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From the science behind your cycle to practical advice for managing symptoms and problems, renowned endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan covers it all: what a healthy period looks like, how hormones affect your body and mind, and why nutrition, exercise and stress matter. She tackles problems like endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS and PMS, as well as fertility, mood and the transition to perimenopause.

Pancreatic disease has a particular way of arriving in a person's life. It rarely comes with a neat explanation and a clear roadmap. More often, it comes through disruption, confusion, and a slow accumulation of symptoms that do not seem to belong together until someone finally connects the dots. A severe abdominal pain that feels unlike anything experienced before. A hospital admission that begins with uncertainty and ends with a diagnosis that sounds both specific and strangely vague.

Most people do not get enough iodine, and even if they do, environmental factors prevent our bodies from using it, contributing to our current epidemics of hypothyroidism, obesity, fibrocystic breast disease, hormonally related cancers, developmental disabilities in children, and many more preventable health concerns. What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine and Your Thyroid is your guide to strategies to get the iodine your body needs, in its correct and more absorbable form, to prevent thyroid disease.

Every year, millions of people are told they need gallbladder removal surgery — and almost as many are frightened by what they hear next. From whispered warnings about never eating normally again to stories of long recoveries and endless digestive problems, myths about gallbladder surgery have spread far beyond the truth.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding Thyroid Nodules breaks down everything you need to know about thyroid nodules—in plain English, without the panic.

*A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book of 2024* 'Every page of this book is fascinating, glorious, and profound. This is one of the great frontiers of science for our age' Daniel M. Davis, author of The Beautiful Cure and The Secret Body ________________________________________________ From a...

Are you a woman struggling with your weight, and nothing works? Have you tried every diet plan and exercise program with little or no results? If this sounds like you…guess what? It's because of your hormones. Most women don’t realize that the problem isn’t what they’re eating; it’s that their hormones aren’t balanced. This hormone secret doesn’t imply that you devote yourself to a diet plan for a successful weight loss—rather, it’s a five-step journey to becoming healthy and feeling like the best version of yourself.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding Graves' Disease breaks down everything you need to know about Graves' disease — in plain English, without the panic.

You just got a diagnosis. Maybe you Googled it. Now you feel worse. The medical articles are written for doctors. The forums are full of worst-case stories. And your doctor had about eleven minutes to explain something that's going to affect the rest of your life. There's a better way to get up to speed. Understanding Hyperthyroidism breaks down everything you need to know about hyperthyroidism—in plain English, without the panic.

Julie Diaz, a Certified Health Coach, Herbalist, and Aromatherapist, skillfully blends her personal journey with a comprehensive science-backed guide to help people conquer Hashimoto's disease, hypothyroidism, and thyroid nodules. Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease have become an epidemic...

Do you feel like you’re riding a premenstrual roller coaster every month that leaves you feeling hungry, tired, angry, sad, and unsexy? Leading researcher and women’s hormone expert Dr. Sarah E. Hill explains why we feel so universally icky before our periods— and what to do about it. The...

If Stress Feels Constant and Burnout Feels Permanent, Your Nervous System Needs a RESET. Do you feel tired all day, but wired the moment you try to rest? Are you struggling with brain fog, anxiety spikes, or waking up at 3:00 a.m. wondering if this is "just your new normal"? It's not. In The Five-Minute Cortisol Reset for Women, Michelle H. Wells explains what most women are never told: you aren't broken—you are simply stuck in survival mode.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Autoimmune Solution, a comprehensive, accessible overview of thyroid problems that will help you learn to identify the warning signs and finally take back your health. Are you exhausted all the time, plagued by brain fog, and unable to lose...

Brought to you by Penguin. Your playbook for optimising results on GLP-1s, to reverse obesity and take charge of your health – including guidance on how to sustain weight loss once you come off the medication. *With a foreword from New York Times bestselling author of THE NEW MENOPAUSE, Dr...

A definitive and thorough handbook from the fun and personable Dr. Amie Hornaman (a.k.a. “The Thyroid Fixer”) that brings functional medicine and self-advocacy to the underdiagnosed epidemic of thyroid issues, particularly in women. It’s not you; it’s your thyroid. If you feel like...

Easy steps to transform your liver health The liver's ability to heal and regenerate can greatly improve your wellbeing. Clinical nutritionist and bestselling author Sarah Di Lorenzo’s four-week plan has helped hundreds of her patients repair their inner health and now she’s sharing it with...

Healing Your Thyroid Naturally is a no-nonsense guide about the impact of food and diets on healing your thyroid. Dr Emily Lipinski, a doctor of naturopathic medicine, incorporates the latest research in thyroid health and provides easy dietary guidance to help you on your journey to thyroid balance. With chapters such as 'The Iodine Debate', 'Food Sensitivities' and 'Going Gluten Free', Healing your Thyroid Naturally highlights many topics that are integral to understanding how food impacts thyroid health. 

