Like millions of American women, Nolin has struggled with undiagnosed thyroid disease. She uses her own story to teach you how to get diagnosed accurately and treated effectively; how to lose weight, balance hormones, solve beauty challenges, and regain your self-confidence.
At minimum, 27 million Americans have thyroid disease. Despite being the majority of thyroid sufferers, women rarely know that thyroid problems increase their risk of pregnancy complications, including infertility, preeclampsia, miscarriage, premature delivery, and low birth weight. This awareness gap affects patients and doctors, who know little about the ramifications of an undiagnosed or under-treated thyroid condition on a mother and her unborn baby.Founder of HypothyroidMom.com Dana Trentini and thyroid health advocate and bestselling author Mary Shomon have both endured challenges with pregnancies due to thyroid disorders. In Your Healthy Pregnancy with Thyroid Disease , they team up to give readers the answers they need. With personal stories and cutting-edge medical advice from leading health practitioners, the book explains how to recognize thyroid symptoms, get properly diagnosed/treated, manage thyroid problems during pregnancy, overcome thyroid-related infertility, and deal with postpartum challenges.
What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need to Know
334 páginas
12 horas de lectura
Is hypothyroidism your problem? For millions of Americans, symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and depression often go undiagnosed. These common signs are frequently misattributed to stress, age, or dismissed as "all in the patient's head." Even when diagnosed, hypothyroidism is often treated inadequately, leaving many unable to live well. This extensively researched work, authored by a professional writer and hypothyroidism patient, aims to inform patients, families, and doctors about this often-overlooked condition. It includes numerous first-person accounts from individuals who have successfully managed their symptoms and addresses critical questions such as: What is hypothyroidism? What are its warning signs, symptoms, and risk factors? Why is diagnosis challenging, and how can you overcome these hurdles? What treatments are available, including lesser-known options? Why is the most common treatment often insufficient? What alternative therapies exist? What impact does hypothyroidism have on infertility and pregnancy? How can it be recognized in infants and children? What does the future hold for treatment? This comprehensive resource provides essential insights and support for those affected by hypothyroidism.
Contains groundbreaking alternative treatments - based on easy to find, over
the counter natural supplements - for Parkinson's Disease, which affects
millions of people each year. schovat popis
Shomon comes a groundbreaking guide to safely managing menopause through a
better understanding of and better care for your thyroid.If you're one of the
forty million American women struggling through menopause, you probably know
all about the symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, and depression.
From patient advocate Mary Shomon, this groundbreaking book addresses the unique weight challenges faced by thyroid patients, offering both conventional and alternative strategies for effective weight loss. With an estimated 10 million Americans diagnosed with thyroid disease—predominantly women—losing weight often emerges as a primary concern, complicated by the metabolic slowdown associated with thyroid dysfunction. For many, standard treatments do not resolve weight issues, as they also contend with factors like low metabolism, nutritional deficiencies, depression, stress, and insulin resistance.
This guide identifies the barriers to weight loss for thyroid patients and provides actionable solutions. It emphasizes dietary changes, recommending a low-glycemic, high-fiber, low-calorie diet with smaller, frequent meals to stabilize blood sugar levels. The book explores the use of herbs, nutritional supplements, and prescription weight loss medications, highlighting the importance of exercise and presenting a comprehensive diet and exercise plan.
Additionally, it includes various eating plans, food lists, and healthy gourmet recipes, along with worksheets for tracking weight loss progress and a resource section featuring websites, books, and support groups. With her extensive medical knowledge and sensitivity to patient needs, Shomon offers essential guidance for the millions grappling with weight issues related to thyroid co