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Dr. Brownstein has expanded and updated this book with all the latest information about iodine. The entire book has been updated with new case histories. In addition, there are two NEW chapters which provide information about: Iodine and Detoxification Children and Iodine What iodine does in the body Why autoimmune thyroid disorders form from a low iodine state Why it is so important to ensure an adequate selenium intakeDr. Brownstein feels iodine is the most misunderstood nutrient. He feels it is impossible to achieve your optimal health when there is iodine deficiency present. This book provides information on how iodine therapy can help: ADHD Breast Cancer Detoxification Fatigue Fibrocystic Breasts Graves' Disease Hashimoto's Disease Hypothyroidism Improve the Immune SystemThis book will show you Dr. Brownstein's latest research about iodine. Each chapter has been updated! Ensuring adequate iodine levels is essential to helping you achieve your optimal health. Dr. Brownstein will provide you with all new information on the importance of iodine. Table of Contents1. Introduction to Iodine2. Iodine Deficiency and Iodized Salt3. Different Forms of Iodine4. Iodine, Breast Cancer & Fibrocystic Disease5. Iodine and Toxic Halogens: Bromide and Fluoride6. Iodine and the Thyroid Gland7. What Does Iodine Do In The Cell?8. The Oxidation and Organification of Iodine9. The Selenium/Iodine Connection10. Do Children Need Iodine?11. Iodine and Detoxification12. Iodine Dosage Guidelines13. Questions and Answers14. Case HistoriesThe 2 hour DVD expands the material covered in the book and will teach you how to optimize your thyroid and endocrine system and will teach you all the latest information on this important nutrient. ... Read more

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The most common cause of thyroid disorders in industrialized countries including the U.S. is autoimmune thyroid disease. The disease process is caused by thyroid antibodies, also called auto-antibodies sent from the immune system that mistakenly recognize the thyroid gland an an intruder or invader in the body.

Over time, thyroid autoimmunity causes hormone imbalance resulting in either hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

In this 6,545word ebook, I have endeavored to provide a study resource on the subject of thyroid antibodies, including my perspective and experience as an autoimmune thyroid disease patient with hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Subjects addressed in the chapters, include descriptions of these thyroid antibodies and how they are blood-tested for, to detect developing or overt thyroid diseases. An important question also discussed, is that of whether or not symptoms of thyroid disease can occur as a result of thyroid antibodies, before hormone levels become abnormal (short answer - "yes").

I, Jim Lowrance - the author served as Thyroid Health Editor for BellaOnline.com from March 2008 to May 2009 and have written over 100 general health articles for Suite101.com, where I have received Editor's Choice Awards. I have had the privilege of writting requested reviews of books authored by other health writers, including Mary Shomon and Dr. Mark Starr MD. ... Read more

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“A Complete Look at Hypothyroidism”, includes key information I have gained from my own extensive research and experiences as a hypothyroid patient and from my experience as Editor and Moderator of a thyroid disease website.

The information I have compiled in this also comes from e-mail and forum correspondence with 1,000s of other hypothyroid patients, since year-2003.In this e-book, I address the key subjects involving hypothyroidism including symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. I also discuss the causes and types of hypothyroidism, affecting millions of people in the U.S. and worldwide.

In March of 2003, at age 40 I experienced the onset of autoimmune thyroid disease but was unaware for several months of what was causing my symptoms. Through blood lab testing, I was found to have hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroiditis. Due to the slow onset of the disease and my delay in starting treatment for it, I also developed co-morbid (co-occurring) conditions. I have since adjusted better to my treatment and have seen significant improvement in symptoms.

I discovered through my own experience that thyroid disorders, especially hypothyroidism can include many complications. This inspired me to learn more about my disease and about thyroid diseases in general and about the conditions that are co-morbid to them.

Following my searching and researching, I began writing online articles in the year 2005 for websites including BellaOnline Thyroid Health - where I also served as editor and forum moderator and Suite101 General Health.

I have endeavored in this 7,755 word ebook,to share the information of most importance to readers or newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients on the subject of hypothyroidism.
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Patients with thyroid diseases can experience complications despite being treated for their thyroid disorders. Some complications may be related to inadequate treatment that is in need of being better-optimized while other complications arise due to the disease itself and must be treated as a seperate health disorder.

In this e-book I have endeavored to address the more common complications seen in thyroid patients and the treatments that are commonly recommended for them. I also relate my personal experience with some of these thyroid disease related complications and the treatments I undertook to resolve them.

Included in the chapters are discussions on hair loss, diminished sex drive, adrenal fatigue, weight gain, diabetes risk and prevention and much more.

