{"product_id":"functional-approach-to-hypothyroidism-isbn-9781578263875","title":"Functional Approach to Hypothyroidism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first comprehensive book to challenge the traditional teachings by presenting a more effective approach to treating hypothyroidism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For many years, treatment options for hypothyroidism have remained relatively unchanged and new treatments have been unexplored despite the fact that this disorder affects tens of millions of people in the United States. In \u003ci\u003eThe Functional Approach to Hypothyroidism\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Kenneth Blanchard uncovers the truth about treatments and diagnoses and offers new insight into reducing symptoms for those with hypothyroidism. Dr. Blanchard has treated over 1,000 patients with hypothyroidism with great success. Through this experience, he has developed a unique approach to the field and has simultaneously enabled patients to better understand their condition, treatments, and the current findings. Patients and physicians alike will benefit from the wisdom and guidance found in this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Functional Approach to Hypothyroidism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e also includes explanations of:\u003cbr\u003e * Why hypothyroidism is often misdiagnosed\u003cbr\u003e * Misguided teachings on the treatment of hypothyroidism\u003cbr\u003e * Effects of hypothyroidism on pregnancy, menstrual cycle, and fertility\u003cbr\u003e * The connection between fibromyalgia and hypothyroidism\u003cbr\u003e * The effects of hypothyroidism on weight, sleep, and motion sickness\u003cbr\u003e * More effective treatments and advice for proper diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"...a strong addition to health and wellness collections, especially for those dealing with their own thyroid issues.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLibrary Bookwatch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"He is the only person I will trust with my thyroid.\"  -- Praise from a patient of Dr. Kenneth Blanchard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I recommend him very highly to any individual who is not getting the relief or answers he\/she wants from a doctor.\" -- Praise from a patient of Dr. Kenneth Blanchard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I now have hope in my life again! He is the only doctor willing to treat  me and my \"perfect\" thyroid labs. I am beyond  impressed with his philosophy and rebellious attitude towards  traditional lab\/thyroid guidelines.\u003c\/i\u003e\" -- \u003ci\u003ePraise from a patient of Dr. Kenneth Blanchard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenneth R. Blanchard, PH.D., M.D.\u003c\/b\u003e is an endocrinologist certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Dr. Blanchard practiced general internal medicine until 2000 and now concentrates on thyroid disease and menopausal hormone replacement therapy. He has been in private practice in Newton, Massachusetts since 1976.The  functional approach is a philosophical way of looking at how  physicians make decisions. Most of the time, physicians are taught to  adhere to guidelines and studies, etc. As history shows, many of the  things that have been taught to physicians for many years have  eventually been shown to be completely wrong. It is very possible to do  double-blind, placebo-controlled studies and come to some clear  conclusions and yet these conclusions are eventually proven to be wrong.  In the area that I deal with, hypothyroidism, the prevailing wisdom,  the TSH test tells you yes or no and that nobody needs T3 because T4  converts to T3 remains the correct answers for doctors on  multiple-choice exams. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe functional approach in this situation simply  says that when someone has an overwhelming clinical picture of  hypothyroidism despite normal tests, the only thing that really matters  is what happens to that patient on an intelligent therapeutic trial. If  multiple symptoms of year's duration disappear and the patient feels  better than in years, that is what validates this approach. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe same  thing with adding some T3 to the standard T4 treatment. All that matters  is if the patient gets better or does not get better. This is widely  applicable to all areas of human  endeavor, not just medicine. Many  doctrines in politics, economics, etc. exist but the only thing that  matters is do you get better results by making educated guesses and  trying things even if they are not supported by underlying theories.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Kenneth Blanchard, M.D., Ph.D.","brand":"Hatherleigh Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301902930149,"sku":"NP9781578263875","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781578263875.jpg?v=1767727792","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/functional-approach-to-hypothyroidism-isbn-9781578263875","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}