Dr. Westin Childs 
Is it possible to increase T4 thyroid hormone in your body without relying on prescription thyroid medications? Absolutely, and it’s probably not as hard as you might think. If you don’t like the idea of being on thyroid medication for the rest of your life, or if you just like the idea of naturally increasing …
T2 thyroid hormone is emerging as an incredibly important and potent thyroid hormone. And tons and tons of thyroid patients are taking notice. This has led many a thyroid patient to ask themselves an important question: “How can I test my own T2 level to see if I should take it?”. If this thought has …
Feeling your heartbeat in your chest can be an anxiety-provoking experience and it’s something that many thyroid patients will experience at some point along their journey. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the vast majority of the time, the heart palpitations that you’ll experience are 100% harmless. That’s not always the case, …
Can you cure your thyroid problem with the use of food? Not exactly, but eating the right foods can provide your body and thyroid with the exact nutrients that your thyroid needs to function. And doing this may… Pretty much every thyroid patient has a desire to feel better and they pretty much all know …
Are you someone who has the stereotypical look of a thyroid patient? You probably know the look I’m talking about, it’s the look that someone gets when they didn’t get a good night’s sleep. The one where you see someone with it and you just think “Wow, you look tired”. If so, then this article …
Want to know exactly what you are taking when you take Armour Thyroid? If so, you’re in the right place. As a thyroid patient, you need to be aware that while you may need thyroid hormone to survive and thrive, you don’t always want all of the extra baggage that comes along with these medications. For …
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to take thyroid medication first thing in the morning. I know, I know, a lot of you are probably getting ready to throw your thyroid medication at me for even suggesting such a thing but it is true. The truth is that there is nothing magical about taking your …
There are so many different diets and foods that you can eat as a thyroid patient that it can make it hard to navigate this space. One thing is for certain, though: The food that you put into your body can either exert a positive effect on your body and thyroid, or a negative one. Your job …
Look: there are a lot of healthy and great foods out there, there’s no doubt about it. But when it comes to supporting your thyroid, some are heads and shoulders above the rest. Chia seeds fall into this category. What are chia seeds? Simply put they are an ultra-healthy seed that grows in Central America. …
Is chocolate actually healthy for your thyroid gland? Well, not as healthy as other foods, but it’s probably not as unhealthy as you might think. Dark chocolate is loaded with polyphenols, fiber, magnesium, and antioxidants, all of which are beneficial for your thyroid. And eating dark chocolate, in the right amount each day, can actually …
