Great book for helping to identify what the root cause of your thyroid issues are and how you can go about healing it naturally.

This was an interesting book on the in and outs of Thyroid Issues and how to fix them. This will definitely help with some of the issues that I have been having.

Very thankful to receive a copy of this book. It's full of lots of useful information regarding thyroid issues, and how to manage them naturally. I enjoyed the layout, and the provided recipes. This is a good resource for people who suffer from thyroid problems.

Healing Your Thyroid Naturally by Dr. Emily Lipinski is a must read for those that are trying to get control of their thyroid health. It is well written and easy to follow. Many good suggestions are included such as what to eat, vitamins to take as well as medications. This is definitely a go to book to learn more about your thyroid health and I recommend it to others that want to learn more about the thyroid.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book for an honest opinion.

Thyroid issues are something that has become a bit of an everyday problem. This book helps you identify ways to help you heal your thyroid without using chemicals and with fewer side effects than your standard medical practices.

If you have any sort of thyroid disease this is the book for you. It’s easy to read and will be a game changer for you.

Thank you to the Publisher and Netgalley for the advanced e-reader copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book was a game changer for me. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in early 2015 and although my symptoms are manageable, they're not great. This book provided so much information, some of which I had discovered on my own, and much more that I was grateful to find in this book. Dr. Lipinski really breaks it down for you and helps you understand a wealth of information about the thyroid. I know medication is only part of the solution when it comes to dealing with the thyroid so I was really excited to dive into this book and I'm looking forward to putting this information to good use. From the recipes, the gut health, learning about the proper blood tests, and the everyday things to look out for, I'm really pleased with this book. This was the first book I've ever read to help me along in my thyroid healing journey and I'd highly recommend this to others who suffer from thyroid disfunction.

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

I did not find this book particularly useful for my thyroid journey, as it's mostly about dietary restrictions and eating noninflammatory foods.

Dr Emily Lipinski really did a great job putting this book together. It is beautiful and educational and really allows an approachable steps to health.

This is a good book if you are looking for additional information on how to love your thyroid through the nutrition choices you make on a daily basis. Even gradual changes, can leave a big impact. For example) Starting to eat a piece of fruit in the morning or for a mid day snack instead of reaching for that candy bar may not seem like a big deal but it is. Your thyroid will love you back with each change.

Healing Your Thyroid Naturally was a very informative and descriptive book. I have Hashimoto's and I'm always looking for books that help thyroid patients in a natural healing way. I liked that she put her own opinions at the end of the chapters. I could relate to a lot of what she talked about. Great information and well thought out. Really, one of the only complaints I have is that this book was very hard to read on the app.

Thank you to Hachette Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

I had a hard time getting through this book. The text is small and strange, it's very long and thorough (obviously not a bad thing) and my ARC was maddening to try to read on my reader's app. Every few pages it would go backwards and then I'd have to scroll through all over again and get to the page I wanted and it would go back 10 pages again, and it would keep doing that until some magic point 6 times in or so when it would suddenly go to the page it was supposed to. I'm sure that will not be an issue for anyone reading the finished copy but it had me hate-reading the book after a while. The 3 star rating isn't because of any of that though, it was just a good but not great book on the subject for me.

The book excels in explaining about thyroid disorders and the many things that can negatively impact the thyroid. It also does a great job of talking about foods and supplements that can help. It is very natural-based and recommends a lot of changes that may be hard for some, like keeping electronics out of your bedroom, major dietary changes and removing common chemicals from your home and environment. I've done that plenty in my life (okay, not the electronics one) but even for me the scope of the changes here are intimidating, especially dietary. It really feels like an all-or-nothing regimen and since I'm not able to adopt all of it in terms of diet or lifestyle then it seems of limited use to me. Add that to the small text and huge amount of reading and it's just not a book I'm likely to pull up again and refer to often for useful information. It is still a great primer and could be a fantastic tool for those who are good fits, and has great information for anyone interested in learning more about thyroid health and alternative treatment.

I read a temporary ARC of this book for review.

As a thyroid patient of over a quarter-century myself, I was excited to pick up this book. Emily Lipinski is a naturopathic doctor based in Canada, and is herself a thyroid patient.

The book starts with a primer of thyroid disease and walks the reader through related topics, such as stress, genes, and toxins. Dr. Lipinski then talks about healing, or at least, supporting, the thyroid, via traditional medicine and alternative techniques. Many of them I had encountered before, but dry brushing was a new therapy to me.

There is a wealth of information in this book, and the topics are covered quite thoroughly. Something to note, though, there are no attributions within the text itself, and the endnotes are incomplete, by the author's own admission. She states that the original endnotes took up 1/5 of the book, so she pared them down for the book and posted the whole list to her website. The other issue with that is that you can't necessarily tell which note goes with which fact in the text. The endnotes are arranged by author, so there's no correlation as far as order.

I also have a small quibble about the injection of the author's beliefs without any anecdotal or other evidence. This occurred a few times, mostly at the end of a section or a chapter, and while I tend to agree with these opinions, it would be nice to have case studies or something to back those opinions up.

