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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
 Joan Gomez, M.D.
Thyroid Problems in Women and Children: The thyroid is one of the most important parts of the body, regulating
metabolism and organ function. Thyroid disorder can manifest as hypothyroidism
(too little activity) or hyperthyroidism (too much activity). Symptoms can range
from mild to serious, but thyroid problems are 90 percent curable if detected.
This complete, up-to-date book covers every aspect of both conditions,
incorporating case studies and including special chapters for pregnant women,
babies, children, adolescents, and women over 50. Another chapter discusses
vitamins, the role of iodine, how diet affects the thyroid, and the role of
stress
This is a good purchase. It will help to identify strategies aimed at keeping
the thyroid healthy and intact. The use of clean water, dairy, lean meat,
fish (iodine content) are important in maintaining overall thyroid health
into the future. Chronic overeating, eating too little and feeling cold all
the time are classic events which aggravate the thyroid and lead to
intractable problems. In addition, the book advises to use salt sparingly and
to stop using red food dyes. Underactive thyroid inducers are cabbage,
peanuts, mustard seed, sweet corn, soy and milk from cows. Certain
medicinal preparations induce thyroid strain; namely, heparin, diazepam,
beta blockers, aspirin , steroids and sulfonamides. Breathing problems may be
aggravated by an over-active thyroid. Stress, trauma, surgery, burns,
radiation, bereavement and personal illness-all place added burdens on the
thyroid. This book is a worthy purchase for consumers interested in
maintaining thyroid health. IOH Rating 5/5
 Mary J. Shoman
The Thyroid Diet: For more than 25
million Americans it may be, due to the metabolic slowdown of a malfunctioning
thyroid gland. The Thyroid Diet
will help many previously unsuccessful dieters get diagnosed and treated -- and
proper thyroid treatment might be all that’s needed to successfully lose
weight. Even after optimal treatment, however, weight problems plague many
thyroid patients. For those patients, The
Thyroid Diet will identify the many frustrating impediments to
weight loss, and offer solutions-both conventional and alternative -- to help.
Discussing optimal dietary changes, thyroid-damaging foods to avoid, and
metabolism-supporting herbs and supplements, it contains several different
eating plans, food lists, and a set of delicious and healthy gourmet recipes.
With handy worksheets to use in weight-loss tracking and a special resource
section featuring Web sites, books, and support groups, here is vital help for
millions..
 Mary J. Shoman
Living Well With Hypothyroidism: As many as one
in eight women have a thyroid condition. Shomon covers conventional, alternative, and late-breaking approaches to
treatment--such as challenging the gold standard of Synthroid as the thyroid
replacement therapy of choice. (Synthroid replaces T4, the less active of the
two thyroid hormones, and Shomon features new research on adding T3--the more
potent thyroid hormone--to treatment.)
With her
down-to-earth, patient-centered approach, Shomon explains everything from how
to choose a thyroid specialist to how calcium, antidepressants, and a
high-fiber diet affect thyroid hormone absorption. The book includes a chapter
on depression, which is a typical misdiagnosis of hypothyroidism--as well as a
symptom that often persists even after treatment. She also covers infertility
(women who are hypothyroid don't ovulate as regularly and miscarry more
frequently) and thyroid cancer, one of the less common causes of
hypothyroidism. She explains how to spot hypothyroidism in kids, and ends with
a glossary, international resources, and journal references.
Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D., Founder and Medical Director of HER Place
Centers: "If I could recommend only one book on thyroid problems for my patients,
this would be it."
IOH Rating 5/5
 Richard L. Shames, MD
Thyroid Power: Fatigue; weight gain; depression; arthritis; high cholestrol; low sex drive;
skin, digestive, and female problems; abnormal blood pressure -- all may be
symptoms of low thyroid, one of the most misdiagnosed disorders in America.
Thyroid Power can help you determine whether you're one of the
millions who suffer from low thyroid. It discusses food, vitamins, and natural
remedies that support thyroid health;explains how to avoid environmental and
emotional triggers; and offers tips from thyroid support groups. By following
this clear 10-step program and working with your health practitioner, you can
channel the incredible power of your thyroid into greater health and well-being.
 Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D.
The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women: A woman's
definitive guide to understand- ing and coping with thyroid disorders. Millions of women suffer from a thyroid
condition; unfortunately, many of them may not know that the cause of their
health problems is thyroid disease and so their symptoms often go undiagnosed.
