PublishedSheldon Press, July 2014 |
ISBN9781847092946 |
FormatSoftcover, 156 pages |
Dimensions21.5cm × 13.8cm × 1.3cm |
Based on cutting edge research, this book tells you all you need to know about thyroid disease - types, causes, medical treatment and self-help.
Frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked, thyroid disease can be subtle and insidious, accounting for a range of symptoms including depression, fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, dry skin and thinning hair. Yet, once correctly diagnosed, it is very treatable. This book explains the thyroid's role as a powerhouse for the whole body, and why it's important to support conventional treatments with holistic measures. Topics include:
The healthy thyroid and the role of iodine
Testing your thyroid
'Subclinical' thyroid disease and ill health
Goitres and nodules
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
Autoimmmune thyroid disease
Thyroid eye disease
Thyroid cancer
Fertility and pregnancy
Diet and how to lose weight
Drugs and diseases that may affect the thyroid
Stress and emotions