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THYROID
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The
Amazing Program to Help Millions
To Conquer Disease, Fatigue, Overweight and
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| Richard L. Shames, M.D. |
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Karilee H. Shames, R.N., Ph.D. |
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REVIEWS
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PRAISE FOR
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The
Experts
Amazon.com's
Official Review-Liane
Thomas
Amazon.com's
Reader's Reviews
Alex Forman and Lauren
Vanett, San Rafael, CA
Others-latest
testimonial August 2003
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"Subclinical hypothyroidism may be considerably more common than physicians recognize. All individuals who are not feeling optimally energetic need to read this book."--C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. Founding President, American Holistic Medical Association President, Holos Institutes of Health, Inc.
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--Elson Haas, M.D., Author, Staying Healthy with the Seasons, The False Fat Diet
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| "If you have any persistent health issue and suspect that your treatment is not optimal, you must read this book. When you're done you'll know more about thyroid than 90% of the doctors in America, and you can make sure you get treated as an individual, not as a number on a lab test."--Martin L. Rossman, M.D., author, Guided Imagery for Self-Healing
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"This book shows. . .how we can achieve high-level wellness.
Thyroid Power
simplifies the complex world of thyroid function and gives practical steps that will benefit everyone."-- Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Reinventing Medicine; Barbara M. Dossey, R.N., M.S., H.N.C., F.A.A.N., author of Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice
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| "...the best book ever written on the subject of thyroid. . . .This book brings the complexities into focus and provides a hands-on directive to solve the rising epidemic of thyroid imbalance."--John R. Lee, M.D., author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause
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| "At last--an easy-to-understand and practical book on detecting and treating low thyroid. This is a must-read for anyone who feels sick or tired, and still doesn't know why."--Kathleen Fry, M.D., President, American Holistic Medical Association
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| "This book explains why your prior diet programs may have failed, and how they can now succeed."--Stephen Langer, M.D., author of How to Win at Weight Loss
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| "This book is important reading for the millions of people with thyroid problems that have gone undiagnosed or been inadequately treated."--Alan R. Gaby, M.D., author of The Patient's Book of Natural Healing and Professor of Therapeutic Nutrition, Bastyr University
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| "Thyroid Power provides a fresh, expert look at the epidemic of undiagnosed low thyroid in the U.S. The authors have a unique perspective, having experienced the problem personally as well as having developed a successful wholistic approach to it. The Shames' book offers invaluable guidance. No matter what your M.D. has told you, if you are tired too often and struggle with stubborn overweight, buy this book for a life-saving second opinion!"--Julia Ross, M.A., M.F.T., Author of The Diet Cure
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Amazon.com's Official Review
- Liane Thomas
Depressed, overworked, or just feelin' old are common enough complaints. But when disparate symptoms such as joint pain, weight gain, and foggy-headedness join the ranks, it's time to think thyroid. As the "throttle" for the body's energy hormones, the thyroid affects every organ and cell; when it's in trouble, any variety of ailments--physical and mental--can occur. Trouble is, physicians are more likely to treat each symptom independently, with pill upon pill, rather than search for a root cause. Bolstered by 25 years of treating patients with low thyroid condition, husband-and-wife team Richard L. Shames, M.D., and Karilee H. Shames, R.N., Ph.D., ably explain the physical and emotional profiles of those diagnosed with the disease, why the proverbial deck is stacked against them, and how each patient can forge an effective path of treatment.
