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Abbott Laboratories, 110, 343
Abdominal breathing, 284–85
Ablation
endometrial, 310
thyroid, see Radioactive iodine (RAI)
Acetazolamide, 36
Acidophilus, 126, 127
Acne, 142, 143, 147, 150
Acropachy, 50, 87
Activella, 156, 348
Actonel, 153
Acupuncture, 209–11, 284, 311
Adams, Dee, 70, 287–88, 343, 345
Adapin, 121, 292, 303
Adaptogens, 129, 179, 180, 182, 189, 213
Addison’s disease, 26, 327, 39
Adrenal glands, 4, 6, 13, 14, 16, 21, 59, 80, 267, 302, 311
diseases of, 26
inflammation of, 45
natural therapies and, 180, 189, 210, 212–14
Adrenaline, 16, 213
Adrenocorticosteroids, 34, 36, 122
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), 16
Advocacy groups, 342, 345
Affirmations, 272–76
African-American women, 71
Agatston, Arthur, 353
Age
at menopause, 62, 64
and prevalence of thyroid conditions, 4, 26
Ageless: The Naked Truth about Bioidentical Hormones (Somers), 165
AIDS, 35
Alcohol, 71, 223–24, 317, 324
Aldosterone, 16
Allegra, 306
Allergies, 37, 50
food, 302
Alopecia, 27, 39, 43
androgenic, 78, 311, 313
Alora, 151, 346, 347
Alpha blockers, 306
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), 129, 297
Alprazolam, 292, 303
Alternate nostril breathing, 319–20
Alzheimer’s disease, 11
Ambien, 292
Amenorrhea, 39
American Academy of Osteopathy, 349
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM), 211
American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), 89
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), 6, 26, 89–90, 117, 327, 328, 345, 349
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, 342
American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, 330, 349
American Cancer Society, 25
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 329, 349
American Diabetes Association, 295
American Holistic Health Association, 329, 349
American Holistic Medical Association, 349
American Library Association, 335–36
American Menopause Foundation, 345
American Osteopathic Association, 329, 349
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, 276, 322
American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 329, 349
American Thyroid Association (ATA), 328, 341, 349
Aminoglutethimide, 34, 36
Amiodarone, 29, 34, 122
Amitriptyline, 121, 292, 303
Amphetamines, 35
Amylase, 218
Anafranil, 306
Androderm, 149
Androgel, 149
Androgenic alopecia, 78, 311, 313
Android, 149
Androstenedione, 16
Anemia
iron-deficiency, 38
pernicious, 39
Angeliq, 156, 347
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 186
Anorexia, 41, 66
Anovulation, 6, 39, 60, 61, 68
Antiandrogens, 306
Antianxiety drugs, 11, 292, 303, 306, 311, 322
Antibiotics, 35, 133
Anticoagulants, 122, 207
Anticonvulsants, 123, 295, 306
Antidepressants, 11, 98, 178, 292, 296, 303, 311, 317, 322, 331
interactions with, 121–23, 207
side effects of, 41, 295, 305–6, 317
Antihistamines, 35, 291, 306, 315
Antihypertensives, 305, 306
Antioxidants, 126, 186, 194, 207
Antipsychotics, 207, 306
Antiretrovirals, 35
Antithyroglobulin antibodies, 93
Antithyroid drugs, 105, 113
Antithyroid microsomal antibodies, 93
Antithyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies, 92–93
Anvil, 32
Anxiety, 2, 3, 12, 21, 229, 274, 287, 302–4
hormone therapy and, 59, 142, 143
in hypothyroidism, 23, 39, 42
natural remedies for, 201, 202, 205, 207, 304
during perimenopause/menopause, 71, 75, 80, 279, 283
see also Antianxiety drugs
Apples and Pears (Svec and Savard), 354
Aprela, 152
Arem, Ridha, 340
Arginine, 307
Arizona, University, College of Medicine, 273
Armour Thyroid, 21, 112–13, 115, 116, 118, 227, 343, 349
Arrhythmias, 123
Arthritis, 45, 50
rheumatoid, 27
Ascend Therapeutics, 347
Ascites, 45
Ashwagandha, 129
Aspartame, 37
Aspirin, 22, 106
Asthma, 123
Astroglide, 314
Atenolol, 105, 306
Athleticism, extreme, 66
Ativan, 292, 303
Atrial fibrillation, 86
Atriopeptin, 17
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), 38
Attitude, positive, 270–72
Autogenics, 274
Autoimmune disorders, 21–23, 133, 134
diagnosis of, 92, 94, 97
early menopause and, 64
family history of, 26
genetic markers for, 27
of ovaries, 64
risk factors for, 30, 31, 33
supplements and, 180, 192–93, 208
symptoms of, 42, 45
treatment of, 106
triggers of, 37, 117–19
see also Graves’ disease; Hashimoto’s disease
Autonomic nervous system, 208, 233, 275, 281, 286
Avena sativa, 307
Aygestin, 144
Ayurvedic medicine, 128
B vitamins, 24, 124–26, 293, 314
Balance Progresterone Naturally cream, 146
Barnes, Broda Otto, 84, 340
Basal body temperature (BBT) test, 84
Basics of Healthy Cooking, The (video), 224
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, 309
Bazedoxifene, 152
Before the Change (Gittleman), 344
Bellevue Pharmacy, 345
Belmar Pharmacy, 350
Benadryl, 291, 306
Benzodiazepines, 292
Beta blockers, 21, 34, 105, 295, 303, 306
Beta sitosterol, 314
Beverages, 222–24
Bi-est, 151, 166
Bifidobacterium lactis HNO19, 126
Biofeedback, 287, 322, 352
Bioidentical hormones, 3, 8, 142–45, 147–48, 151, 162, 164–70, 173
Biopsies, 95, 97, 98, 141, 154
Bipolar disease, 34, 38, 123, 295
Birth control pills, 136, 145, 156, 161, 173, 199, 207, 295, 306
Birth month, earlier menopause and, 66
Bisphosphonate drugs, 153
Black cohosh, 3, 181, 201–4, 310, 316
Bladder, 6, 76–77
cancer of, 137
Blanchard, Kenneth, 312–13, 340
Bloating, 50, 80, 136, 146, 155, 206–8, 231, 298
Blood clots, 152, 154, 155, 158, 160, 165, 320
Blood pressure, 46, 47, 86, 105, 158, 190, 270, 286, 317
elevated, 122, 209 (see also High blood pressure)
Blood sugar, 11, 74, 130, 195, 209, 238, 273, 295–96, 298, 302, 304, 333
Blood tests
