Thyroid

The Thyroid Foundation of Canada funds thyroid research and develops educational material  for patients on a wide range of thyroid-related topics.

In a clear language, the book explains thyroid function, symptoms of underactive and overactive thyroid, and thyroid cancer. For each condition the causes, laboratory test and available treatments are described.

This website provides information about thyroid, thyroid-related disorders and diseases and thyroid tests.

This book provides a thorough understanding of why the thyroid may be out of balance and what to do about it. Each chapter shows a connection of different body systems with the thyroid and explains what leads to thyroid disorders. The authors provide 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 better metabolism and wellbeing.

Thyroid for Dummies, 2^nd Edition gives detailed information on new methods for detecting thyroid disease in both adults and children, alternative treatments, pros and cons of powerful new drugs now on the market and advice for managing the disease through changes in exercise and diet.

Patient information on this website includes information about thyroid and thyroid diseases, clinical trials, calendar of events, patient brochures, additional links and several videos on thyroid cancer.