The Hypothyroid Sourcebook

by Rosenthal, M. Sara

• ISBN13: 9780737305951
• ISBN10: 0737305959
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Hypothyroidism is one of the most common forms of thyroid disease. Myriad symptoms are attributed to this disease, including extreme fatigue, depression, headaches, chest pain, constipation, muscle spasms, weight gain, and more. Written by an acclaimed health author afflicted with hypothyroidism, The Hypothyroid Sourcebook offers in-depth explanations of the thyroid and the disease. The book discusses the pros and cons of possible treatments and provides an extensive list of additional resources.

Author Biography

M. Sara Rosenthal is a bioethicist, medical journalist, and author of over twenty widely recommended health books, including her two bestselling books on thyroid disease: The Thyroid Sourcebook, recommended by the New York Times, and The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women. She is also the medical ethics consultant for The American Foundation for Thyroid Patients. For more information, visit www.sarahealth.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction	ix
Why Am I Hypothyroid?	1	(26)
What's a Thyroid?	2	(5)
The Causes of Primary Hypothyroidism	7	(6)
Feeling Under Par: Hypo Symptoms	13	(5)
Testing Your Thyroid Function	18	(9)
Are You Sure? Ruling Out Other Health Problems	27	(24)
Other Causes for Fatigue	27	(10)
Ruling Out Depression	37	(5)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)	42	(1)
Other Causes for Weight Gain	43	(8)
When Your Doctor Says ``Take a Pill''	51	(14)
What is Thyroid Medication?	52	(7)
When You Need T3	59	(6)
The Hypothyroid Diet	65	(34)
Battling the Bloat	65	(15)
Battling Fatigue	80	(6)
Battling the Bulge	86	(13)
The Hypothyroid Active Living Program	99	(8)
Creating More Oxygen	100	(1)
Becoming More Active	101	(6)
The Hypothyroid Herbal and Wellness Program	107	(20)
Herbs for Hypothyroidism	107	(4)
Aromatherapy	111	(2)
Hands-On Healing	113	(4)
Pressure Point Therapies	117	(4)
Self-Care	121	(6)
Appendix: For More Information	127	(12)
Bibliography	139	(8)
Index	147