Dr. Westin Childs
Among thyroid enthusiasts, there is often a big push to help people understand the difference between optimal thyroid lab tests and normal thyroid lab tests. This way of viewing thyroid lab tests has lead to improved outcomes in many patients over the years. But there’s one big problem: It’s not the right way to look at thyroid lab …
Read moreThe Problem with Optimal Thyroid Lab Tests: Fact vs Fiction
One of the best things about iodine is that it’s an over the counter supplement which is available to almost everyone. Iodine, as a therapy for thyroid disease, can be extremely effective and is within the reach of everyone reading this. It’s cheap, effective, and doesn’t require a prescription to get. That being said, there are some potential …
Read moreHigh Dose vs Low Dose Iodine: Which Should you use?
The standard of care is to place all pregnant women on T4 only medications such as levothyroxine or Synthroid. But what happens to women who are taking thyroid medications which contain T3 when they become pregnant? What about women who are already doing well on medications that contain T3 and want to become pregnant? We are going to …
Read moreUsing T3 Thyroid Hormone During Pregnancy: Is it Safe?
While it is possible to test for cortisol, is it even helpful? The answer is both yes and no which is why this topic deserves a deep dive into adrenal fatigue and cortisol testing. In this article you’ll learn: Why adrenal fatigue is so controversial and why many doctors do not believe it exists. Why testing cortisol is not …
Leptin resistance is a major and seriously underappreciated cause of weight loss resistance and weight gain. The good news is that there are many ways to treat this condition which is very common among obese people. The bad news is that your doctor isn’t likely to know much about it which leaves it up to you. In this …
Read morePrescription Medications Used to Treat Leptin Resistance: The Complete Guide
There are at least 6 different types of PCOS which are recognized. Each type of PCOS has a unique cause and though there is some overlap between conditions, they are NOT all the same. Knowing the type of PCOS that you have is critical if you want to get serious about treatment. The various types of PCOS include: …
Read moreTypes and Causes of PCOS (6 You Should Be Aware of)
Birth control pills are widely recommended for a variety of conditions beyond their use as a contraceptive. Many women take birth control to help ‘balance’ their hormones, stop acne, or treat menstrual irregularities. And while the pill may help with some of these conditions you always have to be aware of HOW they are working and what …
Read moreBirth Control Side Effects You Should be Aware of (Cancer, Weight Gain & More)
Are you taking one type of thyroid medication but considering switching to another? If so, then this is the article for you. The truth is that while many thyroid medications contain similar ingredients the switching process is not as straightforward as you might think. We are going to talk about switching from T4 only medications (levothyroxine & Synthroid) …
Read moreThyroid Medication Dosage & Conversion Chart (For All Thyroid Medications)
It might come as a surprise to hear that your dose of thyroid medication will probably need to be changed constantly throughout your life. In other words, it’s very unlikely that you will be on a “stable” or “constant” dose of thyroid medication for the rest of your life. In this article, we are going to explore …
Read moreYou Can’t Stay on the Same Thyroid Medication Dose Forever
Can CBD oil (or CBD in other forms) help treat the autoimmune condition Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? When you start to see places like Harvard (1) talking about the benefits of CBD oil you know there may be something to this compound. This over the counter therapy may be considered in certain thyroid patients, especially those with Hashimoto’s who haven’t …
Read more5 reasons to Consider CBD oil for Hashimoto’s: Benefits, Safety & More