Dr. Westin Childs 
It still surprises me that there are people out there who don’t drink enough water. If you don’t have enough reasons to drink this life-saving substance then I have one more for you: Drinking water helps your thyroid do its job. You already know that hypothyroidism is bad because it causes symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, …
Your thyroid is the single most important gland in your body because it plays a role in regulating all other hormones and systems. It also happens to be incredibly sensitive to common problems like stress, nutritional deficiencies, and chemical exposure. This is why thyroid problems are incredibly common, especially among women. But you probably already know …
Yes, thyroid conditions can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. But, there are ways to mitigate these effects with the use of some clever gizmos and gadgets. And as long as you know what works and what to buy, you can make that special thyroid person in your life one happy camper. …
Vitamin B12 is an incredibly important vitamin and it just so happens that many people aren’t getting enough of it. Why is it important? Because its active forms (which we will soon discuss) are needed to create DNA and to produce energy as ATP in your mitochondria. When you don’t have enough B12 in your …
Did you know that your thyroid has to pay a tax if you have gut problems? I call it the thyroid-gut tax. Despite the fact that anatomically your thyroid gland isn’t all that close to your gut, they are still connected. The reason for this is multi-fold: The Thyroid-Gut Axis Collectively, the connection between your …
The presence of antibodies in your body is never normal and indicates something is wrong with your immune system. Under no circumstance should your body ever create antibodies to your own tissues! When this happens, your immune system will eventually destroy whatever tissue it’s trying to attack. If your body attacks your thyroid, as in the …
T2 is quickly gaining popularity among thyroid patients for its benefits on metabolism, weight management, and cholesterol levels. And, as a result, a lot of other thyroid patients are taking notice and have been asking questions: What is T2? Is it safe? What are the side effects? Well, today, we are going to talk about …
Want an easy way to check the status of your thyroid and overall health? All you need to do is look at your nails. You might think that your nails are purely cosmetic but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Yes, the nails form a cosmetic and functional purpose, but they can also tell …
Do you want a simple way to decrease your risk of Hashimoto’s by 22% just by using 2 supplements? Out of all autoimmune diseases out there, Hashimoto’s still remains one of the most difficult to treat and difficult to diagnose. A big part of the reason for this is that doctors aren’t too worried about the …
Is it possible to increase T4 thyroid hormone in your body without relying on prescription thyroid medications? Absolutely, and it’s probably not as hard as you might think. If you don’t like the idea of being on thyroid medication for the rest of your life, or if you just like the idea of naturally increasing …
