Thyroid Mind Power The Proven Cure for Hormone-Related Depression, Anxiety, and Memory Loss

by Shames, Richard; Shames, Karliee; Shames, Georjana Grace; Von Reiche, Sam

• ISBN13: 9781605292786
• ISBN10: 1605292788
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-26
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

One in ten Americans has some degree of thyroid imbalance, and even mild imbalances can cause mental and emotional symptoms. This groundbreaking book pinpoints the connection between thyroid imbalance and conditions such as depression, anxiety, irritability, and more, offering hope for millions who are suffering from improper diagnosis and medication. The authors of the best-sellingThyroid Power, Richard Shames, MD, and his wife, Karilee, a holistic nurse, have been treating patients with this program for over 25 years. Their program shows readers how to: -Uncover a hidden cause for mental symptoms -Discover the best treatments for each Mind type, such as moody, edgy, foggy, or sleepy -Obtain the most effective cure, with recommendations for common prescription drugs (not antidepressants), natural remedies, vitamins, and supplements Armed with the Shameses' advice and recommendations, readers will be able to participate more actively in their health care and find relief for these common and widespread conditions.

Author Biography

Richard Shames, MD, and Karilee Shame, PhD, RN, are the authors of Thyroid Power and Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? Georjana Grace Shames, Lac, is a thyroid acupuncture specialist. They practice in San Rafeel, CA.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. x
Introduction	p. xi
An Invitation from the Authors	p. xxi
Consider a Thyroid Cause
Missing the Boat on Mind Body Connections	p. 3
Thyroid Imbalance Often Causes Mental Imbalance	p. 27
Is Thyroid Causing your Symptoms?	p. 51
Understand Your Best Treatment
The Moody Mind-Type: Overcome Depression Mood Swings, and Negative Thinking	p. 75
The Edgy Mind-Type: Reduce Anxiety, Panic, Irritability, Anger, and Rage	p. 105
The Foggy Mind-Type: Improve Attention Deficit, Memory Loss, and Dementia	p. 137
The Sleepy Mind-Type: Relieve Insomnia, Narcolepsy, and Nonrefreshing Sleep	p. 159
The Needy Mind-Type: Recover from Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Addiction	p. 185
Maintain a Lasting Cure
Enhance Your Thyroid Treatment: Add Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Acupuncture, and Oriental Medicine	p. 209
Enjoy a More Powerful Lifestyle: Making Time for Nutrition, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Bodywork, and Spirituality	p. 225
The Program in a Nutshell	p. 261
Afterword	p. 265
Appendix	p. 273
Self Ordering Your Own Accurate Thyroid Tests	p. 273
Finding and Working with Thyroid-Friendly Practitioners	p. 275
Finding Your Recommended Vitamins	p. 279
Resources	p. 281
Notes and References	p. 285
Index	p. 292
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