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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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Great book for getting your
Dr. Brownstein offers an easy to understand book about how to overcome one of the most common health issues - thyroid problems.He addresses hypothyroid, hyperthyroid and Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia.I was thrilled to see that he addressed the issue of poor converters of T4 to T3, importance of good thyroid supporting nutrients, diet and detoxification.Most doctors will just throw Synthroid at you and call it good without treating the underlying cause.He refers to the importance of iodine and that is covered in his other book "Iodine:Why you need it, Why you can't live without it."That is also an excellent book.All therapies mentioned can be performed by a Holistic Doctor, Alternative Medicine Doctor or Naturopathic Medical doctor.[...]

He wants you to buy his other books
I am very disappointed.He keeps referring you to his other book on Iodine, which really makes me mad.
This book is also doublespaced, so as to make it bigger than what it actually is, a pamphlet.
This book is mainly about hypothyroid, which I am not.
He talks alot about CFS, Fibro more than he talks about anything else, and most of this info is on the internet already.
A waste of money because he's a scam artist trying to sell his other books.He is not trying to help anyone.
He must've paid the other people to write such glowing reviews.
Also, you would need a naturopathic doctor or regular physician to follow some of his suggestions.

Overcoming Thyroid Disorders
This book can be purchased directly from Doctor Brownstein's web site www.centerforholisticmedicine.com for $15.00. I was appalled to see the markup on these books. When people have serious health concerns I think it is a crime to take advantage of them for the mighty dollar.

A MUST for Thyroid Patients!
As a practicing physician and someone new to the "alternative" world of medicine, Dr. Brownstein's book was indeed helpful. My wife has Hashimoto's and the detail and references in this book have helped me to guide her therapy. Easy to read but detailed, this book supplements Richard Shames' "Thyroid Power: 10 Steps to Total Health" as an excellent addition to any thyroid patient's reference library!

Dr. Brownstein has done it again
Once again Dr. Brownstein has put together a great book.This book provides an easy to read way to learn about a number of disorders that can be very difficult to treat.Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in particular have baffled M.D.'s for years and Dr. Brownstein provides a fresh and helpful view.I recommend this to patients and physicians alike. ... Read more

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More than 20 million Americans have thyroid disease, most of them women. In fact, 2 percent of all women will suffer from thyroid disorder at some point in their lives. The thyroid is important because it produces two hormones that help regulate metabolism and control the speed of all cellular activity in the body. So what happens when this small, butterfly-shaped gland malfunctions, and how can it suddenly seem to turn against us? Many people don't even realize when it happens. Often a "silent" problem, thyroid disease affects an estimated 2 million people who are undiagnosed. This guide gives thyroid disorder patients what they need most: substantive information from an authoritative source that is trusted by people over the world. It outlines what anyone must do to reduce their risk of thyroid disorders; for those who have been diagnosed, it outlines successful treatments. ... Read more

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Thyroid Disorders by Vaughn
The author describes scans, ultrasound and biopsy techniques to
aid in the detection of thyroid diseases. There is an extensive
description of thyroid cancers and treatments. The lobectomy is
a partial removal of the thyroid lobe. There are various internet sites devoted to thyroid issues; namely, healthscout.com, endocrineweb.com and thyroidabout.com. There is a thyroid foundation at thyroidfoundation.org

New treatments are available for thyroid diseasesi.e. Hypothyroidism may be treated with synthetic thyroid hormone.
This book would be very valuable for anyone having thyroid
health issues to address. It is well worth the price for a highly concentrated treatment of the thyroid gland. ... 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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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!

Great book
Just a great book, very well written, easy to understand with great insights towards the functioning of the tiroids and how it affects the whole body.

No book is perfect, but this is a good one.
Really good book. Throw out every diet idea before it kills you, and soak up the advice Ann Gittleman (a recovering Pritkin - or any - "diet" fan) has to tell you. It's a great guide for women, and for anyone who wants to know some basics about good nutrition. No book is perfect, but this is a good one. Don't miss the many good reference sources she lists at the back of the 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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Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Text offers need-to-knowinformation on thyroid disorders. Topics include thyroid physiology andfunction tests, pregnancy and the thyroid, thyroid nodules, and thyroidcancer. Offers the etiology, presentation, diagnosis, and management ofhyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. For clinicians and residents.Softcover. ... Read more

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Thyroid disorders are significant, common health problems affecting many people all over the world.Subclinical thyroid disease affects as many as 10% of the population in the United States.Incidence of thyroid cancer, compared to cancer incidence as a whole, is increasing at a steady rate.There have been numerous recent advances in diagnosis and treatment for thyroid disorders.This essential issue of the Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America presents and clarifies the most important and current topics of concern regarding thyroid assessment and management of related diseases and disorders.Topics covered include the latest thyroid function tests, thyroid and bone, nodules, cytology, thyrotoxicosis, and hypothyroidism.The most important topics in thyroid cancer are also covered, including cancer in children, molecular signaling and use of targeted agents, papillary thyroid cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, anaplastic thyroid cancer, and radioactive iodine treatment. ... 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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This digital document is an article from NWHRC Health Center - Thyroid Disorders, published by National Women's Health Resource Center on March 17, 2005. The length of the article is 655 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Thyroid Disorders; Facts to Know.
Publication: NWHRC Health Center - Thyroid Disorders (Pamphlet)
Date: March 17, 2005
Publisher: National Women's Health Resource Center
Page: NA

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This authoritative text clearly explains the art of physical examination of the thyroid, as well as the interpretation of laboratory tests and prescription of hormone replacement. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on January 15, 2007. The length of the article is 455 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hashimoto's raises risk of thyroid cancer.(Metabolic Disorders)
Author: Mitchel L. Zoler
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 15, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 2Page: 18(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on November 15, 2006. The length of the article is 1125 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: FDA panel scrutinizes thyroid drug stability.(Mental Disorders)(Food and Drug Administration)
Author: Elizabeth Mechcatie
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 15, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36Issue: 22Page: 19(1)

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This digital document is an article from NWHRC Health Center - Thyroid Disorders, published by National Women's Health Resource Center on March 17, 2005. The length of the article is 952 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Thyroid Disorders; Prevention.
Publication: NWHRC Health Center - Thyroid Disorders (Pamphlet)
Date: March 17, 2005
Publisher: National Women's Health Resource Center
Page: NA

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on May 1, 2001. The length of the article is 587 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Thyroid Disorders During Pregnancy Call for Revised Screening, Dosages.(Brief Article)
Author: Doug Brunk
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 31Issue: 9Page: 22

Article Type: Brief Article

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