And Fatigued At The Hands Of Uninformed Doctors - Stop Feeling Fat

Very informative book and probably the best one that I have read regarding Hypothyroidism.
Also is very informative in educating oneself in choosing the right doctor and and knowing what to look for in terms of tests that need to be given.

The information presented is very educational and motivating. I liked that there's also focus on lifestyle and stress relief and it's not all about diet. I like how the author lays out the solution in four phases. The book is clear and concise.
I felt some of the content was debatable, such as arguments with doctors (how would anyone respond when provoked in a confrontation?!). Also, at some points there's a marketing vibe on using life coaching services, but put in the same situation id probably do it similarly.
Although I didn't necessarily agree with the interpretation of the test results, I really liked that they were included. They show that indeed everyone is different.
I'm not sure if there are additional resources such as a list of recommended doctors etc (didn't look in the back). I like that Elle recommended books and movies on healing. Like her, I've found listening to informative and uplifting videos helpful.
Although pretty up to date, I hope Elle will consider updating the book as more recent data comes in the next few years. For example expanding on fasting, her keto recommendations and how T3/other thyroid markers correlate with studies of longevity.

Very informative book offering information on how to treat your thyroid not only with NDT but with diet and supplements. One star with held because all what I would call side notes, are printed in such a light blue ink which makes them very hard to read.

Has a few good tidbits. If you are already Paleo and concerned about your thyroid...go get full thyroid panel bloodwork and then let your doctor guide you. I do appreciate her approach to using less synthetic drugs and more natural...supplemented by eating correctly....which Paleo eaters already know makes us feel better.

The Paleo Thyroid Solution is the BEST no nonsense, straight forward book about the frustrating world of improper testing and treatment of thyroid disease. After many years of being misdiagnosed and poorly treated by uninformed doctors, Elle Russ reclaimed her health through her own extensive research and self-treatment. Through her passionate and relentless advocacy for proper thyroid treatment, diet, and lifestyle changes, she was able to get her health and life back to optimal ranges. In her book, she teaches the reader what tests to insist upon and how to read and understand what they mean. Elle Russ doesn't back down, and in her story she refused to be intimidated by doctors who tried to dismiss her. A must read for anyone who is tired of the run-around of uninformed doctors and our health care system.

This book provided me with additional information and questions to review with my physician. It also gave me some insight into the foods I should be aware of that may affect my thyroid as well as affecting my medication. I have not finished this book in its entirety.

Elle Russ's book is TRULY AMAZING! It literally clarified everything I've been dealing with over the past several years. The most important part for me was identifying with all of the symptoms and causes of a mis-functioning thyroid that have eluded me for so long and I had no idea were all related to the same root problem - ie hypothyroidism! In addition, Elle is incredibly caring and generous with her time and I can't thank her enough for illuminating for me this giant thing that has been a part of my life! thank you thank you

The author states repeatedly her frustration with doctors - years (sometimes 8 at a time) of being misdiagnosed. So I was hopeful that she could give guidance without sending us back to the very same people who treated her like she was overeating and not exercising enough, when in reality it was their misreading test results. If you think this book will free you from the binds of main stream medicine you are mistaken. The solutions are entirely based on tests that can only be ordered by a doctor, if you can find a sympathetic one, and solved by prescriptions that only the doctor can dispense. Elle - this is post ACA (Obamacare) America. Many of us did not get to keep our doctor. Our plan was dropped year ago since it wasn't ACA compliant. A new plan costs over a thousand a month WITH a $12,000 deductible. Elle - why are you sending us to the same group of people who mistreated you? People are taking back their health and control over their own bodies, and laws need to be changed so that the FDA doesn't have as much control over natural remedies, including raw thyroid supplements that don't have the active ingredients removed.

This book is great for anyone who is actually needing or already on medication for Thyroid problems. Those of us with maybe boarder line issues, this book is just a repeat of what you can already find on Marks Daily Apple Blog and in The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy (Primal Blueprint Series)and Primal Endurance: Escape chronic cardio and carbohydrate dependency and become a fat burning beast!. I actually had a really hard time reading this book. Its all solid info, but being a long time Primal Blueprint reader, this book was dry, boring and there was a massive abundance of T3 supplementation information and then a repeat of everything you can find not the Marks Daily Apple blog. IF you need mediation and are looking for guidance this is your book. If you think you might have a sluggish Thyroid just read the Primal Blueprint and Mark Sisson's blog and you will be guided just fine. I would't waste the money on this unless you need medication or are struggling with medication for your Thyroid and need some guidance.

