Interviews on Thyroid Disease with Drs. Richard & Karilee Shames
Interviews with and articles by thyroid experts and Thyroid Power authors Richard Shames, MD and Karilee Shames RN, PhD.
How the Healers Were Hoodwinked
As overwhelming scientific evidence mounts against fluoridation, a curious question naturally arises. If fluoride is a bad idea whose time has passed, how did such a dubious practice get started in the first place? Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, thyroid experts and authors of ThyroidPower and other books, tackle this question, and recap some of the findings of award-winning investigative reporter Christopher Bryson, author of The Fluoride Deception.
As overwhelming scientific evidence mounts against fluoridation, a curious question naturally arises. If fluoride is a bad idea whose time has passed, how did such a dubious practice get started in the first place? Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, thyroid experts and authors of ThyroidPower and other books, tackle this question, and recap some of the findings of award-winning investigative reporter Christopher Bryson, author of The Fluoride Deception.
Five Great Ways To Be Allergy-Free
Allergies can hit thyroid and autoimmune patients harder than the average person. Thyroid and autoimmune disease experts Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames share their ideas on ways to effectively slow down seasonal allergies.
Allergies can hit thyroid and autoimmune patients harder than the average person. Thyroid and autoimmune disease experts Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames share their ideas on ways to effectively slow down seasonal allergies.
Why We Changed Our Minds About Water Fluoridation
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, experts on the environment's effect on the thyroid, share their thoughts on why they changed their minds about fluoridation of water.
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, experts on the environment's effect on the thyroid, share their thoughts on why they changed their minds about fluoridation of water.
Fluoridated Water Is Causing Low Thyroid
Fluoridated Water Is Causing Low Thyroid -- Commentary on latest March 2006 news on fluoridation, by Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames
Fluoridated Water Is Causing Low Thyroid -- Commentary on latest March 2006 news on fluoridation, by Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames
Advanced Thyroid Care: A Breakthrough in Comprehensive Home Testing
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames profile the Canary Club, a patient advocacy group that allows patients to order their own saliva testing for thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormones.
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames profile the Canary Club, a patient advocacy group that allows patients to order their own saliva testing for thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormones.
Drs. Rich & Karilee Shames Check in Re: Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled
After the whirlwind of launching their new book, Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled? Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames check in with Mary Shomon's About.com site readers about their book tour and some of the latest thyroid findings.
After the whirlwind of launching their new book, Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled? Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames check in with Mary Shomon's About.com site readers about their book tour and some of the latest thyroid findings.
Book Review: Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled
Mary Shomon's review of the book Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled by Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames.
Mary Shomon's review of the book Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled by Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames.
Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled? Drs. Richard & Karilee Shames on Their New Book
An interview with Drs. Richard & Karilee Shames on Their New Book Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled
An interview with Drs. Richard & Karilee Shames on Their New Book Feeling Fat, Fuzzy, or Frazzled
The Shames Ladder for Successful Thyroid/Adrenal Care
A look at the connection between thyroid problems and low adrenal function, as identified by thyroid, hormone and adrenal experts Richard and Karilee Shames, authors of Feeling Fat Fuzzy or Frazzled.
A look at the connection between thyroid problems and low adrenal function, as identified by thyroid, hormone and adrenal experts Richard and Karilee Shames, authors of Feeling Fat Fuzzy or Frazzled.
Still Feeling “Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled” Despite Thyroid Care?
Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled, a new book from thyroid and autoimmune disease experts Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, offers a three-pronged approach to rebalancing hormones for weight loss, energy and clear thinking.
Feeling Fat, Fuzzy or Frazzled, a new book from thyroid and autoimmune disease experts Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, offers a three-pronged approach to rebalancing hormones for weight loss, energy and clear thinking.
The Thyroid-Gynecology-Hormone Connection: An Update from Drs. Shames
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames explore the connection between women's unique physiology and health issues, and thyroid disease.
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames explore the connection between women's unique physiology and health issues, and thyroid disease.
Balancing Thyroid Hormones and Female Hormones
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, authors of Thyroid Power, discuss balancing thyroid hormones and female hormones
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, authors of Thyroid Power, discuss balancing thyroid hormones and female hormones
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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."
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."