Review: Okay information, but nothing very new
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 26, 2012
I have recurring thyroid issues, but not enough to require medication. I'm always interested in new ways to cope with the issue.  Unfortunately, I didn't find much fresh information in this book.If you want a broad, in-depth explanation of hypothyroidism, its causes, and typical treatments, this book will save time you might spend reading Wikipedia and clicking on all its related links about thyroid issues.  For that, the cover price of this book might be okay.It's not for someone with a general understanding of low thyroid function and how lifestyle might affect it.The first problem that I had with this book was the writing.  I'm guessing that the author's first language isn't English.  For example, I was confused by sentences like this: "More than a single drug, a lab test and doctor that is `just right' for everyone."  It took me a few minutes to figure out the meaning of sentences like this: "Although majority of fruits and vegetables are beneficial, some exists, which serve to be especially great for slowing down or preventing thyroid function."  (I wouldn't use the word "great" when talking about foods that aren't good for hypothyroidism. I'm not sure if that was a shaky translation or sarcasm.)However, I could understand most of this book.My bigger issue is that the author seems to summarize articles I can find, online.  Though the healthy diet aspect was stressed on the cover, this book spends most of its time on clinical descriptions of the condition (with very good illustrations) and talks a lot about various medications.  And, even when the author mentions foods, the advice is shallow.For example, the author recommends avoiding cabbage. At first glance, that seems like good advice.  However, with your doctor's approval, the detox properties of cabbage can be beneficial in some cases. That's especially true if you've been trying to jump-start your energy supply with junk food and carbs.  That's the kind of discussion I expect in a "healthy diet" book, and I didn't find it in this book.If this subject is new to you, and you want to save time researching this condition, this book is probably good enough. Now and then, the author mentions something Ayurvedic or from Asian medicine, in general.  Those could be starting points for deeper research, if you're seeking an alternative or all-natural approach to hypothyroidism.I was expecting a fresh look at healthy diets to improve thyroid function, and I was disappointed.