Publisher's Synopsis
Hope for Hypothyroidism reviews the last 60 years of clinical and medical research, current breakthroughs in thyroid physiology and the author's 27 years of clinical experience in the treatment of thyroid issues including Hashimoto's. Once you've read Hope for Hypothyroidism you'll understand why Dr. Haskell is considered an international authority on this subject and a genius in his ability to communicate this complex subject with simplicity and clarity. Here are but a few of the questions answered in Hope for Hypothyroidism. I have such obvious low thyroid hormone symptoms yet my doctor tells me my thyroid is normal. Is this common? UNFORTUNATELY YES (Chapter 3) I have low thyroid hormones. Will I need to take a thyroid prescription? MAYBE AND MAYBE NOT (Chapter 5) Are some thyroid prescriptions better or more effective than others? YES (Chapters 1 & 5) Are there any problems with taking a thyroid prescription? YES (Chapter 5) I am already taking a thyroid prescription but I'm not really feeling much better. Can you explain why this is? CLEARLY (Chapter 5) I am thinking of taking a product with iodine and iodide. Are there any dangers or precautions? MOST DEFINITELY (Chapter 7). I've been taking iodine and iodide and my symptoms have changed for the worse. Can you help me understand why? YES, WITH CLINICAL CASES (Chapter 7). I have a family history of breast cancer. Is having low thyroid hormones a risk factor? RESEARCH HAS PROVEN THIS TO BE TRUE (Chapter 8). Besides my thyroid symptoms I also have other hormonal issues. Is there a relationship between my hormones and my thyroid? FOR SURE (Chapter 6) One of my major problems is chronic fatigue. Are there other things I should be looking at besides just the thyroid? ADRENALS & BLOOD SUGAR (Chapters 6 & 11) I can't find a doctor who will listen to me. I want to become more self-reliant and to know how to take better care of myself especially when it comes to my thyroid health. Can you help me? DEFINITELY (Chapters 1, 4, 12 & 14) I can't find a cooperative doctor who will order more thyroid tests besides TSH and T4. Do you provide lab testing? YES (Chapter 14) I understand there are several causes of low thyroid hormone symptoms. How many do you think there are? TWELVE (Chapter 5) There must be other reasons or causes for my low thyroid hormone symptoms besides just my thyroid. Do you cover other causes as well? YES, AT LEAST EIGHT (Chapter 11) I can't find a local doctor to help me who is knowledgeable and will take a more holistic approach. Do you help people long distance? LONG DISTANCE SERVICES (Chapter 14) Hope for Hypothyroidism is a medical masterpiece, providing more scientific and practical information than possessed by the majority of physicians. It is a handbook for improving thyroid health including resources for blood and saliva testing, medical consultations and pharmacy.
