Dr. Westin Childs 
Is it safe to use protein powder if you have thyroid disease? Is animal protein better than plant protein? Which one is ideal if you have thyroid disease? How much protein should you consume each day? And will it help you with weight loss? All of these questions are more will be answered in this …
Tirosint-Sol is a newer thyroid medication that was recently released in the United States to treat hypothyroidism. And it is now the ‘cleanest’ thyroid medication on the market today! There are a great many benefits to this medication (1) that I want to explore with you in this article. I fear that the benefits of this …
Thyroid glandulars may be the most potent over-the-counter ingredients that thyroid patients can take. But does that mean you should take them? The answer, as usual, is that it depends. There are huge benefits that you may be able to realize while using thyroid glandulars but only if you are using the right type and …
Are you taking Synthroid and just not feeling quite right? If so, there’s a possibility that you may be taking too much. According to research, about 20-30% of all thyroid patients taking thyroid medication are taking more than they need at any given time. That means there’s about a 2-3 out of 10 chance that …
Pregnancy puts extra strain on thyroid function. This is especially true if you suffer from thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s. If you fit into this category then you should pay special attention to your thyroid numbers while you are pregnant. This article is devoted to that topic. I want to share with you …
Are you currently taking thyroid medication but not quite feeling like yourself? Perhaps you’ve heard about the thyroid medication NDT (natural desiccated thyroid) and you’re wondering if this medication can solve your problems. Before you jump into using this medication let’s take an honest and in-depth look at the pros and cons. This article will …
This is a question that I’m sure many of you think about. Perhaps you’ve even given up on the idea of getting back to a ‘normal’ weight. The truth is that there is definitely a chance for you to get back to whatever is normal for you, even if you suffer from hormone imbalances such …
As thyroid problems continue to become more and more common among patients of all ages, it’s important to have a complete understanding of what this means for your body. Unfortunately, the standard approach to treating thyroid conditions is more focused on the benefits of the Doctor and not necessarily the patient. But, with a little …
Fact: Hashimoto’s is the number 1 cause of hypothyroidism in the United States (and in many developed nations). You would think that because it’s so common there must be a large range of treatments for this condition, right? You would think so but that isn’t the case. In fact, there is really only 1 …
What is your life going to be like after radioactive iodine treatment? Will you be able to lead a normal life? Will destroying your thyroid gland have long-term consequences? Will it cause you to gain weight? These are just a few of the questions that I want to answer in this article. You can obviously …
