difficult to understand due to a mass array of scientific jargon used. If anyone gets diagnosed with UAT I would whole heartedly recommend people buy this book first. It's easy to follow and makes you understand that actually you should take control of your life, you should research and try and understand the reasons behind you feeling so unwell. Once I got my root causes under control I felt better but I wouldn't of done that had Rachel not recommended books on her Facebook page and alternative practitioners who can help. It's a very easy read for those who are struggling with thyroid disease. It puts you at ease and makes you feel less scared about why you feel so awful! Very well written, its written in a personal way to make you feel like a friend is reaching out to reassure and help you feel at ease. Thank you for writing this book Rachel, I will definitely be recommending it to anyone feeling unwell with thyroid disease, sometimes people just need a gentle push to get their own life back on track and I feel that this book does that.

[Valerie Pate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been following the author on Instagram fro several months. When I found out her book was about to be released, I couldn’t wait to purchase. It is so interesting to read I couldn’t put it down. The book empowers you and guides you to getting yourself actually feeling better and the steps to take to make it happen. My biggest takeaway was a recommendation to see a Functional Medicine Doctor. I wound up finding out that I have heart disease - even though my regular doc did an EKG a couple weeks prior and said my heart was great. This book possibly saved my life, or at least got me in the road to reduce the aging process. Oh... and naturally derived thyroid meds are way better than synthetic - which I have been on for years. This is a must read for all people who suffer from Thyroid dysfunction!

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good starting point

This book was really great at helping me understand more about my thyroid condition and where to start looking to treat it. Mostly though, it helped me validate my experiences and gave me hope. I didn't know how much I needed someone to help me see I'm not crazy or a difficult patient just because modern medicine doesn't understand how to help. A must read.

[Sonia Christensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful and Hopeful

Rachel Hill is so knowledgeable about hypothyroidism, and this book, Be Your Own Thyroid Advocate, has been a helpful resource after my own recent diagnosis. The absolute true feelings of acknowledgment of how I feel myself gave my hope that I can get through life with this ugly disease.
Filled with information to help educate, I find this a wonderful book to reference often and already read it twice.

[Adriana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have Hashimotos and you can see why this fast paced book is needed in my life.

I like that she explains quickly and that she manages to add a lot of information that I never had before about Hashimotos. It’s filled with many little known facts about the condition and I love that. Many of them are very useful, like the fact that we need to wear more clothes than regular people during winter and increase our med dose.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This explains so much about thyroid issues!

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been suffering from a thyroid problem for years, this book will explain everything for you. From how it will affect you to what to do when you can’t get answers or help from your GP... it’s all in here. Highly recommended read!

[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative without being overly medical

I've suffered with Hashimotos for 4 years and have read several books about the disease. If you are newly diagnosed I would highly recommend you read this book first. It's easy to read and Rachel Hill offers advice and guidance that you will understand.

[Whitney Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful

This book was very helpful In insight for with information regarding specifically to Thyroid issues of all degrees. I appreciate it the personal perspective and the fact that this person suffers from The same disease It's so helpful to have it Is Nice to have Information from a person with personal experience.

[Matthew James Yeardley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bible for hypothyroidism

Suffered with hypothyroidism since my early 20's reading this has opened my eyes on how to improve my health dealing with the invisible chronic illness

If.you suffer with hypothyroidism this book is a must read Rachel has done a fantastic job simplifying and easy to understand chapters on getting help with your thyroid

[Mary Biedron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful if you have hypothyroidism

A good place to start if recently diagnosed. End of chapter summaries helpful and there’s an excellent list of websites & other sources at the end of the book.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid starting point to understanding and advocating for hypothyroidism. A must read for those fighting through the brain fog. It is optimistic and filled with references to explore long after finishing.

[E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally some answers

I am thankful for all the resources and for Rachel Hill sharing her personal story. It has helped me immensely with my fairly new diagnosis, understanding all the symptoms years before my diagnosis, and a recently flare up. I now have hope moving forward.

[Zana Carver · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! So helpful and sincere. As an author and award-winning blogger, Rachel Hill does so much to advocate for thyroid health. I can't wait for her next book to come out:)

[Roisin Locke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really helped me understand that I am not alone with this condition.

[Kerry Gallagher Oquendo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love following Rachel online and this book empowered me to be my best thyroid advocate!

[Julia Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Very helpful book as I just diagnose with hypothyroidism this book open my eyes about the disease. Lots of information, lots of facts.

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three and a half stars for this easy to read guide on what's going on when you're diagnosed with thyroid issues, especially Hashimotos.