Coping with Thyroid Disease

Frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked, thyroid disease can be subtle and insidious, accounting for a range of symptoms including depression, fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, dry skin and thinning hair. Yet, once correctly diagnosed, it is very treatable. This book explains the thyroid's role as a powerhouse for the whole body, and why it's important to support conventional treatments with holistic measures. Topics include: The healthy thyroid and the role of iodine Testing your thyroid 'Subclinical' thyroid disease and ill health Goitres and nodules Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism Autoimmmune thyroid disease Thyroid eye disease Thyroid cancer Fertility and pregnancy Diet and how to lose weight Drugs and diseases that may affect the thyroid Stress and emotions