for perimenopause/menopause, 138–41
for thyroid conditions, 88–94, 96–105
Body aches, 3, 44–45, 80
Body odor, 82, 143
Body weight, see Weight
Bones densitometry testing, 119
Bone loss, 44, 62, 78–79, 103, 147, 153, 165
prevention of, 204, 205, 226, 227, 229
see also Osteoporosis
Bone marrow transplant, 35
Boniva, 153
Book of Whole Meals, The (Colbin), 353
Borage oil, 130
Bradley method, 321
Brain fog, 10, 11, 21, 46–47
Bran cereals, 224
BRCA genetic mutation, 155
Breast cancer, 34, 223
hormone therapy and, 3, 146, 147, 152, 154, 157–62, 164–68, 170, 171, 177
natural remedies and, 199, 201, 203, 204
Breast changes, 46, 62, 81, 136, 155, 206, 208
in hypothyroidism, 46
in puberty, 53, 175, 271
tenderness, 6, 62, 81, 146, 152, 183, 184, 206, 208
Breathercise, 283
Breathing, 282–86, 352–53, 326
difficulties with, 49
techniques for relieving hot flashes, 318–21
Breathing (Weil), 286, 352
Brita water filters, 223
Broda Barnes Research Foundation, 341, 342
Brownstein, David, 7, 130–31, 171, 174, 190–91, 340, 341, 343, 355
Buddha, 177
Bulimia, 66
Bupropion, 303, 306
Buspar, 303
Buspirone, 303
Caffeine, 71, 74, 120, 290, 291, 317
Calcitonin, 16
Calcium, 120, 179, 208, 226–27, 291
Calcium channel blockers, 306
Calorie Count, 299
Canary Club, The, 346
Cancer, 70, 137, 144, 146, 154
breast, see Breast cancer
childhood, 65
colon, 161
supplements and, 183, 186, 193, 194, 198, 199, 201
thyroid, see Thyroid cancer treatment of, see Chemotherapy; Radiation therapy
Candidiasis, 38, 302
Carbamazepine, 35, 36, 123, 295
Carbimazole, 105, 113
Carcinogens, 32, 200
Cardiac arrhythmias, 123
Carpal tunnel syndrome, 37, 45
Catapres, 317
Caucasian women, 71
Celexa, 317
Celiac disease, 37, 302
Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, 72, 308, 345
Cervix, 54, 137
cancer of, 70, 137
C.E.S., 150
Chamomile, 204–5
Chantix, 311, 322
Chasteberry, 3, 208–9, 310
Chemotherapy, 306
menopause triggered by, 65, 67
thyroid disorders and, 34
Chernobyl nuclear accident, 33
Chewing, thorough, 218
Chinese-American women, 71
Chinese medicine, 204–5, 209–11, 267, 306, 326
Chlamydia, 137
Chlorine, 31
Chlorpromazine, 35–36
Chlorpropamide, 35, 36
Chodron, Pema, 287, 353
Cholecystokinin, 17
Cholesterol, 1, 6, 11, 38, 44, 59, 79, 122, 150, 195, 302
Cholestyramine, 122
Chopra, Deepak, 287, 352
Chronic fatigue syndrome, 38, 191, 205, 233
Cigarette smoking, 27, 64, 71, 158, 310–11, 315, 318
quitting, 311, 322
Cimetidine, 35, 306
Circadian rhythms, 184, 185, 187
Citalopram, 317
Clamp, Adrienne, 116, 209–10, 213–14, 355
Claritin, 306
Clark, Carolyn Chambers, 344
Climacteric, see Perimenopause
Climacteric syndrome, see Hot flashes; Night sweats
Climara, 8, 151, 156, 164, 347
Clomid, 35
Clomiphene, 35
Clomipramine, 306
Clonazepam, 292, 303
Clonidine, 317
Clubbed fingers and toes, 50
Colbin, Annemarie, 197, 198, 219–20, 222, 224, 272, 281, 353, 354, 355
Colestid, 122
Colestipol, 122
Colestrol, 122
CombiPatch, 156, 347
Communication
with doctor, 330–33
with partner, 282–83
Complementary medicine, 209–12
Compounded drugs, 3, 142, 143, 145, 148, 149, 151, 154, 157, 162, 164–70, 173, 350
combinations, 157
thyroid, 111, 115, 116, 118
Computed tomography (CT) scan, 95, 141
Concentration problems, 1, 46–47, 81–82
Congest, 150
ConsumerLab, 146
Contraceptives
intrauterine, 145, 309, 310
oral, see Birth control pills
Copper, 196–97, 214, 302
Cordarone, 34, 122
Corpus luteum, 54, 56, 59–61
Corticosteroids, 22, 106, 122, 313
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), 17
Cortisol, 16, 59, 189, 213, 214
Costochondritis, 45
Coumadin, 122, 205
Cramp bark, 310
Cranial Academy, 350
Cravings, food, 74, 297
Creative energy, redirecting, 276–78
Cretinism, 28
Crinone, 145
Cushing’s disease, 26, 327
Cyanocobalamin, 125–26
Cystitis, 77
Cytomel, 111–12, 115, 118, 342
Daily Energy Enfusion, 125
Dalmane, 293
Damiana, 204, 307
Darifenacin, 316
Datamonitor, 8
Deafness, 49
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), 154, 158
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), 6, 16, 59, 139–41, 143–44, 213, 314
Dementia, 154
Depakote, 295
Dephenhydramine, 306
Depo-Provera, 145
Depression, 2, 3, 7, 11, 21, 38, 39, 73, 75, 180, 281
exercise and, 229
sexual dysfunction and, 305
as side effect of hormone therapy, 147
supplements and, 188, 201, 207–9
treatment of, 41, 121–23, 302–3 (see also Antidepressants)
Dermopathy, 43, 86
Desipramine, 121, 292, 303
Dessicated thyroid, 112–13, 115–16, 118
Desyrel, 292
Diabetes, 26, 35, 38, 122, 295–96, 305, 327
Diagnos-Techs, Inc., 346
Dilation and curettage (D&C), 141
Diet, 4, 14, 216–27, 294, 296, 324–25
fats in, 222
high-fiber, 224–26
Japanese, 224
low-glycemic, 296–97
phytoestrogens in, 194–95, 197–201, 227
vegetarian, 66, 219–20
see also Foods
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (1994), 143
Dietary supplements, see Supplements
Dieting, chronic, 66
Digestive disturbances, 21, 45, 80, 298
Digestive system hormones, 17
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), 311–12
Diindolylmethane (DIM), 183, 184
Diiodothyronine (T2), 16, 112
Dilantin, 123, 306
Dioxins, 32
Diphenylhydramine, 291
Dirtopan, 316
Diuretics, 306
Divigel, 151, 347
Dizziness, 11, 50, 82, 147, 148
Doble, Marsha, 228
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), 129
Doctors, 326–33
Doerge, Daniel R. 200
Domperidone, 36
Dong quai, 3, 204–5
Dopamine, 16, 17
Doral, 293
Down syndrome, 38
Doxepin, 121, 292
Doxylamine, 291
Dryness
of eyes, 45–46, 48, 80
of mouth, 45–46, 80–81
of skin, 78, 80
vaginal, 10, 76, 77, 153, 180, 207, 305, 314–15
Dyspareunia, 76
Early Detect Menopause Home Test Kit, 136
