How I Reversed My Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism

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Summary: Really bad book
Review: I don't know who wrote the 5 star reviews of this book, but they're like those actors in bad TV ads claiming that they lost 100 pounds in 8 weeks. Those rave reviews are hard to stomach. This is a really bad book--I agree with the person who said that they would give it zero stars if they could (half the book IS empty blank pages for your journaling). There is not much that's helpful in this book. Much better and thorough are (1) The Thyroid Solution by Ridha Arem, (2) Living with Autoimmune Disease by Mary J. Shomon, & (3)Thyroid Power by Richard L. Shames and Marilee Halo Shames. These books are better researched and are compassionately and well-written by M.D.'s and/or persons with personal experience with thyroid problems. Skip this book by Dirgo.

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Summary: It was like an angel who showed me the way!!!
Review: I have had Hashimoto's Thyroid condition for the last 3 years and I spent hours and hours searching for information that could help me cure my condition. His was the ONLY book that actually showed a way. And his "title" was appropriate in the sense that it told me this book might have a solution. I am a staunch believer of alternative medicine however in the wide world of alternative medicine there is always a key that works and I found that through the book of Robert Dirgo. It was like talking to a patient who recovered and who was willing to share his experiences and struggles with another patient. He must have spent a lot of effort and time in finding the cure and I think it is commendable for him to share it with us stangers. I have also followed the path that he showed and I am grateful for his details which included the list of diverse supplements and their benefits in detail. He even went into details about a natural toothpaste and solution to drinking tap water etc.

This is my dream book and I believe its going to be the path of my treatment. He has a site which I also visited and found other patients who are on their way to recovery and some who have recovered through the advice he provided. Coming across his book is a gift from the angels because it has alleviated some other health problems that I have had which have come as a bonus to me in addition to showing me a way to cure my thyroid which was my biggest concern. I am a very happy person today and I owe Robert Dirgo for my health and happiness.

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Summary: The Book That Will Lead You on the Road to a Healthier Life
Review: I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease six years ago. With lots of fear, I started on a synthroid regimen and have remained on it; however, since diagnosis, I have gained 30 pounds and I am constantly tired.

One night, out of desperation, I searched Hashimoto's Disease over the internet and found Bob Dirgo's book. The title alone gave me hope! Thanks to Mary Dirgo's editing talents, this book is so easy to read. I studied how Hashimoto's effects my body and started applying Bob's methods to my own life. I feel amazing.

I love the personal health journal in the book and use it to track my progress. This is what helped me to get off of the sugar I was consuming. I am even enjoying "Protein Power" as recommended by Bob in the book. This is the first diet I have been able to stay on. I am so grateful for the author for sharing his story.

If you are suffering from Hashimoto's, this book is a must. It will enlighten you, give you peace and hope, and in the end, it will help your body to heal. Buying this book was the best investment I have made toward my health. I am getting off of synthroid and I am healing! and they said it couldn't be done.

While God is the ultimate healer, this book is a great tool to help you on your journey. Way to go Bob and thanks!!!!

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Summary: Exceeds Expectations
Review: I would give this book 10 stars if it were an option. This book not only met my expectations as determined by the "book description" on the amazon listing of this book, but far exceeded them.

The book description states that it "is the first book of its kind detailing the specific step-by-step approach author Robert Dirgo took to reverse his hashimoto's thyroiditis hypothyroidism." Not only is it the first book; it is the only one that I'm aware of. Within the book, the author clearly identifies what he did, personally, between being diagnosed and his recovery. The author is obviously sharing his "personal" story as the title not so subtly suggests and as the description clearly states in the following line; "the author shares his impelling personal story from diagnosis to reversal".

The author maintains a consistent theme throughout his book. That theme is to take responsibility for your own health. He advocates working with a medical doctor who respects you and is willing to work with you to improve your health.

His example is a beautiful example of this doctor-patient relationship. In fact his approach is not something out in left field that he dreamed up, but rather it was the treatment plan prescribed to him by his medical doctor.

The author clearly has the ability to perform a rigid statistical analysis as is evident from his background and from the strength of his reasoning in the text. However, this book is not a rigid clinical study nor was it presented as such. No where in the book does the author offer statistical arguments for his results. In fact on page 36 he states that any cause-effect relationship would have to be determined in a controlled scientific experiment.

This book is not the documentation of a controlled experiment, but rather, as advertised, it is the author's personal story. A successful personal story in which severely high anti-bodies have vanished.

At the very least, this book should arouse an interest in researcher and patient as to what caused the author's success.

He suggests that the various things he did applied in a disciplined manner contributed to his success. To emphasize this, he provides in the book a personal health diary for monitoring and maintaining progress.

Perhaps the most unexpected thing I found in his book was his phone number. This author is easily accessible and as I found out, is willing to go the extra mile, by giving freely of his time and resources to answer any questions about his personal story.

Sometimes we can be lulled into a sense of complacency and acceptance of the status quo because that's the way it has always been. Change can be frightening and unwelcome, because it doesn't fit our "view" of how things should be.