I heard the author interviewed on one of my favorite podcasts (The fat-burning-man podcast with Abel James) and I felt like she was speaking my thoughts so I bought the book. It will definitely take me more than one read-through to get a handle on all the information but on my first read I see how horribly the doctors I have been to have been treating my hypothyroidism! I just wanted to cry while reading this book because I feel like I have been duped by doctors and I really trusted my doctors even though I knew something wasn't right because I wasn't getting better I was getting worse. I have read about 5 or 6 thyroid books but none of them described in detail what it feels like on every level to be sick with hypothyroidism and I teared up while reading the success stories in the book because I related to each of them and they gave me hope. The other thyroid books I have don't give blood result examples like this book did which to me, was key. I am glad to know that I wasn't crazy or imagining symptoms but have just been going to the wrong type of doctors. I knew about Paleo and it's health benefits but I did not know about the underlying details behind why paleo is the best for thyroid hormone metabolism and I now see how I kind of negatively contributed to my thyroid health too. The interview with Dr. Foresman at the end of the book is something I will share with friends and family who are hypo so that they can hear it from a doctor which might motivate them to change course on their treatment. Overall, I am so happy I bought this book, I feel like it will be my thyroid manual for the next 6 months.

Okay for a newbie to paleo or hypothyroid. note the author manages by also taking t3 hormone, so this is not a disease reversal protocol, but a management system along-with meds. Could provide inspiration for some. Listen to her interview with Dave Asprey to hear that she takes t3 hormone. I appreciate the authors perspective from being a thyroid patient. The interview with Dave is a good listen.

Lots of good information about the function of the thyroid and steps to alleviate thyroid problems. Was turned off by her personal story of being "overweight" meaning she wore a 26 jean (or basically a size 4-6). Not sure that she really has a handle on what overweight means and there are a lot of other books that address the thyroid and problems that can occur when hormones are out of whack.

Product arrived in ok time. But was shipped in cheap packaging and Damaged , any chance of re selling after reading are shot. Book was torn melted in spots and half of flimsy plastic bag roped open still readable but uncomfortable to hold and looks like crap

I recently found out I have Thyroid issues after my doctor ordered a panel of blood work. After being told I should consider taking Synthroid (well the generic) I took a pause, cancelled the scrip and immediately ordered Elle's book as I am familiar with Mark's Daily Apple and remembered she wrote a guest post. Great decision. Elle's research made clear I have a reverse T3 problem as I now understand how to interpret my lab results - not just looking at my TSH levels. And I have profound gratitude for reading about the symptoms I have been experiencing for over a year and didn't understand the reasons why. And in full candor as a 45 year old male just tried to "will away" and "power through." The interview with Dr. Foresman alone is worth the cost of the book! If you have any concern about your Thryoid health please read Elle's work. If you have a loved one - family, friend, colleague, that has Thyroid concerns or symptoms buy THEM the book. I also had the good sense to schedule a free 15 minute consult wit Elle through her website. She has a sincere passion and boundless energy for helping people that came through the phone clear across the country from Malibu to NY!! Thank you Elle. I have have her book with me for my next doctor visit.

As a Registered Nurse working in Mental Health, I work with several patients with thyroid issues. Hypothyroidism in particular can manifest itself in all sorts of ways, including depression. Sometimes when I'm reviewing results with my patients, I struggle to really break down the interpretation in a way my patients can understand. Most patients understand the basics, but he endocrine system is complicated, even for medical professionals such as myself.

Elle Russ' book accomplishes something very rare in the modern day genre of "health" books. She takes a complicated topic and manages to not only break it down into layman's terms, but but also delves into the complex relationships between TSH, reverse T3, Free T3, and Free T4. Providers tend to gloss over some of these relationships, even though analysis can offer different outcomes and treatment options.

She also includes some good in-depth chapters about various medications and supplements, the role of stress, and success stories as a bit of a motivator. This book is published by Primal Blueprint publishing, so it is written with a Paleo perspective, including diet and exercise tips. I've been interested in this philosophy for quite awhile, and think it gets a bad reputation in traditional medicine. However, even readers that are skeptical of this diet will find benefit from this book.

In sum, this book is highly recommended for both healthcare professionals and laymen a like that are trying to get a handle on thyroid issues.

