Download or read book The Thyroid Sourcebook written by M. Sara Rosenthal and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes material on hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, autoimmune disorders, thyroiditis, Graves' disease, thyroid eye disease, Hashimoto's disease, and radioactive iodine.
Download or read book The Thyroid Sourcebook written by M. Sara Rosenthal and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 3rd revised edition sensitively handles the many issues associated with thyroid disorders, including the latest information on treatments and medications and how levels of radiation attack the thyroid gland first. A book for patients, caregivers or possible sufferers.
Download or read book The Thyroid Cancer Book written by M. Sara Rosenthal and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D., bestselling author of The Thyroid Sourcebook (recommended by The New York Times), The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women and The Hypothyroid Sourcebook has just published The Thyroid Cancer Book, the only consumer book to date devoted to thyroid cancer. A thyroid cancer survivor herself, Rosenthal wrote the book she wishes she'd had when diagnosed in 1983. The Thyroid Cancer Book explains all forms of thyroid cancer and its treatment in plain language. It was written in consultation with the leading medical experts on thyroid cancer in North America, and is the only book of its kind in the world. It includes extensive information on: Significant risk factors for developing the disease, and how to find and investigate lumps in the neck Papillary and follicular thyroid cancers, as well as the less common medullary and anaplastic cancers Treatment options, surgery and radioactive iodine Post-treatment follow up, whole body scans and Thyrogen Self-healing and complementary therapies The emotional impact of cancer on families and loved ones Palliative care While thyroid cancer accounts for roughly two percent of all cancers, it's among the fastest growing cancers in incidence. Its causes in North America are associated with fallout from nuclear testing in the American midwest, and environmental causes which Rosenthal also writes about in detail. Recommended by Johns Hopkins Thyroid Tumor Center, The Thyroid Foundation of America, The American Foundation for Thyroid Patients, The Thyroid Foundation of Canada, CancerHelpUK, and thyroid cancer patients from both Thyca and Thry'Vors.
Download or read book The Complete Thyroid Book Second Edition written by Kenneth Ain and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-09-17 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book you need to understand and treat your thyroid condition Combining the expertise of two pioneers in the field--world-renowned thyroid specialist Kenneth Ain, M.D., and bestselling thyroid author and bioethicist M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D.--The Complete Thyroid Book provides all the essential information on the diagnosis, options, and treatment of thyroid disease. Completely updated with the latest research, this book provides a comprehensive look at tests, scans, and state-of-the-art therapies and treatments for every type of thyroid condition. The Complete Thyroid Book, now revised and updated, is your source for information on: Thyroid hormone and all other medications used in thyroid treatment Thyroid disease in special populations, including pregnant women, menopausal women, infants, children, and the elderly Nutrition, environmental issues, and public health This second edition of The Complete Thyroid Book gives you expert advice based on the latest research.
Download or read book The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women written by M. Sara Rosenthal and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-01-21 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women is an indispensable resource for the one in eight American women who suffers from chronic thyroid disorders. This new edition features the latest research on thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancer, and their effect on women's health and lives. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of the latest medications and treatments, while addressing critical concerns for women such as fertility, pregnancy, postpartum thyroid disorder, menopause, depression, and weight gain. It also offers candid appraisals of major alternative therapies.
Download or read book The Hypothyroid Sourcebook written by M. Sara Rosenthal and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2002-04-09 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to manage your weight with the Hypothyroid diet; how to regain your energy with the Hypothyroid Active Living Program and fighting fatigue, depression and other hypothyroid symptoms "drug-free" with the Hypothyroid Herbal and Wellness Program.
Download or read book The Thyroid Sourcebook Everything You Need to Know written by M. Sara Rosenthal and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Thyroid Sourcebook 5th Edition written by M. Sara Rosenthal and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-12-07 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic reference guide for living with thyroid disorder--now completely revised and updated The New York Times called this book "an excellent source of information." The Thyroid Sourcebook features patient narratives; information on the complications of hypo- and hyperthyroidism, such as depression, weight gain, thyroid, eye disease, and sleep disorders; the latest on complimentary medicine; and much more.
Download or read book The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook written by Alan Keith Tillotson and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides herbal remedies drawing upon Asian and Western traditions for gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, nervous system, endocrinological, musculoskeletal, ophthalmological, and immune disorders.
Download or read book Companion Handbook to the Chemotherapy Sourcebook written by Michael Clinton Perry and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2004 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for quick reference, this handbook provides easily accessible information on the specific drugs and treatment regimens used in cancer chemotherapy. This updated Second Edition includes new drugs and combinations of drugs and reflects the increasing use of chemotherapy in combination with radiation and surgery. The first section presents site-specific cancer staging tables, treatment recommendations, and combination chemotherapy regimens and includes chapters on toxicity grading, dose modifications, and precautions. The second section alphabetically lists all current chemotherapeutic agents and provides essential information on each drug, including interactions, toxicity, indications, and dosing. The third section focuses on control of side effects. This edition is also available electronically for handheld computers. See Media listing for details.