I applaud you Mr. Dirgo for not falling into this trap and for having the courage to do what you did. Thank you Mr. Dirgo for your thought provoking contribution.

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Summary: DONT ' T BUY THIS BOOK ONLINE - you will be negatively supr
Review: It's a negative suprise!
Take a look in this book at a bookstore and you will see what I mean.
Part of what you pay for is an empty diary for the reader to fill in!!!???
In a way, that can be interpreted for a fraw.
If I need paper to use as a diary, I can buy that myself!
It was a negative suprise to find that as much as 60 pages of this little thin 115 pages book is just blank or empty "diary-pages for the reader to fill in!?

So what you buy is 40 pages about a man who didn't get the right diagnos, or maybee it's more correct to say; got the wrong diagnos. His doctor didn't take all test's that needs to be taken to give a diagnos as Hashimotos.

I mean, I didnÂ't buy this book from the US, to be sent to me in Scandinavia, just to have 60 empty pages? I thougt I bought a book with a lot of new interesting information!? Suprise! There was nothing I didn't knew since before.
Most of the things he recommended I already did myself regarding nutrition and garlic, Omega oils. The discription above about this book and other peoples reviews, can give a false impression that it is a thick book or at least thick in that meaning, it contains a lot of essential information. I'm sorry I can't agree. In the end it's 2 blank pages and in the beginning it also has repeating pages with the title. Like they want to fill the book up with empty blank pages just to make it look thicker.
Another thing is that you can't give a diagnos like Hashimotos without doing biopsy. The lab needs to use a needle and take out material, cells, from the thyroid to see if it's really is a inflammation or not. He's gland was not swollen either so they couldn't see it that way. The antibodies test were maybe wrong, cause he only have antibodies once. Most of the people have a small amount even if they alright. And no one knows what the man's normal TSH is!? Maybe he is some of those that feel good in a higher level.

I have Hashimotos myself and if I wrote a book about it this diesease, I really couldn't neclect describing how I felt when I got it. He didn't seem to be affected at all! He continued with he's life and went to the gym and run marathon...forget it. That's impossible if you have untreated Hashimotos and really really have 700-something in antibodies. I don't buy this. If you really have 700 in antibodys you would feel extremly sick and just want to sleep, you loose so much enegy and you really are extremly week!
I want the money back! I feel cheeted

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Summary: I gave it one star because it is about Hashimotos
Review: The book is 49 pages of the same stuff you can find anywhere else about Hashimotos,A better book is The Thyroid Source book.The are more outline pages in this book,than writing.Maybe he did reverse his.And I hope he did.I bought the book hoping it would have answers,even after I read the reviews.WRONG MISTAKE.Save your money,there is a reason there are bad reviews,this man is making money on other peoples misery!!!!
I will use the book to build a fire.

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Summary: Break Through Book!
Review: This book by Robert T. Dirgo is an outstanding example of how the author resolved a serious medical problem through determined research and alternative medicine.

Dirgo was diagnosed with hashimoto's thyroiditis hypothyroidism, and advised to begin taking the prescription drug synthroid, which has been reported to be problematic and unsafe. According to the FDA, as reported in a June 1, 2001 article in the Wall Street Journal, synthroid has a "history of problems" and "cannot be recognized as safe and effective".

Dirgo opted to pursue a course of action incorporating extensive research to address and uncover the root cause of the problem, and then define the methods required to reverse the problem without drugs.

Through extensive research and under the direction of a homeopathic Medical Doctor, Dirgo discovered an alternative medicine approach that reversed his hashi's.

I consider Dirgo's recent publication a most informative book. This is must reading for anyone diagnosed with hashi's, for those seeking information on the subject, and for those seeking information relative to diet, exercise, and diet supplements.

This is a "break through" book, and is highly recommended.

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Summary: I'd rate it 0 if I could!
Review: This book has less than a handful of pages of information followed by pages and pages of his personal lab results and blank diaries. The author is self absorbed, self serving and condesending. For someone who lives in the REAL world with a REAL LIFE including a spouse, career, and children and actual long term documented thyroid disease this book is less than worthless. A low or non-functioning thyroid needs replacement therapy, not green algae for heaven's sakes! Check out other books which explain differences in replacement therapies and syptomactic treatments if you really want to feel better!

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Summary: How I Reversed My Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism
Review: This book is amateur stuff...clearly written by a non-professional. The book includes the supplements Dirgo took, but not the dosages of each. This is critical. I followed the regime for over 3 months at doses recommended by an "expert" in supplements at a health food store.Three months later, I still had Hashimoto's, I was just hundreds of dollars poorer for it. Who knows if it will work or not if you don't tell readers what dosages to take. I realize he is not a doctor, but he could still have provided more detail about his own treatment. He claims that he will respond to e-mails. My e-mails asking for this information were never responded to. Don't waste your money or get your hopes up with this book! The book is mostly blank pages anyway!