"With so much attention to menopause and the accompanying symptoms as a normal
transition for women, thyroid disorders often go undiagnosed and untreated. Mary Shomon once again uses her extensive up-to-date knowledge of the latest research
and her first hand experience to come up with a timely and empowering book for women during this life stage."
~ Dr. Marie Savard, ABC Medical Contributor and Author of Ask Dr. Marie
"The epidemic of menopause and thyroid-related issues is having major health consequences. Now, visionary advocate Mary Shomon has shed light on the menopause/thyroid connection to provide welcome relief for the millions of women who thought they were doing everything right."
~ Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., best-selling author of 30 books on health and including including The Fat Flush Plan
"Stress, pollution, nutrition, and other factors have so depleted our hormones -- especially the thyroid -- that good health and hormonal balance is often impossible for women unless we're paying careful attention to the thyroid. I recommend Mary Shomon's "Menopause Thyroid Solution," because her book explains how the thyroid plays a role during perimenopause and menopause, and will help women not only recognize their thyroid symptoms, but get the diagnosis and proper treatment..."
~ Uzzi Reiss, MD, Ob-Gyn, Author of The Natural Superwoman, and Natural Hormone Balance for Women
"Mary Shomon is amazing! By combining science and common sense, she has helped millions of women failed by our health care system to reclaim their health. Buy this book, and prepare to feel great!"
~ Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, author of From Fatigued to Fantastic
"The Menopause Thyroid Solution is a must for any female who wants to fight fatigue, increase energy, maintain mental clarity, boost metabolic function and improve hormone balance."
~ Teresa Tapp, Exercise Physiologist, T-Tapp Founder, and Author of Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes
"Once again, Mary Shomon is superb: crucial topics...accurate information...user friendly...an amazingly good book!"
~ Richard Shames, MD, Author of Thyroid Power
"Once again, Mary Shomon has stepped up to the plate to make what can be a very confusing topic totally understandable. In her extremely clear writing style, Mary has beautifully explained how one can differentiate true menopause symptoms from those due to thyroid deficiency..."
~ Donna Hurlock, MD, Certified Menopause Clinician
"Mary Shomon unravels the numerous underlying causes which connect symptoms of low thyroid function and menopause."
~ Viana Muller, PhD, South American medicinal plant expert, founder of Whole World Botanicals
"As a psychologist who works with women suffering the symptoms often associated to menopause, I am very excited to explore ways of uncovering an undiagnosed thyroid problem...Hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause is big business...so big that the billions of dollars sold often eclipse looking for hidden thyroid problems...Mary Shomon has hit another thyroid home-run!"
~ Steven Gurgevich, PhD, Director of Mind-Body Clinic, University of Arizona College of Medicine, best-selling author of Self-Hypnosis Diet
"I highly recommend Mary Shomon's "The Menopause Thyroid Solution. It is a must read for all those interested in women's thyroid and menopause issues."
~ David Brownstein, MD, Author of Iodine: Why You Need It,
Why You Can't Live Without It and Overcoming Thyroid Disorders
"Mary Shomon has become one of the few experts I always feel confident about referring women to when it comes to menopause, thyroid problems and many other women's health issues. She's so thorough and her books are written in a down to earth, 'we're in this together' language..."
~ Dee Adams, Founder/Creator, "MinniePauz" website and cartoons
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Recommended Books About Thyroid Disease, Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormones, and Health
The Menopause Thyroid Solution: Overcome Menopause by Solving Your Hidden Thyroid Problems
by Mary J. Shomon
This August 2009 release from HarperCollins helps you understand the influence the thyroid has on hormonal health during perimenopause and menopause. Specifically, readers learn how undiagnosed thyroid problems may be the real culprit behind symptoms -- such as weight gain, fatigue, depression, low sex drive, and hair loss -- that many assume to be related to perimenopause/menopause. Also explains the role of hormone therapy, including biodidentical hormones, adrenal support, and how it can work with thyroid treatment to resolve hormonal imbalances and eliminate symptoms.
400 pages, Harper Paperbacks, 1st edition, August 2009
ISBN: 0061582646
List Price: $15.99
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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
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
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
Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It by David Brownstein, MD
Medical Alternatives Press, 2008
The definitive book for information on iodine deficiency and the link to thyroid disease. This book clearly outlines how to properly evaluate iodine deficiency, and how to supplement with iodine for thyroid support.
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From Fatigued to Fantastic! by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
Avery, 2007
A comprehensive look at both conventional and holistic/herbal/natural treatments for adrenal fatigue, sleep problems, and other fatigue and energy issues related to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hormonal imbalances and hypothyroidism.
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The Everything Health Guide To Thyroid Disease: Professional Advice on Getting the Right Diagnosis, Managing Your Symptoms, And Feeling Great by Theodore C. Friedman, MD
Adams Media, 2006
An excellent introductory overview book about thyroid dissease, from one of the nation's premier endocrinologists.
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Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness by Broda Otto Barnes, MD
HarperCollins, 1976
This is the groundbreaking book from the seventies that first realistically looked at the symptoms and impact of hypothyroidism, and recognized the effects of insufficient treatment.
Mary Shomon is the nation's leading thyroid patient advocate and activist, 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 more than 12 years. Talk to Mary now.
"If it wasn't for your book, I probably would have kept suffering in silence and hoping someone someday would listen to me when I told
them something was wrong. You have helped me more through your books and your website than you could possibly know." ~ Lisa
"I'm an RN, and I must say you have a better understanding of thyroid and/or related illness/conditions than any medical colleague I have conversed with. Thanks so much for your wisdom."
~ Lynn
"Thanks for the education. I may have my master's degree but it is not in thyroid education!! You have given me the tools and resources to find my way through this confusing maze!"
~ Kara
"Tears of joy are welling up in my eyes as I write this. You will never know or understand how grateful I am to you. You truly care about us thryoid patients who have been suffering for years and years due to misdiagnosis and lack of attention to symptoms. I appreciate all that you from the bottom of my heart."
~ Julie
"I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to help me and all those others out there suffering have a better understanding of what is going on."
~ Jennifer
"I'm sure you have heard this same story many times, but it was reassuring that someone like yourself is out there doing the research so the rest of us can live better, healthier lives."
~ Candy
"Thank you so much for putting your energies into your thyroid work. It's amazing to find someone who can, and has, filtered through the information...and the mis-information. At the risk of being cliche, please keep up the great work!"
~ Connie
"I'm so happy I decided to take matters into my own hands and wanted to let you know that I wouldn't be where I am today with out you, so thank you, thank you, thank you!!"
~ Evelyn
MARY SHOMON...
America's #1 Thyroid
Patient Advocate and Activist
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Featured in Hundreds of Magazines, Newspapers, TV and Radio Reports
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