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'Mary Shomon provides a comprehensive service for sufferers of thyroid disease.' TIME
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Do you have, or suspect you have thyroid problems? If you are still overweight even though you’ve tried diet after diet, and you feel tired and sluggish all the time, then this book could be your saviour. This international bestseller is a mine of information for both hypothyroid and hyperthyroid sufferers.
If you have discovered, or suspect, that a low-functioning thyroid gland is causing you to pack on the pounds then this internationally bestselling book will be a godsend.
It explains that even with medication from your doctor you are still likely to pile on the pounds. To elevate this Mary Shomon has helpfully outlined a number of approaches to help as she recognises that there simply isn't a one-cap-fits-all programme. For example some sufferers are carbohydrate sensitive, others find they actually gain weight on an Atkins-type diet, or they might find they only lose weight if they lower their calorie levels.
The book is also packed with other information: when to eat; thyroid-damaging foods to avoid; metabolism-supporting herbs and supplements; and information on prescription weight-loss drugs. Her case histories make this a friendly and illuminating read too.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book to boost my spirits and help me cope with a thyroid problem. I felt the book focussed on the negative and personal rather than being a support and inspiration. My condition may not be a devasting as that of others but what I think would best serve people with Hypothyroidism is assistance in getting on with life and finding ways to identify when the it's going out of synch before it becomes severe. Unfortunately this book didn't do that for me. I felt it referred too much to the bad experiences of one person's life and illness. Wouldn't recommend it to other sufferers.
107 of 114 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was looking forward to getting this book as I was desperate for some new imput and inspiration on how to live with my thyroid condition (I've been at both ends of the spectrum of thyroid problems). The book is just a rehash of the information available on Mary Shomon's website. I couldn't find anything new. My own experience has led me to believe that keeping things simple is the best way to treat an underactive thyroid. A healthy, balanced diet and regular exersize is the best way to ensure thyroxine uptake and therefore ensure a more balanced thyroid.
66 of 72 people found the following review helpful
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I know what its like to be a hypothyroid sufferer and I also appreciate what its like when your GP sends you away and tells you that you are beginning early menopause and I can understand how, out of desperation you will log on to amazon searching for information. Having read this book from front to back, I am of a very strong opinion that people who are not qualified doctors should refrain from writing books which are complete and utter drivvel. I had a full thyroid removal and have suffered from hypothyroid difficulties which is when I bought this book. Unfortunately the author recommends a ton of vitamens and health supplements to improve your thyroids performance, if you dont have a thyroid to improve then this book is not for you. She mentioned a ton of symptoms which I myself suffer with but not really what to do about them. She discusses the fact that, in general, GPs do not spot and act on your hypothyroid issues, she also talks about taking your tablets in the morning way before food and which foods to avoid in the morning etc. In brief, her dietry advice is cut out caffeine, sugar and fat and increase your excercise. The one piece of good advice she gave is to compose a list of all your symptoms so you can confront your doctor with all your symptoms in one go.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR THYROID DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!! ASK YOUR GP TO REFER YOU TO AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST!!! these people are the real experts in hormonal problems and metabolic issues. I saw Professor Clayton who told me to take my tablets on an empty stomach in the evening, instead of the morning and my problems have improved 10 fold already.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH YOUR THYROID DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!! ASK YOUR GP TO REFER YOU TO AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST!!! these people are the real experts in hormonal problems and metabolic issues. I saw Professor Clayton who told me to take my tablets on an empty stomach in the evening, instead of the morning and my problems have improved 10 fold already.
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Good overview of hypothyroidism
I thought this had some keen observations and a lot of good background information on hypothyroidism that I didn't know about. I thought it did a good job and was worth the price.
Published 2 months ago by Cindy Tate
Erm?
This book didn't strike me as being so good really. Admittedly I didn't read it page for page, but what I did read left me feeling quite hopeless. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Suzie Sun
Thyroid Diet
So interesting for someone like me who was diagnosed 10 yrs ago and hardly given any information, just a prescription!!
Published 9 months ago by Claire
Excellent item
I love this book. Gave me all the knowledge and understanding i needed to move forward with my Thyroid problem. I was so comfussed at the beginning but this book is so helpful..
Published 10 months ago by Mrs J Slade
Informative
Good source of information all in one place (rather than spending ages on internet searches). I believe there is an updated edition though and in hindsight should have waited for... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Moran
Food for thought!
A well written and interesting approach to helping your Thyroid problems.
Only problem - its American, so references to specialist foods, places to buy and all measurements... Read more
Only problem - its American, so references to specialist foods, places to buy and all measurements... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Vickiti
very interesting book
Mary Shomon is a very knowlegable person and this book is full of excellent info for people suffering from hypothyriodism, I havent started the diet yet as I'm still getting a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by K. Gibson
The Thyroid Diet
As a recently diagnosed sufferer I found this book extremely interesting and helpful. The information available from my local GP was very lacking and this book answered quite a... Read more
Published 19 months ago by LindaJ
Thyroid diet book
Was disappointed with this book - it appeared to be written assuming that all readers live in the USA (written in very "american speak" and references to products to buy/help with... Read more
Published 20 months ago by jas
if you need answers...this is it!
I am very pleased with the information provided by the author of this book. It has a lot of extra resources available for further exploration of Thyroid problems, as well as... Read more
Published 21 months ago by megpom
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