Dr. Westin Childs 
Hair loss, next to weight loss, is one of the more tragic consequences of having low thyroid function. I don’t know a woman (or man) around who thinks losing their hair is acceptable and something that they are just okay with occurring. The hair loss industry is HUGE and there are more and more treatments …
Selenium is an essential (required) nutrient that your body must have. If you don’t have enough, you will suffer symptoms ranging from hair loss to thyroid problems to fatigue and many others in between. Not only is it required for optimal health, it’s fairly common for people to suffer from a deficiency (1). This happens because …
It really shouldn’t surprise you to hear that mold exposure is harmful to your health. We now have numerous studies that link exposure to the toxins from mold to many medical conditions including: And now we can add thyroid dysfunction to that list. A recent study from 2017 (1) has clearly shown a link between mold …
Mood swings, anxiety, and depression… up to 60% of thyroid patients will struggle with these problems. But they don’t have to. Why? Because there are natural treatments and supplements that can help bring balance to your brain and thyroid at the same time. Here are 5 science-backed supplements to take for better thyroid brain health: …
Do you have high cholesterol? Are you blaming your diet? Not so fast… Low thyroid is a COMMON cause of high cholesterol and it may explain your cholesterol issues. Before you run and jump on a statin or another cholesterol medication make sure that you rule out your thyroid as the primary CAUSE of your …
As someone with Hashimoto’s, I probably don’t need to tell you that there aren’t many official medications or therapies available to treat your condition. That’s why this topic is so exciting. Testosterone is a sort of secret therapy that can be used to treat and manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and I’ve been using it for years …
What’s New with My Supplements Want to get the latest news with my supplements including which products I have in the pipeline and which products I am making changes to? If you are interested in You are in the right place because that’s exactly what we are going to talk about! I tend to keep …
By now you’ve probably at least heard of the hormone leptin. Leptin is a hormone secreted by your fat cells which are primarily responsible for helping your body regulate your body weight (1) and your metabolism. It is the single most important hormone when it comes to managing your weight, hands down. No other hormones come …
The food that you put into your mouth and into your body can either have a positive or negative impact on Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I’m definitely not disputing that. But in this article, I want to dispute some of the so-called “facts” that float around the internet, Facebook groups, and other forums, regarding how effective diet …
I ranked every thyroid medication from best to worst, and I’m sharing it all with you today. Most thyroid patients have no idea that the most commonly used thyroid medication is also the worst, or that they have other, better options. If you are struggling with low thyroid symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, and hair …
