Dr. Westin Childs 
I don’t think there’s a thyroid-related topic out there with more misinformation than iodine. And this is especially true when discussing the topic of iodine allergy. The truth is that a true iodine allergy doesn’t exist (1). Before you run off screaming and yelling that you know for sure that you are allergic to iodine, hear …
Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and you should care a lot about the health of your skin for one very important reason: It is an outward manifestation of inward health (1), and this includes your thyroid. If you have problems with your skin, there’s a good chance you have problems with your …
Is it possible to be both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid at the same time? The short answer is no. It is not possible for the same cell or the same tissue in your body to be both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid at the same time. Does that mean that you cannot have both hyperthyroid and hypothyroidism symptoms …
If we go back in time just a few years ago, the gluten-free diet was pretty much in its prime. Every natural practitioner was recommending gluten-free to treat things like autoimmune disease, and thyroid problems, and some even recommended it for weight loss. Fast forward a few years and where are we now? Well, the …
There are many plagues in the world right now but I believe that one of the most sinister is that of hormone imbalance. Why? Because even small changes in your hormone levels can result in huge changes to how you are feeling. And these changes can easily be dismissed or ignored (and they often are) …
As a thyroid patient you probably already know that making and keeping healthy habits can have a noticeable improvement on your thyroid. I don’t need to convince you that eating healthy whole foods, getting enough rest, or taking the right supplements can help improve your thyroid. In fact, there’s a lot of evidence and patient …
A lot, and I mean a lot of thyroid patients get frustrated with their treatment. It’s not uncommon for me to read multiple emails each and every day about thyroid patients who are at their wit’s end. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at the comment section on any blog post. …
Magnesium is one of 3 main nutrients required to prevent thyroid gland damage inside of your body and, unfortunately, thyroid patients often don’t get enough. If you are struggling with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, thyroid gland damage, inflammation, or poor thyroid lab tests, then this information is for you. Supplementing with magnesium has the potential to improve …
Levothyroxine is the #1 most prescribed thyroid medication on the market and one of the most commonly prescribed medications period. It works by providing your body with the thyroid hormone that it is lacking. The big problem? It only works if it’s dosed correctly. And, unfortunately, many people are either taking too much or simply …
Thyroid Controversies Explained and Debunked with Dr. Alan Christianson | Podcast Interview Show Notes & Links From the Video/Podcast Today I am joined by Dr. Alan Christianson. Dr. Alan Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on Thyroid care. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent titles include The Thyroid …
