Review: Full of info
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 18, 2012
I found this book to be very helpful in an area that I previously have not found it easy to gather information about. It is a 'go to' book that one would look up constantly.Simple advice is shared such as "Be aware that few nutritionists encourage the use of virgin coconut oil in the diet. As a medium-chain fatty acid, the inclusion of virgin coconut oil in my diet has been the single most beneficial dietary change I made in managing my symptoms. It improved my hair, skin, digestion, and mitigates my cold sensitivity.""Accept that the people around you generally do not understand this condition. Unless you experience it first-hand, there is little context for empathy. I know it's hard, but it becomes easier with time, and it helps if you talk to other people who are experiencing the same condition, for example participating in an online forum for thyroid sufferers. They know what you're going through - they can empathise, and offer some solutions that worked for them, and may work for you. Often talking about how you feel is a form of relief. The forums are particularly valuable for times when you feel depressed exhausted, and everything seems too much. While you are learning to manage your underactive thyroid, be kind to yourself."