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10 Important tips to consider when taking Synthroid the thyroid medication

10 Important Tips for Taking Synthroid: Dosing, Side Effects & More

July 20, 2020February 12, 2016 by Dr. Westin Childs

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Synthroid including how to help improve absorption, what kind of dose you should be taking, how to take it properly and why some people who take thyroid medication don’t feel better even with normal lab tests. Synthroid is a T4 only thyroid medication used …

How hashimoto's and hypothyroidism cause brain fog

How Hashimoto’s & Hypothyroidism Cause Brain Fog (+ What to do About it)

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

Why do so many patients with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s suffer from brain fog? Is there a connection between these two disease states? The answer is yes and we are going to explore why in this post. You’re about to learn why brain fog may be an early indicator of damage to your brain, what steps you can take …

The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia & How to Treat it

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

Is your intuition telling you that your hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s is causing your chronic pain? I’ve got news for you: Your intuition may be right.Low thyroid hormone can potentiate musculoskeletal pain that can be misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia. Even more important than that is many providers (and patients) don’t understand how to correctly diagnose, treat or manage pain and …

How to Lose Weight with Hashimoto’s: Step-by-Step Guide + 9 Strategies

July 20, 2020December 30, 2015 by Dr. Westin Childs

Do you have Hashimoto’s and feel like it’s impossible to lose weight? You’re not alone: Many patients with Hashimoto’s struggle with the same problem! In fact, it’s one of the biggest complaints I get from patients who see me in my office. The truth is… Losing weight with Hashimoto’s can be difficult but it isn’t impossible – you just …

The Best Hashimoto’s Diet: How to Lose Weight and Feel Better

July 20, 2020December 8, 2015 by Dr. Westin Childs

If you’ve ever been confused about what to eat because of your Hashimoto’s then this is the article for you. I’m going to take away the guessing game that is your Diet… Reduce your stress about what foods you should be eating and what foods you should be avoiding… So that you can get back to what’s important: Healing …

38 Nutrition facts that should be common sense but aren't

38 Nutrition Facts That Need to be Common Sense [But Aren’t]

January 22, 2019November 11, 2015 by Dr. Westin Childs

Are you tired of hearing conflicting information about nutrition every time you open up Facebook?

Me too…

I’ve got some good news for you,

There are some clear-cut facts about nutrition that you NEED to know. These facts will help you make sense of everything else you read and will help you build a foundation of information for future weight loss and better health.

So if you’ve ever felt confused about nutrition then this is for you:

Types, causes and symptoms of thyroid problems in patients including treatment tips

Types, Causes and Symptoms of Thyroid Problems + Treatment Tips

January 23, 2019October 25, 2015 by Dr. Westin Childs

This post will walk you through all of the causes of thyroid problems including Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Goiter, Thyroid Cancer and Nodules which all potentially may impact thyroid function in the body. Thyroid disorders are incredibly common among individuals and any changes to thyroid function may result in serious symptoms that reduce the quality of your …

Complete List of Hypothyroidism Symptoms with Checklist and Lab Guide

July 20, 2020October 13, 2015 by Dr. Westin Childs

Do you have all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism and yet you are told that your lab tests are “normal”? If so then this blog post should help you understand why this can happen but more importantly what you should do about it. Due to various reasons (that we will discuss below) your Doctor may not be …

How to Treat Endometriosis Naturally Without Drugs or Surgery

October 14, 2019October 9, 2015 by Dr. Westin Childs

Here’s the bottom line:

Endometriosis is a treatable condition and you don’t have to use drugs or surgery to fix it

(If you want my 10 steps to help you right away jump to the bottom of this article)

Here’s how to treat endometriosis naturally without drugs…

But first let’s start with some general information.

Understanding Estrogen Dominance

8 Weight Loss Supplements That Actually Work (Burn Fat & Build Muscle)

January 15, 2020August 12, 2015 by Dr. Westin Childs

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take some supplements to lose weight? While weight loss is not quite that easy, there are many supplements that may help you burn fat and build muscle mass. The combination may result in weight loss and an improvement in your body composition. The trick is to use the right supplements at …