Endocrinology & Metabolism, Psychological Disorders, Diseases & Disorders - General & Miscellaneous, Depression & Mood Disorders, Alternative Medicine - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
The Thyroid Solution is a must-read for anyone who suffers from a thyroid condition. Written by a medical pioneer and leading authority in the field of thyroid research, this groundbreaking book offers Dr. Ridha Arem's practical program for maintaining thyroid health through diet, exercise, and stress control-and through his revolutionary medical plan, which combines two types of hormone treatments and produces astounding results. This revised and updated edition provides new information on: the reasons thyroid imbalance continues to be underdiagnosed, how stress can trigger and perpetuate autoimmune thyroid conditions, the links between low-grade hypothyroidism and heart disease-and practical ways to minimize cardiovascular risks, the major role the thyroid system plays in maintaining emotional stability, and how thyroid imbalance can lead to a wide range of mood and anxiety disorders, how thyroid hormone affects weight, metabolism, and eating behavior, how thyroid dysfunction affects women's health, in particular premenstrual syndrome, menopause, and post-partum depression-and what steps women can take to alleviate these conditions. Featuring a brand-new thyroid eating plan, inspiring patient histories, and candid interviews that document the dramatic success of Dr. Arem's bold new treatments, The Thyroid Solution remains the essential resource for doctors and patients on maintaining thyroid health.Editorials
Library Journal
Arem, a clinical endocrinologist and researcher, says that 20 million Americans (one in ten) have a thyroid disorder. He argues that millions more suffer from undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction and the resulting mental and physical symptoms. Arem clearly and extensively examines the fundamentals of thyroid disease, including diagnosis and therapy, although his focus is on the significance of the thyroid in cognition and emotion--the mind/body connection. Arem's thesis, derived from mainstream medicine but illustrated throughout by anecdotal reports, is that abnormal thyroid hormone production and dispersal can lead to health problems that range from the psychiatric to ophthalmologic. However, he may be overstating the case when he suggests that thyroid disturbances can underlie depression, anxiety, decreased motivation, and sexual difficulties even in those with normal blood tests. Further, he asserts that thyroid hormone is a bona fide antidepressant. Although thyroid hormone regulation can be important, it isn't the answer to all problems. This book should be of interest to those with thyroid disease; for others, it provides appropriate encouragement to remind their physicians to consider thyroid issues. Recommended for libraries with large budgets.--Linda M.G. Katz, MCP Hahnemann Univ., Philadelphia Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.Book Details
Published
March 1, 2001
Publisher
Ballantine Books Inc.
Pages
389
Format
Paperback, 2000
ISBN
9780345429209