The most common thyroid disorders are autoimmune thyroid diseases, such as
Hashimoto's disease and Graves' disease. And thyroid cancer is the fastest
rising cancer among women. Now M. Sara Rosenthal, Ph.D., the most trusted voice
on thyroid disorders, is helping women take charge of their health with a new,
up-to-date edition of The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women.
This revised
and updated second edition includes the latest research and corrects
misinformation in other thyroid books. It addresses women's specific concerns
about thyroid disease symptoms and treatment, including thyroid hormone therapy
and how thyroid disease interacts with other women's health issues, such as
pregnancy, menopause, emotional health, diet and weight gain, and other
autoimmune disorders.
The ultimate
resource for any woman with a thyroid condition, The Thyroid Sourcebook for
Women will help you make informed decision about your health in language you
can understand.
 Dr. Siegal
Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?: While Dr.
Siegal is an obvious proponent of the idea that many have undiagnosed
thyroid problems, you shouldn't rule out the possibility that he is correct in
his thinking. If after you read this book, take all the tests, fill out the
checklists, keep track of your temperature, and try his 28-day eating test, you
don't think you got your money's worth, I'd be surprised. The 28-day part of
the title is a way to evaluate your metabolic function. There is a bit of math
involved, but it's not especially difficult.
You use your
present weight, your weight on day 29, various charts that help you calculate
exactly how many calories you eat, how many you need to maintain your weight,
and a number of other factors that will, in the end, tell you just how easy or
difficult it is for you, personally, to lose weight. This book
does not support any one way of eating: it's not low calorie, it's not low fat,
it's not low carbohydrate. It's not a diet book at all. It simply calculates
your metabolic functioning based on whatever way you eat.
Dr. Siegal
also gives strong arguments for the use of natural thyroid supplementation as
opposed to the use of synthetics. While some
may find it too detailed, I think it's most complete in its coverage of this
topic. In a way, it takes a lot of what other books have and presents all in
one place. The medical jargon may be a bit difficult, but it's great
information to take to your doctor.
 Aines/Rosenthal
The Complete Thyroid Book: This book combines the expertise of the perfect team,
both pioneers in thyroid disease--renowned thyroid specialist Kenneth Ain, M.D.,
and bestselling thyroid author and thyroid patient M. Sara Rosenthal. Together,
they provide you with all the information you need to understand your thyroid
disorder, treatment, and options, in language you can understand.
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Polycystic Ovariayn Syndrome (PCOS)
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 Dr. Ronald Feinberg
Healing Syndrome O: Understanding and overcoming the leading
undiagnosed cause of infertility, miscarriage, menstrual problems, obesity, and
hormonal disruption. Thus far, medical
science has had little to offer women with PCOS. In this book, however, leading
reproductive specialist Dr. Ronald Feinberg provides a new way of looking at
the disorder, linking it to bodywide metabolic irregularities, insulin
resistance, nutrition, activity, and stress-a combination of health issues that
collectively make up what he has termed "Syndrome O." And this
understanding brings new hope for overcoming it.
Written in a compassionate, inspirational, and motivational style, Healing
Syndrome O discusses the causes and complications of this condition and
provides a targeted plan to help women balance and repair their overall health,
overcome symptoms, and, especially, restore their fertility. IOH Rating 5 /5
 Dr. Brand-Miller, Dr. Farid
New Glucose Revolution: Living Well With PCOS: Dr. Brand-Miller--author
of the NY Times bestseller The New Glucose Revolution, the authoritative guide
to the glycemic index--along with Dr. Nadir Farid and Kate Marsh, address the
root cause of PCOS--insulin resistance--and show you how eating a low-GI diet
can help alleviate even your most troublesome symptoms, including: weight gain,
excess facial hair, fatigue, irregular periods, infertility, low blood sugar,
acne, mood swings.
Filled with
indispensable advice on switching to the low-GI diet, incorporating exercise
into your lifestyle, and preserving your overall health and well-being, as well
as thirty delicious recipes, this book can help you beat your PCOS symptoms and
take back control over your life.
 Collette Harris, T. Cheung
The PCOS Diet Book: In this book the authors offer a practical
lifeline to sufferers with advice on diets for: boosting fertility, preventing
diabetes, and heart disease, breaking out of the cycle of emotional eating, and
nutritional supplements and herbal remedies.
