Dr. Westin Childs 
Dizziness, weight gain, water retention, what do these symptoms have in common? They can all be caused by high progesterone. Elevated progesterone may not be as common as low progesterone, but it’s still a problem for many women. And you can use this checklist to determine if it’s a problem for you: What Causes High …
Fatigue, exhaustion, and low energy… These symptoms are incredibly common nowadays and they all may be pointing to a specific hormone imbalance commonly referred to as adrenal fatigue. But instead of focusing on the word adrenal fatigue, it’s better to focus on the hormone cortisol and how you can directly impact this very important stress …
Let’s debunk this myth once and for all. No doubt you’ve heard people claim that their weight gain is due to having thyroid problems. The reply is always something along the lines of: “Blaming your thyroid is an excuse for not having self-control or for being lazy”. But is this really true? Not really, in …
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 …
Certain supplements have the potential to reduce inflammation and treat autoimmunity. This is extremely important for hyperthyroid patients when you consider that, in most cases, hyperthyroidism is caused by an autoimmune condition known as Graves’ disease. Learn more about how to supplement for hyperthyroidism and what you can do to take control of your symptoms …
If you have PCOS you know that it can feel like it’s impossible to lose weight. The truth is it doesn’t have to be. If you take a targeted approach to treat the underlying hormone imbalances that cause PCOS you can start to lose weight and feel better. This PCOS weight loss guide will walk …
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 …
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 …
Believe it or not, fish oil has a powerful effect on the hormones in your body that directly regulate how you store and burn fat. Fish oil helps to regulate the hormones involved in the process and is powerful enough to even lower hormones like leptin and insulin. It also has the ability to alter …
B12 shots can help improve energy levels, and sleeping patterns, help with weight loss, and even improve hair growth. In order to get these benefits you need to be using the right type of B12 and using it correctly, which means in the right injection sites and the correct depth. Use this guide to help …
