The Thyroid Cure

by Janet Lee

Overview

Your thyroid won’t be ignored. Understanding how it works and what will happen if there’s an imbalance is a good place to start developing a better relationship with this important gland. With this book, you will take control of your metabolism, and learn to regulate your thyroid the natural way.

Is Your Thyroid Healthy? It may only be a small, butterfly-shaped gland located near the base of your neck, but it has a powerful impact on almost everything that goes on in your body. If you are feeling sluggish, find yourself gaining (or losing) weight, have difficulty sleeping, or notice your hair is thinning, your periods are irregular or you’re anxious or depressed, your thyroid may be to blame. Your thyroid affects your brain, gut, skin, bones, muscles and more, and if it’s out of whack you may experience any number of symptoms. Luckily, common problems like hypothyroidism (an underachieve thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive) are easily diagnosed and treatable. In The Thyroid Cure, you’ll learn how to get the right diagnosis and what medications will work best to normalize thyroid levels. Plus, discover lifestyle solutions that will help you manage your symptoms, from diet tips and the best food choices to smart over-the-counter supplements and stress management techniques. It’s time to take control of your thyroid and start feeling healthier today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951274979
Publisher:	Centennial Books
Publication date:	01/04/2022
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

JANET LEE, DACM, RYT, is a doctor of Chinese medicine, a yoga instructor and a health journalist based in Kansas City, Missouri. A publishing industry veteran, Janet served as the fitness director at Shape, Self and Fitness magazines and has created hundreds of workouts for various publications as well as exercise DVDs and an app. She is a NASM-certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and frequently works with athletes. A former board member of the American Council on Exercise, Janet is also the co-author of The Supplement Handbook with Mark Moyad, MD, a research-based look at using supplements and lifestyle changes to help treat various health conditions.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 A Balancing Act

Command Central 10

Your thyroid has an impact on your entire body.

Could It Be Your Thyroid? 18

Making a diagnosis is tricky, but this quiz can help.

The Thyroid & Women's Health 24

The gland has an effect throughout your life.

Chapter 2 Out of Control

The Skinny on an Underactive Thyroid 32

This condition can make you feel completely out of sorts.

Riding High 42

A too-active thyroid makes everything move too fast.

The Right Stuff 48

Meet the medications that can ease your conditions.

Scary Trend: Thyroid Cancer 54

Rates are ticking upward, but docs say don't worry.

Chapter 3 Target Your Diet

The Great Weight Battle 62

How to get the scale to respond to your needs.

Eat to Beat Inflammation 70

The secret to good health starts in the gut.

The Best Foods for a Healthier Thyroid 80

Ten delicious options to give your body a boost.

Supplement the Smart Way 88

Some over-the-counter aids are better than others.

Chapter 4 The Lifestyle Connection

Under Pressure 96

Stress can be hard on your psyche-and your thyroid.

Move It to Lose It 106

Exercise can help you control your symptoms.

Clean Up Your Act 114

Stay safe from the daily assault of toxins.

Who Ya Gonna Call? 122

Your MD's not the only one who can help you.

"It Was My Thyroid!" 128

Five people who finally got the diagnosis right.

In the Spotlight 136

Celebs speak out.