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LISTEN NOW: FREE THYROID DIET SEMINAR

On Mon. May 19th, I held a free, one-hour teleseminar on diet and weight loss for thyroid patients. For those who missed this session, you can listen online, or download a free MP3 of this informative one-hour seminar, during which we talked about how to optimize thyroid function for weight loss, and I answered many listener questions. Listen now!

DOWNLOAD THE LATEST NEWSLETTERS!
  • NEW!Thyroid Newsletter: July 2008 -- "Sticking Out Our Necks" Thyroid News Latest Issue -- Read It Now!
  • NEW!"Weight Off My Mind" Thyroid/Diet Newsletter -- August 2008 Issue -- Read It Now!


    KEY LINKS!
  • Hot New Weight Loss Aid: FucoThin/Fucoxanthin
  • Weight Loss Help: Scivation Sesamin
  • Selenium: An Essential Thyroid Nutrient
  • Guggul: An Ayurvedic Herb for the Thyroid
  • Complementary and Holistic Thyroid Options: Alternative Medicine Magazine
  • Burn Fat, and Fight Body Pain: Winsor Pilates Fat Burning Introductory System


    OPRAH & THYROID DISEASE: THE CONTROVERSY Is thyroid disease due to an inability to speak out and express yourself? Can you "cure" your thyroid problem by taking a vacation? Did Oprah help or hurt thyroid awareness? Explore all my coverage now!





    THYROID QUIZZES!
  • Quiz: Could You Be Hypothyroid?
  • Quiz: Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?
  • Quiz: Could You Have a Thyroid Problem?
  • Quiz: Could You Be Hyperthyroid?
  • Quiz: Could You Have an Autoimmune Disease?






    MORE THYROID NEWS
    Read Mary Shomon's Thyroid Blog Archives, Back to 2003



    WHAT IS A NORMAL TSH?

    In this step-by-step article, I look at the TSH test, what it measures, the old and new "normal range," what the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists has said, what you're likely to hear from your doctor about the TSH test. Finally, don't miss the three essential questions you must ask your doctor when you're told your thyroid is "normal."


    GET HELP AT THE THYROID FORUMS: At my About Forums, you can find others interested in talking about your favorite thyroid topics.
  • About.com Thyroid Disease Forum
  • Thyroid Diet and Weight Loss
  • Hyperthyroidism & Graves' Disease
  • Thyroid & Hormones, Fertility, Pregnancy, Menopause
  • Thyroid Cancer Support
  • Thyroid Top Doctors & Support Groups
  • Thyroid Disease: UK & Ireland
  • Alternative Medicine

  • ORDER YOUR OWN THYROID BLOOD TESTS!

    Take charge of your health by ordering your own blood tests without a doctor's order, through MyMedLab. With MyMedLab, you have access to medical tests provided by LabCorp, the same provider used by doctors and hospitals across the US. No appointment or no doctor's orders needed, with conventient locations near you. And you'll pay 50% to 80% less than the usual cost of these tests.

    The results are confidential. And you can track changes in your results using MyMedLabs' free "Personal Health Record (PHR)" online. Of course, you'll need to review your results with your physician, but this allows you, the patient, to take the first steps toward getting the tests you need to live well!

    Order Mary Shomon's Recommended Basic Thyroid Profile: Thyroid/TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody/TPO,Thyroid Antibody/Anti-thyroid AB

    Order Mary Shomon's Recommended Followup Thyroid Profile: Thyroid/TSH, Free T4, Free T3


    Note: Patient-ordered medical testing is not available to residents of NY, NJ or RI


    BOOKS & NEWSLETTERS

    HAIR LOSS HELP!
    The definitive, 100+ page guide for anyone suffering from thyroid-related hair loss. If you are losing hair and suspect it may be your thyroid, the guide will help you get properly diagnosed and treated. AND, if you are a thyroid patient suffering from continued hair loss, the guide offers many treatment approaches and options that can help you conquer this frustrating condition! Learn more about the guide , order a paperback copy, or download the PDF Ebook NOW!



