Book Description

When your thyroid stops working correctly, your body can experience some incredibly distressful and sometimes painful side effects. Sometimes the thyroid gets damaged and does not produce enough hormones for your body to function correctly. This is called hypothyroidism. It is often caused by an autoimmune disease, like Hashimoto's, and can cause you to gain weight, feel extremely tired, dry out your hair and skin, make you less focused, and slow down metabolism. On the other hand, your thyroid may become over-stimulated and produce too many hormones, which is called hyperthyroidism. Autoimmune diseases, like Grave's disease, can cause this and can make you lose wanted weight, be less tolerant of temperatures, have an increased heart rate, and experience frequent diarrhea. There are various methods of treatment for thyroid problems; some that are drastic like removing the entire gland, and others are a simple supplementation for a while. Not all problems need to be treated and some resolve themselves. One method for controlling your thyroid levels is to control what you eat and when you eat it. If you are taking medication it is important you time eating certain foods correctly with when you take your medication. Also, some foods interact poorly with your body and thyroid while others do sometimes when eaten in certain ways or in certain quantities. There are also foods that do wonders for the equilibrium of your thyroid.Some of the highlights of this book include;Discovery of what the thyroid is and how it impacts the body.An overview of what happens when the thyroid is impaired, including a review of disorders like;HyperthyroidismHypothyroidismGoitersNodulesCancerGrave's diseaseHashimoto's diseaseAn in-depth discussion on who is most commonly affected by thyroid problems and why those risk factors are connected to the thyroid if there is a known connection.A comprehensive review of how diet and exercise can improve a person's risk of developing thyroid problems and how it can also help an impaired thyroid.Recognize how supplements and different nutrients can either hurt or help you in your quest for a healthy thyroid.A clear analysis of foods that support or hurt the thyroid's function, so you know what to eat and what to stay away from.A 14-day, easy to follow diet plan to help you develop positive eating habits to support your thyroid.Tasty, fast, and inexpensive recipes are provided to help you follow the 14-day diet plan and integrate new and healthy meals or snacks into your daily life.And so much more!