The author of the bestselling Plant Paradox series takes a fresh look at one of the top health issues plaguing Americans—fatigue—and offers a revolutionary plan for boosting energy and revitalizing mental and physical stamina. In his bestselling books, The Plant Paradox and The Longevity...

If you're an avid reader of health books and articles and you think you're aware of the latest thyroid health information, you're going to be more than surprised-maybe even shocked-at how much more there is to know. Thyroid Healing is like nothing you have read or heard, and it will bring you...

For too long, women have been led to believe that hormones are our enemies. With concerns brushed off by doctors, we find ourselves struggling with our hormones, and blaming them for bloating, stress, tiredness and so much more. But what if they aren’t the problem? Your hormones are your...

In The Power of Your Thyroid and Adrenals, Dr. Elizabeth Bright—a renowned physician specializing in thyroid and adrenal health—reveals the pivotal role these small but mighty glands play in every stage of life, from before birth to your later years. If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel off, this book will open your eyes to the real science of your metabolism, energy, immune health, and stress resilience.

In Nourish Your Thyroid, wellness expert Seren Elwoods explores the critical relationship between diet and thyroid health. Drawing on both emerging science and nutritional wisdom, this practical, empowering guide spotlights 10 healing foods and food groups that provide the essential nutrients your thyroid needs to thrive—iodine, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin D, and more.

Brought to you by Penguin. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, is one of the world’s most common female hormonal disorders, with 1 in 10 women suffering. It's the leading cause of infertility, weight gain, irregular periods – and frankly makes life difficult for huge amounts of women globally...

Some illnesses arrive with drama, while others come with persistence. Digestive disease is rarely theatrical at first. It tends to seep into a life rather than explode into it. It begins with discomfort that is easy to dismiss, or with bowel changes that are embarrassing to talk about, or with fatigue that looks like stress, or with pain that is blamed on diet, nerves, age, or bad luck. Many people spend years living in a narrowed version of themselves before they realise how much the gut has quietly taken over.

'In this essential book, Dr Liz Murray provides accurate, practical and empowering information that every woman should have access to.' - Professor Andrew Horne, Director of Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh; Speciality Advisor to CMO for OBGYN, Scottish Government; and...

Out of the 100 million women—almost 11 million in the United States alone—who are on the pill, roughly 60 percent take it for non-contraceptive reasons like painful periods, endometriosis, PCOS, and acne. While the birth control pill is widely prescribed as a quick-fix solution to a variety...

Imagine a life where fatigue doesn’t dictate your day, where brain fog lifts, and where you feel truly vibrant. For those living with hypothyroidism, this may seem like a distant dream. But it doesn’t have to be. While managing an underactive thyroid requires diligence and awareness, it’s entirely possible to reclaim your energy, restore your mental clarity, and reconnect with a sense of vitality.

Every woman’s guide to understanding cortisol, breaking the stress cycle, and reclaiming your health and happiness. Nutritionist and hormone specialist Hannah Alderson reveals the true role of cortisol in our bodies, explaining why we need it and exploring how dysregulated cortisol can disrupt...

Has your endocrinologist told you that the only three options for hyperthyroidism is 1) antithyroid medication, 2) radioactive iodine, or 3) thyroid surgery? Did you ask your doctor if diet and lifestyle can help, only to be told that nothing can be done naturally to improve your thyroid and immune system health? Dr. Eric Osansky not only has proven this to be wrong by reversing his own Graves’ disease condition through a natural approach, but he also has helped thousands of people with hyperthyroidism save their thyroid since 2009.

The leader in Microbiome Medicine offers a revelatory guide to the gut-thyroid connection, with cutting-edge information—and a surprising source of thyroid illness If you are one of the 20 million Americans living with thyroid disease or one of the thousands living undiagnosed, Dr. Raphael...

This book will teach you about the most overlooked minerals in our body. Iodine is responsible for your weight, hormone function, and overall health. Modern diets have meant that the amount we consume has reduced drastically, and this is impacting our health. Studies have shown that a lack of iodine, especially during childhood, can be detrimental to mental development.

If you have hyperthyroidism, including Graves' disease and toxic multinodular goiter, and are looking for a natural treatment solution to get to the underlying cause of your condition, then this book will show you how to restore your health naturally...and avoid radioactive iodine.

A comprehensive guide to addressing the growing epidemic of thyroid disease from the perspective of the Ayurvedic tradition Details the author’s successful treatment protocols for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism developed over more than 30 years of Ayurvedic...

Hormone Havoc! empowers individuals to take charge of their health journey by becoming their own hormone advocates. Like the author herself, the book catalyzes positive change, inspiring listeners to make informed decisions and take proactive steps towards a life of vitality by saying "no" to a system that, through fear, misunderstanding, and misrepresentation, has led us down the road of low hormone complacency.