Dr. Westin Childs 
Can taking probiotics really help lower cholesterol and help with weight loss? Several key studies do indeed confirm that these benefits are real and may be obtainable with daily probiotic use. In addition to these general benefits probiotics also offer key improvements specifically to men… The most interesting of which is the potential to retain youthful …
Using protein powder can act as a powerful supplement to help improve gastrointestinal function, promote weight loss, and normalize appetite. Most people are very familiar with protein powder and have been using it daily for years! But are all protein powders created equal? Not by a long shot. It turns out that the best protein …
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 …
Hyperthyroid patients can and do gain weight! You are NOT crazy if this is happening to you and it can be explained perfectly with science. Believe it or not, weight gain in hyperthyroid patients is actually quite common with reports showing as many as 50% of patients who deal with this particular issue. We need …
Are you looking to boost your T3 thyroid hormone levels? Maybe you know that T3 is responsible for managing your energy levels, or maybe you know how important it is for your metabolism. Either way, there are several T3 supplements that you can use to increase serum T3 levels. Use this guide to help …
Would it surprise you to know that you can have a low TSH but still be hypothyroid? This situation is not uncommon and may be occurring in your body right now. On the flip side, a low TSH can also be an indicator of hyperthyroidism. Your TSH can be a helpful tool in evaluating thyroid …
Leaky gut results in systemic damage that influences multiple systems in your body. Because of this damage, you may experience symptoms ranging from depression to chronic constipation and much more. The key to diagnosing leaky gut is understanding exactly how your gut interacts with hormone systems and neurotransmitters in your body. Then you can understand …
Hypothyroidism is very common among people in the US which means that many people are taking thyroid hormones. Despite taking thyroid hormones, many patients still show the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Why is it that some patients who take thyroid hormone replacement medication for low thyroid still have symptoms? It’s not as complicated as …
Saxenda might be one of the best weight loss medications that exist on the market right now. But just because it might work doesn’t mean it’s necessarily right for your body. Saxenda works because it alters many hormone systems in your body that tend to interfere with your appetite, metabolism, and even other hormones. In …
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 …
