There’s a lot of confusion relating to some of the topics that are routinely discussed on my website. Topics such as thyroid management, advanced weight loss treatments, hormone management, and so on.
As an avid consumer of information who may just be hearing this information for the first time, it’s really easy to get overwhelmed while trying to sort out the wheat from the chaff.
When you add on top of this the fact that the information you see here may contradict what you’ve heard in other places, the situation gets even more complex.
But it doesn’t have to be.
Let me bring some clarity to the process by which the information you see here is created, and explain why you can trust this information by being as open as possible.
Here’s what this page covers:
- Our Mission & Core Values
- Editorial Independence & Funding
- Medical Review & Fact-Checking Process
- About the Author & Medical Reviewer
- How is This Information Created?
- Why Doesn’t My Doctor Know About This Information?
- Correction & Content Update Policy
- Product Formulation & Review Policy
Our Mission & Core Values
I started Dr. Westin Childs (RestartMed.com) with one goal in mind: to provide the ultimate, evidence-based online education resource for thyroid patients.
Why? Because there are so many experts and gurus out there spouting their own flavor of science, it’s difficult to know what’s correct and what isn’t.
When it comes to helping thyroid patients, I truly believe that healing requires a comprehensive approach, one that includes lifestyle changes, nutrition, and supplementation, rather than the one-size-fits-all conventional approach of throwing levothyroxine at everyone.
Everything you see published on my website reflects that belief.
I take the best of both worlds: eastern and western medicine. Do the research, do the testing, and then publish it to you.
Editorial Independence & Funding
Dr. Westin Childs (RestartMed.com) maintains strict editorial independence. I do not have help from ghostwriters, guest writers, staff writers, or anyone else helping to create content.
I do not accept payment from third parties for guest posts, link requests, or free product reviews.
Most importantly, I have not, nor will I ever, accept payment from pharmaceutical companies regarding the discussion of various medications.
My content is funded entirely by revenue from the supplements I formulate and sell on this website. I want to be upfront about that: I have a direct financial interest in the products discussed here. To maintain editorial integrity, all clinical claims are supported by cited peer-reviewed research, and I do not accept payment from pharmaceutical companies or any third party for content creation. You can read more about our full transparency commitments here.
I believe transparent disclosure of this relationship, combined with rigorous sourcing, allows you to evaluate my recommendations with full context.
Medical Review & Fact-Checking Process
All of the information that you will see on restartmed.com is solely created, researched, written, and clinically reviewed by Dr. Westin Childs.
This includes all of the articles, podcast episodes, long-form videos, short-form videos, supplement and product page information, FAQs, and product formulations.
How can you confirm that an article was written and medically reviewed by me? There are two ways:
- At the top of any given article, you will see a byline that says “Written & Medically Reviewed by Dr. Westin Childs, D.O.” along with a “Last Updated” date and a “Fact-Checked & Evidence-Based” link.
- At the bottom of any given article, you will see an author box with my image and a short bio.
About the Author & Medical Reviewer
I hold a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and transitioned from traditional clinical practice to focus entirely on thyroid education, weight management research, and supplement formulation.
Since 2016, I’ve been reading and helping people with thyroid problems, weight problems, and hormone imbalances. Throughout this time, I have written over 600 articles, created over 700 videos, and have personally formulated over 20 thyroid-specific supplements and devices. To date, over 100,000 people with thyroid problems have used my supplements and protocols.
You can see my credentials below:
- Undergraduate Degree in Biology from Brigham Young University
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Post Graduate Medical Training – Included an internship at the University of South Florida (USF Health) and 1 year of Internal Medicine at Sky Ridge Medical Center
- Training in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine
- Training in Anti-Aging Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
- Previous medical licenses held in the states of Colorado, Arizona, and Florida
How is This Information Created?
Want to know more about how I create the information you see on my website? Here is my exact 4-step process:
Step #1: Gathering Information From People Who Are Struggling
Every single day, I spend time looking at and responding to comments, emails, social media posts, and YouTube video comments to figure out what you are struggling with.
I look for themes centered around hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, hyperthyroidism, nutrition, weight loss, and hormone management.
Once I choose a topic, I proceed to the next step.
Step #2: A Careful Review of Available Scientific Research
I always start with a review of available clinical research on any given topic. This research forms the backbone and framework from which the article will be created.
My primary scientific sources include:
Because many of the topics that I write about are new and emerging, there isn’t always a massive body of evidence to draw upon.
For this reason, I will frequently make references to physiology (how we understand the body to work) and draw upon that to make educated hypotheses.
These references are listed in the main content and are referenced at the bottom of every article under the section heading “Scientific References”.
Step #3: Combining Expertise & Opinion With Scientific Research
All of the information from step two is then combined with the clinical experience I gained while treating patients in practice, along with a review of customer experiences.
It’s one thing to simply restate what a study found, and another to try to extract meaning from that study so that it’s applicable to the person reading it.
Whenever I am inserting my opinion into an article, it will be clear that it’s an opinion and not a scientific fact based on the language being used.
Step #4: Review, Editing, & Publishing
Finally, the information is reviewed and edited for inaccuracies. After the article is published, it is then shared to social media accounts and to my email list.
Why Doesn’t My Doctor Know About This Information?
A common question people ask is, “Why does the information I see here differ from what my doctor has told me?”
If you were to put ten doctors into a room and ask their opinion on any one topic, you’d get ten different opinions. Because of the nature of the topics I discuss, there’s a lot of disagreement between experts on how these conditions should be treated.
In addition, you will find that the information you see here is a reflection of my unique expertise in more than just conventional medicine.
I apply a framework that takes into account my conventional training but also adds my experience with natural remedies, integrative treatments, nutrition, and hormone therapy.
Correction & Content Update Policy
My philosophy is one of complete transparency, and that includes my errors.
Because medical science is constantly evolving, I routinely audit and update older articles to ensure they reflect the most current clinical data and research.
If I discover outdated information or if an error gets through my review process, I will make every effort to fix the problem as quickly as possible.
If you see any errors in the articles written here or in my videos, please reach out directly at hello@restartmed.com, and we will make adjustments as needed.
Product Formulation & Review Policy
Most of the information on this website is educational, but occasionally you will see product reviews or information about my own supplement line.
If I am reviewing a product, you can be sure that it has been personally tested by my family or me, that the review is honest and not influenced by a third party, and that the pros and cons are discussed fairly.
When it comes to my own supplements, we do not fabricate or manipulate any of the reviews that you see on our product pages.
We use a third-party system (stamped.io) that aggregates our reviews and publishes them on our behalf. This ensures that every single review you read, whether it’s 5 stars or 1 star, comes from a real, verified customer and cannot be altered by us. You can confirm this by looking for the “verified buyer” statement found at the top of each review. See all of our product reviews here.
Whether it’s the creation of content, articles, videos, or the reviews that you see on my product pages, my intent is that you can be confident in trusting what you see.
Have any questions or concerns about this creation process? Feel free to contact my team.
Page last reviewed and updated: March 2026