Kathryn Simpson - The Womens Guide to Thyroid Health: Comprehensive Solutions for All Your Thyroid Symptoms

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The MS Solution: How I Solved the Puzzle of My Multiple Sclerosis. Santa Ynez, CA: Los Olivos Publishing, 2008.

Misdiagnosis is rampant in todays world. Maybe you dont have multiple sclerosis, maybe you dont have bladder problems, maybe you dont have arthritis, or chronic fatigue, or neuropathy maybe its your thyroid! So many are being treated for diseases they dont have. In todays world, you have to do your own research. The Womens Guide to Thyroid Health is the most informative, thorough guide to understanding the thyroid you will ever read. Discover why you are not feeling well. Kathryn Simpson has done the work; you will be the beneficiary. This is the best book explaining the thyroid that I have ever read.

Suzanne Somers

This book is an excellent overview of endocrine function in women, with particular emphasis on the importance of thyroid activity. The reader will be well informed of the critical interaction between multiple bodily functions and endocrine activity. A must-read for men and women who seem to be suffering the effects of normal aging. A hormone adjustment may result in a more enjoyable and healthy life. This work can potentially be a true life-changer for thousands of Americans.

Scot A. Brewster, MD, cardiac surgeon at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, CA

In her latest book, Kathryn Simpson has brought to us a wonderful, understandable approach to thyroid dysfunction. As a neurologist and sleep disorders specialist, I am impressed how little the medical community at large investigates this common set of disorders and even more impressed with how passive therapy usually is. With this book as a guide, anyone can easily understand thyroid-related symptoms, be empowered to undergo appropriate testing, and intelligently evaluate the response to replacement therapy.

Victor Rosenfeld, MD, neurology department head at the Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, CA

For years I suffered from exhaustion, depression, weight gain, and hair loss. I tried everything I could think ofdiet, prayer, positive thinkingbut I just kept getting worse. I was at the end of my rope. It wasnt until I spoke to Kathryn Simpson at her clinic that I came to understand all my symptoms were due to hypothyroidism and finally got help. I started on thyroid medication and have resolved all my symptoms.

Betsy Covert, patient

I was fortunate to have a doctor who implemented Kathryn Simpsons research in his practice. I had suffered with lupus for over five years, seeing specialist after specialist, with symptoms that were getting progressively worse. After going through the testing and evaluation program, it turned out that I had a serious thyroid deficiency as well as a parathyroid disorder. After both were treated, all my symptoms resolved and have been completely gone for over a year now. Its a miracle!

Regina Frazier, patient

Publishers Note

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal, or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

A Word of Caution

The authors intent is to share knowledge and information based on personal experience and available scientific research. The information in this book is not intended to replace the care of a physician or other licensed health care professional, nor is it intended as medical advice. If you have symptoms or suffer from an illness or health condition, you should always consult with a qualified health professional to accurately analyze and diagnose what is going on.

All women are individual in their physical makeup and situation, and no two women will have the exact same set of health conditions, making it impossible to understand what the correct treatment path will be for any given woman without individualized testing and evaluation under the care of a trained health professional.

It is important to understand that anyone who wishes to embark on any dietary, drug, exercise, or other lifestyle change intended to prevent or treat a specific disease, condition, or symptom should first consult with the appropriate health care professional, and no treatment should be initiated or stopped (particularly any prescription drugs you may be taking) without this medical supervision.

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Copyright 2009 by Kathryn R. Simpson, MS

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

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Cover design by Amy Shoup; Acquired by Melissa Kirk; Edited by Jasmine Star; Text design by Tracy Carlson

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Epub ISBN: 978-1-60882-690-2

The Library of Congress has cataloged the print edition as:

Simpson, Kathryn R.

The womens guide to thyroid health / Kathryn R. Simpson.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN-13: 978-1-57224-577-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)

ISBN-10: 1-57224-577-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)

1. Hypothyroidism--Popular works. 2. Women--Diseases--Popular works. 3. Thyroid gland--Popular works. I. Title.

RC657.S565 2008

616.444--dc22

2008052209

Dedicated to all the women who are searching for answers to their thyroid problems. Take heartthere is a solution!