The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease, cowritten by acclaimed thyroid specialist, Theodore C. Friedman, is the authoritative handbook you need to help you live with this disease. You'll learn about: How the thyroid functions and dysfunctions; Who is at risk for thyroid disease; Well-known thyroid disorders-hyper, hypo, and Grave's disease; Far-reaching effects (weight loss and gain, anxiety, depression); Treatments and living with the disease. Complete with a glossary, additional resources, and even a section on thyroid disease in children, The Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease is the complete guide for everyday healthy living. Theodore C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science. He is the Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Molecular Medicine and Metabolism. Dr. Friedman is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. Winnie Yu is a freelance health writer. She has coauthored many books, including of The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia. She has written features for numerous national magazines, including Weight Watchers, Fitness, Healthy Kids, Cooking Light, and Natural Health.