Dr. Westin Childs 
It may surprise you to know that around 1% of the population suffers from this condition [1]. And it’s especially important if you consider that a small percentage of patients with this disease may go on to develop thyroid storm. But what exactly is thyrotoxicosis? Is it a problem if you have it? Is it …
Are you experiencing a high TSH but normal T4? Are you confused about interpreting these values? Is your Doctor telling you that your tests are normal even though you are experiencing abnormal symptoms? This article will help shed light on this thyroid lab pattern and help you understand what it means. You’ll learn more about …
No one wants surgery but sometimes it’s necessary. This post will walk you through everything you need to know as a patient about thyroid surgery. You’ll learn what conditions it is recommended to treat, the complications of the surgery, why some people gain weight afterward, and what you can do to prevent this side effect: …
Believe it or not, most people who have thyroid problems never experience thyroid pain. This is both good and bad. Good in the sense that it’s an uncommon condition and bad in the sense that it’s never normal. If you’re experiencing pain in or around the base of your neck (right where your thyroid gland …
If you have thyroid disease then understanding what euthyroid is incredibly important. If you aren’t in a euthyroid state then you may suffer from the symptoms of hypothyroidism such as weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, and more. This article will teach you everything you need to know about this term including how to …
It’s estimated that at least 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication and that up to 20% of Americans take five or more medications [1]. We know, if you read this blog, that up to 15% of patients in the United States also take thyroid hormone [2] (a prescription medication) for thyroid disease. When …
Biest may be the preferred way to treat low estrogen in the setting of menopause. Learn more about why this combination medication is preferred to other formulations, how it works in your body, how it may be protective against breast cancer, how to dose it, and more: What Is Biest Hormone Therapy? Bio-identical hormone replacement …
You may have heard that using L-tyrosine can potentially help improve your energy levels, help with weight loss, improve your thyroid, or even reduce your stress response. But are any of these claims true? In order to have a discussion about these topics we really need to first talk about the basics of tyrosine. In …
Cancer is a scary word and most of the fear associated with this word has to do with not understanding cancer. If you can learn the basics of thyroid cancer, including what to expect with treatment and prognosis, then you may not be as fearful about your cancer. This guide will teach you what you …
Do you have both PCOS and hair loss or hair thinning? Have you been unable to stop your hair from thinning or growing slowly? The reason you may have trouble is that you are focusing on the wrong issue. Hair loss in PCOS is driven predominately by your hormones. Learn how to stop and prevent …