This book was the most informative book I have EVER read in regards to thyroid issues. Elle explains in layman’s terms, each and every function of the thyroid. Because of this read, I am able to feel the BEST I’ve felt in YEARS. I’ve recommended this book to many friends and I hope it has much of a positive impact on everyone like it did, me. When I first read Elle’s story via the internet a year ago, she made such a posive impact on me & I KNEW I couldn’t give up...no matter how trying things got and how horrible I felt! I can say these days “I can see (& think) clearly now that the brain fog is gone.” And indeed, it’s been sunshing days from now on! Thank you Elle Russ for your inspiring journey! I am so thankful for you & you sharing your journey:-)

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 22 years ago. I was not educated enough to know to ask for anything but a TSH. Since taking more responsibility for my health, I have started reading everything I could get my hands on. This book changed everything. I have started taking back my health, trusted my body and now am on the road to a healthy me. All that wasted time! This book is so informative without being condescending. Completely understandable. I actually cried hearing someone articulate what I had been feeling for so long. I had just convinced myself, it was all in my head and this was the best it was gonna get! I could not be more grateful!

This book is an excellent roadmap for someone who has recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or a person who is having trouble feeling 100% normal. I started following the recommendations outlined in the book and began feeling better.

The book starts with an overview on what hypothyroidism is. It provides good details without sounding like overly technical. Even though I had read a lot on the web about the disease, I still learned a great deal about the cause and why I might not be feeling better.

She also shares her knowledge about battling with the conventional thinking of the medical community when it comes to treating hypothyroidism and how you can look for a doctor that is more enlightened on more complete testing and treatment.

There's also a great deal about embracing the paleo/primal lifestyle and why it's critical to embrace as someone who has hypothyroidism.

I came away feeling motivated that I should be able to feel normal and the steps I can take to make that happen.

This book is a terrific resource for anyone struggling with hypothyroid and a must-have for anyone who is not feeling better on Synthroid. Elle gives a great description of how the thyroid works, as well as how hormone health is affected by diet and lifestyle. Her style of writing is warm, personal, and accessible. Unlike other thyroid books, Elle explains complex physical processes like thyroid conversion and adrenal health in a way that is clear and accessible (something you will really appreciate if you are in the midst of hypothyroid-induced brain fog!). This book gave me a sense of hope and camaraderie during a truly hellish time. It’s terrifying to think of where I might be had I not discovered this book and realized I had a reverse T3 issue, an issue few doctors know about and even fewer know how to treat. I appreciated Elle’s discussion of her own experience with hypothyroidism and reverse t3 hypothyroidism. The depression and physical symptoms that usually come with hypothyroid can feel unbearable and isolating. The fact that it is a mostly invisible illness that doctors, friends, and family members often confuse with personality issues or mental illness makes it particularly rough. The Paleo Thyroid Solution gave me hope and strength to push through some of the same issues Elle experienced like navigating bad experiences with doctors and endos, as well as feeling completely alone and out of synch with the world. I have been following her diet and medication recommendations and feeling infinitely better.

Elle is a fierce patient advocate. Her own thyroid struggles, combined with doctors who didn't know how to help, led her to delve deeply into the thyroid research and become her own expert. She re-balanced her hormones and reclaimed her life - twice! What I love about this book is the detailed knowledge she gives patients about tests, medications, dosing and how to find a knowledgeable practitioner. It's a book that empowers people to be partners in their health, rather than victims of their illness.

While I was reading this book, I kept thinking that I was reading a book written by either an MD. Elle Russ has become a thyroid expert, and she transmits everything you ever wanted to know about the thyroid, thyroid tests and thyroid treatment in a very understandable manner. I found her book far more helpful than Amy Myers's book, The Thyroid Connection, which is surprising given that Amy Myers is a medical doctor. With the detailed and practical recommendations in the Paleo Thyroid Solution, a patient can discuss their treatment with their doctor on a level playing field. In fact, many patients might end up teaching their doctors a thing or two about thyroid treatment. This book is a must for anyone being treated for a thyroid condition!

This book should be required reading for every doctor, especially endocrinologists, and anyone with a thyroid condition. This book is a game changer for anyone who has been kept sick by doctors.
I wasted years and thousands of dollars trusting doctors who were too arrogant and stubborn to think outside the box. Every doctor has failed me. I also failed myself because I didn't do the research. I didn't think I had to. I was wrong.
Elle Russ took charge of her own treatment after many doctors failed her. She beat two severe bouts of hypothyroidism on her own. I now know it can be done, that I can and will get better.
This book explains how the thyroid works, the different thyroid hormones and what they do, and which tests to get(not very doctor will automatically do these tests, but they're essential). Elle breaks down how to read and understand blood test results(something that always baffled me until now). She then discusses the various thyroid medications, which supplements to take and why, the proper diet to achieve optimal health, and explains why grains are so harmful and unnecessary. I didn't know how imperative it is to be gluten free until I read this book. Just that information alone probably saved me from developing other autoimmune conditions.
This book inspired me to take charge of my recovery and to trust I will regain my health.

