Dr. Westin Childs 
Berberine, a plant-based alkaloid with a huge number of benefits, has been one of my favorite ingredients for thyroid patients for a long time. While it’s been well-studied in the setting of treating symptoms commonly associated with hypothyroidism, such as weight gain, new studies are showing that it can be beneficial for hyperthyroid patients as well. …
What is a thyroid belly? It’s the characteristic distention of the abdomen that appears to be unique to thyroid patients, and its severity can range from mild to severe. In the mildest cases, it may just look like you ate a large meal, but in the extreme cases, it could make you look pregnant. Some …
Some myths in the thyroid community tend to linger far longer than they should and one of those is the idea that ashwagandha is somehow harmful to patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Some information on the internet would have you believe that this adaptogenic herb should be avoided if you have Hashimoto’s because it can make your …
As a thyroid patient, you probably know what it feels like to fight and scratch just to see minor improvements in how you are feeling. Sometimes it can feel like pulling teeth just to get a small boost in your energy. Well, what if I told you that there’s something you can do right now …
Are you a thyroid patient struggling to lose weight? If so, you aren’t alone, and the key to long-lasting weight loss may just be your T3 status. T3 is the single most important and powerful thyroid hormone in your body, and if you want to lose weight and keep it off, you must have enough …
Looking for some dinner ideas that are healthy and gluten-free that will also support your thyroid? You’ve come to the right place. All 10 of the listed recipes below are GREAT for patients with hypothyroidism, low thyroid function, or a sluggish thyroid. We’ve created these recipes and have ensured that they are hypothyroid-friendly and thyroid-approved. …
Is yoga going to transform your thyroid into a hormone-producing machine to the point that you no longer need thyroid medication? Probably not… But is stretching your body, improving your flexibility (1), enhancing lymphatic flow (2), and encouraging more blood flow to your thyroid gland going to hurt? Definitely not (3). For this reason, yoga …
Maintaining adequate thyroid function should be priority #1 for thyroid patients. Unfortunately, the standard way to approach measuring thyroid function, which is often done solely with thyroid lab tests, is not as accurate as most people believe (including doctors). And this is probably why we see such a huge number of thyroid patients who continue to express …
Vitamin B12 is an incredibly important vitamin and it just so happens that many people aren’t getting enough of it. Why is it important? Because its active forms (which we will soon discuss) are needed to create DNA and to produce energy as ATP in your mitochondria. When you don’t have enough B12 in your …
Look: there are a lot of healthy and great foods out there, there’s no doubt about it. But when it comes to supporting your thyroid, some are heads and shoulders above the rest. Chia seeds fall into this category. What are chia seeds? Simply put they are an ultra-healthy seed that grows in Central America. …