Download or read book Living Well with Hypothyroidism Revised Edition written by Mary J. Shomon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Comprehensive Resource Available on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism For millions of Americans, hypothyroidism often goes untreated ... or is treated improperly. This book, thoroughly researched by the nation's top thyroid patient advocate—a hypothyroidism patient herself—provides you with answers to all your questions, including: What is hypothyroidism? What are the warning signs, symptoms, and risk factors? Why is getting diagnosed often a challenge, and how can you overcome the obstacles? What treatments are available (including those your doctor hasn't told you about)? Which alternative and holistic therapies, nutritional changes, and supplements may help treat hypothyroidism?
Download or read book Graves Disease written by Elaine A. Moore and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graves' Disease, a common form of hyperthyroidism characterized by a goiter and often a slight protrusion of the eyeballs, currently affects approximately 200 million people worldwide, three million in the United States alone. This work addresses both typical and special concerns of patients with Graves' Disease, discusses its association with related autoimmune disorders, and emphasizes the patient's role in the healing process. Included are chapters with basic information on the disease, the thyroid and its hormones, Graves' ophthalmopathy, dermopathy, and acropachy, the diagnosis of GD, autoantibodies and autoimmune diseases associated with it, genetic and nongenetic influences, allopathic treatments, alternative medicine, special considerations in pregnant women, children, and teens, hyperthyroidism associated with GD, anecdotes and testimony of patients, and resources for further information. A list of medical acronyms and a glossary of medical terms is included.
Download or read book The Healing Remedies Sourcebook written by C. Norman Shealy and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loaded with more than 1,000 natural remedies, The Healing Remedies Sourcebook will teach you how to naturally treat common problems, including stress, anxiety, depression, headaches, allergies, the common cold, high blood pressure, even diabetes and obesity. Based on eight therapeutic backgrounds -- Chinese herbal medicine, ayurveda, traditional folk remedies, herbalism, aromatherapy, homeopathy, flower remedies, and vitamins and minerals -- this sourcebook is comprehensive and easy-to-use. Simply look up your ailment in the extensive list and find the corresponding remedies, treatments, and answers you need. Whether you're looking for the ancient Chinese remedy for arthritis or your grandmother's solution for hiccups, this jam-packed reference book is sure to cure what ails you.
Download or read book Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat written by Sanford Siegal and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11-29 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thyroid is critical to maintaining a normal, healthy body weight. In this first-of-its-kind guide, Dr. Siegal outlines a 28-day self-test designed to identify thyroid malfunction. The program consists of eating a certain healthy percentage of protein, carbohydrates, and fat over a 28-day period, while taking weight and temperature measurements. The results are then tracked on a chart provided to monitor thyroid activity. Once an accurate diagnosis is achieved, the weight problem can be brought under control through Dr. Siegals recommended medication and a special eating plan. A groundbreaking book, Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat? is sure to change the lives of millions of readers.
Download or read book The Everything Health Guide To Thyroid Disease written by Theodore C Friedman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease, cowritten by acclaimed thyroid specialist, Theodore C. Friedman, is the authoritative handbook you need to help you live with this disease. You'll learn about: How the thyroid functions and dysfunctions Who is at risk for thyroid disease Well-known thyroid disorders - hyper, hypo, and Grave's disease Far-reaching effects (weight loss and gain, anxiety, depression) Treatments and living with the disease Complete with a glossary, additional resources, and even a section on thyroid disease in children, The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease is the complete guide for everyday healthy living.
Download or read book The Fifth Decade written by Deborah R. Wagner and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Fifth Decade" enlightens women and their families about the shifts to women's emotional states, their bodies and their sense of wellbeing during their midlife years. With balanced, accessible and humorous discussions of female physiology and psychology as well as current treatment options, author and psychologist Deborah R. Wagner Ph.D., provides a forum to help her readers get comfortable with the volatile, powerful and colorful decades of life in the 40s and 50s. With added advice for families---including a segment for partners and children---as well as candid discussions on the impact of unanticipated (but interconnected) conditions such as anxiety, depression, changing body image, loss of feelings of empathy and nurturing and empty nesting, Dr. Wagner delivers a potent blend of science and comfort in a voice that women identify with easily. A compelling insight for women and their loved ones, "The Fifth Decade" provides a roadmap to the chaos. . .hormonal and otherwise. . .of midlife.
Download or read book How I Reversed My Hashimoto s Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism written by Robert T. Dirgo and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-02-07 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book of its kind, in which the author details the specific step by step approach, he took to reduce his Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism. This is an impelling story that will inform and inspire the reader. This is a must read for any sufferer of Hypothyroidism or autoimmune related disorders, who is open to alternative treatments. The book will keep the reader engrossed anticipating the next turn in this fascinating journey to recovery. It presents a personal triumph in laymans terms that are easy to relate to. Its a message of Hope, Faith and Joy! In addition to being an inspiring source of possibilities, it is also packed with valuable Thyroid related resources. The author provides a Personal Health Diary as well, which the reader can utilize on their personal journey to improved health.
