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haroshinka's review against another edition
Rereading because my Kindle note shave broke
rachelb36's review against another edition
4.0
This book has been incredibly helpful when it comes to identifying what exactly is causing my hypothyroidism. Kharrazian identifies six types, and details which lab test results and symptoms reflect each type.
I did get a little discouraged reading, though, because the author is constantly referring the reader back to a functional practitioner for testing, evaluation, supplements, etc. Many people such as myself are unable to find and/or fund a wonderful doctor who actually takes us seriously, so self-treatment is really the only option left, and Kharrazian didn't do justice to readers in light of that truth.
(Also, there are many typos throughout, which I find especially disconcerting in books on health/medicine.)
I did get a little discouraged reading, though, because the author is constantly referring the reader back to a functional practitioner for testing, evaluation, supplements, etc. Many people such as myself are unable to find and/or fund a wonderful doctor who actually takes us seriously, so self-treatment is really the only option left, and Kharrazian didn't do justice to readers in light of that truth.
(Also, there are many typos throughout, which I find especially disconcerting in books on health/medicine.)
jenniebooknerd's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty good book. A little too much medical jargon for me to fully understand. Title is geared towards patients but the text and actions are written for medical professionals.
dylanmariah's review
5.0
This is a great read for anyone with Hashi's or Hypothyroidism. Focuses on topics such as what is actually happening with the thyroid, ways to help nutritionally (going gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.), why some supplementation like iodine and iron may cause harm depending on your levels, and really just offering hope that you can feel healthier and more energized even when medication isn't working.
tiffanyrbrewer's review
4.0
I loved the perspective of this book, which focused on what it means to be healthy versus what it means to be sick, and the fact that many doctors are less focused on healthy patients. When we are "sick" doctors give us medicine and make us better, but they do not focus on their patients truly being healthy. This is a book that must be used in conjuntion with a doctor/naturopath/etc that understands these principles. The recommendations in this book are not to be done without the help of a professional, and the author makes this clear. Overall, I believe this book was an important step towards becoming healthier.
adaynasmile's review
4.0
This is a great resource. I will need to go back through it at some point to revisit the information. The only thing that is frustrating is it doesn't change my doctor situation. Knowing what needs to be done but not having assistance makes it difficult. But I felt like I gained a lot of insight by reading through this book.
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