Early Menopause Guidebook (North American Menopause Society, 344
Eating disorders, 66
Eberstein, Jocelyne, 100, 210–11, 223, 228, 234, 267, 284, 355
Ectopic pregnancy, 69, 137
Eczema, 43
Edema, 50, 87
Ediets, 299
Effexor, 178, 292, 296, 303, 317
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), 129, 297
Elavil, 121, 292, 303
Elestrin, 151, 347
Embolism, pulmonary, 154, 158
Emergen-C, 126
Emerita, 146
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 336
Empty nest syndrome, 7
Enablex, 316
End Fatigue Revitalizing Sleep Formula, 205, 295, 304
Endocrine Society, 328
Endocrine system, 15–17, 32, 213
cancers of, 25
diseases of, 26 (see also specific disorders)
supplements and, 180, 187
Endocrinologists, 326–28
Endocrinweb, 342
Endometriosis, 38, 65, 137, 155
Endometrium, 54, 55, 69–70
ablation or resection of, 310
biopsy of, 141
hyperplasia of, 144, 154, 157, 198
Endorphins, 16, 306
Enjuvia, 150, 346, 347
Environmental toxins, see Toxins
Enzymatic Therapies, 127, 130, 143
Enzymes, digestive, 218
Epinephrine, 16
Epstein-Barr virus, 37
Esclim, 151
Eskimo Oil, 130
Essential fatty acids, 129–30, 179, 195, 206, 297–98 304, 312
Estazolam, 293
Estrace, 151, 164, 348
Estraderm, 151
Estradiol (E2), 8, 60, 73, 151, 138–41, 162, 164–65, 167, 169, 171–72, 324
phytoestrogens and, 193, 200
17-beta, 150–51, 156–57
Estrasorb, 347
Estratab, 150, 171
Estratest, 157, 348
Estring, 151, 348
Estriol (E3), 60, 139, 141, 151, 164
EstroGel, 151, 164, 347
Estrogen, 4–6, 14, 16, 17, 59, 185, 208, 274, 302
blood tests for, 139–41
dietary, see Phytoestrogens, 193
in menstrual cycle, 53–55
in perimenopause/menopause, 60–62, 72, 74–76, 78, 81, 82
supplements and, 181–83, 188, 189, 202
thyroid medications and, 133–34
types of, 60
Estrogen dominance, 5, 61–62, 148, 183
Estrogen therapy, 5, 9–10, 73, 144–48, 150–65, 170–73, 295, 312, 314, 316
Estrone (E1), 60, 139, 141, 151
Etrafon, 292
European Thyroid Association, 20
Evamist, 151, 348
Evening primrose oil (EPO), 130, 206–7, 312–13
Everything Health Guide to Thyroid Disease, The (Friedman), 340
Evista, 35, 36, 153
Excedrin PM, 291
Exercise, 4, 228–34, 267–68, 294, 296, 300, 305, 325
excessive, 66
hot flashes and, 71, 318
sexual health and, 306
see also T-Tapp exercise program
Exopthalmos, 48
Eye problems, 9, 21, 45–48, 80, 87, 165
Facial hair, 78, 136, 143, 150
Fallopian tubes, 54
Family history, 26
Fat Flush Plan, The (Gittleman), 196, 353
Fatigue, 3, 7, 12, 229, 231, 284, 289–94, 322
adrenal, 4, 6
hormone therapy and, 147, 149
in hypothyroidism, 21, 23, 44, 114
during perimenopause/menopause, 74, 79–81, 136
supplements and, 129, 201, 205, 207, 209
Fats, dietary, 222, 324
see also Essential fatty acids
Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled? (Shames), 341
FemHRT, 348
Femring, 151, 348
Femtrace, 151, 348
Fertility, 179, 180, 189
Fiber, dietary, 121, 298–99
Fibrocystic breasts, 81
Fibroids, uterine, 69, 155, 199
Fibromyalgia, 38, 45, 191, 205
Fight-or-flight response, 213, 270, 281
Finasteride, 313
Fine needle aspiration (FNA), 95, 97, 98
Fish oil supplements, 130
Fit and Fabulous in 15 Minutes (Tapp), 238
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), 291, 304
Fixofenadine, 306
Flaxseed, 130, 194–97, 316
Fluoride, 31, 132
Fluoxetine, 121, 292, 303, 317
Flurazepam, 293
Fluvoxamine, 292
Folifenacin, 316
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), 16, 53–55, 60, 62, 73, 136, 185, 188, 208
blood tests for, 138–41
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 71, 109–10, 115, 152, 153, 168, 170, 171, 178, 200, 313, 314, 316, 317, 313
Food and Healing (Colbin), 353
Foods
bacterial contamination of, 34
calcium-rich, 226–27
cravings for, 74
environmental toxins in, 31–32, 132
essential fatty acids in, 129–30, 297–98
fruits and vegetables, 219–20
goitrogenic, 29–30, 131–32, 227
high-fiber, 224–26, 298–99
high-glycemic, 297
low-fat protein sources, 220, 296
organic, 221–22, 324
processed, 220–21, 324
see also Diet
Forest Pharmaceuticals, 110, 112, 343
Formication, 78
Fosamax, 153
Freedom from Your Leaky Bladder Program, The (Switnicki), 315, 354
Friedman, Theodore C., 340
Friendships, cultivating, 279–81
From Fatigued to Fantastic! (Teitelbaum), 166, 341
Fruits, 219, 225, 324
FucoThin, 302
Fuzzy thinking, 10, 21, 46–47
Gabapentin, 317
Gallbladder disease, 154, 158, 176
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA), 129, 206
Gandhi, Indira, 269
Gastrin, 17
Gastrointestinal disturbances, 45, 80
Gendell, Yfat Reiss, 344
Generalized anxiety disorder, 39
Genestin, 150
Genetic factors
in age at menopause, 64
in breast cancer, 155
in thyroid disorders, 26
Genova Diagnostics, 133, 346
Genzyme Therapeutics, 114, 343
Ghrelin, 17
Ginseng, 182, 209, 307
Gittleman, Ann Louise, 196–97, 214, 231, 344, 353, 355
Glucagon, 16
Glucocorticoids, 34, 36
Glucomanna, 301–2
Glucophage, 296
Gluten intolerance, 37, 302
Glycemic index, 296–97
Goiter, 9, 20, 22, 48, 49
diagnosis of, 94, 97–98
risk factors for, 28–30
self-check for, 84
treatment of, 106, 108
see also Graves’ disease
Goitrogens, 29–30, 131–32, 181, 228
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), 17, 53
Gonorhhea, 137
Good Morning America, 333
Goodman, Ellen, 52
Graves’ disease, 22–25, 35, 37, 38, 42, 192
diagnosis of, 92–94, 97
risk factors for, 36, 37, 35, 37, 38
symptoms of, 42–43, 47–49
treatment of, 24–25, 105–6, 108
Graves’ Disease (Moore), 341
Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory, 133, 346
Greene, Gayle, 293–94, 354
Green tea, 314
Greggains, Joanie, 234, 354
Growth hormone (GH), 16
Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), 17
