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The Connection Between Your Metabolism and Thyroid Hormone (+ How to Boost it)

January 18, 2019June 20, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

Test your metabolism: Do you gain weight by just smelling food? Have you been on multiple calorie-restricted diets throughout your life? Are you eating 1,000 calories per day just to MAINTAIN your weight? Are you cold, fatigued, and exhausted? If you answered YES to any of these questions then there is a HIGH chance that your metabolism is damaged. But the …

Hypothyroid Success Story: 40 Pound Weight Loss and Diabetes Reversed in 3 months with T3 + NDT + Fasting

July 20, 2020June 14, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

T3 helps to reverse insulin resistance and diabetes. After treating hundreds of patients I’ve found the two MOST common hormone imbalances in hypothyroid patients to be decreased T3 and insulin resistance. The sad part? Most Doctors miss the connection between insulin resistance and hypothyroidism, and it may be the PRIMARY reason you are unable to lose weight. This case …

Hashimoto’s Case Study: 50+ Pound Weight Loss on Naturethroid + AIP + LDN

July 20, 2020May 30, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

If you have Hashimoto’s or Hypothyroidism and weight loss feels impossible, then you need to read this patient case study. This is a case study from my office and I want to share it with you guys so you know that feeling better is NOT impossible. It’s not uncommon for me to receive emails like these: But …

Is your Free T4 really in the Normal Range? Optimal vs Normal levels & More

July 20, 2020May 7, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

Chances are VERY high that your Free T4 level isn’t actually normal even though it may be in the “normal range”. Most people tend to blow off their Free T4 level because it isn’t the ‘free and active’ hormone, especially when compared to free T3. But that is a big mistake! Free T4 still has a story to …

The biggest loser study and main takeaways for weight loss in 2018

Biggest Loser Study & Main Takeaways for Weight Loss in 2018

February 4, 2019May 5, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

The biggest loser contestants have damaged their metabolism and it has lasted 6 years! This won’t come as a shock to those who have read my blog before (and really understand how to lose weight), but to people who still think that eating less and exercising more leads to weight loss will be VERY disappointed. This new …

Reverse T3 Treatment Guide + How to “Flush” it out of Your Body & Start Feeling Better

July 20, 2020April 28, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

Reverse T3 could be the missing link to finding out why you still have hypothyroid symptoms despite taking thyroid medication. Or why you feel terrible with “normal” lab tests… The crazy part is that most Doctors don’t even order Reverse T3 and even if they do most aren’t sure what to do with the results. And high levels …

How to safely use phentermine with thyroid problems to help with weight loss

How to Safely use Phentermine with Thyroid Problems for Weight Loss

July 20, 2020April 22, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

Phentermine CAN help with weight loss, but only if used correctly. And it can get a little bit tricky if you have thyroid problems, hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. If these conditions are untreated and you take Phentermine you may be putting unneeded stress on your adrenals and thyroid which can make you feel worse. But, if you use this …

5 Tips for Weight Loss after Thyroidectomy – What your Doctor is Missing

July 20, 2020April 18, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

Almost EVERY patient gains weight after having a Thyroidectomy. In fact, it’s considered normal to gain 20-30 pounds and most Doctors just shrug it off as “normal”. When you consider that thyroid hormone controls the metabolism of your entire body, and that after removing it most patients gain 20-30 pounds – shouldn’t we at least consider that …

Early symptoms of selenium deficiency and how to approach supplementation and replacement

8 Early Symptoms of Selenium Deficiency & Your Next Steps

October 30, 2019April 8, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

Use this guide to help you determine if you are experiencing the symptoms of selenium deficiency, to help you get started with safe supplementation and how to correctly dose your supplementation. Un-diagnosed selenium deficiency may be part of the reason you aren’t feeling well or may be experiencing difficult to diagnose symptoms. It turns out that …

how mangesium citrate can help with weight loss

How Magnesium Citrate can Help with Weight Loss

July 20, 2020April 5, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

Can magnesium citrate actually help you lose weight? This is a question I get from a lot of patients… And I have some news for you: Weight loss is far more complicated than just taking 1 pill or 1 supplement. And we are going to talk about that, but let’s go back to your main question: Yes, Magnesium citrate …