Since ''The Thyroid Diet'' hit the ''New York Times''
bestseller list in 2004, the number of Americans
diagnosed with thyroid disease has more than doubled -
and that's just a fraction of the 50 million people
suspected of living with the condition in the US. Now
even more topical than its predecessor, ''The Thyroid
Diet Revolution'' identifies the factors that inhibit a
thyroid patient's inability to lose weight and offers
much-needed solutions, with new material including:
guidelines, checklists and information to help
frustrated dieters determine if they have an undiagnosed
thyroid condition. This title offers a comprehensive,
step-by-step approach for diagnosed thyroid patients to
optimize their treatment for improved metabolism and
weight loss. It includes expanded information on
'resistance syndromes' like leptin resistance, insulin
resistance and hypothalamic resistance, and their
ability to prevent weight loss in thyroid patients. It
also offers a common-sense look at cutting-edge
hormonal, non-surgical treatments to aid in weight loss.
It has new and updated information on the latest
nutritional approaches, supplements, herbs, and vitamins
to manage metabolism, energy, appetite, blood sugar,
hormone balance, and weight loss. It contains important
information about weight loss drugs and surgery. It
provides diet program reviews and recommendations. It
presents expert tips on nutritional psychology and
neuroendocrinology, to put the mind to work improving
metabolism. ''The Thyroid Diet Revolution'' draws all
this and more into an integrated diet and exercise plan.
With worksheets to use in weight loss tracking and a
special resource section featuring websites, books, and
support groups, here is vital help for the millions of
thyroid patients dealing with weight problems. |
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