"Consider Thyroid Power a long, personal visit with a caring, prevention-oriented practitioner," state the authors. The journey begins with thyroid basics: how this little hormone-producing tissue operates, signs that things are amiss, how other illnesses compound the problem, and how to determine one's risk for hypothyroidism. Next, the Shameses discuss the labyrinth of diagnostic and treatment issues a patient must endure. Helpful and harmful supplements and environmental factors, repairing the immune system (the origin of thyroid troubles), and a rich, sensitive exploration of holistic healing nicely round out this valuable resource. A brief section titled "Show This to Your Doctor," penned by Richard, perfectly crystallizes the book and provides an effective tool for initiating a patient/physician dialogue. |
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A Reader from Indianapolis, IN
This book truly changed my life. After reading it, I not only advocated for the proper dosage of meds for my condition, but joined Weight Watchers, tailored the diet to suggestions in Thyroid Power and have lost many pounds - for the first time in years! If you, too, want to feel empowered and have some control over your condition, I'd say this book is a must. In addition to a very detailed description of traditional thyroid tests and treatments, Shames has the courage to discuss what could be WRONG with some of these tests, including questionnaires to help individuals gain information about their condition. For years, I had many of the symptoms described in this book:
vague aches and pains, overwhelming tiredness, bouts of anxiety and depression, weight gain, sleep problems and more. And yet I believed I was on the right dosage of medication because my doctor said so and the tests said so. But as
Thyroid Power notes, there is more to thyroid conditions than lab tests alone can reveal. Shames also takes a look at foods which affect the thyroid and various vitamins, minerals and herbs that could be beneficial. If you like to take the best of conventional medicine AND holistic treatments, don't pass them up. |
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Reader from Pembroke Pines, FL
Thyroid Power was a pleasure to read. It is clear, easy to follow and understandable to me, a non medical person. The information is presented in a manner that is
concise and VERY helpful to my everyday life. The '10 Steps' are things that I can accomplish and in fact most are very easily adaptable to any lifestyle. I noticed that I found myself nodding my head often, feeling that here at last are experts who truly understand MY experiences and are able to tie together and make sense out of what had seemed to me disparate symptoms/issues. I am encouraged and feel supported to make the positive changes spelled out by the Drs.Shames and
additional I am better armed to work with my primary care physican with good questions and ways I can do more to help get me what will be optimalcare. I expect great results.
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Reader from Virginia Beach,VA USA
Dr. Richard and Karliee Shames' book "Thyroid Power" actually "empowers" thyroid patients to improve and manage their health. It is an excellent book dealing with an insidious disease. Many patients walk around for years, suffering needlessly and losing control of their lives because of misdiagnosis. The source of many of these errors occur because physicians don't know how to order the correct test beyond the TSH, or do not correctly interpret test results. If you or someone else you know is fatigued, depressed and can't seem to figure out what is wrong, you cannot afford to miss this book. It gives you guidance on how to determine if you too may have hidden thyroid disease.
"Thyroid Power" is a superb resource for all those suffering from an often-confusing disease, and is an essential guide to managing and improving one's health. I can't say enough about this book, and have recommended it to all of my fellow thyroid
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Reader from Mill Valley, CA USA
If you don't believe what Richard and Karilee Halo Shames are trying to share with you in this bestseller on hypothyroidism, then, PLEASE, take it from a previous, regular patient of many years, that first walked into their office, with the exact symptoms they describe! (fatigue, inability to lose weight PLUS much more!). This is AFTER I had had a thyroid test, ordered by another MD, who read the test as "nothing wrong with your thyroid!" Hopelessness overwhelmed me, until I found Richard and Karilee Shames, who, quickly set me on the right pathway and ordered the four main thyroid tests. The next next thing I knew I was diagnosed with severe
hypothyroidism and was given immediate treatment. My entire life changed for the better: I lost over 25 lbs. and no longer bored my husband with my unusual sleep pattern of falling asleep by 6pm. Please read this book...you will quickly feel someone, finally, understands your symptoms and you will soon be on the road to a much happier life. |
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Reader from Springfield, VA USA
I am very pleased with this book. I got my copy as soon as I could and read it from front cover to back. This is a very informative book; one that people with thyroid conditions should add to their library. I read an interview with the author and realized that this is a book that I needed to read. -- |
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Reader from Chicago, IL.
This book opened my eyes to the fact that "traditional medicine" just didn't have all the answers. As a practicing physician, I too had been telling my wife "all your thyroid tests are normal." We finally both read this book and discovered many of the truths that are not learned or stressed in medical school re:autoimmune diseases. Her antibody levels were OFF THE CHART and after a trial of multiple different medication regimens, she is now feeling better on Armour Thyroid. READ THIS BOOK or GIVE IT AS A GIFT to anyone who may be ill with thyroid problems or need a "NON-SANCTIONED" alternative approach! It opened MY eyes! Bravo and thanks to the authors! |
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Bravo!
Karilee and Rich have de-mystified the complex workings of the thyroid gland and offered a variety of strategies to identify, diagnose, and treat this often-elusive malady. They offer a clear path to enhanced quality of life and improved energy levels. They offer a variety of treatment options, embracing the best of integrative health care. The reader is constantly encouraged to seek answers on a variety of levels, from standard medical care to stress reduction to energy balancing and improved nutrition.