    YOUR HORMONES AND THYROID ARE RELATED! Mary Shomon's groundbreaking new book helps you identify, diagnose and resolve thyroid-related hormonal problems, including including early or late puberty, PMS and period problems, low sex drive, infertility, miscarriage, problem pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopausal symptoms.

    If you're undiagnosed, The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough: Overcoming Sexual and Hormonal Problems at Every Age (Get it from Amazon at a sale price now!) will help you identify whether your hormonal issues are thyroid-related, and then get your thyroid diagnosed and properly treated. Already being treated? You'll learn how to maximize your fertility, have a successful pregnancy, breastfeed, restore a lagging sex drive, get periods back to normal, and succesfully manage menopause.

  • Free Chapter: Read a free Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough chapter and the table of contents
  • Free PODCAST:4-minute MP3 podcast featuring Mary Shomon talking about the book
  • Interactive Hormone Quiz & Checklist: Take the "Could it Be a Thyroid Problem?" quiz, and fill out the Risks/Symptoms checklist
  • Reviews: See what experts, including Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, Dr. Richard Shames and Elaine moore have to say
  • Radio Tour: Listen to Mary on a radio station near you!
  • Buy the Book Now!: Get it from Amazon now at a sale price or at Iherb for their special sale price of $8, or find out more about how to get your copy!

    432 pages, Collins/HarperCollins; 1st edition, November 2006, ISBN: 006079865-3, List Price: $14.95





    Download the free Ebook: How to Make a Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough

    Conventional & holistic approaches to diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism, inc. after antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, or surgery. Best-selling 1st edition, published in 2000, went to 20 printings. Updated, revised 600+ page 2nd edition published March 2005.

    Get more information | Order from Amazon now | Order from Iherb.com

    New York Times best-seller, Quills Award nominee, Amazon Top 10 Health Book/2004. The only book that helps you overcome your challenges as a thyroid patient trying to lose weight.

    Find out more now | Order from Amazon now | Order from Iherb.com

    Better Health for Graves' and Hyperthyroidism Sufferers!! Published September 2005, a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment, combining conventional and holistic treatments.

    Find out more now | Order Your Copy From Amazon.com now | Order from Iherb.com


    With 10 printings since publication, this is the only book that looks at autoimmune diseases comprehensively, with conventional and holistic approaches.

    Get more information | Order from Amazon now | Order from Iherb.com

    cfsfibro.jpg - 527944 Bytes Fast-forward yourself to the point where you have all the info you need to create a unique, customized and integrated wellness approach for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

    Get more information | Order now from Amazon | Order now from Iherb.com
    Get an information-packed, 12-page issue of Sticking Out Our Necks, my print newsletter, in your mailbox, every other month. The only thyroid patient-oriented newsletter that is unbiased, and free of drug company influence. Conventional & holistic info to help you live well. Find out how to subscribe now.




    DO YOU NEED PERSONALIZED THYROID, ADRENAL OR HORMONAL HELP? -- Consider a specialized telephone coaching session with Richard Shames, MD. Find out more now.


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    STICKING OUT OUR NECKS:
    THE THYROID NEWS REPORT
    Mary Shomon's FREE Email Newsletter


    Sign up now, and you'll get Mary Shomon's free thyroid newsletter by email. You'll find unbiased information about conventional and alternative diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease, plus support for living well with autoimmune conditions and related symptoms.
    Read back issues online now

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    A WEIGHT OFF MY MIND: WEIGHT LOSS/METABOLISM NEWS
    Mary Shomon's FREE Email Newsletter

    Sign up now, and you'll get Mary Shomon's free weight loss and metabolism newsletter by email. Featuring the latest news on effective weight loss and weight management for people with thyroid conditions, autoimmune disease, and metabolic conditions.
    Read back issues online now
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  • RESOURCES, SUPPORT

    ULTRA THYROID SOLUTION
    Find out more about Dr. Mark Hyman's new integrative/holistic program for hypothyroidism -- Ultra Thyroid Solution -- that you can download now online.

