Thyroid Bookstore

Books written or recommended by patient advocate Mary Shomon

	The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss by Mary J. Shomon A New York Times and Amazon.com Best-seller, a semi-finalist for the prestigious Quills Awards, and an Amazon.com Top Pick for 2004 in multiple categories! The Thyroid Diet is the first book written to help thyroid patients -- and those who don't even know they have a thyroid problem yet -- to effectively lose weight. The book features 400 information-packed pages of help in your weight loss effort, including: Diet Planning Worksheets; Eating Plans; Food Lists; Gourmet Recipes; Information on Safe & Helpful Supplements and Herbs; and more. Read the first chapter online, now, and get more information. 400 pages, HarperResource; 1st edition, August 2004 ISBN: 006052444-8 List Price: $14.95 ORDER NOW:
	Living Well With Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know by Mary J. Shomon 2005 ISBN: 0060740957 List Price: $14.95 The second, updated/revised edition of this bestselling book, which went to more than 20 printings after its first edition in 2000, and has been a consistent best-seller, including on Amazon.com. The book is a comprehensive guide for people with an underactive, inactive, autoimmune or surgically-removed thyroid. Both alternative and conventional diagnosis and treatment help. Special chapters on pregnancy, weight loss, depression and thyroid cancer, and a detailed resources appendix. More information, the table of contents, Introduction and reviews online now. ORDER NOW:
	The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough: Overcoming Sexual and Hormonal Problems at Every Age by Mary J. Shomon This November 2006 release from HarperCollins helps you identify, diagnose and resolve thyroid-related hormonal problems, including early or late puberty, PMS and menstrual problems, low sex drive, infertility, recurrent miscarriage, problem pregnancies, perimenopause and menopausal symptoms, and more. If you suspect that your symptoms are something more -- and that they are connected -- Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough provides a comprehensive guide, filled with practical advice, that will beat hormonal havoc, and return to good health. And, if you're a thyroid patient, Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough offers guidelines on how to resolve and overcome thyroid-related: Low sex drive Menstrual problems and PMS Infertility and recurrent miscarriage Morning sickness Post-partum low milk supply and inability to nurse your newborn Post-partum fatigue, depression and hair loss Perimenopause and menopausal symptoms 432 pages, Collins/HarperCollins; 1st edition, November 2006 ISBN: 006079865-3 List Price: $14.95 ORDER NOW:
	Living Well With Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism by Mary J. Shomon 2005 ISBN: 0060740957 List Price: $14.95 For the millions of people who suffer from Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism, the process of assessing the symptoms, getting diagnosed and sorting through the myriad of treatments is a daunting task. Living Well With Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism presents readers with a comprehensive resource that spans from diagnosis to treatment to life after treatment. You'll find the history and science behind the disease, along with checklists of risks, signs and factors, combined with honest case studies and testimonials. An indepth review of treatment options, including a complete alternative/holistic/nutritional approach, an integrative (conventional plus alternative) approach, antithyroid drug approach, radioactive iodine treatment, and surgical approach. ORDER NOW:
	Thyroid Guide to Hair Loss by Mary J. Shomon Millions of Americans are suffering from hair loss due to undiagnosed thyroid disease. And thyroid patients with continuing hair loss problems need practical solutions to resolve their hair issues. This 100-page Guide helps hair loss sufferers understand the problem, get proper thyroid diagnosis and treatment, and slow, stop or even reverse thyroid-related hair loss. ORDER NOW Get the Thyroid Guide to Hair Loss from Amazon.com Order and immediately download the Ebook edition from Lulu.com
	Living Well With Autoimmune Disease: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know by Mary J. Shomon A bestseller with more than 15 printings, this is a complete guide to understanding the mysterious and often difficult-to-pinpoint autoimmune disorders-- and finding the conventional and alternative keys to diagnosis, treatment, recovery...and even prevention or cure. Find more information, Introduction chapter and reviews online now. ISBN: 0060938196 List Price: $14.95 ORDER NOW:
	Living Well With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia by Mary J. Shomon A groundbreaking source of help and hope for the estimated 6 to 12 million Americans, the majority women, who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia. Shares the tools you need to create a personalized plan for living well with these illnesses. Looks at the bigger picture, exploring a myriad of theories and treatment options--from conventional therapies such as medication and vitamins, to alternative approaches including yoga and massage. 416 pages, HarperResource; March 2, 2004 ISBN: 0060521252 List Price: $14.95 ORDER NOW:
	UltraMetabolism : The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss by Mark Hyman, MD An innovative approach to weight loss that takes into account the impact of the thyroid, stress, and the new field of nutrigenomics. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to lose weight, and thyroid patients in particular. Published March 2006 by Scribner 368 pages ORDER NOW:
	Thyroid Power: 10 Steps to Total Health by Richard Shames, MD and Karilee Halo Shames, RN, PhD A practical guide that helps thyroid patients address some important issues related to their health. The book is particularly strong on the mind-body aspects of hypothyroidism, and nutritional approaches for optimal general and thyroid health. More information ORDER NOW:
	Feeling Fat, Fuzzy and Frazzled by Richard Shames, MD and Karilee Halo Shames, RN, PhD Help balancing the three aspects of hormones -- thyroid, adrenal and reproductive hormones -- for optimal health. ORDER NOW:
	What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You About Hypothyroidism by Kenneth Blanchard, MD, featuring an introduction by Mary Shomon Talks about Dr. Blanchard's unique approach to treating hypothyroidism. Published January 2004 by Warner Books 352 pages ORDER NOW:
	Graves' Disease: A Practical Guide by Elaine Moore Elaine A. Moore with Lisa Moore Published in 2001 by McFarland & Company, Inc. A helpful guide for people who have Graves' disease or are hyperthyroid, the book offers both conventional and alternative guidanace on treatment for an overactive thyroid, looks at the pros and cons of radioactive iodine, explores antithyroid drugs, and more. More information ORDER NOW:
	Solved: The Riddle of Illness by Stephen Langer, MD and James Scheer An excellent look at alternative and nutritional approaches to persistent hypothyroidism symptoms such as fatigue and depression is offered by this popular thyroid doctor, and one of the nation's top nutrition writers. More information ORDER NOW:
	The Thyroid Solution: A Mind-Body Program for Beating Depression and Regaining Your Emotional and Physical Health by Ridha Arem, MD One of the earlier doctor-written thyroid books, The Thyroid Solution's greatest strength is in the research and analysis of the relationship of thyroid disease to brain chemistry, and resulting depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and other mental and emotional effects, which is covered in great depth. More information ORDER NOW: