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"Overcoming Thyroid Disorders" by Dr. David Brownstein is a ground-breaking book about how a holistic program can be used to treat Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's Disease, Graves" Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and many other conditions.This book will show you how a natural treatment program consisting of: natural thyroid hormone, other natural hormones, vitamins, minerals, diet modifications and detoxification can successfully treat many thyriod and other conditions.

Dr. Brownstein illustrates the tremendous success he has had with his holistic treatment program by including over 30 actual case studies from his practice.This book provides hope to those who suffer from thyroid problems because it shows how a natural, holistic prgram can be used to overcome these chronic conditions. ... Read more

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Must Read!
This book is a must read for everyone.Even if you think you don't suffer from thyroid disorders, you need to read this book.In an age when so-called 'health' insurance companies are in control and doctors have their eyes on the money instead of the patient, you have to be your own advocate!Don't read if you struggle with hypochondrism but everyone else needs to read it and direct their own health!

Good overview book on holistic approaches to thyroid disorders
Author David Brownstein is a board certified Medical Doctor and the director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, MI. This eye opening book is a relatively easy read for the thyroid patient as it gives an overview to Dr. Brownstein'sholistic approach in treating thyroid and other issues. Dr. Brownstein starts off by describing how his training in medical school was inadequate for dealing with thyroid issues.He was motivated and intrigued by Dr. Broada Barnses book"Hypothyroidism, the Unsuspected Illness".Dr. Barnes devoted a lifetime to researching and treating thyroid issues.This was apparently motivating enough for Brownstein to depart from practicing conventional allopathic medicine and take up a holistic and Functional medicine approach.

As a practitioner of functional medicine he uses western allopathic medicine as well as alternative approaches and encourages natural remedies to help the thyroid before prescribing hormones.. He digs and tries to find the root cause of the symptoms. He acknowledges that labs don't tell the whole story.He will not rely 100% on lab results as he looks at the patient's overall symptoms, personal and family history.He will use naturally desiccated thyroid hormones such as Amour or Nature-throid,if he feels the need. He offers a theory on the root cause of Hashimoto's diseasepointing to a deficiency of iodine and antioxidants. Currently mainstream medicine does not know the root cause for Hashimoto's.He points out, how can you adequately treat a condition when you don't know what is causing it.

Dr. Brownstein is a very big advocate of taking iodine in the form of Lugol or Iodoral(a mixture of iodine and iodide) for thyroid and many other disorders. This use of Iodine is very controversial as allopathic medicine believes that high dose supplementation of iodine may cause hypothyroidism, and may worsen Hashimoto's symptoms.Dr. Brownstein firmly stands behind his approach and backs it up with case histories and research done by Dr. Guy Abraham and others.

The book also talks about Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Coagulation disorders, diet, detoxing and other issues that may affect or look like a thyroid issue.

This is not a self help book but rather an overview to his holistic approach on treating thyroid disorders or what appears to be one. I recommend this book for anyone (patient or practitioner) wishing to learn alternative treatment approaches to conventional allopathic medicine.Dr. Brownstein maintains a website called [...].where you may learn more about the many conditions he has successfully treated.To learn more on the use of Iodine, see Dr. Brownstein's book, "Iodine, "Why you need it. Why you can't Live Without It".Also see Dr. Guy Abraham's website at [...] where many of his research papers are available.

Good Information- Finally someone listens to thyroid patients!
Very clear and consise information. For those in the medical field or really well knowledged about thyroid disorders, it may be a bit too simplistic but it was written for the nonmedical person so it is understandable. I found his theroies and suggestions very well thought out and finally offering an insight into the thyroid.
As a person who believes and follows naturopathic medicine I found his ideas on Armour Thyroid and Nature-Throid very helpful and gives the person with thyroid issues another tool to use in a constant battle against your body.
Thank you Dr Brownstein for your insights and research!

full of knowledge, easy to read...
Dr Brownstein's book is terrific.the double spaced pages are easier to read. This books does an excellent job of giving you enough information to present your case to your doctor while asking for further testing.We knew enough that he finally said, "I don't have a problem with more/better testing."You would think doctors would be looking for answers to help their patients get well, but most just take their standardized answers, remind you that you are getting older, and give you more meds to throw at the symptoms. Dr. Brownstein gives all of the research and referance data for the medical professionals who want to have more knowledge as well as vitamins and minerals you can get for yourself that will help. It makes connections between what many would believe to be unrelated symptoms to see your body as one whole unit of life. A repeated saying in book ...doctors need to remember they are "treating a person, not a blood test."

medical information
The book offers very solid information on thyroid and related adrenal disorders and the little-known linkages among various symptoms and illnesses.It offers assistance towards self-diagnosis and potential remedies--still seeking direct medical professional assessment--but armed with the information to gain the best medical assistance/results. ... Read more

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Get Answers, Expert Advice, & Peace of Mind

If you’re one of the 20 million Americans with thyroid disease, you deserve relief and answers. Fortunately, now you can get the expert medical advice you need—from one of American’s most trusted thyroid authorities.