Now writing for multiple sites, I was Thyroid Health Editor for BellaOnline from March 2008 to May 2009 and have written over 100 general health articles for Suite101.com, where I have also received Editor's Choice Awards. I have also written a number of book reviews, requested by other health authors, including Dr. Mark Starr MD and Thyroid Patient Advocate - Mary Shomon. ... Read more

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The metabolism of the body is regulated by thyroid hormones. These include the T-4, T-3, Reverse T-3 and TSH (the last one being a pituitary hormone).

The levels of these hormones are tested to determine thyroid function and to detect hormone disorders but some of them continue to be retested at regular intervals, to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy as well.

Thyroid patients who are better educated in regard to these hormones have better ability to be proactive in their treatments and communicate with their doctors so that they recieve the best possible results from their hormone replacement therapies.

The Chapters:

The Purpose of Thyroid Function Hormones
The Best Blood Tests of Thyroid Function
Interpreting Your Blood Lab Results
TSH for Monitoring Thyroid Hormone Therapy
Newly Diagnosed/Treated Patients
Differences between Diagnostic and Treatment TSH
Thyroid Supplements Vs Thyroid Hormones
T-4 versus Combination T-4 and T-3 Hormone Medication
Symptoms of Thyroid Hormone Imbalance

I, Jim Lowrance - the author am a treated hypothyroid patient. I have served as Editor and forum moderator for Thyroid Health at BellaOnline.com and as a general health writer for Suite101.com, where I have been awarded Editor's Choice Awards. ... Read more

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This e-book covering the subject of hypothyroidism – an under active thyroid gland, contains 17 chapters with over 11,800 words dedicated to the most common thyroid disorder that exists. All aspects regarding hypothyroid conditions are addressed in this resource, in easy-to-understand language and is very possibly the best e-book currently available on the subject.

The subjects covered include; symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for hypothyroidism. The information is thorough and concise but written in easy-to-understand layman terms, so that anyone from a novice health subject reader to a medical professional can benefit from the compiled information in this informative resource.

Questions addressed in the chapters include:

*What thyroid hormone therapies are best for treating hypothyroidism?
*Can under active thyroid glands be elusive to detection by blood lab tests?
*What types of problem-symptoms do treated hypothyroid patients experience that are sometimes difficult to resolve?
*What does one look for in a quality hypothyroidism-treating doctor?
*Can hypothyroidism cause co morbid (co-existing) problems?

Authored by Jim Lowrance – Thyroid Patient Advocate who has served as editor and author for websites such as BellaOnline Thyroid Health and Suite101 (recipient of three Editors Choice Awards) and who has written book-reviews for other health writers, including Mary Shomon and Dr. Mark Starr. ... Read more

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This comprehensive thyroid information resource contains 65 chapters and 44,573 words, divided into four easy-to-navigate sections.

SECTION ONE: “The Best Darn Hypothyroidism Ebook!” – 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. All aspects regarding hypothyroid conditions are addressed in easy-to-understand language. Anyone from a novice reader to a medical professional can benefit from the compiled information.

SECTION TWO: “The Best Darn Hyperthyroidism Ebook!” – 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: “The Best Darn Thyroid Disease Ebook!” – Containing 34 chapters covering everything about disorders, conditions and imbalances of the thyroid gland. Medical professionals and laypersons can benefit from the extensively-researched and well-confirmed information. 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 & moderator) and Suite101 General Health (recipient of 3 Editor’s Choice Awards). He has written book reviews for other health writers including Mary Shomon (with honorable mention on Mary’s site) and Dr. Mark Starr. He has endeavored to make this the best thyroid disease e-book resource available.
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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
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

Author - Jim Lowrance was Editor for Thyroid Health at BellaOnline during months of 2008 and 2009 and was awarded four Editor's Choice Awards for general health articles written for Suite101.
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THYROID GUARDIAN OF HEALTH examines the impact inadequatethyroid function has on individuals. It starts with an introduction,the fact that hypothyroidism is frequently missed. A brief history ofmedicine's understanding of hypothyroidism is then given. This historyis followed by various environmental factors that are increasing theincidence of hypothyroidism with its accompanying problems. Frequentclinical presentations of hypothyroidism are then given.

The control of the thyroid hormone by the body is next described. Theblood tests used for diagnosis of hypothyroidism are discussed alongwith the reasons the majority of hypothyroid patients are being missedwhen just the blood tests now in vogue are used.

