Product Description

An essential guide to how an underactive thyroid could be the root of your health problems. Why am I so Tired? questions the problems associated with an underactive thyroid. Mild hypothyroidism affects about 7 -- 10 % of the population, but is frequently misdiagnosed because the symptoms are similar to that of ME, chronic fatigue, depression, and menopausal symptoms. Symptoms can include: exhaustion * weight gain * mental fogginess * low sex drive * thinning hair * dry skin * poor circulation * aching joints Why am I so Tired? offers an essential guide to discovering whether an underactive thyroid is at the root of your health problems with an easy to follow questionnaire, case studies and an excellent question and answer format. The book includes: / what the thyroid is and how it functions / what happens when it is underactive / what tests your should ask your doctor for / simple self-diagnosis -- temperature testing / where to go for help / other illnesses which might be confused for hypothyroidism or vice versa / how nutrition and naturopathic remedies help

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #230618 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 246 pages

About the Author
Martin Budd ND. DO. is a registered Naturopath, Osteopath and Acupuncturist. He is the author of Diets to Help Diabetes. He has recently completed naturopathic sections of over 75 health conditions for an 8 volume series entitled Medica (Duncan Baird).

Customer Reviews

Excellent - hypothyroidism explained and guide for self help
I found the book very informative and gave me a greater understanding into thyroid disorders. It also enabled me to be more aware of my illness and how I could help myself - in terms of changing my diet and taking responsibility for my own self care.

With regard to medication - thyroxine - it has helped me to understand how to interpret the medical jargon of the thyroid function test. I now realise even with replacement therapy - it is still possible to suffer with some of the symptoms associated with hypothyroidism.

The book itself is well worth buying as a resource.

The books you MUST read instead:
The MUST-READ book on low thyroid is "Stop the Thyroid Madness", passionate and comprehensive. I also recommend the book "Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It" by Brownstein via Amazon.com

Now also recommending the even newer "Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms?" which explains that if taking natural thyroid still leaves you with a number of symptoms, it is an autoimmune disease, not a primary thyroid problem. Based thoroughly on scientific research, this new book gives the low down on what your doctor never hears at his/her pharmaceutical sponsored education events. It is not a simplified single programme or test for everyone type of book but is based on your unique expression and genetics.

Great for sharing
I bought this book after being told I had a sluggish Thyroid gland. It was so easy to read and gave so much really good information. I've now lent this book to another 4 people who have been told they have asluggish thyroid! Excellent