First Year:Hypothyroidism An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

- The connections between thyroid disease an cardiac health: Hypothyroidism primarily strikes women, and heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. Pratt Illuminates important new developments in the areas of thyroid disease and cardiac involvement. This revised edition also explores the link between environmental factors and hypothyroidism and the role of thyroid in iron deficiency and anemia. - Millions of Americans live with an underactive thyroid gland: Hypothyroidism affects approximately 11 million Americans. By the age of 65,17 percent of women have an underactive thyroid compared to nine percent of men, and one out of five women over the age of 75 has Hashimoto's thyroiditis (the most common cause of hypothyroidism) Pratt provides the latest information that newly diagnosed and ongoing hypothyroid patients need to know in order to take charge of their lives. Using her firsthand experience, and with input from medical experts and other informed thyroid patients, Pratt walks the reader through the medical and emotional, personal and professional impact of hypothyroidism and offers practical encouraging, and positive suggestions on life with hypothyroidism. She also include valuable insight and tips for those who care for and about loved ones with hypothyroidism. - The most up-to-date information: Gleaning data from medical experts as well as people who are living with hypothyroidism, Pratt includes: the latest developments in treatments; discussion of environmental factors including stress, pollutants, and supplements; further understanding of how thyroid impacts mood, fertility, and cognitive and other functions; data on heart disease and tips forcholesterol management; suggestions and inspiration for coping with multiple illnesses, especially autoimmune conditions; and completely updated resources.Pratt, Maureen is the author of 'First Year:Hypothyroidism An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed', published 2007 under ISBN 9781600940149 and ISBN 1600940145.