Dr. Westin Childs 
Elevated liver enzymes may act as a warning that something is damaging your liver and should never be ignored. Learn what causes elevated liver enzymes, what symptoms you may present with, and more importantly how to treat this problem… Liver Enzyme Made Easy (AST & ALT) What are liver enzymes and what do they mean? …
Guggul extract is well known for its positive benefits and ability to treat various diseases in Eastern medicine. Having said that, it doesn’t get the attention that it deserves over in Western medicine. Guggul has been proven to provide powerful effects through clinical studies to promote weight loss, balance thyroid function, and much more. Does …
Multivitamins are supposed to have all of the necessary nutrients that your body needs to function optimally all in one (or a few) capsules. They sound great in theory, but are they really as good as they sound? It depends! There are absolutely some people who should consider using a multivitamin each day, but in …
Can supplements actually help improve your thyroid function and help with things like weight loss or fatigue? Yes! They absolutely can and do help many patients. They aren’t miracle pills, but certain supplements have been clinically shown to improve thyroid function in various ways. Would it surprise you to know that there are at least …
Are you suffering from hyperthyroidism or do you suspect you have hyperthyroidism? If so you need to understand ALL of the treatments available to you as a patient. This guide will walk you through the most common hyperthyroid treatments including conventional medications and procedures, the potential side effects, and also natural approaches to managing your …
Why Thyroid Patients Have a Flat Belly in the Morning… But Look 6 Months Pregnant At Night Meet Sara: A thyroid patient with what I call thyroid belly. Like 50% of thyroid patients who struggle with this condition, she would wake up with a flat stomach… but by dinner time, she looked and felt swollen, …
Biotin is a special nutrient that may help curb hair loss. The catch? It must be used appropriately, in the right people, at the right dose, and for the right length of time. Clinical studies have shown that daily use of biotin does indeed improve hair strength probably through its powerful effects on the protein …
Can too much stress increase cortisol and lead to weight gain? The answer is a definite yes. Stress influences multiple systems in the body and may lead to the dysregulation of one of the most important hormones in your body – cortisol. Learn more about the influence stress has on cortisol and other hormones in …
Estrogen, along with testosterone, may be one of the most important hormones to monitor in men. High estrogen can cause symptoms ranging from weight gain to nipple tenderness to water retention. Learn the most common symptoms of high estrogen in men and how to deal with it in this guide: The Importance of Testosterone & …
Supporting thyroid function may be one of the most important and rewarding things you choose to do. Why? Because your thyroid controls multiple systems that all interact to create your subjective sense of energy and well-being. These systems also control your metabolism, weight, and energy levels. You can improve these systems by using the right …
