Dr. Westin Childs 
Does thyroid disease cause depression? Should taking thyroid medication, if you have thyroid disease, eliminate your depression? What should you do if you are taking thyroid medication but still experiencing depressive symptoms? In this post, we will discuss the connection between hypothyroidism and depression including how to approach treatment, which thyroid medications are best, and …
Are you suffering from symptoms that you KNOW are related to your hormones? This guide will walk you through hormone testing and includes a discussion about each major hormone system, the symptoms associated with each hormone system, and which tests you need to ask for in order to get proper testing. Let’s jump in: Hormone …
Have you heard about the medication LDN? Are you wondering if it works or if what you’ve heard is all hype? In this post, I will dive into all aspects of LDN treatment including what conditions it can be used for, how to determine if you will respond to it, side effects associated with its …
No doubt most of you have at least heard about Wellbutrin. Most of you are probably familiar with its use as an anti-depressant, but did you know that it can also help with weight loss? Or that it is actually compounded with another medication (naltrexone) and is part of one of the most popular weight …
Thyroidectomy refers to the surgical procedure in which your thyroid is removed. While the surgical portion of the procedure is usually fairly easy, the aftermath as it relates to your serum thyroid levels may be a different story entirely. Learn more about Thyroidectomy in this guide, including the basics of the procedure, the long-term consequences …
This post will walk you through the ups and downs of testosterone replacement therapy and give you an idea of how long it takes testosterone to work and what to do if it isn’t. Testosterone replacement therapy can be used to help patients lose weight, improve their mood, and more, but what if you don’t …
Sensoril is a special formulation of a supplement known as Ashwagandha. This supplement has been shown in scientific studies to help regulate thyroid function, improve and balance serum cortisol levels and even help with weight loss. In order to get these benefits, you must be properly absorbing ashwagandha and getting a high enough concentration in …
No doubt you’ve at least heard of these special types of supplements. Glandular supplements have been used for many years and many people have experienced dramatic results with their use. Does that mean you should consider using them? It really depends on your body and what you are trying to treat. These supplements are most …
Why is there so much hype around MCT oil and what is it anyway? MCT oil is a special type of fat that is “medium” in length. The size of this fat molecule means that it can bypass some of the normal pathways that fat must go through in order to be utilized by the …
Metformin may be one of the cheapest and most underused weight loss medications out there. Metformin is traditionally reserved for those with diabetes or insulin resistance, but many studies show that it can be effective in overweight or obese patients without diabetes. The only problem? You wouldn’t know about it unless you do the research …