Guggul, 128–29
Guided imagery, 273, 274, 319, 326
Gurgevich, Joy, 352, 356
Gurgevich, Steven, 273–76, 302, 321, 352, 356
Gut Flush Plan, The (Gittleman), 353
Hair, unwanted, 78, 136
Hair loss, 2, 3, 9–10, 12, 42–43, 78, 86, 142, 143, 149, 311
Hakala, Charles, 356
Hakala Research, 131, 346
Halcion, 292
Haldol, 36, 306
Haliperidol, 36
Hall, Harriet, 168, 356
Hands, 50
Hands-on examination of thyroid, 85
Hanford (Washington) nuclear weapons plant, 33
Hashimoto’s disease, 23–24, 192, 217, 327
diagnosis of, 93–95, 96–97
risk factors for, 26, 29, 37
symptoms of, 24
treatment of, 24, 107–8, 181
Headaches, 47, 48, 82, 181, 207, 209
as side effect, 142, 143, 155, 191, 192
Healing Rhythms Biofeedback
Program, 287, 352
Health, taking stock of, 278–79
Health insurance, 7, 13, 103–5, 330, 333
Hearing loss, 49
Heart, 17
diet and, 217
exercise and, 229
hormone therapy and, 142, 143, 147, 154, 155, 158, 160, 163–65
supplements and, 194
thyroid dysfunction and, 11, 21, 46, 47, 81, 86
Heavy metals, 31
Hemochromatosis, 38
Heparin, 122
Hepatitis, 38
Hepburn, Katharine, 323
Herbal Alternatives for Menopause Trial (HALT), 202
Herbal remedies, 3, 8, 13, 178, 181, 201–7, 213, 291, 307, 314
see also Chinese medicine; specific herbs
Heredity, see Genetic factors
Hidradenitis suppurativa, 38, 43
High altitude, early menopause and, 64
High blood pressure, 21, 42, 46, 86, 287, 305, 317
medications for, 12, 305, 306
High-density lipoprotein (HDL), 150, 190
High-fiber diet, 121, 224–26
Hives, 38, 43, 86
Holistic and integrative treatments, 216, 330, 332
mind-body connection in, 269–72, 277, 280, 285
for perimenopause/menopause, 142, 166, 173, 174, 177–209
for thyroid disorders, 21, 22, 24–25, 105–6, 112, 116, 125–32, 324
Homeopathy, 178
Hoodia gordonii, 302
Hopkins, Virginia, 344
Hops, 205
Hormone Decision, The (Parker-Pope), 344
Hormone Foundation, 328, 342, 350
Hormone therapy, 3, 8, 9, 142–76, 199, 309, 324
bioidentical, 142–45, 147–48, 151, 164–70
combinations, 156–58, 295
confusion about, 158–64
natural alternatives to, 178–209
risks versus benefits of, 172–76
see also Estrogen therapy; Progesterone therapy
Horny goat weed, 307
Hot flashes, 2, 6, 61, 70–73, 75, 181, 316–22, 329
breathing exercises for, 284, 285
during chemotherapy or radiation therapy, 65
diet and, 217
exercise and, 229
hormone therapy for, 152, 153, 160, 162, 175
thyroid dysfunction and, 10, 11, 40
mind-body connection and, 271, 274
natural treatments for, 180, 182, 184, 185, 188, 193–95, 201–7, 210
sleep problems and, 290, 294
Hot Times (Gittleman), 354
How to Meditate (Chodron), 287, 353
Hulem, Rebecca, 345
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), 17, 55
Human growth hormone (HGH), 182
Human papillomavirus (HPV), 137
Human Reproduction Update (journal), 196
Hurlock, Donna, 9–10, 47, 356
Hydrocortisone, 34, 36
Hyperkinetic movements, 87
Hyperlipidemia, 38
Hyperplasia, endometrial, 144, 154, 157, 198
Hypertension, see High blood pressure
Hyperthyroidism, 21–22, 103, 122
diagnosis of, 89, 91, 93, 97
risk factors for, 29, 33, 35–38
symptoms of, 21, 23, 39–48, 50, 85
treatment of, 20–22, 105–6, 108, 113
see also Graves’ disease
Hypnosis, 262–76, 321–22
Hypnotics, 292–93
Hypomenorrhea, 39
Hypothalamus, 16–20, 53, 60, 72, 74, 127, 208, 233
Hypothyroidism, 13, 20–21, 105, 107, 108, 122, 133, 215, 227, 302
allergies and, 50
bloating in, 50
body aches in, 44–45
bone loss in, 44, 103
breast changes in, 46
cholesterol levels in, 44
depression and anxiety in, 21, 302–5
diagnosis of, 84, 85, 89, 91, 93, 96
digestive disorders in, 45
dizziness and vertigo in, 50
exercise and, 229, 235–36
eye problems in, 47–48
hair loss in, 42–43, 311–14
heart and blood pressure changes in, 46, 47
hormone therapy and, 172
infertility and, 39
mood changes in, 41
nails in, 50
perimenopause and, 69
risk factors for, 26–29, 31, 32, 34, 36
seasonal variations in, 117–18
sexual dysfunction in, 42, 305–8
skin changes in, 43
sleep problems in, 40, 49, 289–94
slowness in movement and speech in, 51
tinnitus in, 49
treatment of, 21, 108–25, 181
voice changes in, 50
weight gain in, 21, 40, 294–302
see also Hashimoto’s disease
Hypothyroidism (Barnes), 340
Hysterectomy, 11
see also Surgical menopause
Hysteroscopy, 141, 310
HysterSisters, 344
Ibuprofen, 309
Iherb.com, 350
Imaging tests, 94–95, 141
Imipramine, 121, 303
Immune system, 16, 18, 231, 233, 273, 286
in holistic and integrative approach, 24, 25, 105–6, 108
hormone therapy and, 59
meditation and, 286
supplements and, 126–27, 129, 180, 186, 192, 193, 204, 207
thyroid dysfunction and, 12, 21–22, 133, 217
Incontinence, urinary, 76–77, 153, 155, 165, 315–16
Inderal, 303, 306
Infections, 51, 132–33
thyroid conditions triggered by, 33–34
urinary tract, 76, 77, 153, 315
vaginal, 137
Infertility, 39, 70
Infiltrative dermapathy, 43
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), 138
Inhibin, 16
Injuries, neck, 36
Insecticides, 32
Insomnia, 12, 40, 72, 73, 142, 143, 183, 205
Insomniac (Greene), 293, 294, 354
Insulin, 16, 122, 130, 295
resistance, 147, 165, 295, 296
Integrative treatments, see Holistic and integrative treatments
Interferon beta-1b, 35
Interluekin-4, 35
International Anti-aging Systems, 193, 351
Intestines, hormones released by, 17
Intrauterine devices (IUDs), 145, 309, 310, 347
Iodine, 17, 20–22, 28–29, 206, 113, 128, 130–31, 224, 227
radioactive, see Radioactive iodine (RAI)
Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live without It (Brownstein), 131
Iodine patch test, 85
Iodoral, 131
Iron, 120, 179, 309, 314
Iron-deficiency anemia, 38
Irritability, 75, 142, 143, 147, 181, 202, 209
