Lesson 8: Tie-ups, Tips and Resources for Further Investigation
Recommended Reading
There are many books out there about the thyroid, its dysfunctions, hypothyroidism and dieting. I have a list of recommended reading for you. This list is not comprehensive and does not include the suggested books from this course as they are listed elsewhere.
Thyroid & Thyroid Disorders
Arem Ridha. The Thyroid Solution: A Mind-Body Program for Beating Depression and Regaining Your Emotional and Physical Health. Describes the often hidden mental suffering that goes along with thyroid problems and presents ways in which you can identify and correct these imbalances using a holistic mind-body approach.
Richard & Karilee Shames. Thyroid Power: Ten Steps to Total Health. Learn thyroid basics; get advice from caring practitioners who’ve successfully treated thyroid diseases; and discover helpful and harmful supplementation options as well as holistic healing techniques you can try, with your doctor’s blessing, of course.
M. Sara Rosenthal. The Thyroid Sourcebook for Women. Because women are more likely to contract thyroid diseases (at a rate of almost 8:1 overall), this book deals with the thyroid from a woman’s perspective. Learn what the thyroid means for female hormones, how it affects the body and more about treatments for the various thyroid diseases.
Glenn S. Rothfeld M.D. & Deborah S. Romaine. Thyroid Balance: Traditional and Alternative Methods for Treating Thyroid Disorders. Discover what the thyroid is and does. Learn about what can go wrong with this little gland. Find a doctor to treat you and much, much more.
Dr. David Brownstein. Overcoming Thyroid Disorders. Let the doctor tell you how a holistic program can help you overcome problems with all sorts of thyroid diseases and related syndromes such as Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Detoxification, natural hormones and diet modifications are discussed.
Lawrence C. Wood, David S. Cooper & E. Chester Ridgeway. Your Thyroid: A Home Reference. This comprehensive guide to your thyroid covers the basics and brings you updated medical research so that you can know which treatments might just work for you.
Beth Ann Ditkoff & Paul Lo Gerfo. The Thyroid Guide. Written by thyroid surgeons, this book will help you identify the common symptoms of thyroid disorders and provide advice on medical testing, common treatments, medications and self-help strategies.
M. Sara Rosenthal. The Thyroid Sourcebook. This book is written for both men and women and provides a comprehensive look at this little gland with a big job. All thyroid disorders are covered in an easy to read and understand format.
Paul Ruggieri & Scott Isaacs. A Simple Guide to Thyroid Disorders: From Diagnosis To Treatment. This medical reference covers how the thyroid gland works and explains common disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. There’s information on the symptoms of these disorders followed by discussions of diagnoses and treatment options. Special populations such as children, the elderly and women are given special attention in this book as well.
Sheldon Rubenfeld, MD with a foreword by former President George H.W. Bush. Could It Be My Thyroid?. Houston-based thyroid expert, Sheldon Rubenfeld, helps you navigate this complex gland, find a doctor to treat your dysfunctional thyroid and gives you tips on medications and diagnostics.
Hypothyroidism –
Broda Barnes, MD. Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness. Broda Barnes was a pioneer in modern treatment of hypothyroidism. Learn from an expert what the thyroid is, what it does and what hypothyroidism does to the body. Included is Dr. Barnes’ simple home test that can help you determine if you are hypothyroid or not. Case studies will show you how you can find simple and effective treatments for this condition too!
Stephen E. Langer, James F. Scheer & Wayne W. Dyer. Solved: The Riddle of Illness. Hypothyroidism is often a mystery. This book will help you determine if you are indeed hypothyroid. You’ll also learn to decipher hypothyroidism from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and get the scoop on the thyroid/mind connection.
Ken Blanchard & Marietta Abrams Brill. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypothyroidism: A Simple Plan for Extraordinary Results. Many people take the TSH test for low thyroid function. You can still have symptoms and hypothyroidism without it showing up on your TSH test. Take the tests, fill out the questionnaires and read the charts to discover if you have this condition. You’ll also get treatment options too.
M. Sara Rosenthal. The Hypothyroid Sourcebook. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnostics and treatments for hypothyroidism. There’s an eating plan you can follow to lose weight and feel great with this condition too.
Maureen Pratt & Elliott G. Levy M.D. The First Year – Hypothyroidism: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. Learn how to handle your diagnosis and tell your family and friends about your condition. You’ll also find some great stress management techniques, support group resources and guidelines and tips for modifying your diet.
Michelle Fenton. Hypothyroidism: How Do You Know. There’s humor, personal stories and lots of resources in this illuminating guide geared towards women who struggle with this condition.
Icon Health Publications. Hypothyroidism: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References. This medical reference book will provide you with enough information to research this condition for a lifetime. If you are overwhelmed by the amount of information about this condition out there and don’t know where to start or what to skip, this may just be the book for you.
Martin Budd. Why Am I So Tired? This book will help you decide if you are so fatigued because of an underactive thyroid.
Diets- These are books that are NOT mentioned in the bibliography at the end of Chapter 6.
Mary J. Shomon. The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism For Lasting Weight Loss. Written by patient advocate and thyroid ‘expert’, Mary J. Shomon, this book is geared towards the thyroid patient. You’ll learn more about this gland and how hypothyroidism affects weight and metabolism. You’ll get recipes too.
Arthur Agatston. South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide: The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods. This book is a jewel even if you are not following the South Beach Diet. There’s over 1,000 foods listed. Each entry lists the food’s carbohydrate, sugar and fat grams plus the foods are ranked as Good, Limited, Very Limited, or Avoid.
Cheryl R. Hart, M.D. & Mary Kay Grossman. The Insulin-Resistance Diet: How to Turn Off Your Body’s Fat-Making Machine. Many people with hypothyroidism have trouble with insulin-resistance and are carb-sensitive. This book will help you make smart, informed choices about what you put into your body to fuel it up. The program is livable, life-long and luscious.
Larrian Gillespie. The Goddess Diet. Geared towards women and their special hormonal needs, this diet is a natural and healthy way for women to remain slim and trim.
Loren Cordain. The Paleo Diet: Lose Weight and Get Healthy by Eating the Food You Were Designed to Eat. This diet encourages us to return to a more natural way of eating like our ancestors. Lots of low-fat proteins, fruits, vegetables and low-key but steady activity are the tenets of this lifelong food plan.
