Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal: A Revolutionary Breakthrough In Understanding Hashimoto's Disease and Hypothyroidism |
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| Title: | Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal: A Revolutionary Breakthrough In Understanding Hashimoto's Disease and Hypothyroidism |
| Author: | Datis Kharrazian |
| Publisher: | Morgan James Publishing |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 01 October, 2009 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 1600376703 / 9781600376702 |
| List Price: | $17.95 |
| You Save: | $5.74 |
| Amazon Price: | $12.21 |
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Why thyroid hormones are often an ineffective approach to hypothyroidism, what the real culprit is, and why it won't show up on your blood test. Do you take thyroid hormones, yet still suffer from fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, depression, or other hypothyroid symptoms? Are your symptoms steadily worsening while your blood tests stay the same? Do your symptoms go untreated because your lab tests are normal? If so, join the millions of Americans who, despite normal test results, suffer low thyroid symptoms because they are misdiagnosed or poorly managed. As you'll learn, treating the thyroid is often ineffective, and can even make you worse. For most Americans, hypothyroidism is an immune disease, not a thyroid disease. And yet the standard of care for hypothyroidism, both in conventional and alternative medicine, is to treat the thyroid, when it is the immune system that must be the target. Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal? will also teach you an additional six common patterns of low thyroid function (expanded to 22 in the last chapter), only one of which may be helped by thyroid hormones, if even then. Don't waste another day feeling lousy because you're trapped in outdated standards of health care. Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal? harnesses cutting-edge scientific research for a safe, simple, and truly effective solution to low thyroid function.
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• A Much Needed Paradigm Shift
08 March, 2010
The vital message of Dr Kharrazian's book is that, in treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis, conventional medicine focuses only on the end result, not on the cause - an immune system that has begun attacking the body itself. In fact, traditional medicine takes this piecemeal approach to all autoimmune conditions, even when the same patient experiences additional autoimmune problems - involving more and more organs or body systems. Dr Otis Kharrazian cuts right to the chase.
When I was diagnosed with my fourth autoimmune condition, I began to suspect that the original cause was not being addressed. I was elated to find confirmation from Dr Kharrazian, a scientific researcher of some standing. He goes straight to the proverbial cliff top and starts building a fence.
For those who want to understand the bio-mechanics behind their illness, Dr Kharrazian's explanations are simple, clear and informative. But like other reviewers, I was frustrated at the constant advice to consult with my healthcare professional. Yes it is intelligent to do this, and certainly, there are legal and safety considerations. But many of us with Hashimoto's and other autoimmune conditions have already eliminated gluten (often after a diagnosis of gluten enteropathy) and have tried many of the nutritional supplements recommended. And yet we continue to find ourselves decidedly unwell. A further frustration for readers who live outside of the US as I do is that many of the recommended lab tests are not available.
Despite these reservations, I did find the book to be a great springboard for further enquiry. Googling "calming cytokines" (using Kharrazian's term) produced a goldmine of international research, some of which I am surprised he does not mention. Kharrazian refers to the problem of determining TH1 or TH2 dominance and recommends tests, but does concede that if the tests are unavailable, attempting to balance the immune system is a viable option. He doesn't explain further, although he does give one page to the effect of dysbiosis on the conversion of T4 to T3 in the gut. However, the problem goes much further than this localised effect. Abstracts from researchers in USA, Japan and Europe refer to research on the successful use of probiotics in modulating the entire immune system, affecting many more organ systems in the body.
The other point that Kharrazian does not make(although he does briefly mention the effect of environmental toxins - again only on thyroid)is that it is of little use addressing your internal environment (such as removing gluten or refined carbohydrates) without addressing your external environment - e.g. removing toxins from your home, garden, and personal care. For example, phthalates, used in hundreds of consumer products, have been shown to disrupt thyroid functioning.
These culprit toxins include seemingly innocent cosmetics, which contain chemicals that constantly get absorbed through the skin and can inflame the entire immune system - not just the pancreas and thyroid gland. Although the thyroid is a major target organ, environmental toxins lead to the domino effect of added autoimmune conditions.