    LATEST DIET HELP!
    Can Fucoxanthin Help Your Weight Loss Efforts?
    This natural supplement may be a fat-burning powerhouse, and a great new help in your weight loss efforts!
    Read more now!

    FIND A TOP DOCTOR: The Thyroid Top Doctors Directory features patient-recommended practitioners around the world. Find a new top doctor now!!

    JOIN THE THYROID LISTSERV: Ask questions, share info, talk about thyroid issues, and simply find support and camaraderie with thousands of other thyroid patients. Join Now!

    levine.jpg - 10015 BytesA PRODUCT THAT MAY HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT -- One of the basics for anyone with a thyroid problem who wants to lose weight is to up your fiber intake substantially. It's hard to do just with foods, so one of the best ways I've found to do this is to add a fiber supplement. My favorite? Dr. Levine's Ultimate Weight Loss Formula, basically a fiber "shake" mix that, mixed with water, makes a zero-calorie shake with 17 grams of fiber per serving!! Find out more about Dr. Levine's Ultimate Weight Loss Formula now!

    FINALLY LOSE WEIGHT!! -- A key complaint of many thyroid patients is difficulty losing weight. You'll find a complete guide -- including how to optimize thyroid treatment, choosing the right foods, supplements, nutrients, exercise, and other approaches -- that can help you finally lose weight in a healthy way. Read my New York Times best-selling book The Thyroid Diet.

    WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENTS THAT WORK FOR ME! -- Find out about some of the supplements that I find helpful to lose weight more effectively! Get more info...

    WHAT DOES MARY TAKE?
    Find out what thyroid medicine I take, as well as my daily supplements and vitamins, what I take to fight colds and flus, things that help with weight loss, enhance energy, and help hair and skin. More

    CONTACT MARY SHOMON: I'm a patient advocate, Founder/Editor of Thyroid-Info.com and Sticking Out Our Necks, and author of a number of health-related books. I have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and hypothyroidism, and have tried to turn my situation into something positive by helping inform and empower others with chronic health conditions. Contact me.

    BOOK A PHONE CONSULTATION: If you don't have the time or energy to websurf, read and research, and want someone to talk to -- now -- then book a phone consultation with Mary Shomon. We can usually schedule your session for a convenient time in the next 48 hours! Schedule Your Consultation Now.

    MARY'S MAGAZINES -- Find out which magazines I subscribe to so I can stay on top of the latest health information. Mary's Magazines



    ASK THE EXPERTS -- Top practitioners answer your questions...
  • What should you do when you can't get through to your doctor or get a call back?
  • What if your doctor's office won't give you your TSH results?
  • What if your doctor won't test your thyroid, despite symptoms and family history?
  • What type of tests should you have to see if you have hypothyroidism, and do you need to see a special doctor?
  • Are synthetics more stable than natural thyroid drugs?
  • Why do thyroid patients lose hair, and is there anything that you suggest can be done?

    See more questions and answers.


    SELECTED ARTICLES
  • Major Turnaround: Endocrinologists Say TSH Normal Range is Now .3 to 3.0!
  • Do You Have Autoimmune Disease "Super-Symptoms?"
  • Understanding Thyroid Lab Tests
  • Synthroid Has a Long History of Problems, Says FDA
  • New England Journal Study Shows T3 Drugs Improve Quality of Life for Hypothyroidism Patients
  • Hypothyroidism Risk Factors & Symptoms Checklist
  • Frequently Asked Questions on Graves' Disease & Hyperthyroidism
  • Thyroid Nodules, Lumps, Enlarged Thyroid, Goiter
  • Thyroid Surgery: An Introduction
  • Thyroid Drugs: Frequently Asked Questions about Food, Drug and Supplement Interactions
  • Thyroid Disease: A Natural/Herbal Perspective

    More Articles/FAQs...