Is It Hot in Here? Or Is It Me? (Kantrowitz and Kelly), 344
Isoflavones, 133, 193–96, 199, 200
Jamaica dogwood, 206
Japanese diet, 224
Japanese-American women, 71
Jennings, Irma, 218, 221–23, 232–33, 285, 356
Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, 110, 343
Jod-Basedow thyrotoxicosis, 29
Jones Pharma, Inc., 110, 111, 113
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 117
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 321
Kagan, Risa, 161–62, 169, 199, 203, 216–17, 229, 356
Kantrowitz, Barbara, 344
Kelly, Pat Wingert, 344
Ketamine, 122
Ketoconazole, 34, 36
Kevala PureGest, 146
King Pharmaceuticals, 110, 111, Inc., 113, 342
Klonopin, 292, 303
Knowles Apothecary/Brookville Pharmacy, 350
Kornfield, Jack, 287, 353
Kwiatkowski, Scott, 212, 273, 281–82, 284–85, 356
KY Long Lasting Vaginal Moisturizer, 314
Ky Personal Lubricant, 314
Kyrie, Edna, 341
Langer, Stephen, 312, 341
Lannett Pharmaceuticals, 110, 343
Laparoscopy, 141
L-arginine, 314
LaserMax, 213
Latina women, 71, 204
Laugh Your Way through Menopause with “Minnie Pauz” (Adams), 343
Laughter, 287–88
L-dopa inhibitors, 35–36
Lee, John R., 344
Le Guin, Ursula, 289
Leptin, 17, 74
Levonorgestrel, 145
Levothroid, 21, 110, 343
Levothyroxine, 21, 103, 109–11, 114–15, 118, 119, 121–23, 312
Levoxyl, 21, 110, 114, 121, 342
Libido, 180, 229
low, 42, 77, 186, 204, 207, 307 (see also Sexual dysfunction)
Lid lag, 48, 86
Life energy, redirecting and rebalancing, 276–78
Life Extension Foundation, 192, 350
Lightheadedness, 50, 82
Lighthearted Medicine, 354
Lignans, 194
Limbitrol, 292
Linoleic acid, 129
Linolenic acid, 129, 179
Liotrix, 110
Lithium, 34, 123, 295
Liver disease, 38, 158, 203
Living Well with Autoimmune Disease (Shomon), 339–40
Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia (Shomon), 340
Living Well with Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism (Shomon), 339
Living Well with Hypothyroidism (Shomon), 338
Living Well with Menopause (Clark), 344
Loratidine, 306
Lorazepam, 292, 303
Low Dog, Tieraona, 8, 174–75, 197, 202–4, 209, 270–72, 276–77, 280–81, 290, 336, 356
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), 150
Low-glycemic diet, 296–97
L-theanine, 206
Lugol’s solution, 131
Luminal, 306
Lupus, 27
Luteinizing hormone (LH), 16, 53, 54, 60, 185, 188, 208
blood tests for, 139–41
Luvox, 292
Lymphatic function, 230–31, 237
Lymph nodes, 87, 107
Lyothyronine, 111
Lysine, 314
Maca, 179–84, 308, 310
Magnesium, 128, 179, 291
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 95, 141, 286
Malabsorption syndrome, 38
Mammograms, 154, 158
Maprotiline, 123
Marsh mallow, 310
Massage, family, 282
Medical history, 26
Meditation, 279, 286–87, 326, 352–53
Meditation for Beginners (Kornfield), 287, 353
Meditation in a New York Minute (Thornton), 287, 353
Medroxyprogesterone, 144, 147, 156
Megace, 144
Megestrol acetate, 144
Melasma, 155
Melatonin, 15, 184–93, 291, 351
Melatonin Miracle, The (Pierpaoli), 186, 351
Memory problems, 1, 3, 11, 46–47, 72, 73, 81–82
Menest, 150, 171
Menopausal transition, see Perimenopause
Menopause, see Perimenopause/menopause
Menopause (journal), 189
Menopause Guidebook (North American Menopause Society), 344
Menopause Practice (North American Menopause Society), 344
Menorrhagia, 39, 308–10
Menostar, 151, 164, 347
Menstrual cycle, 17, 52–57, 271
irregularities of, 2, 3, 10, 11, 39, 143, 145–46, 308–11
during perimenopause, 60–62, 67, 68–70, 135–36
supplements and, 180, 184, 186, 188–89, 200, 209
Mercury, 31, 132, 215
Metabolic syndrome, 38
Metabolism, 3, 11, 13, 14, 18, 214, 284
diet and, 301
exercise and, 230, 233, 235, 236, 300
in perimenopause/menopause, 74, 230
supplements and, 128–30
in thyroid dysfunction, 40, 42–44, 47, 294
Metamucil, 45
Metesto, 149
Metformin, 296
Methimazone, 21, 105, 113
Methitest, 149
Methylcobalamin, 125–26
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), 314
Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), 32
Methyltestosterone, 149
Metoclorpramide, 36
Metrorrhagia, 39
Micronor, 144, 145
Midler, Bette, 1
Migraines, 47, 82, 147, 155, 158, 165
Milaria bumps, 86
Mind-body medicine, 14, 269–70
Mindful Movement for Menopause Management (DVD), 238
Minerals, 127–28, 214–15
Mineral water, 223, 226
Minnie Pauz, 70, 287–88, 335, 345
Minoxidil, 313
Miracle of Natural Hormones, The (Brownstein), 343
Mirena intrauterine device, 145, 309, 347
Mirtazapine, 292, 303
Miscarriage, 28, 39, 69, 70
Mitral valve prolapse, 38, 86
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), 303
Monoclonal antibody, 35
Monodeiodination, 18
Monoiodotyronine (T1), 16, 112
Mononucleosis, 37
Mood changes, 2, 41–42, 72, 74–76, 209, 217–72, 274
as hormone therapy side effect, 142, 143, 147
Mood-stabilizing drugs, 295
Moore, Elaine, 341, 342
Moore, Lisa, 341
Mouth, dryness of, 45–46, 80–81
Mulders, Martin, 116, 217, 356
Muller, Viana, 179–83, 357
Multiple sclerosis, 27, 35
Multivitamins, 125–26
Muscle relaxants, 292
Myasthenia gravis, 39
Myeth Pharmaceuticals, 152
Mylanta, 120
MyMedLab, 104, 141, 346
Mysloine, 306
Nails, 50, 82, 86
Naparstek, Belleruth, 273
Nardil, 303
Nasal radium therapy, 32–33
National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (NACB), 89
National Institutes of Health (NIH), 158, 202
National Library of Medicine PubMed service, 334
National Osteoporosis Foundation, 79
National Sleep Foundation, 289
Native American healers, 201
Natural dessicated thyroid, 112–13, 115–16, 118
Natural Gourmet (Colbin), 353
Natural Gourmet Institute, 219
Natural Hormone Balance for Women (Reiss and Zucker), 344
Natural Superwoman, The (Reiss and Gendell), 144, 344
