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Vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms and treatment guide

Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms (+ how to test for it and treat it with supplements)

October 30, 2019October 19, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Symptoms of Vitamin B12 DeficiencyThink you don’t have to worry about Vitamin B12 deficiency because you are living in a place like the United States? Think again. It’s been estimated (by various medical research journals) that the rate of Vitamin B12 deficiency approaches 40% (depending on the study you look at (1)). And this number is catching only those …

Using Fluconazole for Candida Overgrowth (Safety, Precautions & More)

November 16, 2019July 10, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Candida overgrowth is a condition which affects many patients, especially those with existing gut problems and those with thyroid disease. Among the many treatments available are some which require a doctors prescription. In this article, we are going to focus on fluconazole (also known as Diflucan) which is a prescription medication which is particularly effective at killing …

Is Magnesium Stearate Safe to use in Dietary Supplements?

November 19, 2019July 5, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Depending on where you look you can read that magnesium stearate is a toxic harmful additive or a completely harmless filler. Which one is correct and why does it matter for you? We are going to explore the science and attempt to answer the question as to whether or not it’s actually something you should be concerned …

6 Downsides to Functional Medicine Patients Should be Aware of

November 20, 2019June 24, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Is it possible to reverse chronic disease with a new approach to medicine? Is this type of medicine better than conventional medicine? Are there any downsides to this approach? In this article, we are going to explore all of these topics while focusing on some of the downsides to functional medicine. I make these comments as a practitioner of …

Are Thyroid Glandular Supplements Safe?

August 23, 2019November 15, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Thyroid glandular supplements can be tempting if you already have existing thyroid disease. But are these supplements safe? Will using them be helpful or harmful to your thyroid? The answer is that more times than not they may actually cause damage to your body. Learn more about how these supplements work, better alternatives available, and the symptoms associated …

Experimenting with 1 Trillion Probiotics: 10 Day Gut Cleanse

August 23, 2019October 1, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

I’m a big fan of experimenting on my own health. In fact, most of the strategies and therapies that I’ve developed have been as a result of testing them on myself and then family members. Today, I’m going to explore my experience using high dose probiotics for 10 days straight. I took 1 trillion CFU of my own …

The Complete Guide to Using Selenium to Naturally Enhance Your Thyroid

August 23, 2019August 7, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Supplementing with Selenium may provide a way to enhance your thyroid function in a natural way. Whether you’ve heard of Selenium before (or this is your first time), you’ll find all the information you need to get started with this micronutrient. Today you’ll learn:If you should use SeleniumHow to dose it correctly & safelyWhat side effects to …

How L-tyrosine benefits thyroid and adrenal function

L-Tyrosine and How it Benefits Thyroid & Adrenal Function: Should you Use it?

August 23, 2019August 1, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

You may have heard that using L-tyrosine can potentially help improve your energy levels, help with weight loss, improve your thyroid or even reduce your stress response. But are any of these claims true? In order to have a discussion about these topics we really need to first talk about the basics of tyrosine. In this post, you …

Warnings Signs of Iodine Deficiency & How it Affects your Thyroid

October 30, 2019April 13, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Fatigue, minor weight gain, depression, and brain fog may all be early warning signs of iodine deficiency. Iodine is an important trace mineral which is required for thyroid function in your body. Deficiency, due to a variety of reasons, is more common due primarily to soil depletion and the standard American diet (1). Learn more about iodine deficiency …

Benefits of using Chromium picolinate for weight loss, diabetes, depression and more

Benefits of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss, Diabetes & More

August 23, 2019January 9, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

This post will help you understand the amazing and potential benefits of using Chromium picolinate for weight loss, depression, appetite regulation and for treating insulin resistance and also how to use it safely and effectively. Chromium is an essential mineral which helps regulate the metabolism of very important macromolecules in your body. Chromium deficiency may result …