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
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: Martin Budd, N.D., D.O.
EAN: 9780722539422
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
PAGES: 256
WEIGHT: 457 g
HEIGHT: 216 mm
PUBLISHED BY: HarperCollins Publishers
DATE PUBLISHED: 2000-03-20
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GENRE: HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living, HEALTH & FITNESS / Women's Health, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases & Conditions / Endocrine System, MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Healing / General
WIDTH: 159 mm
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Book Themes:
Family and health
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).