Thyroid For Dummies

by Alan L. Rubin

Your thyroid gland influences almost every cell and organ in your body because its general function is to control your metabolism. If your thyroid is functioning correctly, your metabolism should be normal. If your thyroid is working too hard, your metabolism is too high, and the result can be anything from an increased body temperature to an elevated heart rate. When your thyroid function drops below normal, so does your metabolism – you may gain weight, feel tired, and experience digestive problems and depression. Anyone who wants to understand the big role of the little gland in the front of the neck can look to Thyroid For Dummies for a common sense approach to figuring out Realizing the importance of a healthy thyroid and identifying an unhappy thyroid are basics in managing one of the more common diseases in the world. Research has indicated that thyroid disease affects more than 200 million people worldwide. With Thyroid For Dummies, you can About half (perhaps even more) of all the people with thyroid disorders are undiagnosed. The American Thyroid Association and other experts recommend that thyroid testing begin at age 35 and continue every 5 years thereafter. Thyroid For Dummies can help you separate fact from fiction about thyroid function, testing, and treatment. With this reader-friendly guide, you're bound to build appreciation for the small-scale gland that's a major contributor to your overall physical and mental health.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

312 pages, Paperback

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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