"A brilliant book...Mary Shomon, as always, gives proven and practical advice and is over 20 years ahead of most doctors in understanding these problems."
~ Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, Medical Director of The Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Center, Author of Pain Free 1-2-3 and From Fatigued to Fantastic
"In her usual caring style, Mary Shomon deciphers the complex interrelationship between thyroid hormone and the other endocrine hormones. Thyroid patients will be empowered by Mary's insightful explanations and well-founded advice. The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough offers thyroid patients the chance at optimal health they've been looking for." ~ Elaine Moore, MT (ASCP), CLS, author of Graves' Disease, A Practical Guide
"Shomon challenges patients and their doctors to look deeper and try harder to resolve complicated symptoms..."
~ Los Angeles Times
"Another tour de force from one of the premier thyroid educators in the U.S. -- a must read!" ~ Stephen Langer, MD, Private Practice Thyroid Medicine, Berkeley, CA, Author of Solved: The Riddle of Illness
"[Mary Shomon has] a down-to-earth, patient-centered approach..."
~ Amazon.com
MARY SHOMON...
America's #1 Thyroid
Patient Advocate
A New York Times Best-Selling Writer
Featured in Hundreds of Magazines, Newspapers, TV and Radio Reports
Hundreds of Thousands of Books Sold
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The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough: Overcoming Sexual and Hormonal Problems at Every Age
by Mary J. Shomon
This November 2006 release from HarperCollins helps you identify, diagnose and resolve thyroid-related hormonal problems, including early or late puberty, PMS and menstrual problems, low sex drive, infertility, recurrent miscarriage, problem pregnancies, perimenopause and menopausal symptoms, and more. If you suspect that your symptoms are something more -- and that they are connected -- Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough provides a comprehensive guide, filled with practical advice, that will beat hormonal havoc, and return to good health. And, if you're a thyroid patient, Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough offers guidelines on how to resolve and overcome thyroid-related:
Low sex drive
Menstrual problems and PMS
Infertility and recurrent miscarriage
Morning sickness
Post-partum low milk supply and inability to nurse your newborn
Post-partum fatigue, depression and hair loss
Perimenopause and menopausal symptoms
432 pages, Collins/HarperCollins; 1st edition, November 2006
ISBN: 006079865-3
List Price: $14.95
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The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss
by Mary J. Shomon
A New York Times and Amazon.com Best-seller, a semi-finalist for the prestigious Quills Awards, and an Amazon.com Top Pick for 2004 in multiple categories! The Thyroid Diet is the first book written to help thyroid patients -- and those who don't even know they have a thyroid problem yet -- to effectively lose weight. The book features 400 information-packed pages of help in your weight loss effort, including: Diet Planning Worksheets; Eating Plans; Food Lists; Gourmet Recipes; Information on Safe & Helpful Supplements and Herbs; and more. Read the first chapter online, now, and get more information.
400 pages, HarperResource; 1st edition, August 2004
ISBN: 006052444-8
List Price: $14.95
The second, updated/revised edition of this bestselling book, which went to more than 20 printings after its first edition in 2000, and has been a consistent best-seller, including on Amazon.com. The book is a comprehensive guide for people with an underactive, inactive, autoimmune or surgically-removed thyroid. Both alternative and conventional diagnosis and treatment help. Special chapters on pregnancy, weight loss, depression and thyroid cancer, and a detailed resources appendix. More information, the table of contents, Introduction and reviews online now.
For the millions of people who suffer from Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism, the process of assessing the symptoms, getting diagnosed and sorting through the myriad of treatments is a daunting task. Living Well With Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism presents readers with a comprehensive resource that spans from diagnosis to treatment to life after treatment.
You'll find the history and science behind the disease, along with checklists of risks, signs and factors, combined with honest case studies and testimonials. An indepth review of treatment options, including a complete alternative/holistic/nutritional approach, an integrative (conventional plus alternative) approach, antithyroid drug approach, radioactive iodine treatment, and surgical approach.
Living Well With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
by Mary J. Shomon
A groundbreaking source of help and hope for the estimated 6 to 12 million Americans, the majority women, who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia. Shares the tools you need to create a personalized plan for living well with these illnesses. Looks at the bigger picture, exploring a myriad of theories and treatment options--from conventional therapies such as medication and vitamins, to alternative approaches including yoga and massage.
416 pages, HarperResource; March 2, 2004
ISBN: 0060521252
List Price: $14.95
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Thyroid Power: 10 Steps to Total Health
by Richard Shames, MD and Karilee Halo Shames, RN, PhD
A practical guide that helps thyroid patients address some important issues related to their health. The book is particularly strong on the mind-body aspects of hypothyroidism, and nutritional approaches for optimal general and thyroid health. More information
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Feeling Fat, Fuzzy and Frazzled
by Richard Shames, MD and Karilee Halo Shames, RN, PhD
Help balancing the three aspects of hormones -- thyroid, adrenal and reproductive hormones -- for optimal health.
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What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You About Hypothyroidism
by Kenneth Blanchard, MD, featuring an introduction by Mary Shomon
Talks about Dr. Blanchard's unique approach to treating hypothyroidism.
Solved: The Riddle of Illness
by Stephen Langer, MD and James Scheer
An excellent look at alternative and nutritional approaches to persistent hypothyroidism symptoms such as fatigue and depression is offered by this popular thyroid doctor, and one of the nation's top nutrition writers. More information
UltraMetabolism : The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss
by Mark Hyman, MD
An innovative approach to weight loss that takes into account the impact of the thyroid, stress, and the new field of nutrigenomics. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to lose weight, and thyroid patients in particular.
Published March 2006 by Scribner
368 pages
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Thanks so much for all you have done to further awareness and help others who struggle with thyroid disease. You are, in the truest sense, a lifesaver." ~ Lori B.
"Your book has changed my life. All of the long exhausting hours of research were NOT in vain...I can't thank you enough."
~ Cyndi W.
"Reading your book was eye-opening, informative, and empowering!"
~ Marlene F.
"Thank you for your wonderful books over the years. I keep coming back to them whenever I have questions or doubts. The truth is that your books, and the experiences that you and other patients share through those books, have helped me more than any doctor."
~ Catarina H.
"I just had to write and tell you that you have saved my life, if I hadn't ordered your book I don't know where I'd be today. THANK YOU!!!!!"
~ Kendra G.
"I look and feel 10 years younger than I did 18 months ago. I know I'm one of the lucky ones, but it isn't ALL luck: I have followed your advice and it has paid off."
~ Alison L.
"I wish I had read your book 3 years ago. Most importantly, I wish my doctor would read it!"
~ Jen A.
Mary Shomon is the nation's leading thyroid patient advocate, and author of a number of best-selling books on thyroid disease. Mary has also been Guide to the About.com Thyroid Site -- part of the New York Times Company -- for 9 years. Talk to Mary now.