In The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Thyroid Disorders, Dr. Mario Skugor, a physician on the forefront of thyroid health, offers complete information on a variety of thyroid diseases and a host of treatment options. He offers the same medical advice he shares with his patients, which will help you improve the quality of your life. Discover how to:

• Recognize symptoms of a possible thyroid disorder, including fatigue, changes in weight, sweating, and trouble sleeping, and learn when you should be tested.
• Understand the different tests and treatment options, and how to make sure you get the right drug and the right dose to treat your condition.
• Take action when you find a lump. Understand the difference between a nodule and a goiter and how each is treated.
• Become knowledgeable about thyroid cancers, especially the critical importance of early detection and treatment.
• Get the facts on thyroid controversies, including using thyroid hormones for weight loss, treating depression, and more.

Cleveland Clinic is ranked consistently among the top hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report. Its endocrinology program, ranked 6th in the nation, offers specialized care for thyroid-related issues, from hyperthyroidism to cancer. ... Read more

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Great help
I bought this book for a friend who had many questions about the condition of her thyroid.All symptoms can be explained here, in lay person's terms.The book helped my friend understand this condition well enough to understand her doctor, as well as even make suggestions regarding her treatment.Highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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If you're a woman between the ages of forty-five and sixty, you have a high risk of developing low thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism. Often intertwined with menopausal symptoms, the sympotoms of low thyroid, such as weight gain, fatigue, and depression, can often feel overwhelming. In this User's Guide, Kathleen barnes describes the nature of thyroid disorders, natural thyroid-replacement hormones, and the important role of supplements in maintaining and restoring normal thyroid function. ... Read more

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Dr. Brownstein's NEW Book, Overcoming Thyroid Disorders, 2nd Edition has been completely updated. This book shows how a holistic treatment program can effectively treat: Hypothyroidism Graves' Disease Hashimoto's Disease Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Arthritis And Much More! Overcoming Thyroid Disorders provides information on safe and effective natural therapies to help the body heal itself. Dr. Brownstein provides over 30 actual case studies of his success in treating thyroid disorders. Overcoming Thyroid Disorders contains information on: Natural Thyroid Hormone Bioidentical Natural Hormones Diet Vitamins and Minerals Important for Thyroid Function Detoxification And Much More! Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Hypothyroidism 3. Poor T4 Converters and Thyroid Hormone Resistance 4. Thyroid Replacement Options 5. Hyperthyroidism and Autoimmune Disorders 6. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 7. Adrenal and Gonadal Hormones and their Relationship to the Thyroid 8. Diet 9. Detoxification 10. Coagulation Disorders 11. Iodine and the Thyroid Gland12. Final Thoughts Appendix A: Glycemic Index Appendix B: Other Resources ... Read more

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So-So But Informative
This book contains a lot of information, conveniently located in one book. As such it is very educational. However, it does have problems with the writing. First of all, there is a lot of information that is repeated over and over again. That combined with the fact that the book is type-set with double-spacing, makes me believe that that author and publisher were just looking to fill up pages to make it printable as a "book" instead of a "booklet." The repetition got a little annoying after a while.

The writing is also very simplistic - in other words, you can tell the author is not a writer. If you can get around those issues, you will find valauable information contained within. Was it worth the price of the book (I think I paid nearly $40 for it)? Probably, if you are struggling with thyroid issues and need to educate yourself and your care providers. ... Read more

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Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient, or are a friend or relative of someone suffering from a thyroid disorder, this book offers help. The only text available to provide both the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Thyroid Disorders gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. this book is an invaluable resource for anyone struggling with the medical, psychological, or emotional turmoil of this condition. ... Read more

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Good Straightforward Source
This book was recommended by my endocrinologist as an easy to read and understand guide to thyroid issues, and it is just that. You can select areas that interest you, or read through the entire thing in a couple of hours.Good references as well. ... Read more

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Very informative
This is a great little book with a good amount of information packed in.It will definitely give you some background knowledge and point you in the right direction if you are having thyroid issues.If your thyroid problem comes from Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder, I would also reccomend Dr. Colbert's Bible Cure book on autoimmune disease...an excellent companion book (which also goes into other autoimmune issues such as lupus, etc.). If you do not know if you have Hashimoto's, your doctor can check your antibody levels....it is worth checking as this is one of the main causes of hypothyroidism.Generally doctors do not treat this but the bible cure book on autoimmune diseases can give you some advice on natural things you can do to help your system. ... Read more

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An authoritative guide to treating thyroid issues—using both traditional and alternative methodsMore than 14 million Americans suffer from thyroid disorders. Now, for the first time, comes a comprehensive guide from an M.D. and a noted medical writer that explains all of the traditional and alternative methods available for treating hyper- and hypothyroidism.

