The Healthy Thyroid: What you can do to prevent and alleviate thyroid imbalance (Practical Guide to Symptoms and Treatment)

ISBN: 0007146612

Author: Westcott, Patsy

Condition: New

Thyroid health is an increasingly common concern. This updated edition (formerly titled 'Thyroid Problems) is a clear and practical guide to symptoms, treatment options and self-help measures for those who have, or think they may have a thyroid related problem.Sales Handles: Its estimated that 1 in 10 women have a thyroid imbalance**, but as symptoms are diverse the problem is often unresolved. This book shows how to identify a thyroid problem, relieve symptoms, and obtain treatment.The symptoms of a thyroid imbalance include Chronic Fatigue, Weight Gain, Mood Swings, as well as dried out skin and hair, changes in libido and menstrual problems.This new edition has been fully re-structured and includes a large amount of new material to reflect the needs of todays readers.Contains detailed information about natural health and complementary treatments to help relieve symptoms.Gives the low-down on thyroid hormone tests and other orthodox medical procedures that may be offered.Is an informative yet simple book that provides a patients-eye view of thyroid imbalance so readers can better understand their doctors.Discusses the links between sub-clinical thyroid problems (the most common sort - that cause longterm problems but are hard to pin down) and other conditions such as depression, obesity.