Breaking News: Estrogen, Menopause and Thyroid
New findings about ineffectiveness of estrogen replacement and its little-reported dangers mean thyroid may require more attention to deal with menopausal symptoms.

When To Get A Second Opinion
When is it time to get a second opinion from another practitioner? The Shames explore this important question.

Choosing the Right Thyroid Drug For You
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, authors of Thyroid Power, take a look at how to choose the right thyroid drug for you. They believe that patients on levothyroxine who don't feel well may wish to consider changing to a competing brand.

Avoiding the "Tyranny of the Test": Your Optimal Dose
Thyroid expert Dr. Richard Shames says that when confronted with what may be unfair "tyranny of the TSH test," you have a number of options, any of which migh boost you to 90-100% of your prior full function. Start your exploration of these alternatives now.

Book Review: Thyroid Power: Ten Steps to Total Health
A look at this book, by the doctor/nurse, husband/wife team of Richard and Karilee Shames, that offers some helpful information for people struggling to get diagnosed or treated with hypothyroidism.

Autoimmune Hypothyroidism
The effects of the mind and stress on the immune system, and autoimmune hypothyroidism.

The Adrenal - Thyroid Connection
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, authors of Thyroid Power, explore adrenal function, adrenal insufficiency and the connection to hypothyroidism.

The Thyroid/Menopause Connection
A look at the relationship between hypothyroidism and menopause, with info from Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames.

Fluoride and Thyroid Disease
Holistic practitioners Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames discuss the connection between fluoride and thyroid disease.

The Shames' Holistic Approach to Thyroid Disease
This husband and wife holistic team talk about their approach to thyroid disease, including their assertion that "the most important thing to remember is the multilayered complexity of this autoimmune illness."