Thyroid Balance answers every question the thyroid patient might have, including how to:

·Recognize a thyroid condition

·Find a good doctor

·Know what tests help identify thyroid conditions and what the results mean

·Determine if the adrenal gland is the real culprit

·Distinguish between hypo, hyper, autoimmune, and subclinical conditions

·Integrate conventional and alternative treatments

·Determine what to do when treatment fails

·Alleviate nutritional concerns

·Control weight gain and loss

·Manage a thyroid condition’s interaction with other problems

·Understand and manage the thyroid’s impact on a woman’s cycle and fertility

After twenty-five years at the forefront of the complementary medicine movement, Dr. Glenn S. Rothfeld provides the tools patients need to take charge of their own treatments, including a reader quiz and a worksheet for creating a personal plan. Thyroid patients can choose and adapt the traditional and alternative methods that best suit their needs and finally find balance. ... Read more

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More information on Hyperthyroid than most thyroid books
It seems most books on thyroid disorders concentrate on Hypothyroidism.This book is full of great information about Graves/hyperthyroidism.Personally I would advise to ignore the debate war about antithyroid drugs verses radioactive iodine abalation.Everyones situation is different, and no matter what you decide you should educate yourself first about your choices.Personally I have chosen to take antithyroid drugs and take the chance that my graves will go into remission,(if it doesn't then I might make a different decision) after all my thyroid is the victim, my immune system the culprit.I have read it's possible to develop Lupus, ruematoid arthritis and other immune disorders, in conjunction with graves (because it is your immune system). I feel if I can improve my health and my Graves goes into remission then I will have better peace of mind about not developing other autoimmune disorders.

Very informative reading
Was browsing a local used bookstore for another title on thyroid disorders when I ran across this book. I bought it on a whim and am so glad that I did.
This book is informative and offers easy-to-understand (but not insultingly easy)explanations of the how the body, and more specifically, the thyroid works. It covers hypo- and hyperthyroidism equally and is presented in a way that makes it easy to skip over the condition that doesn't pertain to you. I was especially thankful for the presentation of alternative treatments and ideas that might be beneficial, as these are so often overlooked in traditional allopathic books.
I am presently being treated for Hashimotos by an integrative practitioner who is open and willing to try new things. I can't wait until my next appointment so that I can present this newly learned information to her. After reading this book, I feel such a sense of relief that there are solutions out there to treating hypothyroidism more effectively.

thyroid balance review
If you are looking for a book that outlines traditional and alternative methods for treating thyroid disorders, this is NOT the one to buy. In fact,it covers this topic in the last quarter of the book and only in a couple of pages. Mostly covers the endocrine system, symptoms, signs, thyroid drugs, differences between hypo and hyperthyroidism. This information is ok for those who are newly diagnosed and need more information. Does not provide any insightful methods on alternative methods for treatment.

Well rounded book
I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease and am struggling between hypo and hyperactive symptoms concurrently.

The Thyroid Balance is informative and gives a general overview of thyroid disorders and treatment options (including alternative medicine options) for all thyroid conditions.

It touches on the topic of when surgery is necessary and when patients may benefit from another course of action (i.e. acupuncture or other holistic treatments, avoiding certain foods that may trigger the disorder)

I think its a great book to get started with and I would defintely reccommend it to a friend. However, it was published in 2003 so I would check with a doctor to see if any of the information needs to be updated or if additional research has been done.

Just started and am astounded!
Well I've jsut started reading this book and am already astounded at the wealth of information.I have already learned details that i haven't in the other thyroid sources I've been reading.(they were good each for their own reasons though) This is the first book I've come across that seems to address T2 (something my doctor told me didn't exist!!!) as well as how other endocrine functions can really affect the thyroid.Even though I am still in tghe beginning chapters I am already so glad I bought this book! ... Read more

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Celebrating more than twenty years as the single best source in the field, this Fifth Edition has now expanded into two cornerstone volumes with 53 fully inclusive chapters and 73 renowned contributors that comprehensively address every topic and trend relevant to the identification, diagnosis, and management of endocrine and endocrine-related disorders in children. Substantially revised, the Fifth Edition reflects the current state of the field and analyzes the frequent clinical ailments affecting children.The partner volume covers obesity, diabetes, and insulin resistance and hypoglycemia. This text is devoted to the diseases of the endocrine glands, including disorders of growth, the adrenal cortex and medulla, as well as sexual differentiation, thyroid, and parathyroid conditions and fluid balance alterations. ... Read more

