Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause

I fell in love with this book! Having being diagnosed with hashimoto's, I was feeling very frustrated not getting better taking levothyroxine. My GP would tell me it was an autoimmune disease and yet couldn't tell me what went wrong in my immune system for these things to happen. I heard about root causes a lot so decided I'd try his book. It's brilliant as Izabella Wentz has hashimoto's herself it's easy to relate too as you feel like you can relate a lot more. There are a lot of medical and scientific references, but it's still easy to understand and realise why certain things link together with thyroid issues such as adrenal fatigue. The explanations given are great as to how your body can react and makes you think about what things have started your condition. There is no quick cure for hashimoto's as all our bodies are different and we have different genes and what could work for one couldn't work for someone else. The references given to find supplements etc are great the only thing that annoys me in uk is the docs can't just test to find what else is wrong the give you drugs to mask symptoms and they don't work, and we get worse. Most the time as patients we have to pay extra for testing to try and get to our root cause which is wrong. I think all GP'S and Endocrinologists should read this book to help us patients get our bodies back in to remission and start to feel well again. I am on the road to recovery but have a long way to go, I certainly won't be taking levothyroxine again

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's 7 years ago. I was told by various doctors that I did not need to take medication as my TSH levels were not high enough, that Hashimoto's had NO symptoms & that I was clearly depressed & didn't eat well enough...Yet,I felt the happiest I've ever felt in years, clearly not depressed. I started to feel like I was going crazy. The doctors had no knowledge or insight about Hashimoto's & finally I was given Medication, which felt like a relief, but after 2 months my energy again crashed. This book has been amazing, its like a friendly hug of sorts, in that Izabella Wentz seems to understand & has experienced similar issues to me, her incredible research & her own personal self as Guinea pig, her insights & guidance & suggestions have all been, quite simply a life saver! The book has all the necessary knowledge in healing Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Autoimmune conditions. And answers all the questions that you with Hashimoto's may have been asking but finding no answers. Thank you Izabella Wentz for being so open & honest & informative. I would like to believe that I am now on my way to a healthy recovery after reading this book & seeking guidance from her.

After two decades of stomach issues, IBS, candida and an increasingly problematic autoimmune condition (thyroiditis and raynards), this book brings all possible causes and solutions together. I have read numerous books on the gut, intestinal permeability (always a factor in those with autoimmune conditions), candida and IBS, but this book (although focused on the thyroid in the first few chapters) is actually about autoimmunity. It is the best and most comprehensive book I've read that brings the numerous issues (in what is a multi-factorial health problem) all together to explain the 'root cause' of autoimmunity. It also offers treatment options - though never dictates one single approach as the causes can be many...though stress is often the trigger for autoimmune conditions. It's up to the reader to decide on a path that suits them. This is now my 'bible' in my ongoing quest to rid myself of autoimmune thyroiditis, candida and IBS. The author (a pharmacist) suffered from similar gut/autoimmune issues to me and she has done an impressive amount of research to heal herself from what is becoming an increasingly common affliction.

Malheureusement la prise en charge globale du Hashimoto est peu connue par les medecins francais, ce guide en anglais vous apporte une connaissance tres importante pour reprendre votre sante en main

It’s a very dry read (a dictionary has more plot twists) but absolutely worth it. I have learned so much and I am getting great results.

Es un libro excelente para quienes buscan conocer más acerca del tratamiento de esta enfermedad, sus efectos en los pacientes y los cambios en el estilo de vida que pueden contribuir a mejorar la salud.

Item arrived next day read up to chapter 2 ,very interesting

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis about 20 years ago. At the time there was very little out there on this disease. I was shocked to find that symptoms which I had presented for years finally had a name. I researched every book I could find. I went on-line looking for help. I must say I found some excellent help for thyoid- both hyper and hypo which this illness encompasses. However, after visiting the endo, I was still unsure what I should do. Yes, of course take the thyroid meds but what else could I modify. Although I was extremely fatigued at all times, I still pushed myself to exercise a lot. My eating habits were good although I had always had a tiny appetite. I had been extremely thin all my life, but overnight I became very heavy. Of course the ridicule from "family and friends" only exacerbated by anxieties. With the help of a metabolic doctor, I lost most of the weight Sleep was non existent. This wonderful book explained to me the causes of my illness and gave excellent suggestions on how to live better. Although I have only had the book for a short time and have read it cover to cover, I found excellent advice on how to improve my quality of life..........................yes......I urge you to read this highly informative book and as another reviewer has said save yourself the time it takes to research this information. You and your health deserve it!!