The Other Great Depression
Author: Richard Lewis
At the age of 44, renowned comedian Richard Lewis found himself on a gurney in the ER, toxic with alcohol, and hallucinating from excess cocaine use. The same neuroses and dysfunctions that had been the basis for his successful stage persona and inspired his best material had, it seemed, turned on him.
How he got there, how he finally got on the road to recovery, and how he copes with being Richard Lewis sober on a daily basis are the subjects of this very funny, deeply honest, inspiring, but very untreacly book. USA Today called it "candid and inspirational.… A journey through Lewis' personal Inferno to eventual salvation."
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Living Well with Graves' Disease and Hyperthyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need to Know
Author: Mary J Shomon
From patient advocate and author of Living Well with Hypothyroidism Mary J. Shomon, here is a holistic roadmap for diagnosis, treatment and recovery for the millions of people suffering from Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism.
There are an estimated 3 million-plus Americans suffering from Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, and patient advocate Mary J. Shomon will guide them through the diagnosis and the wide-ranging treatments available. Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism are the result of the thyroid gland being overactive. This gland controls the body's metabolism, so people afflicted with the disorder can suffer from symptoms such as significant weight loss, fatigue, muscular weakness, and rapid heartbeat, among others. In addition to conventional treatments, this resource uniquely highlights holistic treatments, and through case studies and testimonials from patients and doctors, presents an honest look at the lifestyles and choices of people living with these conditions.
Shomon presents the reader with a comprehensive resource that spans from diagnosis to treatment to life after treatment. She goes beyond the conventional advice of other books, utilizing patient anecdotes and, as a fellow thyroid disease patient, her own experience. Her extensive network of experts—from conventional physicians to alternative practitioners—allows for a wide range of treatment options. In addition, a comprehensive Appendix serves as a fantastic resource for patients seeking treatment and additional advice.
The first edition of Living Well With Hypothyroidism (2/2000) started with a first printing of 7,500 copies and has now sold over 100,000 inthe US. Shomon's The Thyroid Diet hit the New York Times extended bestseller list.
Mary Shomon has been praised by doctors around the country for her medical knowledge and sensitivity to patients' needs.
Barbara Bush brought attention to the plight of Graves' disease patients, announcing that she was suffering from it when she was First Lady.
Library Journal
In her latest contribution to the "Living Well with" series (see also Living Well with Autoimmune Disease), patient advocate Shomon focuses on Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism. Readers will encounter the standard chapter breakdowns of most consumer health texts: medical explanation, traditional/complementary treatments, and planning for the future. Shomon excels at comprehensiveness, covering all the decisions that a patient has to make when dealing with thyroid conditions; an extensive resources appendix helps direct readers to other relevant resources and organizations. It does, however, take some effort to pin down the source of Shomon's medical information. While she quotes from personal interviews with medical experts, she sometimes neglects to give full citations. Libraries that already own similar titles-e.g., Elaine A. Moore's Graves' Disease: A Practical Guide and Kenneth Ain and M. Sara Rosenthal's The Complete Thyroid Book-can safely pass on Shomon's book. Only larger hospital and public libraries without such resources should consider. (Index not seen.)-Elizabeth J. Eastwood, Mesa P.L., Los Alamos, NM Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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