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This comprehensive thyroid information resource contains 65 chapters divided into four easy-to-navigate sections.SECTION ONE: "Everything about Hypothyroidism" - An under active thyroid gland, accounts for 80% of thyroid disorder cases and this section contains 17 chapters dedicated to the most common thyroid disorder that exists.SECTION TWO: "Everything about Hyperthyroidism" - An overactive thyroid gland, accounts for 20% of thyroid disease cases. Within the 10-chapters, the most common cause - Graves' disease is also addressed, as well as complications, including Thyroid Eye Disease, toxic diffuse goiter, hot nodules, myopathy of the muscles and a hyperthyroid condition that can be life-threatening (i.e. thyroid storm). SECTION THREE: "Everything about Thyroid Disease" - Containing 34 chapters covering everything about disorders, conditions and imbalances of the thyroid gland. Included, is information on thyroid antibodies (autoimmunity), goiters, thyroid nodules, cancer, risk factors for developing thyroid disease, types of thyroiditis, coping with a diseased thyroid gland, famous people with thyroid disease (like Oprah Winfrey) and much, much more.SECTION FOUR: "My Personal Thyroid Disease Story" - These final four chapters contain my personal account of my difficulty in receiving a diagnosis and afterward in obtaining proper treatment for my autoimmune hypothyroidism and co morbid health disorders. I offer many suggestions for being a proactive thyroid patient and in partnering with a qualified treating doctor. Included in the chapters, I discuss my struggle with adrenal fatigue, emotional symptoms and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.Author - Jim Lowrance is a veteran health writer for sites including BellaOnline Thyroid Health (former Editor and moderator) and for Suite101 General Health (recipient of 4 Editor's Choice Awards for health articles). ... Read more

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In straightforward and simple prose, this medical reference covers how the thyroid gland works and explains common disorders, including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Information on the symptoms of various disorders accompany discussions of diagnoses and treatment options. Special attention is given to how thyroid diseases affect specific populations such as women, children, and the elderly. ... Read more

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There are many diseases that affect thyroid function, including those that cause hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid swelling (goiter), tumors in the gland (nodules), thyroid eye disease and thyroid cancer. This e-book looks at these conditions of thyroid dysfunction in some detail and the diseases that cause them including thyroid autoimmunity. The subjects addressed in the chapters include signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders, their diagnosis and treatments. Types of goiters, nodules and cancers of the thyroid gland are also discussed in addition to surgical procedures for them and post-op treatments. TABLE OF CONTENTS: CHAPTER ONE: Thyroid Autoimmunity CHAPTER TWO: Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy CHAPTER THREE: Hashimoto's Encephalopathy Rare but Serious CHAPTER FOUR: Grave's Disease and Hyperthyroid Treatments CHAPTER FIVE: What are Goiters? CHAPTER SIX: What are Thyroid Nodules? CHAPTER SEVEN: Thyroid Cancer -Subheadings Include: *The Search for Causes and Cures of Autoimmune Disease Continues *Epstein-Barr Virus in Autoimmune Diseases *Hypothyroid Neuropathies *Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy *My Personal Experience with Hypothyroid Therapy *Natural Thyroid Supplements? *Can Hyperthyroidism be resolved with Drug Treatment Only? *Thyroid Eye Disease *Self-Examining for Goiters *How Thyroid Cancer Manifests *Post Operative Thyroid Cancer Treatments ... Read more

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One in every twenty people in the UK suffers from thyroid disorders. This helpful book explains how proper treatment can restore good health. ... Read more

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The spectrum of the cutaneous manifestations of thyroid disease includes cutaneous metastases from thyroid malignancies and thryoglossal duct cysts, nonspecific alterations of the skin, hair, and nails reflecting both the hyperthyroid and hypothyroid states, and the multiple associations of thyroid disease with other cutaneous and systemic diseases. Internists, family practitioners, pediatricians, geriatricians, and dermatologists address these issues on a daily basis: When is it appropriate to evaluate a patient for thyroid disease? How should the patients be evaluated? How often should testing be performed? Should other family members be screened for thyroid disease? The purpose of The Thyroid in Dermatology is to raise awareness of the vast spectrum of thyroid-skin interactions, and to provide a framework for the appropriate diagnosis and management of these diseases.

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A must have book for any physician who deals with thyroid disease.
This is an extraordinary publication. This topic is not well appreciated by most clinicians. This outstanding work is a "must-have" for any internist, family physician, endocrinologist or surgeon who treats patients with thyroid disease. Congratulations to the author for addressing a topic that has not been well vetted by medical schools or residency training programs.
Arnold M. Baskies, MD, FACS ... Read more