I highly recommend this book, even if you have bought other thyroid-related books, this one is very precise and comprehensive. No other thyroid book I have read offers detailed diet and lifestyle info like this one. If you have untreated or undiagnosed hypothyroidism or are on synthroid or other thyroid meds and you are still feeling crappy, this is the book to get.

Just finished the Paleo thyroid solution. I am shocked by what I didn't know! I've had hypothyroidism
(Hashimoto's) for over 25 years. For the first 10 I never felt well. So I started learning for myself why I still felt like my doctors were not treating me sufficiently. With a lot of research and efforts, I learned that I needed to be treated differently and went on a more natural form of thyroid hormone called Armour Thyroid (desiccated thyroid extract DTE). I felt so much better! But in reality was still suffering with MANY symptoms and have been ever since. I guess I had accepted what my body was going to be capable of.. After reading 'The Paleo thyroid solution" I realized that I have not even scratched the surface when it comes to knowledge on this topic! I feel empowered and enlightened by what I've learned in the pages of this book. I realize now that I can contribute to my health in so many more ways ! I have the power to make sure that I dictate what happens with my Hashimoto's disease and that it will not dictate to me, my body or my life.! This booked armed me with information that will help me with making sure that I am getting the treatment and care I need from my doctors. As I read the pages, I felt like I was finally being understood personally! I finally feel like there's hope to raise the level of my health and to feel strong pain-free and healthy! I have not touched a single piece of grain since reading this book and have a complete understanding of why I shouldn't and the harm it causes (Instant willpower!). I truly feel empowered and have never believed in the saying 'knowledge is power" more than I do now!!!! Thank you Elle Russ for sharing your knowledge with the world! This book has changed my life.

What a wonderful book. I thought I already knew a lot in this area but learnt so much more and so many more practical solutions from this book. I have already been using the book within my practice and people have been thrilled with the results.

Highly recommended if you think you have some of the symptoms of thyroid issues.

What a wonderful book. I thought I already knew a lot in this area but learnt so much more and so many more practical solutions from this book. I have already been using the book within my practice and people have been thrilled with the results.

Highly recommended if you think you have some of the symptoms of thyroid issues.

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH ELLE for writing such an informative book on thyroid disorders!! Through your PALEO THYROID SOLUTION book, I have learned more about my HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS than in all the 23 yrs I've had this beast of a disease!! I am looking forward to finding an informed doctor and getting the proper tests, and proper medication for Hashimoto's.
I'm looking forward to start feeling better mentally, and to shed this excess weight that's been dragging me down. I'm also going PALEO now. This book is truly a Godsend!!

This book is amazing! It was so easy to understand and really helped me be able to communicate well with my Dr so I could finally figure out my Thyroid. Thank you for making it so easy to understand and so practical! I loved reading it and have already shared it with my mom and mother in law!

Finally, a book exists that tackles the thyroid through a paleo/primal lens! Whether you have thyroid-related health issues or not, are paleo or not, "The Paleo Thyroid Solution" is a comprehensive, detailed, yet easy-to-understand manual for optimizing your thyroid health and therefore your OVERALL health. The book starts with an overview of the thyroid gland, using pictures and concise text to explain the monumental work this little gland does in your body, and from there, dives much deeper to thoroughly explain symptoms of thyroid diseases, testing to diagnose such conditions, and then lays out the treatments, supplements, etc, helping to demystify the confusing and overwhelming challenge of treating and living with these chronic conditions. But what's truly unique about TPTS, is how author Elle Russ explains why it's so important to support your thyroid health with the paleo/primal lifestyle and how to make it happen through the stories of real people who have changed their lifestyles and changed their health! This was an informative, inspiring read and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about the thyroid or is looking for a holistic way to take control of their thyroid health!

As someone who struggles with Thryoid issues and wants a natural solution, this book has been a Godsend for me. I have read so many books on the topic, but Elle has a way of breaking things down and explaining them in a way that was new to me. Highly recommend!

BEAUTIFUL book with amazing content that is well structured! I loved this book and recommend it for everyone - not just people with low energy - because so many of our friends and family have undiagnosed thyroid issues (due to all the crazy chemicals we are exposed to every. single. day. in America). The Paleo Thyroid Solution has exciting color photos, diverse health issues/solutions, and it's beautifully written. Watch for Elle Russ! She's going places!!

I have struggled for years with doctor not finding the solution. Many of the doctors did not even try to find the cause and we quick to blame it on depression. The book covers some of the solutions I found and others I ad not looked at. I would buy this book again in a heartbeat!

I've battled Hypothyroidism for about 20 years. This is the first resource I've found that really tells it like it is and explained things to me in regular language that I could understand. An invaluable resource!