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STICKING OUT OUR NECKS |
from Patient Advocate Mary J. Shomon Author of "Living Well With Hypothyroidism," "The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss," "Living Well With Autoimmune Disease," the "Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Success," "Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia," and just published, "Living Well With Graves' Disease & Hyperthyroidism" | |
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LIVING WELL WITH GRAVES' DISEASE AND HYPERTHYROIDISM JUST PUBLISHED!
I wanted to share with readers that my new book, "Living Well With Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism," was just published this week. For info, or to get the book, see
www.thyroid-info.com/graves
You can also see the book's Table of Contents online at
www.thyroid-info.com/graves/contents.htm
Read a Chapter Online at
www.thyroid-info.com/graves/chapter.htm
Or download and print out the "Risks, Signs & Symptoms Checklist: Graves' Disease & Hyperthyroidism" to take to your doctor at www.thyroid-info.com/graves/checklist.htm
GET YOUR COPY NOW!! If you want to make sure you get a copy right away,
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A detailed description of the book follows!
NEW BOOK HELPS GRAVES’ DISEASE AND HYPERTHYROIDISM SUFFERERS LIVE WELL
As many as 25 million people in the United States suffer from thyroid conditions, and among them are the overlooked and misunderstood sufferers of Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism, an over-functioning of the thyroid gland. George and Barbara Bush were diagnosed with Graves’ disease during the Gulf War and Olympic Sprinter Gail Devers was diagnosed during the 2000 Summer Olympics. However, 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. Now with my new book, “Living Well With Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You...That You Need to Know,” I’ve put together for you a comprehensive resource that spans from diagnosis to treatment to life after treatment.
Hyperthyroidism is caused by an overproduction of the thyroid hormone, which controls the body’s metabolism, and Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that triggers hyperthyroidism. In “Living Well,” you’ll find a complete explanation of the history and science behind the disease, giving you an understanding of the endocrine system, the metabolism, and the role of the thyroid.
With symptoms that include fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, hair loss, muscle aches/pains, and fertility problems, it’s easy to see why doctors frequently misdiagnose Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism, and why you yourself may write off symptoms, assuming your problem is stress, depression, age, or “women’s” issues. I’ve included in the book a detailed “Checklist of Risks, Signs, and Symptoms” that you can fill out and share with your doctors, combined with explanations of the symptoms, as well as honest case studies and testimonials. Many of the explanations of the often difficult-to-understand symptoms also include personal patient anecdotes. I shares the story of one woman whose friends convinced her that she had anorexia before she was properly diagnosed with Graves’ disease!
After helping you to examine symptoms and verify a diagnosis, I draw on an extensive network of experts to discuss treatment options. Treatment ultimately requires an informed personal choice. To help, I’ve provided specific guidelines on four different routes you can follow, including the pros and cons of each:
The holistic and nutritional approaches to non-acute hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease are what make this book truly unique, and these innovative approaches may help you reduce dependence on antithyroid drugs and avoid these drugs’ side-effects – or even potentially achieve a temporary or permanent remission in you disease itself. No other book dedicated to Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism has provided such detailed holistic protocols for these conditions.
"Living Well With Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism" also features special sections on treatments for specific problems, including thyroid eye disease, hyperthyroidism and fertility, hyperthyroidism during pregnancy, hyperthyroidism in newborns and children, the impact of hyperthyroidism on mental health, and ultimately, lifelong hypothyroidism (which is the usual result after most hyperthyroidism treatments, even though many doctors fail to mention this to you.).
"Living Well With Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism" closes with inspirational success stories and ideas on how to live well in the future. The hefty Resources Appendix features additional recommendations regarding books, websites, newsletters, organizations and support groups, and experts who can help you get properly diagnosed, treated and live well.
I hope that by offering sound and practical advice, complemented by a sensitivity to and first-hand understanding of patient needs, this book will serve as a useful educational resource for you. I’ve touched upon every method of diagnosis and treatment, including things that even a practitioner may neglect to mention to you. I hope that you’ll find this book is a companion in your effort to take control of your thyroid condition.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Diagnosed with a thyroid disease in 1995, Mary Shomon has transformed her health challenges into a mission as a nationally-known patient advocate. In 1996, Mary founded the popular Thyroid Info patient website at http://www.thyroid-info.com, and she has been the About.com Thyroid Disease guide since 1997, writing thousands of articles at http://thyroid.about.com. Mary Shomon is the New York Times best-selling author of “The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss.” The book, published in 2004 by HarperCollins, was also an Amazon.com Top 10 Health Book of 2004, and a Quills Award Semi-Finalist. Her first health book, “Living Well With Hypothyroidism,” was a health bestseller since its publication by HarperCollins in 2000. After 20 printings, the book has been updated and revised, and was re-released in 2005. Mary is also the author of “Living Well With Autoimmune Disease,” “Living Well With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia,” and “The Thyroid Guide to Fertility, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Success.” She also edits the thyroid patient subscription newsletter, “Sticking Out Our Necks,” and the Sticking Out Our Necks email newsletter and “Weight Off My Mind” thyroid diet/metabolism newsletter. A member of the Endocrine Society, Mary is also one of the first patient members of the American Academy on Physician and Patient. She lives in Kensington, Maryland.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
TITLE: Living Well With Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You…That You Need to Know
AUTHOR: Mary J. Shomon
PUBLICATION DATE: September 27, 2005
PRICE: $14.95 ($19.95 Can.); Paperback
ISBN: 0-06-073019-6
WEBSITE: http://www.thyroid-info.com/graves
MORE INFORMATION ONLINE:
More information about “Living Well With Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism” is available online at the book’s website and includes:
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