Dr. Westin Childs 
Methimazole: What You Need To Know Are you taking methimazole for hyperthyroidism? If so, there are some things you should know about this medication. For starters, how about the fact that it can have some serious consequences on your liver? Or how about the fact that it can directly lead to weight gain? These are …
Do you feel a bit confused about what types of hormones you should or shouldn’t be using? If so, this article is for you. Second only to the thyroid, I find so much misinformation out there on the internet as it relates to hormone management and hormone replacement therapy. It’s frustrating for me when I …
There is a big connection between hives and Hashimoto’s disease. But what does this actually mean for your body or for your thyroid? Is it a sign that something else is wrong in your body? And if so, how do you manage it? Today we are going to explore the connection between hives and Hashimoto’s …
Phentermine is one of the most common prescription weight loss medications used to help patients lose weight. But if you are thinking about using Phentermine (or if you’ve used it before) you NEED to pay close attention to this article. While Phentermine may help with weight loss, I am going to try and convince you …
If you have a thyroid problem then there’s also a good chance that you are taking other prescription medications. How do I know? Because a thyroid issue puts you at high risk for problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, and more. But did you know that these prescription medications used to treat these …
We are going back to the basics today to talk about one of the MOST important thyroid lab tests that many of you probably have never heard about. I know what you’re thinking… If it’s so important, why hasn’t my doctor ordered it and why haven’t I heard about it? I’m going to explain the …
Graves’ disease is a serious medical condition that will most likely be with you for the rest of your life. And because it impacts your thyroid gland, the consequences of this disease will have a lasting impact on you and your health. This article will help you to better understand your condition, how to live …
Every single day patients with Hashimoto’s reach out to me asking about natural therapies. These questions all have one thing in common: They want to know if there is some alternative to thyroid medication or if it’s possible to completely avoid using it. My answer is always something like this: I’ve personally seen many patients …
The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Thyroid Problems You probably already know that the foods that you eat have a powerful impact on thyroid function, which is why you can change your diet to treat your thyroid. But did you know that your eating BEHAVIOR also has an impact on your thyroid gland? I’m talking …
Vitamin B12 might be one of the most important vitamins in the body because every single cell in your body needs it. And if you are deficient in this important vitamin you may start to experience problems in energy production, nerve cell growth, and other areas. Low vitamin B12 levels may cause fatigue, nerve problems, …
