Dr. Westin Childs 
Have you been told, or are you suspicious, that you have a high TSH? If so there are many things you want to consider before pursuing treatment. While your TSH is important for assessing thyroid function it’s certainly not the only test, or the best way, to identify thyroid disease. We are going to take …
Why is PCOS so hard to treat? One of the main reasons is that we tend to treat only the symptoms of PCOS and not the CAUSE. This philosophy extends to supplements as well: In order to treat your PCOS using supplements, you will need to target those supplements to your body and YOUR hormone …
When you think of progesterone most of us are conditioned to think that it causes weight loss. But the truth is that progesterone can cause both weight loss and weight gain, depending on the situation of who is using it. Not only that but how you take progesterone and at what dose may determine if …
Low testosterone can lead to weight gain, changes in mood, decreased energy levels, and a reduction in libido. What’s more important is this: Many women suffer from low testosterone and this condition is missed by most physicians. As a result, it becomes very important for you to understand the signs and symptoms of low testosterone …
Is Contrave really a miracle weight loss medication? Well, it is a newer weight loss medication but it’s far from perfect. This particular medication helps people lose weight by influencing certain factors in the body ranging from hormonal control to appetite modulation. Because of this, certain people stand to benefit more from using this medication …
Berberine might just be one of the best supplements you’ve never heard of. Through its powerful effects on insulin and an enzyme called AMP kinase, berberine makes weight loss easier by lowering blood sugar and reducing insulin. Its effects on these systems are so strong that it has been compared to pharmaceutical medications (but more …
CLA is an extremely well-studied supplement that has been shown to help with weight loss and metabolic function. CLA works by modulating your appetite, increasing the amount of energy that you consume, and by preventing your fat cells from getting bigger. Learn more about how to use this fatty acid safely and correctly for weight …
Dysregulation of estrogen levels is incredibly common among women. High and low estrogen levels contribute to conditions such as low sex drive, weight gain, PMS/PMDD, depression, mood changes, and even other hormonal problems. The good news is that there are targeted supplements that you can take to influence and manage your estrogen levels. Use this …
Take your daily supplement regimen to the next level with hydrolyzed collagen. This powerful supplement has been clinically shown to increase hair growth, help with weight loss, and slow down & reverse the aging process. Collagen is a special form of amino acid and most people simply don’t get enough of it in their daily …
When it comes to weight loss there are very few supplements that actually work. After all, if it were as easy as taking a supplement to lose weight wouldn’t it be on the cover of every national newspaper? While most of the claims for weight loss with other supplements tend to be overhyped there are …