    10 Ways to Feel Better With Thyroid Disease

    There are so many things to keep track of with a thyroid condition, but when it comes down to feeling better, there are really 10 key ways that you can truly improve your health.

    A quick read-through of these 10 items, and you'll have a list of ideas to help you feel healthier, happier, and more in control of your wellness!

    Find out the 10 key ways now!


  • WHEN YOU NEED PERSONALIZED HELP FROM A MEDICAL EXPERT...

    Richard Shames MD, author of THYROID POWER and the best-selling new book FEELING FAT, FUZZY, OR FRAZZLED?, offers personalized telephone coaching sessions focused on optimizing your 'Energy Triad' -- the thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive glands.

    In your Personalized Coaching Session, Dr. Shames will help you...

     Assess your risks  Get properly tested/diagnosed by your doctor
     Know the pros/cons of your options Find out which prescription drugs might be best for you
     Explore foods and supplements that help Create an individualized wellness plan just for you

    Dr. Shames is a Harvard and University of Pennsylvania-educated practicing physician, who has specialized for the last 20 years in optimal hormone balancing, and individualized thyroid solutions. His new book, FEELING FAT, FUZZY, OR FRAZZLED? presents an endo-type approach to thyroid, adrenal, and sex gland balance.
    Order the book directly from Amazon.com now, or find out more online.

    To Find out More About a Coaching Session, go to www.FeelingFFF.com now



    RESOURCES


    Thyroid Drug Information Database
    Thyroid Diet/Weight Loss Information Center
    Pregnancy/Fertility/Breastfeeding Thyroid Disease Information Center
    Autoimmune Information Center
    Endocrine Resource Center
    Introduction to the Immune System
    Starting Point: Gen'l/Intro Information
    Thyroid Drugs/Medications
    Hypothyroidism
    Diet & Weight Loss w/ Thyroid Disease
    Alternative/Holistic Approaches
    Nodules, Goiter & Enlarged Thyroid
    Hyperthyroidism/Graves' Disease
    Tests for Thyroid Disease
    Cancer/Papillary/Medullary/Follicular
    Pregnancy, Fertility & Infertility
    Finding & Dealing with Doctors
    Surgery/Thyroid/Thyroidectomy
    Synthroid
    Soy's Negative Impact on The Thyroid
    Endocrinology, Autoimmune & Hormones
    Mind/Body Thyroid Approaches
    Yoga for Thyroid Disease
    Hashimoto's Disease/Hypothyroidism

    More thyroid links...
    FROM MY ABOUT.COM SITE


    Starting Point: Gen'l/Intro Information
    Thyroid Drugs/Medications
    Hypothyroidism
    Diet & Weight Loss
    Symptoms/Continuing Problems
    T3 Vs T4/T3 Controversy
    Alternative/Holistic Approaches
    Coconut Oil and the Thyroid
    Nodules, Goiter, Enlarged Thyroid
    Hyperthyroidism/Graves' Disease
    Tests for Thyroid Disease
    Cancer: Papillary, Follic. etc
    Pregnancy, Fertility, Infertility
    Finding & Dealing w/Doctors
    Surgery/Thyroidectomy
    Fatigue/Energy
    Synthroid
    Lawsuits, Thyroid Recalls
    Soy's Dangers to Thyroid
    Endocrinology, Autoimmune & Hormones
    Thyroid Eye Disease/Opthamalopathy
    Nuclear/Radiation Exposure & Chernobyl
    Hair Loss Solutions for Thyroid Patients
    Yoga for Thyroid Disease
    Soy and the Thyroid -- Key Information
    Synthroid Lawsuit, News & Controversy
    Toxic Chemicals and the Thyroid
    Hashimoto's Disease/Hypothyroidism
    Mind/Body Thyroid Approaches
    Depression and Thyroid Disease
    Perchlorate & its Danger to the Thyroid
    Public Awareness & Thyroid Outreach
    Thyroid Drugs -- Where to Buy Online
    Key Thyroid Websites & Organizations
    Thyroid How-Tos & Guidelines
    Medical News, Research & Searching


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