The Thyroid Diet Revolution ~ Paperback ~ Mary Shomon

Since "The Thyroid Diet" hit the "New York Times" bestseller list in 2004, the number of Americans diagnosed with thyroid disease has more than doubled - and that's just a fraction of the 50 million people suspected of living with the condition in the US. Now even more topical than its predecessor, "The Thyroid Diet Revolution" identifies the factors that inhibit a thyroid patient's inability to lose weight and offers much-needed solutions, with new material including: guidelines, checklists and information to help frustrated dieters determine if they have an undiagnosed thyroid condition. This title offers a comprehensive, step-by-step approach for diagnosed thyroid patients to optimize their treatment for improved metabolism and weight loss. It includes expanded information on 'resistance syndromes' like leptin resistance, insulin resistance and hypothalamic resistance, and their ability to prevent weight loss in thyroid patients. It also offers a common-sense look at cutting-edge hormonal, non-surgical treatments to aid in weight loss. It has new and updated information on the latest nutritional approaches, supplements, herbs, and vitamins to manage metabolism, energy, appetite, blood sugar, hormone balance, and weight loss. It contains important information about weight loss drugs and surgery. It provides diet program reviews and recommendations. It presents expert tips on nutritional psychology and neuroendocrinology, to put the mind to work improving metabolism. "The Thyroid Diet Revolution" draws all this and more into an integrated diet and exercise plan. With worksheets to use in weight loss tracking and a special resource section featuring websites, books, and support groups, here is vital help for the millions of thyroid patients dealing with weight problems.Author BiographyDiagnosed with a thyroid disease in 1995, Mary J. Shomon has transformed her health challenges into a mission as a nationally-known patient advocate. She has worked for more than 20 years in writing, advertising, public relations, and communications and is the founder and editor-in-chief of several thyroid, autoimmune, and nutrition newsletters, as well as the internet's most popular thyroid disease website, www.thyroid-info.com. She is one of the first patient members of the American Academy on Physician and Patient and is the author of The Thyroid Diet, The Menopause Thyroid Solution, Living Well With Autoimmune Disease, Living Well With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, Living Well With Hypothyroidism, and Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism. She lives in Kensington, Maryland.