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Summary: Very Complete
Review: There are a number of good books available that deal with thyroid and weight. This is one of the most complete.While Dr. Siegal is an obvious proponent of the idea that many people have undiagnosed thyroid problems, you shouldn't rule out the possibility that he is correct in his thinking. If after you read this book, take all the tests, fill out the checklists, keep track of your temperature, and try his 28-day eating test, you don't think you got your money's worth, I'd be surprised. The 28-day part of the title is a way to evaluate your metabolic function. There is a bit of math involved, but it's not especially difficult. You use your present weight, your weight on day 29, various charts that help you calculate exactly how many calories you eat, how many you need to maintain your weight, and a number of other factors that will, in the end, tell you just how easy or difficult it is for you, personally, to lose weight. This book does not support any one way of eating: it's not low calorie, it's not low fat, it's not low carbohydrate. It's not a diet book at all. It simply calculates your metabolic functioning based on whatever way you eat. Dr. Siegal also gives strong arguments for the use of natural thyroid supplementation as opposed to the use of synthetics. While some may find it too detailed, I think it's most complete in its coverage of this topic. In a way, it takes a lot of what other books have and presents all in one place. The medical jargon may be a bit difficult, but it's great information to take to your doctor. By the way, Dr. Siegal has a web site at: http://www.drsiegal.com The book also provides web URL's to a number of sites dealing with thyroid.
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Summary: A good piece of the hypothyroid puzzle...
Review: There was nothing particularly difficult to understand or confusing in this book... even without a medical background. The book presents another good piece in the hypothyroid puzzle, though by no means complete. Nor was it intended to be. It presents a distinct possibility for a physiological reason behind an inability to lose weight. Have you tried dozens of ways to lose weight but simply cannot? This book may hold the answer. But then it may not. He never claims everyone's thyroid is bad...
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Summary: Not worth the money - useless!
Review: This book was very confusing and made absolutely no sense. I have a medical background and understand medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, but this book was a total waste!
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Summary: I admire a man who tells it like it is!
Review: Three cheers for the good Dr. Siegal! He provides a way for any person to help themselves before or after being diagnosed with hypothyroidism. It was hard to put the book down once I started reading it. He is very opinionated on using natural thyroid for treatment and it is hard to dispute his findings. He even wrote a chapter for your doctor to read and makes those with the disease wish there was a Dr. Siegal practicing medicine within a reasonable driving distance from their home. If you live in South Florida, you're lucky - you have him. Excellent book that anyone can understand.
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