The Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease

Unusual fatigue, unexplained weight loss or gain, a racing heart, confusion, tremors, anxiety and depression, hair loss ... an ailing thyroid can cause any combination of these symptoms or dozens of others, making it difficult for even experienced doctors to recognize when you have a thyroid problem.

Millions of Americans live with thyroid disease, detected and undetected. The next best thing to a personal thyroid specialist, this invaluable guide helps you navigate the maze of conflicting information and determine your best course of action.

Dr. Alan Christianson has treated tens of thousands of thyroid patients as the medical director of Integrative Health Care in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Christianson's systematic, balanced approach has made him a national "go-to" expert on thyroid issues. Thousands of patients have turned to Dr. Christianson after being misdiagnosed or inadequately treated elsewhere.
Hy Bender is the best-selling author of 15 books and has also written for such national publications as The New York Times. Hy has lived through both thyroid cancer and hypothyroidism, allowing him to write about thyroid topics in a nuanced way that fully takes into account a patient's feelings and needs.