The book is balanced, objective, and encouraging. The health care information is nicely integrated with case stories that offer hope and guidance. Many of them bring back memories of my own journey, which included the advice of one misguided (and male) physician who told me I had panic attacks (in spite of three years of abnormal thyroid blood work!) ... and offered Prozac as his only remedy. It is unfortunate that women's complaints have long been depreciated in the eyes of the medical establishment, and it is only in recent years that we have begun to fight for equal and high quality care. This book will give us ammunition as we confront that system. The authors have included a section for health care professionals that supports their theories and advice with medical research.
Thyroid Power offers a true holistic perspective, assessing the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual components of chronic thyroid disease and offering ways to deal with the whole person, not just blood work or sometimes vague symptoms. For many it will be a light at the end of a long, dark, and frustrating tunnel, and a path to better health. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. |
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This book changed my life. I've looked for answers as to why fibromyalgia happened to me and after reading this book, it appears that it was just one more thing my thyroid created. I had symptoms all along but was treating each individually. If you or someone you know is suffering, read this book and share it with as many people you know. I began taking an over-the-counter thyroid supplement and had results within two weeks and continue to get better: allergies, migraines, headaches, migraines...all are connected to your thyroid; and for me, they're disappearing! |
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| Reader from Los Angeles, California
The authors of this book are to be commended for taking a stand against water fluoridation, which is a major source of fluoride intake for most Americans. They tell the story of how fluoride was used decades ago as a medicine for patients with over-active thyroids. It was quite effective in reducing thyroid function. With fluoride ingestion increasing greatly in the last 50 years it's no surprise that we now see many people with under-active thyroids. Synthroid is one of the top selling drugs in the U.S. The Shames state what thyroid patients should do about their fluoride exposure.
The Shames' stand on fluoride will probably be upsetting to public health authorities who are pushing for more water fluoridation in the United States. Writing about fluoride may reduce their chances for publicity by a mainstream media that shies away from this controversial issue. However, for the thyroid patients who buy this book it means they are getting the truth about something their doctor may know little about. |
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Strabane, PA USA
If you are tired or overweight , please read this
book, an excellent book on thyroid problems. Even if you don't think you have a thyroid problem, please read this book, it helps you to be able to go to your Dr. and explain to him your medical problems .
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Alex Forman and Lauren Vanett, San Rafael, CA
Dr.Richard Shames and his wife, Karilee, who is a skilled nurse,have written a book that has the potential to help millions of people feel better. As a practitioner of medicine working at the Preventive Medical Center in San Rafael, California, I have been using some of the philosophy and techniques that I learned directly from Dr. Shames to help many patients. These patients suffer from the most common symptoms such as: fatigue, depression, weight gain, insomnia, headaches, joint and muscle pain, memory loss, frequent colds and viruses, cold hands and feet etc. Previously I was at a loss to help these people and could only tell them that there was nothing "wrong" with them and that their problems were not "medical" at all. It turns out that I, along with most medical practitioners, were victims of our own dogma. In reality, when it comes to thyroid disorders, many people have so-called "normal" tests, and yet when given thyroid hormone, their quality of life improves dramatically. I am not speaking of a short term placebo response, that we see frequently with any healing intervention.
Many of my patients get better and stay that way, simply from taking thyroid hormone that no "well trained" medical practitioner would dare give them, because their tests were "normal". Fortunately, with this book, the Shames family has broken that taboo and the genie is out of the bottle at last. This book is directed and designed for the health consumer and it will help to empower them to demand the treatments they are entitled to receive. It is organized as a step by step program to help the health consumer understand the nature of the problem they may be facing and what the potential solutions are. The reader is educated at each step and encouraged to take more control over their own health care.
While many Physicians encourage the mystique of the "all knowing" omnipotent Doctor, the Shames's are completely committed to breaking down that power relationship in their work. This book goes a long way to making the health consumer a more equal partner. I was particularly glad to see the emphasis on women's health issues and the encouragement of women to ask for more assistance with the problem of mid-life that are so often simply dismissed as "oh well, that's menopause for you". Women have been the victim of a patriarchal health system for too long and this book is one of many that helps women patients get the medical care they are entitled to.
The issue of thyroid dysfunction is brought down to earth in this book and the reader is given a wide range of options to try. Rather than simply accepting the divine judgment that "your thyroid is normal according to the tests", the patient has several choices, if her/his symptoms are interfering with their life. They can ask for more tests, as the simple basic thyroid tests do not necessarily have all the information needed.
