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Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need to Know

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ISBN-10: 0060730196

ISBN-13: 9780060730192

Edition: 2005

Authors: Mary J. Shomon

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There are an estimated 3 millionplus Americans suffering from Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, and patient advocate Mary J. Shomon will guide them through the diagnosis and the wideranging treatments available. Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism are the result of the thyroid gland being overactive. This gland controls the body's metabolism, so people afflicted with the disorder can suffer from symptoms such as significant weight loss, fatigue, muscular weakness, and rapid heartbeat, among others. In addition to conventional treatments, this resource uniquely highlights holistic treatments, and through case studies and testimonials from patients and doctors, presents an honest look at…    
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Book details

List price: $17.99
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 9/27/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 6.14" wide x 8.15" long x 1.02" tall
Weight: 0.770

Mary Shomon is a thyroid sufferer herself and is the founder and editor-in-chief of several thyroid, autoimmune, and nutrition newsletters, as well as the internet's most popular thyroid disease website: www.thyroid-info.com

Introduction
Understanding Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
Your Thyroid, Graves' Disease, and Hyperthyroidism
Risks, Signs, and Symptoms
Risks, Signs, and Symptoms Checklist
Getting Diagnosed
Conventional Treatment Options
Drug Treatments
Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Treatment and Surgery
Graves' Ophthalmopathy and Dermopathy
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Infants, Children, and Teens
Integrative/Holistic Treatment Options
Alternative Approaches for Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism
The Johnson Nutritional Protocol
Life After Treatment
Hypothyroidism and Its Treatment
Managing Weight Problems
Persistent Symptoms
Infertility, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding
Living Well, Now and into the Future
Living Well with Hyperthyroidism: Creating Your Plan for the Future
Appendixes
Resources
References
Index