It is estimated that one in twenty people has athyroid problem, with the majority of sufferers being women. To make mattersworse, many who are affected by thyroid dysfunction are unaware that they havea problem and typically go undiagnosed for years. In the meantime, theyexperience a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weight gain or loss,forgetfulness, sleepless nights, irritability, and more. But it doesn’t have tobe this way. Written by best-selling author Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, What You Must Know About Thyroid Disorders & What to Do About Them, Second Edition, enables readers to identify common thyroid problems and seek thetreatment they need.

Written in easy-to-understand language, this updated editionbegins by explaining how important the thyroid is in regulating the body’smetabolism, which, in turn, plays a vital role in controlling the functions ofthe heart, brain, liver, lungs, kidneys, and intestines. The book then goes onto discuss the most common thyroid-related disorders and symptoms, includinghypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, autoimmune dysfunction, celiac disease,thyroid cancer, mood swings, and excess weight gain. Each discussion featuresan overview of the disorder that can help readers to determine if they may besuffering from the problem. It then explains the disorder’s cause, commonsymptoms, and diagnostic tests, as well as both conventional and alternativetreatment approaches. A handy resource section is also included to point theway to further support.

So many health problems are related to thyroiddysfunction, and so many individuals suffer needlessly—even though help isavailable. What You Must Know About Thyroid Disorders & What to Do About Them, Second Edition allows readers to take the first important step onthe road to diagnosis, effective treatment, and wellness.