Dr. Westin Childs 
One of the most frustrating aspects of having a thyroid problem is getting the right treatment/therapy. For most people, this includes changing up the medication they are taking to include some combination of T4 + T3 medication. If you aren’t familiar with this idea and why it is so superior to taking just Synthroid/levothyroxine alone …
Is it true that taking the over-the-counter supplement biotin can interfere with your thyroid lab tests? The answer is yes. But there’s a lot more to it than that. In this article, we are going to explore whether taking biotin is safe if you have thyroid problems, how it impacts your thyroid lab tests, what …
I’m a big fan of Armour thyroid (and other formulations of NDT) and have used it on many, many patients. But, like any prescription medication, Armour thyroid has some important aspects that you should be aware of as a patient. If you are someone who is considering using Armour Thyroid, if you are someone who …
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: Adrenal Fatigue: Let’s Talk About the Basics Apparently, it’s not possible nowadays to have a discussion …
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 …
Why Staging Your Leptin Resistance Matters Already know a little bit about leptin resistance? Want to take your knowledge to the next level? If so, then you will find the information in this article incredibly helpful! Today, the topic is all about leptin resistance and staging your serum leptin level. Why does this matter? Because …
As a thyroid patient, it can be extremely frustrating working with a doctor who doesn’t seem to get it. Even if you have all of the answers or at least an idea of where to start, it means nothing if your current doctor is not willing to work with you. Even though it can be …
One of the best things about iodine is that it’s an over-the-counter supplement 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, readily available, and doesn’t require a prescription to obtain. That being said, there are some potential …
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 …
I’m a huge fan of smoothie recipes for thyroid patients, even if weight loss is your goal. If you’ve been staying away from smoothie recipes, or if you just want to learn more about how they might help, then check out these 5 whole-food smoothie recipes which contain additional helpful ingredients such as probiotics and …