Low GI Guide to Managing PCOS
 Dr. Samuel Thatcher
PCOS: The Hidden Epidemic: PCOS is a
common and complex endocrine disorder. While much has been learned in recent
years regarding its causes and treatments, much remains unanswered. For women
diagnosed with PCOS, there has not been a single authoritative source of
information written with the patient in mind. Now, Dr. Thatcher has filled that
gap. This text is an informative, readable, and useful source of information
for patients and their families. Dr. Thatcher conveys his expertise in this
area to those who need it most. I will recommend this book to anyone who has or
is interested in learning more about PCOS. David Ehrmann, M.D. U. of Chicago, Center for PCOS IOH Rating 5/5
 Boss, Sterling, Legro
Living With PCOS: Named after
the cysts that may form in the ovaries, PCOS is a hormone disorder that causes
irregular menstrual cycles, obesity, and infertility, among other symptoms. If
untreated, it can lead to heart disease, diabetes,
and uterine cancer. This is a book about and by PCOS women (coauthors Boss and Sterling both have it;
physician Legro is an expert on the syndrome), which is evident in their clear
descriptions of the disorder, its symptoms, medical
diagnosis, and treatments .
 Dr. John Eden
Polycystic Ovary Synrome: Addressing PCOS,
this medical guide gives women the confidence to ask their doctors the right
questions and make informed choices. In simple language, the latest
advice about managing PCOS is offered to the one in four women with polycystic
ovaries and the seven out of 100 of this group who suffer the effects of PCOS.
The symptoms, including acne, excess hair, weight problems, and irregular menstruation
are outlined. Such questions as What causes PCOS? How do hormones work? How is
PCOS different from simply having polycystic ovaries? Does PCOS necessarily
lead to infertility? How is it treated? and What is the connection between PCOS
and diabetes? are answered. Case studies and the latest research for patients,
pharmacists, doctors, and other health professionals are included.
 Collette Harris
The PCOS Protection Plan: Do you
struggle with your weight? Have irregular periods (or none at all)? Get acne?
Notice thinning hair? Or do you have to deal with unwanted facial and body
hair? If you have any of these problems, the chances are fairly good that you
have PCOS, along with one in ten women. Women with
PCOS are more likely to get diabetes,
heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity and its related health
problems; and research is currently linking PCOS to a host of other health
complications as well. The PCOS Protection Plan, an action plan written by women with
PCOS for women with PCOS— helps you take control of your health so that you
can significantly reduce the risk of serious health conditions.
 Milton Hammerly, Cheryl Kimball
What to do When Your Doctor Says it's PCOS: PCOS is the
number one cause of irregular periods and infertility in women. It affects 10%
of women worldwide. If left undetected, PCOS can lead to cancer,
heart disease, and diabetes. While researchers haven’t determined the cause of
PCOS, they know it is linked to insulin resistance, which causes obesity. That’s where
this book comes in. Insulin resistance can be controlled with a low-carb diet
fairly easily.
 Collette Harris
A Woman's Guide to Living with PCOS:
Author Collette Harris recounts her own battles won with PCOS.
 Collette Harris, Theresa Cheung
PCOS and Your Fertility: Whether
you’re trying to get pregnant, wondering about your chances of having a child
in the future, or wondering what on earth to do next, this book can help.
Written by two women who have had PCOS at different stages of their fertility
journeys, it will help you answer those unique PCOS questions, as well as give
you the impetus to take action to boost your chances of fertility with simple
self-help strategies.
 Dr. Walter Futterweit
PCOS: A Patient's Guide: One in ten American women of childbearing age
is affected by PCOS to some degree, and many suffer from serious symptoms, such
as infertility, early miscarriage, chronic pelvic pain, weight gain, high blood
pressure, diabetes, and migraines. PCOS is by far the most common hormone imbalance in
women of this age group, yet few women understand the threat it poses to their
health—or how to prevent it. Dr. Futterweit, the foremost authority on PCOS
in America,
tells women all they need to know about this condition and how to treat
it. Drawing on his 25 years researching and treating the condition and
his ongoing long-term study of more than a thousand women with PCOS, Futterweit
discusses virtually every aspect of managing PCOS.
