Thyroid Problems in Women and Children: Self-Help and Treatment

by Joan Gomez

Book Overview

The thyroid is one of the most important parts of the body, regulating metabolism and organ function. Thyroid disorder can manifest as hypothyroidism (too little activity) or hyperthyroidism (too much activity). Symptoms can range from mild to serious, but thyroid problems are 90 percent curable if detected. This complete, up-to-date book covers every aspect of both conditions, incorporating case studies and including special chapters for pregnant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897933850
• ISBN13: 9780897933858
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Hunter House Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Thyroid Problems in Women and Children by Joan Gomez

This is a good purchase. It will help to identify strategiesaimed at keeping the thyroid healthy and intact. The use ofclean water, dairy, lean meat, fish (iodine content) are important in maintaining overall thyroid health into the future.Chronic overeating, eating too little and feeling cold all thetime are classic events which aggravate the thyroid and leadto intractable problems. In addition, the book advises touse salt sparingly and to stop using red food dyes.Underactive thyroid inducers are cabbage, peanuts, mustard seed,sweet corn, soy and milk from cows. Certain medicinalpreparations induce thyroid strain; namely, heparin,diazepam, beta blockers, aspirin , steroids and sulfonamides.Breathing problems may be aggravated by an over-active thyroid.Stress, trauma, surgery, burns, radiation, bereavement andpersonal illness-all place added burdens on the thyroid.This book is a worthy purchase for consumers interestedin maintaining thyroid health.