Thyroid for Dummies

by Alan L. Rubin

Includes information on the latest thyroid treatments
Understand and manage your thyroid condition
Don't get pushed around by the little gland in your neck. Whether you suffer from an underactive or overactive thyroid, nodules, or a goitre, Thyroid For Dummies has all the jargon-free information you need to get to grips with the problem and expert advice on how to get your condition under control.
Discover how to
* Tell if you have a thyroid problem
* Understand the treatments on offer
* Deal with your condition day-to-day
* Get the right diet and exercise
* Manage thyroid conditions in children and older people

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 15, 2001

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating read if your doctor has just told you you have papillary thyroid cancer!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-written, accessible overview of the thyroid. This book discusses the thyroid's function, common diseases and treatments, and what patients can do on a daily basis to protect the health of their thyroids. I would recommend this book to anyone who has or might have thyroid disease. It is a great supplement to the information provided by your doctor, and can bring to light additional questions for your physician that you didn't even know you had.

[Kimberly Burnam · Rating 5 out of 5]

written in lamen terms so that i could translate what my doctor was telling me! really helpful!!

[Yoli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very thorough and a great reference for thyroid health for life.

[Wordaholic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Before reading this book I will suggest to have your thyroid checked, only then you will be able to get something out of this book. The cataloging was very detailed that at some point all I could read was catalog of what the chapter is about and what I will get out of it.

[Leah Stine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book for those wanting to understand thyroid disorders from a legitimate doctor. Dr. Rubin explains things well in simple terms, making it easy for readers to understand. The only reason, I gave this book 3 stars instead of 4 or 5 was due to 1) its need for an update (some of the information is a little outdated), and 2) the repetitive mentioning of iodine deficiency. Otherwise, a fantastic book for those wanting to be educated by a medical profession.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

while this was helpful i think that if i had to pick out of this and the idiots guide i would pick the idiots guide it was set up better and the information was more clear.

[Chris]

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