Dr. Westin Childs 
T3 thyroid hormone is one of the most important thyroid hormones out there. This doesn’t mean that T2 or T4 aren’t important, because they are, but you still have to recognize that most of the activity at the thyroid hormone receptor comes from T3. This means all of the things that you want your thyroid …
It still surprises me that there are people out there who don’t drink enough water. If you don’t have enough reasons to drink this life-saving substance then I have one more for you: Drinking water helps your thyroid do its job. You already know that hypothyroidism is bad because it causes symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, …
Your thyroid is the single most important gland in your body because it plays a role in regulating all other hormones and systems. It also happens to be incredibly sensitive to common problems like stress, nutritional deficiencies, and chemical exposure. This is why thyroid problems are incredibly common, especially among women. But you probably already know …
Yes, thyroid conditions can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. But, there are ways to mitigate these effects with the use of some clever gizmos and gadgets. And as long as you know what works and what to buy, you can make that special thyroid person in your life one happy camper. …
Vitamin B12 is an incredibly important vitamin and it just so happens that many people aren’t getting enough of it. Why is it important? Because its active forms (which we will soon discuss) are needed to create DNA and to produce energy as ATP in your mitochondria. When you don’t have enough B12 in your …
Did you know that your thyroid has to pay a tax if you have gut problems? I call it the thyroid-gut tax. Despite the fact that anatomically your thyroid gland isn’t all that close to your gut, they are still connected. The reason for this is multi-fold: The Thyroid-Gut Axis Collectively, the connection between your …
The presence of antibodies in your body is never normal and indicates something is wrong with your immune system. Under no circumstance should your body ever create antibodies to your own tissues! When this happens, your immune system will eventually destroy whatever tissue it’s trying to attack. If your body attacks your thyroid, as in the …
T2 is quickly gaining popularity among thyroid patients for its benefits on metabolism, weight management, and cholesterol levels. And, as a result, a lot of other thyroid patients are taking notice and have been asking questions: What is T2? Is it safe? What are the side effects? Well, today, we are going to talk about …
Want an easy way to check the status of your thyroid and overall health? All you need to do is look at your nails. You might think that your nails are purely cosmetic but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Yes, the nails form a cosmetic and functional purpose, but they can also tell …
Do you want a simple way to decrease your risk of Hashimoto’s by 22% just by using 2 supplements? Out of all autoimmune diseases out there, Hashimoto’s still remains one of the most difficult to treat and difficult to diagnose. A big part of the reason for this is that doctors aren’t too worried about the …