With regard to Dr Kharrazian's recommended fast, there are differing medical opinions on fasting and there are other, gentler options for reducing the load on your digestive system. In fact, there are some cases where it is dangerous to fast. This IS a case where it is necessary to consult your health professional - and one who is knowledgable about fasting. Fasting of any length should be undertaken under supervision, taking into account your current medications and your total medical conditions.
I give Dr Kharrazian's book 5 stars for addressing the paradigm shift clinicians need to make, as well as for encouraging patients to request a more holistic approach to their condition. The website, called simply "thyroidbook" is very informative and helpful. It also offers training for doctors. However, in addition to Dr Kharrazian's book, I consider it vital to read books like "The Probiotic Revolution" by Gary Huffnagle Ph D., "Bacteria for Breakfast" by Kelly Dowhower Karpa Ph D, RPA, and "The Autoimmune Epidemic" by Donna Jackson Nakazawa. It is also worthwhile to research organic personal care and household cleaning, as well as the use of Omega 3 as an anti-inflamatory.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Amazing Approach To Treating Hypothyroidism
01 March, 2010
This is an amazingly comprehensive approach to treating hypothyroidism! I will admit that it can, at points, be a bit overwhelming for a reader without a medical background. However the book is very useful in outlining the complexity of this condition. If you are a doctor looking for more specific information on which labs to run and treatment options you may want to check out Dr. Kharrazian's seminar entitled Mastering the Thyroid. If you are a person suffering from hypothyroid symptoms this book will give you a better understanding of your condition. Even better yet, you might want to use it as a guide in determining what to expect from your practitioner.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Not For The Average Person With A Thyroid Problem
12 March, 2010
I found this book difficult to read and gave up after the first three chapters. I think it is more suited to a professional health care person than the average person looking for advice for a troubling hypothyroid problem.
- Amazon Customer Review
• The Best Book On Thyroid...ties It All Together
08 March, 2010
For anyone with thyroid issues, I'm sure you've found, as I have, that you need to do much of your own research and be an advocate for yourself with Doctors, otherwise they'd review your blood tests and let you suffer away, getting fatter every month and more exhausted by the hour. I've been to 3 endocrinologists, and each seemed nice and professional but totally stumped about what to do when the meds brought the blood test into line but I still didn't feel well. For two years I've tried to supplement their care by naturopaths and acupuncturists and nutritional counselors, but no one tied it all together. This book ties everything together, and I now understand how blood sugar stabilization, hormones, and adrenal support, all need to come together with thyroid care. I have 8 books on thyroid, 5 on adrenal fatigue, 3 on pre-diabetes, and no book has come close to being as helpful as this book. Dr. Kharrazian doesn't mince words; if you have blood sugar stabilization problems you will need to change your diet forever. But he states what I always knew and no endocrinologist has seemed to...and that is that you have to focus on several issues, not just the thyroid. I highly recommend this book.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Color Me Cynical: It's An Infomercial Of A Book
16 March, 2010
I'm a lay person who has had thyroid disease for 43 years. The idea of going gluten free if you have thyroid disease is nothing new, but withholding that information as a way of luring thyroid patients to buy the book goes precisely to why Dr. Kharrazian's book-form infomercial is a turn-off for me.
Dr. K is obviously very bright and articulate. The bottom line of the book? Go to see his specially trained practitioners--the only ones who sell his secret specially formulated supplements. What happened to the good old days when people wrote just a plain old book....not a plan for a marketing empire? I just could not get past it.
On Dr K's web page I listened to the radio interview where he says he has a doctorate degree in medical research. I pictured him in the halls of a medical center conducting studies. I was quite impressed until I googled the school he went to. It is an online university that doesn't list medical research as one of its options. I'm sure he wrote a dissertation on medical research, but it's definitely not a hard science degree. I'd personally be more impressed if he didn't have an online doctorate at all.
I found the help I was looking for, but not from this book. I found it from "Stop the Thyroid Madness" and the website associated with it, and the Yahoo forum also associated with it (Natural Thyroid Hormones/Adrenals). I am finally on the path to healing...and without spending much at all on doctors or supplements! I just wish it hadn't taken me so many decades and getting as sick as I have.
- Amazon Customer Review
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