 
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INSULIN RESISTANCE, METABOLIC SYNDROME, SYNDROME X
& PREDIABETES
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Metabolic Disorders
The Insulin Resistance Diet
The Insulin-Resistance Diet: How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine
recommends a well-researched health program based on the relationship between
insulin and fat. While low-fat foods are a part of the plan, Cheryle R. Hart and
Mary Kay Grossman (doctors at the Women's Workshop, a medical... Read more
 Roberta Ruggio
Do's and Don'ts of Hypoglycemia: Ruggiero, founder of the Hypoglycemia Research Foundation, has written this book
for people who are in the early stages of hypoglycemia and need
introductory-level information. Ruggiero, who has hypoglycemia herself, shares
her own travails of being misdiagnosed several times. She stresses the
importance of obtaining an accurate diagnosis and receiving proper medical
treatment, explains the necessary diagnostic tests, and describes how to find a
doctor. Appendixes include a bibliography, a list of referral organizations, and
recommended foods and menus. This is a very reasonable, well-researched
presentation of a topic which has often been treated faddishly in other
publications. Recommended for public libraries.
Prediabetes: An estimated 41 million Americans have the condition identified since 2002 as
prediabetes, which, if left unchecked, inevitably will lead to full-blown
diabetes. From one of the world's leading diabetes "patient-experts," this
first-ever practical guide offers fifty essential, informative ideas and simple
steps to help this vast and rapidly growing constituency manage their condition
and thereby reduce their chances of developing full-blown diabetes. Prediabetes
clearly explains what readers can do today, no matter what their age, and
whether or not they have a family history of diabetes, a severe weight problem,
or are members of an ethnic group at high risk-including Hispanics, Native
Americans, African Americans, and Pacific Islanders. Helpful drawings and graphs
are featured throughout in this new, revised edition.
 Williamson
Blood Sugar Blues: Williamson (The Fibromyalgia Relief Book), a medical writer, offers an overview
of various medical conditions diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol related
to insulin resistance, a phenomenon caused by diet whereby people become immune
to their own insulin, causing their blood sugar levels to fluctuate. While
diabetics are usually aware of their dietary restrictions, Williamson believes
that millions of other people are suffering, sometimes needlessly, because they
eat the wrong foods, especially carbohydrates. With anecdotal and scientific
evidence, she advocates a low carbohydrate/high protein diet for everyone. Much
of the book focuses on several medical conditions (rather than on one
sensationalized condition like "Syndrome X") and various treatments. Williamson
reviews several popular diets, offering pros and cons, but lets readers decide
which is for them. In clean, engaging prose, Williamson ably explains
complicated jargon.
 Gerald Reaven, M.D.
Syndrome X: The Silent Killer: If you have Syndrome X -- and 60 to 75 million Americans do -- the widely
recommended low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet may be the surest route to a heart
attack.
Someone with Syndrome X has very high insulin levels, along with high blood fats
and unusually small and dense particles of LDL (low-density lipoprotein)--the
dangerous stuff. Diets high in carbohydrates or protein--like the American Heart
Association and Zone diets--actually lead to more insulin production.
Reaven says this starts a chain reaction in people with Syndrome X that leads to
damaged arteries and eventually to heart attacks.
The solutions to the problem start with a low-carbohydrate diet that's high
in unsaturated fats--fish, nuts, oils, and margarine and mayonnaise made from
safflower oil. Reaven also recommends the usual suspects: more exercise, no
smoking, less drinking.
Gerald Reaven, M.D., Professor of Medicine at Stanford
University, discovered Syndrome X. A world-renowned endocrinologist, he has
received a wide array of scientific awards and has served as director of the
division of endocrinology and metabolism, among other posts, at Stanford's
School of Medicine. He lives in Stanford, California. IOH Rating 5/5
 Thomas J. Biuos, M.D.
The American Epidemic: This self-help book on good health is superb. The book is an easy-to-read primer
on the metabolic syndrome (also called pre-diabetes) - a condition that,
according to the author who has practiced Internal Medicine for many years and
teaches at a major medical center, has become a worldwide epidemic. The chapters
are neatly outlined on obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes. There's even a
chapter that explains how the immune system and stress contribute to one's
susceptibility to these conditions. What's makes it extra special, though, is
the concise way the author explains how these conditions are "inflammatory
diseases" of the body, the self assessment test quantifying your risk for
disease, and the treatment (including traditional and alternative therapies) to
forestall or prevent progression to diabetes and heart disease.
