Hypothyroidism, Health & Happiness: The Riddle of Illness Revealed

by Steven F. Hotze

Overview

Have you ever thought to yourself, "I think I might have a thyroid problem. I'm tired all the time, no matter how much I exercise, I can't seem to lose weight, my hair's falling out, and overall I just feel blah." If so, it is essential that you explore the very real possibility that indeed, you do have hypothyroidism. In Hypothyroidism, Health & Happiness, Dr. Steven Hotze reveals how commonly hypothyroidism is overlooked, misdiagnosed, and mistreated in women and men, and gives you just the information you need to prepare yourself to obtain help. Too often, individuals with all the signs of low thyroid are prevented from accessing the simple, inexpensive and effective treatment for hypothyroidism. Instead, they are told their blood work is "normal." Find out why they owe it to themselves to believe what their bodies are telling them, rather than the results of their blood tests. Dr. Hotze has been on a mission to get this message into the hands of women and men, particularly those in midlife, for more than 20 years. The answers you will find in this book about the signs, symptoms and treatment of low thyroid conditions are no longer a part of the conventional medical approach to hypothyroidism. Inside, you will learn:
The historical basis for identifying and treating hypothyroidism
Underlying causes of hypothyroidism
Clinical signs and symptoms that may mean you have hypothyroidism
The little-used thyroid blood test that identifies thyroid disorders in spite of a "normal" TSH
Other individuals just like you who are now healthy, well, and thriving
Simple at-home test you can do as a starting point towards discovering if you have low thyroid
And more
Dr. Hotze has a saying, "If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, then you owe it to yourself to take charge of your health and get your life back." By arming yourself with the information in this book you can take the first step towards restoring your health, transforming your life and improving your world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599323961
Publisher:	Advantage Media Group, Inc.
Publication date:	06/15/2013
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

STEVEN F. HOTZE, MD, is the founder and CEO of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Hotze Vitamins and Hotze Pharmacy. Dr. Hotze is leading a "Wellness Revolution!" His goal is to change the way women and men are treated in midlife through the use of bioidentical hormone therapy. His 8-point Treatment Regimen has helped over 30,000 individuals to get on a path of health and wellness and enjoy a better quality of life in an environment of extraordinary hospitality and guest service. Dr. Hotze is the author of the books, Hormones, Health, and Happiness and Hypothyroidism, Health & Happiness. In these, he describes his journey from using pharmaceutical drugs to actively listening to his patients and treating the root cause of their symptoms through natural approaches. "For an acute illness, such as strep throat or a sinus infection, the drug approach may be appropriate. However, few patients with chronic ailments ever really get well by taking drugs. How can they? Chronic illness and disease are not caused by deficiencies of prescription drugs." Dr. Hotze has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows across the nation, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates, and CBS' The Morning Show. He is also a regular guest on the KHOU Channel 11 morning program, Great Day Houston and hosts his own radio program, "Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution" weekdays from 1 - 2 pm on KPRC AM 950 in Houston.

Table of Contents

Dedication 05

Acknowledgments 07

Prelude 15

Introduction 23

Chapter 1 Setting the Stage 33

Chapter 2 The Undiagnosed Illness 53

Chapter 3 Symptoms and Diagnosis 71

Chapter 4 How Does Hypothyroidism Occur? 91

Chapter 5 Hypothyroidism and Heart Disease 127

Chapter 6 Obesity and Hypothyroidism 153

Chapter 7 Polypharmacy and Hypothyroidism 169

Chapter 8 Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism 193

Chapter 9 Women's Health and Hypothyroidism 209

Chapter 10 Treatment of Hypothyroidism 223

Chapter 11 Beyond Treatment: Lifelong Wellness 253

Appendix A Test Yourself for Low Thyroid Function 265

About the Author 267

References 269

Index 277

Editorial Reviews

"Hypothyroidism, Health Happiness is a blockbuster book that reveals why hypothyroidism is so commonly undiagnosed and misdiagnosed by physicians. Dr. Hotze explains why hypothyroidism cannot be determined by blood tests alone. He provides you with practical information on how to take charge of your life and regain your health!"
—Erika Schwartz, M.D., Physician and author of NATURAL ENERGY, THE HORMONE SOLUTION, THE 30 DAY NATURAL HORMONE PLAN

"If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, then this book will provide an essential roadmap to getting on a path of health and wellness. You will learn how hypothyroidism may be the cause of your declining health and what you can do to correct it."
—David Brownstein, M.D., Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine and Author of Eleven Books Including: OVERCOMING THYROID DISORDERS, AND THE MIRACLE OF NATURAL HORMONES AND IODINE: WHY YOU NEED IT, WHY YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT

"In this book, Dr. Hotze shows you how the multitude of symptoms that afflict you and millions of others can often be traced to the same, underlying cause, hypothyroidism. He also explains the most natural and effective way to treat this condition."
—Julian Whitaker, M.D., Editor, Health Healing Newsletter, Founder, Whitaker Wellness Institute

From the Publisher

2013-10-30
A physician argues that undiagnosed hypothyroidism is the cause of many common medical conditions. Hotze (Hormones, Health, and Happiness: A Natural Medical Formula for Rediscovering Youth with Bioidentical Hormones, 2007), the director of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, a Texas clinic that specializes in treating thyroid conditions, convincingly argues that the thyroid gland plays a vital role in overall well-being. After studying the issue for more than 20 years, he has condensed his findings into an accessible guide. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, affects everything from metabolism to mental health. The author argues that an overlooked epidemic of hypothyroidism is responsible for some of today's most commonly treated medical conditions. The reason for this medical mistake is twofold. First, the overly broad test used to diagnose thyroid conditions misses many abnormalities. Second, a heavy reliance on synthetic rather than naturally produced thyroid-replacement drugs actually prevents many patients from correcting their thyroid imbalances. Much of the book criticizes modern medicine, from doctors who are beholden to drug companies to a system that relies too heavily on received wisdom. These criticisms, and the facts that Hotze provides to support them, are shocking. Regardless of how intrigued readers are by the author's hypotheses, they will question the quality of their health care. The rest of the text includes explanations of hypothyroidism and case studies of patients. At times, the work reads like an extended advertisement for the author's clinic, but the evidence--written plainly for patients with wide-ranging medical issues--is convincing. The book is frustratingly free of dissenting opinions, but even those readers unconvinced that thyroid therapy is a cure-all may want to get their thyroids tested. Anyone dealing with a medical mystery will be intrigued by the author's conclusions on the importance of healthy thyroid function.

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