Nature-Thyroid, 21, 112–13, 115, 343
Naturopathy, 112, 178, 179, 228, 231, 326, 328
Neck, 48–49
self-check for thyroid problems, 83–84
trauma to, 36
Nefazodone, 303
NeoMercazole, 113
Nettles, 310, 314
Neuroendocrinology, 269–70
Neurontin, 317
Neuropeptide Y, 17
Nevada Nuclear Test Site, 33
New York Times, 329, 334
Niacin, 125
Nicholas Piramal India Ltd., 113
Nicholson, Jan, 277, 279, 280, 283
Nicotine patch, 311
Night sweats, 2, 6, 61, 70–73, 75, 135, 136, 153, 272, 274, 316–18, 329
alcohol and, 224
exercise and, 229
natural treatments for, 182, 184, 201, 202, 206
sleep problems and, 291
Nodules, thyroid, 20–22, 84, 95, 98, 107, 108
Nora-BE, 145
Noradrenaline, 16
Norepinephrine, 16, 304
Norethindrone, 144, 156
Norgestrel, 144
Norplant, 145
Norpramin, 121, 303, 292
Nor-QD, 144, 145
North American Menopause Society (NAMS), 74, 81, 153, 161, 169, 171, 199, 202, 270, 278, 291, 334
Credentialed practitioners of, 328, 350
Web site of, 345
Novartis Pharmceuticals Corporation, 347
Nortriptyline, 292
Novo Nordisk Inc., 348
Nuclear exposure, 33
Nuclear scans, 94–95
Nutrasweet, 37
Nutritional supplements, see Supplements
Nystagmus, 48
Oak Ridge (Tennessee) nuclear facility, 33
Oleic acid, 179
Oligomenorrhea, 39
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, 129–30, 195, 297–98
Onycholysis, 50, 87
Oophorectomy, 65
Ophthalmopathy, 48
Oreton Methyl, 149
Organ donation, 35
Organic foods, 221–22, 324
Ornish, Dean, 287, 352
Orthocept, 156
Ortho-Est, 150
Ortho Novum, 156
Ortho Tricyclen, 156
Osteopathy, 112, 211–12, 273, 281
Osteoporosis, 44, 79, 103, 119, 153, 327 drugs for, 35, 152
Ovaries, 5, 16, 17, 52–54, 59, 60, 76, 137, 180, 189, 214
at birth, 52, 60
cancer of, 154, 199
polycistic, 26, 38, 65, 327
premature decline or failure of, 26, 64
surgical removal of, 61, 65
Overactive thyroid, see Hyperthyroidism
Overcoming Thyroid Disorders (Blanchard), 340
Ovrette, 144
Ovulation, 54, 55, 69
Oxcarbazepine, 35, 36
Oxybutynin, 316
Oxycise, 283
Oxytocin, 270
Oxytrol, 316
Pacewalk, 234
Pain
during intercourse, 76
muscle and joint, 21, 44–45, 80, 147
Palmitic acid, 179
Palpitations, 11, 23, 38, 42, 46, 72, 81, 86, 142, 143, 188
Pamelor, 292
Pancreas, 16, 180
Pancreatic polypeptide, 16
Panic attacks, 39, 42
Para-aminosalicylic acid, 35, 36
Parathyroid gland, 16
Parathyroid hormone (PH), 16
Park, Steven, 294, 354
Parker, Dorothy, 83
Parker-Pope, Tara, 160, 162–63, 167, 329, 331–34 344
Parkinson’s disease, 189
Parnate, 303
Paroxetine, 121, 292, 303, 317
Partner, communicating with, 282–83
Passion flower, 205–6, 304
Paxil, 121, 178, 292, 296, 303, 306, 317
Pelvic inflammatory disease, 137
Perchlorate, 31–32, 132
Percutaneous ethanol injections, 107
Perimenopause/menopause, 2–9, 12, 13, 60–82, 103, 324
adrenal function and, 213–14
age at, 62, 64
blood tests for, 138–41
body aches during, 80
bone loss during, 79
breast changes in, 81
clinical examination for, 137–38
clinical test for, 62
cholesterol and, 79
complementary medicine for, 209–12
concentration and memory problems during, 81–82
decreasing fertility and infertility during, 70
depression and anxiety during, 302–5
diagnosing, 141–42
diet and, 216–18, 297
digestive disorders during, 80
early, risk factors for, 64–66
exercise and, 228–30, 234, 238
eye dryness during, 80
fatigue during, 79–80
finding right practitioner for, 326–33
hair loss during, 78, 311–14
heart-related problems during, 81
headaches and migraines during, 82
hormone therapy for, see Hormone therapy
imaging and diagnostic tests for, 141
menstrual irregularities and, 39, 68–70, 143, 146, 308–11
mind-body connection in, 269–88
mineral imbalances and, 214–15
mood changes during, 74–75
mouth dryness during, 80–81
natural supplements for, 177–209
process of, 60–62
self-checks for, 135–36
sexual dysfunction during, 77, 305–8
skin changes during, 78
sleep problems during, 73, 289–94
smoking and, 322
terminology of, 66–67
thyroid dosage requirements and, 134
urinary problems during, 76–77, 315–16
vaginal dryness during, 75–76, 314–15
vasomotor symptoms of, see Hot flashes; Night sweats
weight gain during, 73–74, 294–302
Pernicious anemia, 39
Pesticides, 32
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, 348
PharmaDerm, 347
Phenelzine, 303
Phenobarbital, 306
Phenytoin, 123
Phobias, 39
Photosensitivity, 48
Phytoestrogens, 133, 182, 193–201, 227, 316
PhytoPharmica/Enzymatic Therapies, 205
Pierpaoli, Walter, 186–92, 351, 357
Pilates, 235–37
Pineal gland, 15, 180, 184–85, 187–89, 311
Pituitary gland, 15–17, 19–20, 53, 60, 126, 180, 211, 311
failure of, 38
tumors of, 26, 138
Placenta, 17
Plantar fasciitis, 37, 43
Plummer’s nails, 50, 86
Polycistic ovary syndrome, 26, 38, 65, 327
Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome, 38
Polymenorrhea, 39
Portion size, reducing, 218–19, 324
Positive attitude, benefits of, 270–72
Power-Surge, 175, 334, 335, 345
Pranayama, 283
Precursor hormones, see specific hormones
Prednisone, 34, 36, 295
Prefest, 156
Pregnancy, 55, 60, 64
during perimenopause, 69, 70, 137
thyroid problems and, 27–28
Pregnenolone, 6, 59, 142, 182
Premarin, 3, 8, 150, 152, 164, 165, 168, 171, 217, 329, 346
Premenopause, see Perimenopause
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 55, 61, 68, 179, 206, 271
Premphase, 8, 156, 163, 346
Prempro, 3, 8, 147, 152, 156, 158, 163, 164, 168, 169, 171, 329, 346
Pretibial myxedema, 43–44, 86
Prevention magazine, 273, 334
Prior, Jerilynn, 61–62, 72–73, 308–9, 318, 357
Probiotics, 126–27
Processed foods, 220–21, 324
Prochieve, 145, 347
ProGest Cream, 146
Progesterone, 4–6, 14, 16, 59, 182, 185, 302
