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5 reasons to Consider CBD oil for Hashimoto’s: Benefits, Safety & More

August 23, 2019July 24, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Can CBD oil (or CBD in other forms) help treat the autoimmune condition Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? When you start to see places like Harvard (1) talking about the benefits of CBD oil you know there may be something to this compound. This over the counter therapy may be considered in certain thyroid patients, especially those with Hashimoto’s who haven’t …

The carnivore diet for Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Carnivore Diet for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: What is it & Does it Work?

August 23, 2019April 26, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

It’s well known that diet has the potential to positively impact Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. And, because it’s one of the things that you can control 100%, it’s of great concern to those people who suffer from this disease. Relevant to this discussion is a relatively new diet known as the Carnivore diet. This diet, high in animal-based products, has …

how to use LDN for Hashimoto's thyroiditis

How to use LDN to Treat Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (Dosing, Safety & More)

August 23, 2019April 19, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

There are very few medications that you can use to treat Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and LDN is one of those medicines. But how does it work? Will it work for you? Is it safe to use? And, if so, how should you dose it? We are going to explore all of these questions and more. I’ve been using LDN …

Can Hashimoto’s Be Reversed, Treated or Cured?

August 23, 2019November 6, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Hashimoto’s is the number 1 cause of hypothyroidism in the United States (and in many other countries). Despite this fact, there are basically no good treatments which attempt to cure or reverse this condition from conventional medicine. But don’t let that scare you, there are still some therapies which can potentially be helpful for some people. And that’s …

Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin guide

Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin (TSI): Patient Guide to Graves’ Disease

August 23, 2019July 26, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

What does thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin mean? Do your results correlate with the severity of your hyperthyroidism? Is there a way to lower your antibody levels? You probably already know that the presence of these antibodies may be an early warning sign that your body is suffering from an autoimmune disease, but what are you supposed to do about …

Does LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) Actually Work for Weight Loss, Autoimmune Disease and Chronic Pain?

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

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 use and …

Hashimoto's thyroiditis treatment guide: Standard vs integrative approach

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Treatment: Standard vs Integrative Approach

August 23, 2019March 2, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Do you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Are you wondering about how to treat or manage this condition? If so then you need to understand the main difference between the standard approach and the integrative approach to treating this disease. In this guide, you will learn the basics of Hashimoto’s, what causes this condition, how it presents and the …

What is thyroiditis? Types, symptoms and treatment guide for patients

What is Thyroiditis? Types, Symptoms & Treatment (Patient Guide)

August 23, 2019January 6, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Thyroiditis including the complete symptom guide, how to approach treatment and the various types of Thyroiditis (including how to treat and manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis). Thyroiditis is actually just a general term used to describe inflammation localized to the thyroid gland. The trick with diagnosing this condition …