 Dr. Francine Kaufman
Diabesity: If anyone knows the tremendous toll diabetes and obesity have taken on the lives
of millions of adults--and increasingly children--who have become affected by
diabetes, that would be Dr Francine Kaufman. She has tirelessly dedicated her
life to advocating on behalf of patients with diabetes, making sure they have
the best medical treatment available, researching possible cures, and trying to
prevent the diabesity epidemic.
This is a book that everyone should read
because diabetes is a disease that affects everyone. There are currently over 18
million diabetics in this country: chances are, either you or someone you love
has diabetes. A 2000 study estimated that roughly 1 in 3 children will develop
diabetes in their lifetimes: that could be your child if you don't read this
book and learn how to stop the epidemic.
When I was a child, I had the
privilege of going to see Dr Kaufman for my diabetes care for 15 years. Now she
has distilled all the insights gleaned from her many years of clinical practice
and research into one highly readable, gripping, informative book. This book
shows us that we can halt the epidemic if--but only if--we really make it a
priority. KYM, California.
 ICON Health
Insulin Resistance - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and
Annotated Research Guide to Internet References [DOWNLOAD: ADOBE READER] In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the
following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources
grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have
information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid
increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching,
selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals,
students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research
using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time
doing so.
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This is a 3-in-1 reference book.
It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and
expressions relating to insulin resistance. It also gives extensive lists of
bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to
update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed
for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical
researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to
insulin.
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ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS
& NATURAL REMEDIES
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Alternative Treatments and Natural Remedies
More Alternative/Natural Books
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 Shankardevananda Yogic Management of Asthma and Diabetes: This book explores two common disorders from a yogic perspective.The book
discusses the background,nature and cause of each disease,medical and the yogic
path to health.Yogic research into asthma and diabetes is presented,with details
of clinical trials,case histories and yoga therapy camps.
 Michael Murray
How to Prevent & Treat Diabetes with Natural Medicine: Diabetes remains among the most prevalent health issues, bringing with it an
increased risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Now an expert in natural
medicine and an authority on diabetes combine their knowledge to address
diabetes prevention: coping with the disease if you have been diagnosed, and
even reversing its effects. The authors provide food and supplement plans that
can help you avoid developing the illness, even if there is a family history. If
you are currently being treated for diabetes, this program is designed to help
reduce or eliminate your need for medication.
 Paul Lam, M.D. (Video)
Tai Chi For Diabetes: Physician and tai chi expert Paul Lam has created a 77-minute tai chi workout
with movements specifically chosen for those with both Type I and Type II
diabetes. In the seven-minute introduction, Australian medical experts explain
the disease and endorse tai chi, with its gentle combination of
muscle-strengthening and relaxation exercises, as ideal for diabetic patients.
Then Lam and his assistants begin a program of warm-ups, stretches, and
qigong movements designed to improve energy along the meridians affected
by diabetes. (Lam explains meridians as part of the Chinese concept of Qi--"life
energy"--and how they affect the body.) They follow with both basic and advanced
dance-like movements, which have such delightful monikers as "fair lady working
at the shuttle" and "waving hands in the cloud." Lam includes a separate
demonstration without instruction for those who master the movements and want a
fluid routine to follow. --Kimberly Heinrichs
No More Diabetes: How Yoga Saved My LIfe
 Dr. Richard Surwit
The Mind-Body Diabetes Revolution: The idea of stress contributing to poor health is an old one, but often patients
are simply told to "relax"--and it's even rarer that researchers take the time
to carefully study how relaxation can improve physical conditions. Tackling both
these issues, Dr. Richard Surwit combines specific relaxation techniques with a
solid research background in an effort to help control blood sugar levels.
 Frank Murray
Natural Supplements for Diabetes
 DonColbert, MD
The Bible Cure for Diabetes: Ancient truths, natural remedies, and the latest findings for your health.
 Bob Flaws
Treating Diabetes with Chinese Medicine: A textbook and clinical manual.
 Burt Berkson, M.D.
Alpha Lipoic
Acid Breakthrough: The Superb Antioxidant That May Slow Aging, Repair Liver
Damage, and Reduce the Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease, and Diabetes .
Are you looking
for an effective way to fight the effects of aging and free radical damage?
Burt Berkson, M.D., shows you how supplementing your diet with alpha lipoic
acid might help: ·Protect against heart disease ·Prevent
or treat complications of diabetes ·Prevent the progression of Alzheimer's
and Parkinson's disease ·Protect against cancer and strokes ·Fight chronic
liver disease ·Combat the aging process ·And much more!
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