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, …
Is having a suppressed TSH dangerous to your body? Will it cause bone loss or damage to your heart? Can the negative side effects be mitigated or avoided with other interventions? In this post, we will discuss the pros and cons of having a suppressed TSH including what potential negative side effects it can cause, …
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 which contain …
Have you been recently diagnosed with a thyroid nodule? Do you have a thyroid nodule and you are wondering what it means or how to treat it? Are you looking for treatment options, including natural and conventional, for your thyroid nodule? All of these and more will be discussed in this beginner’s guide to thyroid …
Learn everything you need to know about the thyroid hormone Triiodothyronine including how it functions in your body, how it is produced, the symptoms associated with deficiency, and how to improve (both naturally and through medication) and optimize your levels in this post: What is Triiodothyronine? Triiodothyronine is the complete name given to the most …
Are you experiencing weight loss, fatigue, irritability, or hair loss? These are all symptoms that you may have an overactive thyroid. Identifying an overactive thyroid is important because early detection can prevent long-term damage. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of an overactive thyroid, what causes this condition, how to treat it, and more …
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, …
T3 and T4 play a critical role in maintaining thyroid function. Perhaps more important is that they are often ignored by conventional physicians despite being easily available through routine blood testing. Learn the importance of T3 and T4 including how to interpret your lab values, how these hormones function in your body, and how to …
Thyroidectomy refers to the surgical procedure in which your thyroid is removed. While the surgical portion of the procedure is usually fairly easy, the aftermath as it relates to your serum thyroid levels may be a different story entirely. Learn more about Thyroidectomy in this guide, including the basics of the procedure, the long-term consequences …
Estrogen, along with testosterone, may be one of the most important hormones to monitor in men. High estrogen can cause symptoms ranging from weight gain to nipple tenderness to water retention. Learn the most common symptoms of high estrogen in men and how to deal with it in this guide: The Importance of Testosterone & …
