Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyles Interventions For Finding And Treating The Root Cause (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
The science about thyroiditis was over my head. She's a pharmacist (read: chemistry geek). Even though I didn't understand what to her was probably a simplistic explanation, the fact that she had studied it so thoroughly gave me confidence that she knew what she was talking about. The formatting in this book made parts difficult to read, but the information about supplements and diet was helpful. Her evidence was mostly anecdotal, but I'm beginning to see that all those double blind studies run by pharmaceutical companies won't necessarily help me in my quest to find out what's wrong with my thyroid, adrenals, energy levels, etc. since all the blood tests come back normal, but I still feel out of whack.She has pretty much tried everything anyone has ever suggested I try so it was good to have someone else's experience. I can choose what to try based on her results. I wish my primary care physician (an M.D.) would pick up a book like this and consider these options in addition to prescribing replacement thyroid hormones. When I suggest running blood tests beyond the standard TSH, he scoffs. He's not the first M.D. to scoff. I've heard of a local D.O. who is more open to supplements and diet as additional remedies. After reading this book, I see it's time to make an appointment with him. I have mixed feelings about this book. It is extremely informative and well-researched. I totally appreciate that the author herself struggled with Hashimotos and stubbornly worked to put it in remission. I actually think that's paramount. In my mind, that gives her writing more weight and sympathy.However, all that being said, I found the advice to be contradictory and overwhelming. I understand that part of that is the nature of the disease. It is extremely difficult to pin down solutions, and any solutions cannot be applied to everyone. But one page she'd be recommending a certain diet; the next page she'd be admitting that a lot of hashimotos-ers would have difficulty with that diet. That happened repeatedly and made it hard for me to feel empowered to find a solution. Thankfully, I have a good doctor that has brought me halfway down her recommended path of healing. I think it would be even more difficult for someone just starting out to swallow all the options.Overall it's a good resource, but a little overwhelming.
What do You think about Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyles Interventions For Finding And Treating The Root Cause (2013)?
An absolute must read if you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease. Well worth every penny!
—12345
Great book! Easy to understand, good advice, well-laid out. Highly recommended!
—Sarahbelle717
I'd give 3.5 stars if I could, but 4 is just a hair too many.
—Grmcnamee
Very helpful with plenty of new information.
—catamount40
