Dr. Westin Childs 
Are you suffering from the symptoms of progesterone deficiency? Have you recently been prescribed progesterone pills? Are you wondering if you should use progesterone cream or progesterone pills? Learn everything you need to know about progesterone pills in this guide, including how and when to use progesterone, the differences between progesterone cream and progesterone pills, …
What do hot flashes, fatigue, weight gain, and decreased sex drive all have in common? They all may be the result of a condition known as menopause. But these are not all of the symptoms associated with menopause. Learn more about menopause symptoms including why they occur, which ones are most common, how to treat …
Triiodothyronine is the official name for T3 thyroid hormone which is the single most powerful thyroid hormone in the body. If you have a known or suspected thyroid problem then it’s in your best interest to ensure that you know at least a little bit about this important hormone. Why? Because, unfortunately, you can’t count …
Thyroxine is a major player in thyroid hormone balance in your body. But, why if this hormone is so important, do most physicians ignore this test (or simply fail to order it)? Why do physicians focus solely on the TSH instead of free thyroid hormones? Learn more about Thyroxine including how to test for deficiency, …
Desiccated thyroid supplements are super popular among thyroid patients, and for good reason: They contain actual thyroid hormones, including T4, T3, and T2. And what makes them even more incredible is the fact that you can get these over the counter, and they synergize with all thyroid medications. So if you are a thyroid patient …
Do goitrogens really cause thyroid problems? Do you really have to avoid healthy foods like broccoli if you have a thyroid problem? All of these questions and more will be answered in this post. We will go over what a goitrogen is, why you probably don’t have to worry about eating healthy foods that contain …
What is considered a “normal estrogen level”? Did you know that weight gain can alter your estrogen levels? Or that having low progesterone may mimic the symptoms of high estrogen? Estrogen is an important hormone that fluctuates based on the day of the month and the age of the patient. Learn more about what constitutes …
This post will help you understand the primary differences between the two opposite thyroid conditions known as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. You will also learn the symptoms associated with each medical condition and how they alter your thyroid lab tests. Let’s jump in: Thyroid Dysfunction Basics Your thyroid gland may be one of the most important …
Even though Synthroid and Levothyroxine contain the same active ingredient, they may not be tolerated equally among all patients. This means that certain patients do better on one medication compared to the other! Learn how to identify if you are taking the right type of medication and when to consider switching in this post: Generic …
Fatigue, minor weight gain, depression, and brain fog may all be early warning signs of iodine deficiency. Iodine is an important trace mineral that is required for thyroid function in your body. Deficiency, due to a variety of reasons, is more common due primarily to soil depletion and the standard American diet (1). Learn more …
