Oprah Winfrey's Thyroid Condition: Background, Information & Articles
In the fall of 2007, talk show host Oprah Winfrey announced that she suffers from a thyroid condition. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon has covered Oprah's announcement, as well as the subsequent coverage, and the talk show maven's discussion of her own approach to resolving her thyroid problems.
Oprah Winfrey’s 21 Day Cleanse Diet: Will It Help Her Thyroid/Weight?
In May 2008, talk show diva Oprah Winfrey is attempting to lose weight and reverse her thyroid-related weight gain by embarking on the 21 Day Cleanse Diet? Will the heavy soy focus of the diet actually worsen her hypothyroidism and weight problems? Find out more.
In May 2008, talk show diva Oprah Winfrey is attempting to lose weight and reverse her thyroid-related weight gain by embarking on the 21 Day Cleanse Diet? Will the heavy soy focus of the diet actually worsen her hypothyroidism and weight problems? Find out more.
Oprah's Thyroid Causes Weight Gain, Fatigue: Are You Suffering Too?
Thyroid disease affects as many as 59 million Americans, the majority women, and the majority undiagnosed. So it's no surprise that many women, hearing Oprah's news and experiencing similar symptoms, now wonder if they too have a thyroid condition. Here's a simple Thyroid Q & A that can help you determine if you, like Oprah, are suffering from a thyroid problem.
Thyroid disease affects as many as 59 million Americans, the majority women, and the majority undiagnosed. So it's no surprise that many women, hearing Oprah's news and experiencing similar symptoms, now wonder if they too have a thyroid condition. Here's a simple Thyroid Q & A that can help you determine if you, like Oprah, are suffering from a thyroid problem.
Why Thyroid Patients Should be Grateful to Oprah Winfrey
Thyroid patients should be grateful to Oprah Winfrey, says thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon. Despite her criticism of Winfrey's approach to thyroid treatment, Mary Shomon explains why gratitude is in order.
Thyroid patients should be grateful to Oprah Winfrey, says thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon. Despite her criticism of Winfrey's approach to thyroid treatment, Mary Shomon explains why gratitude is in order.
Is Thyroid Disease the New Hysteria?
This is the question that online newsmagazine Salon asks in an article about thyroid disease and women. In looking at the story on Oprah's thyroid condition and Christiane Northrup's "New Age" theories of how thyroid problems develop in women, Salon.com's Carol Lloyd views "Northrup's empower-yourself prescription as the politically correct analogue to Victorian treatments for hysteria."
This is the question that online newsmagazine Salon asks in an article about thyroid disease and women. In looking at the story on Oprah's thyroid condition and Christiane Northrup's "New Age" theories of how thyroid problems develop in women, Salon.com's Carol Lloyd views "Northrup's empower-yourself prescription as the politically correct analogue to Victorian treatments for hysteria."
Dr. Marie Savard: Women Must Take Charge of Their Own Thyroid Health
Dr. Marie Savard answers a few questions about the difficulty women -- including Oprah -- face in getting proper thyroid diagnosis.
Dr. Marie Savard answers a few questions about the difficulty women -- including Oprah -- face in getting proper thyroid diagnosis.
An Open Letter to Oprah's Viewers: Thyroid Disease is NOT Your Fault
If you watched Oprah and her guest Dr. Christiane Northrup talk about health problems, including a condition that both Dr. Northrup and Oprah suffer from: thyroid disease, then this letter is for you. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon wants you to know, whether you're not yet diagnosed, or you already have a diagnosed thyroid condition -- it's NOT your fault.
If you watched Oprah and her guest Dr. Christiane Northrup talk about health problems, including a condition that both Dr. Northrup and Oprah suffer from: thyroid disease, then this letter is for you. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon wants you to know, whether you're not yet diagnosed, or you already have a diagnosed thyroid condition -- it's NOT your fault.
Oprah to Talk About Her Thyroid Issues on October 16, 2007 Show
A look at the Oct. 16, 2007 Oprah show, during which Oprah discussed her thyroid problem, and guest Dr. Christiane Northrup claimed that "thyroid dysfunction develops because of an energy blockage in the throat region, the result of a lifetime of 'swallowing' words one is aching to say."
A look at the Oct. 16, 2007 Oprah show, during which Oprah discussed her thyroid problem, and guest Dr. Christiane Northrup claimed that "thyroid dysfunction develops because of an energy blockage in the throat region, the result of a lifetime of 'swallowing' words one is aching to say."
What Do We Know About Oprah Winfrey's Thyroid Problem?
In her "What I Know for Sure" column, Oprah explains her thyroid problem. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon takes a look, and tries to read between the lines what it might mean.
In her "What I Know for Sure" column, Oprah explains her thyroid problem. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon takes a look, and tries to read between the lines what it might mean.
Oprah Winfrey Has Thyroid Disease: "I Blew Out My Thyroid" Says Diva
Oprah revealed on national television that she has struggled with thyroid problems.
Oprah revealed on national television that she has struggled with thyroid problems.
Gallery of Celebrity Thyroid Patients
Oprah is one of a number of celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, politics and sports who have thyroid conditions. Here is a gallery of famous thyroid patients.
Oprah is one of a number of celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, politics and sports who have thyroid conditions. Here is a gallery of famous thyroid patients.
Oprah's Thyroid Disease: Is Soy Milk to Blame?
Dr. Kaayla Daniel, author of the book, The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food, says that Oprah Winfrey's frequent consumption of soy milk and other soy products may be the cause of her recent hypothyroidism diagnosis.
Dr. Kaayla Daniel, author of the book, The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food, says that Oprah Winfrey's frequent consumption of soy milk and other soy products may be the cause of her recent hypothyroidism diagnosis.