Dr. Westin Childs 
4 Things your Doctor will say about Hashimoto’s which are absolutely False Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the #1 cause of low thyroid in the United States. And despite the fact that overwhelming numbers of patients suffer from Hashimoto’s, doctors are still mostly clueless when it comes to this condition. Why are doctors so wrong when it …
Big Problems with Thyroid Medications in the Last Few Years It’s been a tough few years for thyroid patients. Within the last 3-4 years you have had to deal with changes in the formulation of several types of NDT medications, recalls of various types of thyroid medications (including NP thyroid (1) and levothyroxine (2) recalls), and …
The day finally arrives… After weeks of research, symptom documentation, and lab tests, you’ve finally been diagnosed with a thyroid problem and your doctor has written you a prescription for thyroid medication. You are so excited to finally have an answer for the weight you’ve been gaining, the low energy you’ve been experiencing, your cold …
Thyroid medication is both a blessing and a curse to thyroid patients: A blessing, in that it can truly be a life-altering medication or therapy for many thyroid patients. But a curse, in the sense that this blessing only occurs if you take your medication correctly, at the right dose, at the right time of …
Debunking Myths About Thyroid Supplements Full disclosure: I formulate and sell supplements specifically for thyroid patients. You should know that even though I sell supplements, doesn’t mean that what I am sharing here is false. In fact, I probably have a lot more experience with thyroid supplements compared to most people. But, it’s also fair to …
Do you have high cholesterol? Are you blaming your diet? Not so fast… Low thyroid is a COMMON cause of high cholesterol and it may explain your cholesterol issues. Before you run and jump on a statin or another cholesterol medication make sure that you rule out your thyroid as the primary CAUSE of your …
Does your TSH Test actually give you helpful information about your thyroid function? As a thyroid patient, there is no doubt in my mind that you are already familiar with the thyroid lab test known as the TSH. It would be weird if you didn’t. Doctors primarily use the TSH test as a way to …
One of the best things, and worst things, about Hashimoto’s, is that your diet has a powerful impact on how you are feeling. But, as you will find, this is a double-edged sword. Good in the sense that you HAVE control over how you are feeling (to some degree) but bad in the sense that …
A Secret Therapy that you can use to treat Hashimoto’s Naturally As someone with Hashimoto’s, I probably don’t need to tell you that there aren’t many official medications or therapies available to treat your condition. That’s why this topic is so exciting. Testosterone is a sort of secret therapy that can be used to treat …
What’s New with My Supplements Want to get the latest news with my supplements including which products I have in the pipeline and which products I am making changes to? If you are interested in You are in the right place because that’s exactly what we are going to talk about! I tend to keep …
