Overcoming Thyroid Problems »

Jeffrey R. Garber, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor at Harvard Medical School and chief of endocrinology at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, a Harvard-affiliated independent practice. He is affiliated with both Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital, two world-renowned Harvard teaching hospitals, and he is a director on the executive council of the American Thyroid Association.

Sandra Sardella White is an award-winning freelance health writer and coauthor of The Children's Hospital Guide to Your Child's Health and Development.

From a leading expert at one of the world's most respected medical schools—your total guide to understanding, treating, and living with thyroid disease

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your health. Whether you've been diagnosed with thyroid disease or you think you may have a problem, this book arms you with the knowledge you need to take charge of your health.

In The Harvard Medical School Guide to Overcoming Thyroid Problems, Jeffrey R. Garber, M.D., a world-renowned authority on thyroid diseases, explains in plain English how the thyroid works and what can go wrong with it, and he fills you in on:

• How to tell if you have a thyroid problem and what type of problem it may be
• What kind of doctor you need to consult
• All your treatment options, including conventional and alternative approaches
• How to spot symptoms of thyroid disease during pregnancy and in children

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Harvard Medical School guides give you the knowledge you need to understand and take control of your health. In every book, a world-renowned expert from Harvard Medical School provides you with the latest information on diagnosis, traditional and alternative treatments, home remedies, and lifestyle changes that can make a powerful difference in your health.

Jeffrey R. Garber, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor at Harvard Medical School and chief of endocrinology at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, a Harvard-affiliated independent practice. He is affiliated with both Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital, two world-renowned Harvard teaching hospitals, and he is a director on the executive council of the American Thyroid Association.

Sandra Sardella White is an award-winning freelance health writer and coauthor of The Children's Hospital Guide to Your Child's Health and Development.