{"product_id":"9781770222373","title":"The Hidden Epidemic: My Journey to Thyroid Health","description":"In 2005, a popular South African magazine published an article on Mariëtte Chippindall’s journey from a depressed, overweight woman with an undiagnosed thyroid problem, to being a Mrs South Africa 2005 finalist (a title she won two weeks later). The reaction was astonishing: more than 6?000 people phoned her over a period of three weeks. This was a cry for help from those who were desperate about their own thyroid-related problems. It made Mariëtte realise that she had stumbled upon a hidden epidemic. In this unique book, Mariëtte recounts the ignorance, desperation and heartache she experienced on her journey back to health, and the glamour and happiness she regained as a healthy woman and beauty queen. She also speaks of the meaning and fulfilment she finds in her life task: to help other thyroid sufferers track down the correct diagnosis and treatment. And she shares the hard-won information that helped her on the road to recovery, with the help of top doctors, pharmacists and researchers. A must-read for anyone who values their health and well-being.","brand":"Huia (NZ) Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47300967825648,"sku":"9781770222373","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781770222373_p0.jpg?v=1763705483","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781770222373","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}