Dr. Westin Childs 
Are you thinking about doing the HCG diet for weight loss? If so you are probably wondering… Is the HCG Diet safe? Will it harm my metabolism? Will it cause thyroid damage or make my thyroid function worse? And you are right to ask these questions before you undergo the treatment! The truth is that …
Victoza is a powerful weight loss medication that actually works… If used correctly. And I will explain what I mean by that a little bit later, but first, we need to talk about this case study. During this time she was able to lose almost 40 pounds using my hormone-balancing approach with the combination of …
Naltrexone, especially in low doses, has the potential to help you lose weight. This doesn’t mean it’s a miracle weight loss medication. In fact, it’s far from it. But it does have some interesting uses and may be beneficial, especially for people who have not had success losing weight and keeping it off. Here’s how …
Iodine is the single most important nutrient for managing almost all of the hormones in your body. We don’t normally think about iodine as impacting your hormones, but it absolutely does. Through its impact on the regulation of thyroid hormone, iodine has downstream effects on estrogen, progesterone, and even cortisol. That’s great and all, but …
Have you heard great things about B12 shots? Maybe you want some of the benefits from B12 or maybe you have a neighbor or friend who swears that they help with weight loss and energy levels. If so, this is the guide for you… We are going to talk about everything you need to know …
Is insulin resistance, diabetes, or pre-diabetes making it difficult or impossible for you to lose weight? If you fall into this category you probably understand that for the most part insulin resistance is a DIETARY disease. Meaning you most likely have this condition because of the food you’ve eaten (or are currently eating). Understanding this …
Gas, bloating, and constipation. What do these three things have in common? They may be caused by SIBO, SIFO, or yeast overgrowth inside your body… SIBO is an inflammatory condition that can cause problems in all systems in your body. Because it can be so difficult to treat it requires a combination of a specific …
Cytomel may be one of the most effective thyroid medications on the market. And because your thyroid plays a role in regulating your metabolism, it also happens to be one of the best for helping with weight loss. Does that mean that every thyroid patient should be taking it? No! But it definitely means that …
Weight gain, low sex drive, hair loss, decreased energy, and depression. What do these things all have in common? They can all be caused by low testosterone in women. If you were under the impression that testosterone was a male hormone, think again: Testosterone is a very important hormone for women as well as men. …
Testosterone replacement therapy can help men (with low testosterone) build muscle mass, lose weight, and feel better overall. Does that mean that every man should use testosterone? Not really. But it does mean that because of the potential benefits, it’s worth looking into if you are suffering from any of the symptoms that may be …