Particularly they can request that their thyroid antibodies be checked. I have seen many patients, who responded magnificently to thyroid medication, when their only abnormal result was high levels of these antibodies. Of course, conventional medical dogma denies this possibility and will only treat people who have a TSH level above 5. Even if all the tests are normal, this book encourages the patient to ask for a trial of thyroid hormone treatment. I can assure you that many people will improve with this simple intervention and there is no risk if one if carefully monitored.
Finally, if the standard thyroid treatment fails to improve things, there are other types of thyroid hormones that might help, including the often ridiculed natural thyroid. Dr. Shames reports on many cases of people who responded far better to combinations of T4 and T3 hormone, rather than the standard T4 treatment alone. As with all who challenge the conventional dogma, I am sure there will be those who criticize this new approach. Remember anyone who takes on the established medical dogma will be critiqued severely, but often these pioneers turn out to be correct.
I believe that Dr. Shames' view will turn out to be correct in the end. The tyranny of the "normal" thyroid test will be broken and there will be a new paradigm developed to explain why so many people get better with thyroid hormone supplements. While you may not find everything in this book to your liking, there were parts that I did not agree with, the overall message and thrust of this book is one of liberation and empowerment for so many women and men who are not being helped by modern medicine today.
If you or someone you care about does not feel well, from the symptoms mentioned above, you owe it to yourself to try the program recommended in this book. Of course there is no guarantee for success, but there is no risk to you if it is done with the guidance of a caring practitioner and the potential reward is nothing less than a return to a vibrant healthy life. Rich and Karilee Shames deserve our thanks and gratitude for bringing this issue out to the public and I truly hope that this new book helps spark an important reevaluation of this entire area of medicine. The fact that the forward was written by Dr. Nathan Becker, of the Department of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco shows that this is not a fringe idea any longer. I also conduct research at UCSF and know that Dr. Becker is one of the leading authorities on thyroid dysfunction. I hope this review encourages more people to read this book and act on its important recommendations. |
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Sue 1/22/04
'Thyroid Power' is definitely
packed with POWER! Power to educate so that we, the students of
our health, can better manage our health and our finances. As a
result of reading 'Thyroid Power', I gained understanding of
glandular problems and the many solutions available to us all!
Dr. Shames' knowledge and expertise packed into the pages of
'Thyroid Power' gives you the 'correct' tools needed to rebuild
your glandular health without unnecessary expense!
Ron Taylor 8/12/2003
Thank you for your magnificent campaign against Hypothyroidism. Because of your book, I really felt knowledgeable
and empowered to convince my family physician that I needed more medication.
My physician reluctantly agreed and I am now utilizing "upper titration" with
very positive results. I know now that I am on the road to recovery and
realize gaining 100% of my health is only a matter of time.
After reading your book twice and feeling confident in the knowledge you have
shared, I find myself discovering Hypothyroidism in several of my
acquaintances. As you say in your book, Hypothyroidism is reaching epidemic proportions.
I recommend your book accordingly.
S.G.-7/22/2003
I want to thank you for your very informative book. I had purchased a copy for myself and let my daughter read it before I did. She saw herself in so much of it and
wants desperately to get back her energy (she's 30 this year) and get off the anti-depressants, so she made an apt. She was sent to an
endocrinologist who has done further testing... Had it not been for your book and her
persistence with her family Doctor she would have continued with this problem for who knows how long. I am reading it now and I have an apt. with a new Doctor...Thank you again for your very well written and informative book.
Update-7/31/2003
Update... My daughter is on thyroid
medication now and looking forward to feeling like her old self. My test results however haven't come back yet...Thank you for the resources and for your informative book without it and
persistence we would still be suffering. --S.G.
Lisa Beam-4/2003
Dear Richard and Karilee Shames,
I just wanted to personally thank you for your book. I am currently suffering from low thyroid and with the information you have given me I am successfully finding the medication that I need to feel normal again. I am not quite there but I have high hopes now. Your book has literally saved me from myself :)
Thanks again,
Lisa Beam
Sheila Strader- 9/12/02
I bought your
book Thyroid power, and it was really great to finally read the
truth about thyroid disease, it was an excellent book. I applaud
the both of you for having courage to speak the facts that so
many others will not do. I only wish there were more doctors out
there that had the same beliefs.
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