Recommended, with a caveat about the attributions.

I received a free copy from Hachette Books in exchange for an honest review.

3.5/5 stars

I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, there was a lot of good information in it, tips about diet, environment, and reducing stress. However, one it felt like it was a lot of information I already knew and was doing.

If you haven't already been doing a lot of research about thyroid health, then this is a good resource.

For years, I've had symptoms that could be explained by thyroid disorders, yet the tests they routinely use come back normal, so I was never able to do anything about it. However, I had heard that sometime you can have a thyroid disorder that isn't caught because doctors don't do every test possible, or because you're borderline, so I wanted to get this book to look at alternatives for medication because I figured it can't hurt. It's a very informative book and I really enjoyed it and gained a lot from it.

This book is easy to read and I am especially happy it is written by a Dr. who has thyroid disease. Not that I would wish that on anyone, but I feel Dr. Lipinski is a good source having dealt with the same issues; I trust her research. This book is readable and informative. I have a better understanding of my thyroid and its function. I love the inclusion of Thyroid Healing Diet and am excited to try some recipes that are good for my thyroid function.
Thank you to netgalley for an early copy of this book. All my opinions are my own.

If you are experiencing Hashimoto's disease, than this book will be very helpful since the author struggled with the health problem herself. However, before you pick up the book, Healing Your Thyroid Naturally, you should know the book is divided into three lengthy parts. The first part looks at the factors that play a role in thyroid disease, the second part discusses foods and diet, and the third part brings the information together to help sort out a plan of action. It also includes some recipes. The book contains some useful information in its appendix that can help your discussions with your physician or specialist.
The book is extensive. It goes into a great deal of depth in each of the chapters. I would like to say its thorough, but at times, it felt like the research was largely done to help the author was sharing her research from her struggle with a thyroid disease. I would have preferred to see more insights or mentions about the varied thyroid conditions that exist. I really like the list she provides throughout the book, such as the foods to stay away from and foods to consume. For instance, if you felt like grabbing a burger at fast food joint, think again. She'll even have you take a second look at your salmon.
Dr. Lipinksi even provides these lists when talking about items that can contribute to the thyroid problem. You may even reconsider placing a laptop, well, on your lap as well as your proximity to certain electronics. I ended up sharing some of the tips in text messages to a friend battling a thyroid issue.
The book took a while to read. It takes a very scientific approach, which means you will need more time to digest the concepts. I think stories from people facing thyroid conditions would have helped to move it along more and make it more relatable for the reader.
In general, while the book provides a great amount of detail related to the information it shares, it’s limited in its scope and its approach to various types of thyroid conditions. However, if you think you have an health problem, such as a constant lack of energy. This is a good book to help you understand how the thyroid may play a role.

First off, there's a lot of information to digest in this book. From my first read through it is consistent with other reference materials I've read on the subject. Unlike many of them this book lays out a game plan to follow. I'm actually very happy that there is one because it's a lot to try to digest and plan out without already having the experience necessary to do so. Throughout the book Dr. Lipinski makes a point of keeping your own Dr. in the loop while using any of the suggested methods and I appreciate that as the book is less about being an alternative and more about helping to adapt environmental factors to support better thyroid function.

This is a great book that provides a wealth of information for someone that is wanting to learn more about their thyroid problems. I love that Dr. Lipinski goes over alternative methods, including dosing for the different herbs and supplements. I would highly recommend this book to someone that is wanting to learn more about the thyroid and how to help heal it naturally!

I have read the book, but I have not personally tried the diet prescribed. However, I found the book to be a valuable resource and would recommend it to anyone dealing with a thyroid disorder. It is definitely comprehensive! At first I thought the main focus was hypothyroidism, but it does go on to address hyperthyroidism as well. It gives a thorough overview of conditions, environmental causes, and testing. It then gives specific details on a variety of topics – including daily habits to develop, environmental factors to embrace and avoid, foods to consume and prohibit.

Properly managing your thyroid could be a full-time job. Navigating the details of this book is proof of that. There is an extensive reference list at the back of the book, should you want to follow-up on any particular detail addressed in the book. I wish Lapinski would have also included an index. She provides great descriptions of ingredients/factors throughout the book – and it would be nice to have an index so that you could go back and readily find something like “cassava flour.” Another plus to the book is the series of recipes found in the latter section.

Personally, I have two hesitations regarding this book. (1) As already noted, managing your thyroid could be a full-time job. Digesting this information, internalizing the key points, and incorporating everything into your daily life will require extreme focus and dedication. I’m not sure if anyone’s thyroid issues are dire enough for him/her to justify that level of commitment. (2) I think environmental factors are difficult to combat. First, you’re likely an adult when thyroid issues present themselves. There is no way to erase the results the habits you were exposed to by your parents. Forgoing conventional deodorants/antiperspirants, common household cleaners, and dry-cleaned clothes would be a difficult added adjustment if you aren’t already incorporating this into your lifestyle. Sometimes Lipinski’s approach is to ‘do what you can’ while other times I feel like her mantra is ‘you have to incorporate all of this to have success.’

I received an advance digital copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.