blood tests for, 139–41
in menstrual cycle, 54, 55
in perimenopause/menopause, 60–62, 75, 77, 80
therapy, 144–48, 152, 156–61, 165, 173, 295, 309, 312
Prolactin, 16
Prolapse, 76, 137
Promensil, 195, 197
Prometrium, 8, 145, 148, 164, 169, 348
Propecia, 313
Propranolol, 34, 36, 105, 303
Propylthiouracil (PTU), 21, 105, 113, 205
ProSom, 293
Protein, 297
low-fat sources of, 220, 296
Provera, 144, 165, 217, 348
Prozac, 121, 292, 295, 296, 303, 306, 317
Psoriasis, 27, 43
Psychotherapy, 304, 307
Puberty, 53, 60, 175, 271
Puffiness, 50
Pulmonary embolism, 154, 158
Pycnogenol, 207
Pygeum, 314
Pyridoxine, 125
Quazepam, 293
Questran, 122
Radiation therapy, 32, 65, 67, 107
Radioactive iodine (RAI), 21, 22, 25, 65, 105–8, 132, 227
Radioactive iodine uptake (RAI-U) scan, 94–95, 97, 98
Radium therapy, 32–33
Raloxifene, 35, 36, 153, 306
Ranitidine, 35, 306
Raynaud’s disease, 27
Red clover, 181–82, 194, 195
Red Hot Mamas, 305, 345
Red raspberry leaf tea, 310
Reflexes, 21, 85
Regelson, Walter, 351
Reglan, 36
Reiss, Uzzi, 144, 147, 172, 174, 178, 190, 344, 357
Religious beliefs, 286, 326
Remeron, 292, 303
Remifemin, 202, 203
Replens, 315
Reproductive hormone pathway, 58–60
Resmethrin, 32
Restoril, 293
Reversal of Aging (Pierpaoli), 351
Reverse T3 test, 92
Rheumatoid arthritis, 27
Riboflavin, 125
Rifampin, 123
Robert, Teri, 82, 357
Roberts, Bruce, 354
Roberts, Molly, 166, 190, 191, 198, 224, 277, 278, 280, 320–21, 354, 357
Rogaine, 313
Rotsaert, Stefanie, 272, 334–35
Royal Maca, 180–84, 308, 310, 351
Safe, 206
St. John’s wort, 207, 304
Sanctura, 316
Sarcoidosis, 27
Savard, Marie, 7, 333, 354, 357
Saw palmetto, 314
Scheer, James F., 340
Schizophrenia, 207
Scleroderma, 27
Scourge, 32
Seaman, Barbara, 175–76
Seasonal affective disorder, 208
Seavard, Marie, 290
Secretin, 17
Sedatives, 295
Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), 199
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), 121, 303, 306
Selenium, 24, 127–28, 179, 192
Self-hypnosis, 272–76, 321–22, 326, 352
Self-Hypnosis Diet (Gurgevich), 302, 352
Self-Hypnosis for Perimenopause/Menopause (Gurgevich), 352
Sensitivities, 37
Serotonin, 74, 234, 292, 304
Sertraline, 121, 292, 303
Serzone, 303
Sex, Lies and Menopause (Wiley), 165–66
Sex hormone-blinding globulin (SHBG), 171, 307
Sexual dysfunction, 3, 10, 42, 77, 305–308
hormone therapy for, 148, 149
natural treatments for, 179, 207
see also Libido, low
Sexually transmitted diseases, 137
Shames, Karilee, 341, 357
Shames, Richard, 9, 101, 111, 191, 341, 357
Sheehan, Daniel M., 200
Shepherd’s purse, 310
Shifren, Jan, 75, 168–69, 171, 172, 178, 229, 233, 278–79, 294, 357
Sinequan, 292, 303
Sjögren’s syndrome, 27, 45
Skeptic.com, 168
Skin changes, 10, 43–44, 78, 86, 150, 155
see also Acne
Sleep, getting enough, 4, 289–90, 325
Sleep apnea, 40, 49, 290
Sleep Interrupted (Park), 294, 354
Sleep problems, 2, 40, 72, 73, 75, 147, 152, 165, 289–94
exercise and, 229
supplements for, 181, 184–86, 188, 191, 201, 202, 205–7, 209
see also Insomnia
Slowness of movement and speech, 51, 87
Smoking, see Cigarette smoking
Snakebite, 34
Snoring, 49
Solvay Pharmaceuticals, 348
Solved (Langer), 312, 341
Somatostatin, 16, 17
Somers, Suzanne, 165
Sonata, 293
South Beach Diet, 219, 299, 301, 353
Soy, 3, 178, 182, 194–201, 227, 316
overconsumption of, 30, 133, 199, 201
Spirituality, 286–87
Spironolactone, 306
Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, 15
Stethoscope examination of thyroid, 85
Steroids, 34, 36, 295
Sticking Out Our Necks (newsletter), 338
Stomach, hormones released by, 17
Stress, 4, 6, 7, 210, 213, 214, 270, 281
menopausal symptoms and, 75, 174, 320–21
reducing, 275, 279, 284–87, 311, 318, 319, 325–26
selenium deficiency and, 127
supplements and, 186, 191, 205
thyroid dysfunction and, 11–13, 24, 25, 37, 92, 127
Stress incontinence, 77, 155, 165
Strokes, 3, 147, 152, 154, 158, 160, 176
Sugars, refined, 220–21, 324
Sulfonamides, 35, 36
Sulfonylureas, 35, 36
Sumithrin, 32
Supplements, 293, 301, 304, 307, 310, 314
for perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms, 178–209
for thyroid function, 13, 125–31
see also specific supplements
Support groups, 334–35
Surgery
scarring or adhesions from, 137
thyroid, 106–8
Surgical menopause, 61, 65, 66, 73, 75, 81, 134, 142, 310
Svec, Carol, 354
Swelling, 50
Switnicki, Kim, 315, 358
Sympathetic nervous system, 281
Synthroid, 21, 110, 112, 114, 227, 312, 343
Systemic lupus erythematosus, 27
Tagamet, 35, 306
Tai chi, 279, 281, 326
Tamoxifen, 183, 199, 306
Tapazole, 21, 105, 113, 342
Tapp, Teresa, 236–38, 358
Tarsal tunnel syndrome, 37, 45
Tegretol, 123, 295, 306
Teitelbaum, Jacob, 125, 166, 191, 198, 203, 205, 208, 233, 268, 291, 303, 330, 341, 358
Temazepam, 292–93
Temperature changes, 40
Tendinitis, 37
Tenormin, 306
Testim, 149
Testoderm, 149
Testosterone, 6, 14, 16, 59, 77, 139–41, 148–50, 166, 305, 311–12
Theophylline, 123
Thiamazole, 113
Thiocyanate, 27
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 286
Thorazine, 36, 306
Thornton, Mark, 287, 353
Throat, 48–49
Thrombosis, 154, 158
Thymosins, 16
Thymus, 16
Thyrogen, 114, 343
Thyroglobulin, 18, 19, 91–93, 172
Thyroid cancer, 20, 25, 33, 65
diagnosis of, 91, 92, 95, 98
treatment of, 107–9, 112, 114
Thyroid Diet, The (Shomon), 339
Thyroid dysfunction, 3–13, 20–23, 191, 213, 214
biopsy for, 95
blood tests for, 88–94, 140
challenges to proper diagnosis of, 6–8, 98–105
Chinese medicine for, 210
clinical examination for, 85–88
diet and, 216–18, 224–26, 297
estrogen therapy and, 171–72
exercise and, 232–36
finding right practitioner for, 326–33
imaging tests for, 94–95
mind-body connection in, 270, 272, 282
perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms and, 162, 179
resolving, 323–24
risk factors for, 26–39
self-checks for, 83–85
smoking and, 322
supplements and, 197, 199–201
symptoms of, 39–52, 290, 311–14
treatment of, 105–34
see also Graves’ disease; Hashimoto’s disease; Hyperthyroidism; Hypothyroidism; Thyroiditis; Thyrotoxicosis
Thyroid function, 16–20, 212
disorders of, see Thyroid dysfunction progesterone and, 147
supplements and, 180, 187–89
Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough, The (Shomon), 338
“Thyroid-Info” Web site, 337
Thyroiditis, 200
diagnosis of, 91–94
risk factors for, 27, 33–34, 36
treatment of, 107–8
see also Hashimoto’s disease
Thyroid Manager Web site, 342
Thyroid medications, 13, 106–25, 327
estrogen and, 133–34
fluctuation in potency of, 118–19
interactions with, 121–23, 227
optimal dosage of, 117
remembering to take, 123–25
seasonal adjustment of, 117–18
supplements and, 304, 309
underdosage of, 119
weight management and, 299–301
see also specific medications
Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies, 92–93
Thyroid Power (Shames), 341
Thyroid Solution, The (Arem), 340
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), 16, 19–20, 25, 26, 40, 107, 119, 120, 185, 188, 312
blood tests for, 88–90, 92, 96, 97, 99–104, 117, 327, 329
drug interactions with, 122, 123, 134
receptor antibodies, 93–94
recombinant, 114
Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSIs), 94
Thyroid Support, 342
Thyroid Top Doctors Directory, 328, 330, 350
Thyrolar, 110, 115, 118, 343, 349
Thyrotoxicosis, 21
risk factors for, 29, 36
symptoms of, 43
treatment of, 105–6
Thyrotropin, see Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Thyrotropin alfa, 114
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), 17, 19–20, 92, 185
Thyroxine (T4), 16–19, 31, 109, 110, 112, 113, 116, 131, 185, 227, 312
blood tests for, 91, 96, 97, 100, 101
drug interactions with, 122, 134
estrogen therapy and, 171
supplements and, 126–28, 185, 188, 191, 200
synthetic, see Levothyroxine
Thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG), see Thyroglobulin
Tinnitus, 49
Tissue Mineral Analysis Testing, 346
Tofranil, 121, 303
Tolbutamide, 35, 36
Tolterodine, 316
Tomlin, Lily, 135
Toxins, 4, 31–32, 47, 132, 214–15
Tranquilizers, 11, 295, 305
Tranylcypromine, 303
Trazodone, 292
Tremors, 87
Triavil, 292
Triazolam, 292
Tricyclic antidepressants, 292, 303, 306
Tri-est, 151
Triiodothyronine (T3), 5, 16–20, 31, 131, 227
blood tests for, 91, 96, 97, 100, 101
drug interactions with, 122, 123, 134
medications containing, 110–13, 115, 116, 118, 120, 312
supplements and, 126, 127, 185, 188, 191, 200
Trospium, 316
T-Tapp program, 231, 235–40, 301, 325, 351–52
exercises, 240–66
Tums, 120, 226
Turner’s syndrome, 138
Tylenol PM, 291
Tyrosine, 17, 21, 24, 128, 304
Ultrasound, 95, 98, 107, 141
transvaginal, 157
Underactive thyroid, see Hypothyroidism
Unisom for Sleep, 291
Unithroid, 21, 110, 343
Urinary Iodine Clearance Test, 346
Urinary problems, 76–77, 153, 164, 315–16
Urine tests, 140
for menopause, 136, 138
iodine clearance, 131
Urticaria, 38, 43, 86
Uterus, 54, 55, 137, 189
cancer of, 70, 137, 144, 146, 154, 198, 199, 201
fibroids in, 69, 155, 199
prolapse of, 76
Vagifem, 151, 348
Vagina, 6, 137, 75–77, 164, 189
cancer of, 70, 137
dryness of, 10, 76, 77, 153, 180, 207, 305, 314–15
Valerian, 205, 304
Valium, 205, 306
Valproate, 35, 36, 295
Varenicline, 311
Varicose veins, 82
Vascular toxicity, 147
Vasomotor symptoms, see Hot flashes; Night sweats
Vegetables, 219, 225, 226, 324
goitrogenic, see Goitrogens
Vegetarianism, 66, 219–20
Venlafaxine, 292, 303, 317
Ventricular tachycardia, 86
Vertigo, 50
Vesicare, 316
Viagra, 307
Vigorex, 307
Vision disturbances, 21, 48
Visualization, 274, 317
Vitamin A, 125
Vitamin B complex, 125–26, 293, 314
Vitamin C, 126
Vitamin D, 126, 208, 304
Vitamin E, 126, 207–8
Vitex, 208, 310
Vitiligo, 27, 38, 43
Vivelle, 151, 164, 347
Viviant, 152
Voice, changes in, 50, 88, 143, 150
Walking, 233–34, 282, 325
Warfarin, 122, 205, 207
Warner Chilcott Pharmaceuticals, 348
Warts, genital, 137
Water, 223, 226, 298, 324
toxins in, 132
Water retention, see Bloating
Weight, 1, 3, 14, 294–302
hormone therapy and, 146, 155, 165
hot flashes and, 318
low, early menopause and, 64
during perimenopause and menopause, 73–74, 136, 216–17, 229, 230, 294–95
sexual dysfunction and, 307
in thyroid disorders, 9, 11, 21, 40–41
Weight Watchers, 299
Weil, Andrew, 273, 285–87, 334, 352
Wellbutrin, 296, 303, 306
Western Research Laboratories, 112, 343
WesThroid, 112–13, 115, 343
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypothyroidism (Blanchard), 340
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Menopause (Lee and Kelly), 344
Whiplash, 36
Whole World Botanicals, 351
Why Am I Always So Tired? (Gittleman), 197
Wild Divine, 287
Wild lettuce, 206
Wiley, T. S., 165–66
Willner, 351
Winfrey, Oprah, 13, 336
Wisdom, cultivating, 279–81
Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), 158–63, 169, 173
Women’s International Pharmacy, 350
Woolf, Virginia, 216
World Health Organization (WHO), 28, 202
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, 169–70, 346–47
X-rays, 32
Xanax, 292, 303, 306
Yarrow, 310
Yasmin, 156
Yaz, 156
Yeast overgrowth, 38, 302
Yersinia enterocolitica bacteria, 34
Yoga, 234, 279, 281, 283, 319–20, 326
Zaleplon, 293
Zantac, 35, 306
Z-guggulsterone, 128–29
Zinc, 127, 192, 214, 302, 308, 314
Zoloft, 121, 292, 295, 303, 306
Zolpidem, 292
Zometa, 153
ZRT Laboratory, 104, 140, 346
Zucker, Martin, 344
Zyprexa, 306