Next the interrelationship with the adrenal hormones, theglucocorticoids is shown. (The glucocorticoids bring fuel to thecells, thyroid hormone regulates the rate this fuel, glucose isutilized.) After a description of the thyroid and adrenal hormoneswhich are available either by prescription or over the counter, thebook goes through all the major areas of the bodily function such asdigestion, circulation and tells how inadequate thyroid functionimpacts each system. Major areas include thyroid's role in heartdisease, diabetes, autoimmune problems, cancer and infections. ... Read more

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Thyroid Guardian of Health
I do not have a functioning thyroid gland due to radio active iodineobliterating my gland - a proceedure i needed to have - to destroy the pre-cancerous nodules which started growing. I was told back then - 30 years ago - that i needed to take synthroid for the rest of my life. however, taking that little pill daily has not always paved a smooth road for me, as often i have health issues with my thyroid and my TSH numbers are often way out of whack - anyway, having to deal with hypothyroidism for most of my adult life, i see a doctor regularly and i also appreciate reading good, informative books about the thyroid. i found this book to be just that and have added it to my library and would recommend it to others. ... Read more

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The One “Roid” You Should Know All About
No, it’s not the illegal stuff taken by misguided athletes.
It’s not a prescription prescribed by your physician to cure an ailment.

This particular “roid” is actually much more dangerous than all the others combined – especially when it isn’t functioning properly. Give up? It’s the “thyroid.”

This innocuous little gland can be the harbinger of horrible things to come or it can be one of your body’s best friends. It all depends on whether it is functioning in a healthy manner or if it isn’t working properly.

Many people have no idea how important to a healthy body the thyroid is. One of the problems is recognizing the symptoms of thyroid disease. The symptoms can replicate other illnesses, initially making it difficult to diagnose.

Another problem is the variety of symptoms. They run the gambit depending on whether you have a hypothyroid or a hyperthyroid.

Aching muscles to brittle fingernails along with a laundry list of other symptoms could be indicative of Hypothyroidism. If that isn’t confusing enough, a Hyperthyoid can manifest as anxiety, fatigue, bowel problems as well as a host of other problems.

We’ve established that it is difficult to diagnose. The symptoms, if left untreated, can result in serious medical problems up to and including heart disease and death. In other words, it’s not something to mess around with.

What Can You Do?

Well, the first thing you need is answers. You need to learn all the different symptoms of thyroid disease. We named a few above but there are numerous other considerations.

“Understanding the Thyroid” has all the information you need to reach a decision as to whether you need to get medical help. Not only will you get a full list of all the symptoms we touched upon here, you will also learn about many more serious complications.

For example, there is an entire segment on who is at risk for thyroid disease.Also discover what the differences are between the hypo and hyper designations.

Did you know that there is a correlation between a woman’s cycle, here thyroid and fertility? It’s all about balance. This is a must read for women who wish to become pregnant.

Are You a Ticking Time Bomb?

One of the insidious factors at play with thyroid disease is that the symptoms take so long to manifest that you can be in full thyroid disease mode and not really know it.

Learn just how the symptoms can mimic other ailments and why it’s so important to get a proper diagnosis. Joint pains, obesity and infertility are all potential symptoms of other diseases but you may not know to link them thyroid disease.

Early detection is imperative!

That lack of knowledge can be deadly!

Drop whatever you are doing right now. Yes, it’s that important! Grab your copy of “Understanding the Thyroid.”

Hopefully you, or your loved one, will never be diagnosed with thyroid disease. But if you have the slightest inkling that some of the brief symptoms we’ve discussed here might apply to you . . .?

Well, as the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That couldn’t be truer in this instance.

Who in the heck thought that increased perspiration, accelerated heartbeat or frequent bowel movements could be a sign of hyperthyroidism?

Or that menstrual changes, depression or infrequent bowel movements could point to hypothyroidism.

Did you know that the diet for either form of thyroid disease is totally different? What one should eat for a hyperthyroid is not the same as it is for the hypothyroid. You’ll learn about that inside “Understanding the Thyroid.”

The line between the two forms of thyroid disease is a fine one, but it shouldn’t be ignored. Thyroid disease is complicated. You need to understand it so you or your loved one does not become just another statistic! ... Read more

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"Randal Bellamy''s country house was a place of pleasant breakfasts. From the dining room the outlook was delightful; grass, flowers and sunshine, with the host''s easy charm, made it almost as easy for Theophilus Caldegard to drink his tea fresh, as for his daughter Amaryllis not to keep her host, Sir Randal, waiting for his coffee. " ... Read more

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"Randal Bellamy''s country house was a place of pleasant breakfasts. From the dining room the outlook was delightful; grass, flowers and sunshine, with the host''s easy charm, made it almost as easy for Theophilus Caldegard to drink his tea fresh, as for his daughter Amaryllis not to keep her host, Sir Randal, waiting for his coffee. " ... Read more