Dr. Westin Childs 
If you have or suspect that you have thyroid problems then this article is very important to you. It turns out that the majority of people who have a thyroid problem have it because of an autoimmune condition. This condition is often referred to as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and it is something that EVERY thyroid patient …
This is probably one of the most common questions that I get asked on a daily basis! And the answer is almost always yes. Even though it may not seem intuitive, your body can still benefit from the use of thyroid-specific supplements even if you do NOT have a thyroid (or if it’s been destroyed). …
Research has shown that people with hypothyroidism are two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease when compared to those with normal thyroid function. In addition, some newer studies have suggested that there is a link between taking thyroid medication and developing dementia. This link has caused some people to believe that it is actually …
Wouldn’t it be nice to check your thyroid at home? If you are someone with thyroid disease, and taking thyroid medication, then you know it can be difficult to get all of the right thyroid tests checked by your doctor. What if you could test your own thyroid at home instead of relying on your …
Are you interested in treating your thyroid in a completely natural way? Maybe you feel like you can’t get the right medication that you need or maybe you are experiencing symptoms despite being on thyroid medication. Either way, this is the article for you. In this article, I will explain 17 natural therapies that you …
Everyone gets a sweet tooth now and then, even those (and sometimes, especially those) with thyroid problems. If you do have that sweet tooth make sure that you are opting for ‘healthy’ versions of desserts to minimize any potential negative impact they may have on your thyroid. This article includes my favorite desserts including the …
This is a question that I’m sure many of you think about. Perhaps you’ve even given up on the idea of getting back to a ‘normal’ weight. The truth is that there is definitely a chance for you to get back to whatever is normal for you, even if you suffer from hormone imbalances such …
Is it possible that using certain supplements can help improve the function of your thyroid? Is it possible to enhance thyroid function and combine these supplements with your current thyroid medication? Is it safe? This article is designed to help you understand whether or not you should use thyroid supplements, how they work (or if …
We’ve been conditioned to think that we are really only allowed to get 1 month of medication at a time. But who created this arbitrary set of time? Why couldn’t we get 3 months or 6 months’ worth of medication? The 1 month time period is created as a number to keep you coming back …
As thyroid problems continue to become more and more common among patients of all ages, it’s important to have a complete understanding of what this means for your body. Unfortunately, the standard approach to treating thyroid conditions is more focused on the benefits of the Doctor and not necessarily the patient. But, with a little …
