Dr. Nikolas Hedberg’s book, The Thyroid Alternative is an easy-to-read, comprehensive, and educational book that can help both patients and clinicians address the underlying causes of thyroid dysfunction. Dr. Hedberg explains the interrelationships between the thyroid and the pancreas, adrenals, immune system, gut, and the liver. He also reviews how toxic chemicals, iodine repletion, and other hormones can affect thyroid health.

For a patient new to the biomedical field, Dr. Hedberg writes clearly and directly about causes, symptoms, and treatments. For the experienced clinician, Dr. Hedberg reviews the “big picture” of thyroid health, as well as various factors affecting the thyroid. Plus, he delves into biochemical interactions that are sometimes forgotten many years after medical school. 

The Thyroid Alternative gives a thorough list of underlying causes of thyroid disease, a comprehensive reference list, and detailed diet recommendations. This book helps patients educate themselves so that they can find a doctor who will assist them in healing the thyroid naturally. An interesting, to-the-point, and fast read for patients, The Thyroid Alternative is also rich in science, biochemistry, and medical knowledge for the clinician.

~ Cass Nelson-Dooley, MS

Nikolas R. Hedberg, D.C., D.A.B.C.I. treats sick patients from all over the world who have not found answers to their health problems. He is a Board Certified Internist by the American Board of Chiropractic Internists (only 200 chiropractors have achieved this designation). His Bachelor's degree is in Exercise Science from the University of Florida and his Doctor of Chiropractic is from Texas Chiropractic College. Dr. Hedberg believes that most diseases have an underlying cause that must be identified in order for a patient to truly heal.