The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution by Dr. Aviva Romm is a must-read if you’re looking for easy-to-understand information about thyroid, adrenal, and hormone issues many women face.
If you are dealing with adrenal fatigue, thyroid problems, or hormone imbalances and feel like your doctor isn’t actually hearing you or taking you seriously, it’s time to take control of your own health, empower yourself with knowledge, and make the changes that will heal your life!
And, this book is a great place to start!
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Let me ask you a question, do you deal with:
- fatigue
- brain fog
- weight gain
- mood swings
- acne
- blood sugar imbalance
- PCOS
- food cravings
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- allergies
- low sex drive
or other symptoms that could be related to imbalance and not sure where or how to start making changes?
(FYI: MANY symptoms that may be seemingly unrelated can actually be linked to adrenal, thyroid, and hormonal imbalance!)
If you said yes to any or all of these symptoms and yes to healing, grab The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution!
“I found that all of my patients had clusters of symptoms in common that weren’t technically related-at least according to the way conventional medicine works”
The reason I say that this book is perfect for someone starting to research and take responsibility for their own health is that Dr. Romm does a great job of explaining what may be happening in your body by using easy to understand language (no complicated doctor speak here!), and she provides a holistic, whole-body look at possible causes.
She is thorough in providing information but in an uncomplicated and understandable way.
Let me explain….
What Is This Book Actually About?
It’s obvious that this book is about adrenal, thyroid, and hormone imbalance, but there is so much more!
Let’s do a quick overview.
So, when you look at the table of contents, right away you will notice that Dr. Romm has structured The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution to include two parts.
Part 1: The Roots Of SOS
Part 1 is where Dr. Romm lays the foundation and explains:
- Why your body is stressed and that symptoms are actually signals
- Possible root causes of thyroid and adrenal issues
- How to find your personal root causes
Now, as much as you may be tempted to skip to the second part (where solutions are discussed) and find ways to just start feeling better (I know, I’ve been there!), having a real understanding of what is happening in your body, and more importantly why it is happening, is essential to healing- so don’t skip the first part!
Part 2: The SOS Solution
Part 2 is where you can really start to dig in, take action, and make changes to begin the healing process!
This is where you will learn, as Dr. Romm describes it, to- reboot, reframe, repair, recharge, and replenish.
How do you do that?
By taking these steps:
- Recognizing and removing foods that are not right for your body
- Dealing with your thoughts, mood, and mind
- Healing your gut and how that will help your body detoxify which will assist in balancing hormones and boosting immunity
- Learning how to be kind and give your adrenals and thyroid what they need (along with your body as a whole)
- Eating for a life of balance and health
“You can live energized and symptom-free, instead of feeling frustrated with, or even betrayed by your body.”
In addition to the great step-by-step program outlined in the book, Dr. Romm goes a little further with the information she provides at the end by giving recipes, lab tests that may be helpful, and even how to find the right health care practitioner for you!
No matter what resource you use or knowledge you gain, healing isn’t always a quick or an easy process, but with the framework and knowledge you gain from The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution, I have every confidence that you will be able to have a better understanding of your symptoms, see your situation with new understanding, and take the next steps to better health!
Thoughts About The Adrenal Thyroid Review
So, now you have an idea of what The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution is all about, but let me share some of the things that really stood out to me when I read it and a few takeaways that I think are really important 😉
1. You Are Not Crazy
This is a big one!
So many women are being seen and not heard!
We go to the doctor with complaints that may seem unrelated and instead of being taken seriously, we are offered antidepressants, told to eat less and exercise more (this one especially burns me!!), and that we should just take a vacation.
Dr. Romm mentioned at the beginning of the book that somewhere around 80% of the women that she saw in her practice were dealing with some form of fatigue or exhaustion in addition to a number of other symptoms that can affect everyday life.
That means that you, dear friend, are not crazy! You’re not alone! And you are not imagining or exaggerating your symptoms or just looking for attention! (Yes, many women have actually been told those very words…)
It means that you are one of the many, many number of women that have an imbalance and the symptoms are your body’s way of trying to talk to you.
So ditch the doubters, get quiet, start to listen to your body, and believe that you can heal!
2. Women Are Overwhelmed
If Dr. Romm was seeing 80% of the women in her practice complaining of fatigue, I’m positive other doctors (that are actually listening to their patients) are seeing this as well.
This is a real problem that needs attention!
Women are overwhelmed and exhausting themselves, and while there are many possible reasons, we as a community need to take this seriously.
There is nothing good that can come from mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, spouses, and loved ones that are overworked, overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out!
The solution I propose is simple: Let’s put the time and energy into healing ourselves (because it IS NOT selfish, no matter what you have been told or thought in the past 😉 ), and then help others on their healing journey.
3. Doctors May Not Be Helpful
Ok, I know how that sounds.
I’m not against doctors in any way, I think that they have an enormously important job on this Earth and I literally thank God for some of the amazing physicians and health care providers that are out there!
BUT….
Just like in any profession, there are great doctors and not-so-great doctors.
And, unfortunately, too many of us have come across the not-so-great ones.
But, as I have mentioned in other blog posts, if your health care provider isn’t giving you the help you need (either because they don’t have the knowledge or because they don’t believe you and refuse to do what you ask/suggest), you are absolutely free to find someone that is a better fit!
4. Everything Is Connected
A lot of times we forget that our mind and body are inextricably connected.
We may think we have a “bad knee” or we might go to the doctor with complaints of insomnia, an ulcer, symptoms of an autoimmune disease, or any other condition, and often times we will be offered some sort of scan, test, or pill.
And, it’s not that these therapies are necessarily bad, it’s just that many times conventional medicine neglects to include the mental aspect in diagnosing and treating the physical symptoms.
If you believe your knee is bad, then it could be very difficult to have complete healing occur.
If you go to the doctor with complaints of insomnia, they may ask if you are dealing with stress (although that is really dependent on the doctor) but more than likely you will be offered a pill and told to lessen your stress.
But how do you do that, and what does that mean exactly?
This is where the mental and emotional aspect comes in.
The body achieves what the mind believes, so if you believe you are sick, will never heal, have a bad knee, deserve what you are going through, that there is nothing you can do, or any other negative or unhelpful thoughts- that is exactly what will happen!
But, you can change your thoughts and change your life.
I know it sounds cliche, but it’s 100% true!
Ready to examine your unconscious thoughts and change your life? Check this out 😉
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5. You Can Heal!
No matter what health issue you are facing, this is one of the most powerful thoughts and beliefs that you can adopt!
And I think that Dr. Romm does a great job throughout The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution of supporting the idea that healing is absolutely possible.
From the very beginning of the book where she demonstrates that she actually sees and hears the women that come to her for help to the end where she gives a plan for how to continue to live a healthy, balanced life and everywhere in between- Dr. Aviva Romm sprinkles seeds of hope and recovery in the information she provides.
So, begin telling yourself that you can heal and believe no less because your mental and physical health depends on it!
A Few Last Thoughts About The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution
If you’ve read this whole article it will come as no surprise that I think The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution is a must-have holistic health book.
This is the first book I read when I started on my journal to adrenal fatigue recovery, and while I have read many great books about adrenal fatigue, thyroid issues, and women’s health in general since this one, it is one that I read repeatedly in the beginning and still reference to this day.
If you’re experiencing symptoms that seem to have no cause or connection, have been told by doctors that your tests are fine and “in the normal range”, but you don’t feel fine- run, don’t walk, and get this book!
Chances are not everything will resonate or be a perfect fit because we all have different needs and are in different places in our health journey, but I am certain that after reading The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution you will have a better idea of how to take the next step to better health.
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