<p>One of every eight women has a thyroid disorder, an incidence five to eight times higher than men. The thyroid produces the &quot;master hormone&quot; that controls everything in the body. One of the biggest reasons the thyroid slows down is because of iodine deficiency and aging. </p><p>The wide-spread use of medications delivers poor outcomes. Many patients with thyroid disorders are desperate for help, looking for alternatives to conventional medicine. This book provides a thorough understanding of why the thyroid may be out of balance and what to do about it. </p><p>Each chapter breaks down the different body systems and how they relate to thyroid disorders. The author provides an in-depth look at autoimmune thyroid disease, which is the most common cause of thyroid disorders. The second half of the book is filled with thyroid-healthy recipes and nutritional strategies to ensure that metabolism is running at a high level.</p><p>This book also has nutritional strategies to help the healthy thyroid work even better.</p>