The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Do you have the symptoms of hypothyroidism? Have you been told that your thyroid lab tests are normal? If so, this video is for you. The reason for this discr...

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ This is video number 2 in a 2 part series outlining which supplements actually help Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In this video, I go over some less conventional o...

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ This is part one in a two part video outlining exactly how to use Hashimoto's supplements if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an a...

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Tirosint-sol is one of the newer (perhaps the newest for now) thyroid medication on the market. But just because it's new doesn't necessarily mean that you sh...

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Iodine is one of the single most important nutrients for your thyroid. If you do not have enough iodine then your thyroid will NOT be able to produce enough t...

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ It's not easy being a thyroid patient, that much is for sure. But there are things that I find that many thyroid patients tend to focus their energy on which...

Protein powder can and should be used if you have a thyroid condition but choosing the right protein powder is important. The benefits of protein powder including appetite control, weight management, the building of lean muscle mass, and more. But the only way to get these benefits is to use the right type of protein powder. Picking the right protein powder is important because thyroid patients ha...

Have you ever wondered about the difference between hypothyroidism and hashimoto's thyroiditis? It's actually not that complicated but it's a very important thing to understand because EACH condition is treated differently. In addition, what causes hypothyroidism does not necessarily cause Hashimoto's and vice versa. Hashimoto's will almost always result in hypothyroidism but not all cases of hypo...

Is your doctor looking at Hashimoto's the right way? If they are not then this will have a serious impact on how well you feel and what type of treatments may be recommended to you. Doctors are conditioned to think about Hashimoto's in a way that doesn't serve thyroid patients. Learn more about what doctors get wrong in their thinking about Hashimoto's so that you don't fall into this trap.

Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol? If so, you MUST check your thyroid. There is a very strong connection between your thyroid and your cholesterol levels. Low thyroid DIRECTLY causes high cholesterol and it's the first thing your doctor should check for if your cholesterol is out of balance. The problem? Most doctors do not do this correctly. In addition, many thyroid patients are unde...

Did you know that you can take your thyroid medication under your tongue? This route of taking your thyroid medication is called the sublingual route. There are pros and cons to using this route and you should be aware of BOTH before you try it out. Not all thyroid medications work if taken this way and they may not work for all people but there are things you can do to increase the likelihood tha...

Has your doctor ever told you that supplements don't work? If so, you are not alone. But here's the kicker: Most of what your doctor is telling you about thyroid supplements is 100% incorrect. In this video, I debunk 5 common myths about thyroid supplements. With this information, you will confident in knowing that not only do thyroid supplements work but that they are also very effective.

Over the last 4-5 years we've seen the decline in the effectiveness of many thyroid medications. Medications that used to work well are no longer cutting it for thyroid patients. But hope is not lost! There are still some thyroid medications which are working well. Here is a list of what I am using and recommending and what I am still getting great results with...

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Just about every day I get questions about alternative options for thyroid medications. Is there anything else that you can use? Do they actually work? We are...

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ There is a strong connection between your adrenal glands and your thyroid gland. Those people who have low thyroid function, otherwise known as hypothyroidism...

Did you know that some thyroid supplements can actually be harmful to your thyroid? That's exactly what we are going to be talking about today. Supplements which can harm your thyroid, or damage thyroid function, if they are taken. Supplements can be a great way to improve your thyroid function naturally but only if you are taking the right ones. If you take the wrong supplements then you risk cau...

Most thyroid patients believe that endocrinologists are the best doctor out there to treat and manage their thyroid. In my opinion, they couldn't be farther from the truth. In fact, there are many reasons why you DON'T want an endocrinologist or endo to treat and manage your thyroid conditions. In this video, you will learn several reasons why and you'll also find out which type of doctor I do rec...

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a condition which causes low thyroid function but it is different from run of the mill hypothyroidism. And because it is different,...

Just like there are habits that can HELP your thyroid there are habits that can HARM your thyroid. I've created this list of habits that EVERYONE with a thyroid problem should avoid. By avoiding these things, or by making changes, you can help improve your thyroid function in a natural way. I've based these habits on the thousands of comments I've read and responded to both on my blog, youtube cha...

End stage Hashimoto's is defined as complete thyroid gland destruction. This state is IRREVERSIBLE which is why it is such a big deal! But how do you know if you are in this stage of your disease? And what does it mean for you if you are? Once you reach end stage Hashimoto's your thyroid is non functional and it also means that you are 100% reliant upon thyroid medication. This changes how you loo...

Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ What type of things should you be focusing on if you have thyroid disease in 2020? Here are the 5 things that I would recommend ALL thyroid patients focus on...

Did you know that selenium is incredibly important for your thyroid? Selenium serves some important functions in your entire body but it also has some very important benefits specific to your thyroid gland. Today, I am going to talk about why you should consider using Selenium if you have thyroid problems and how exactly it benefits your thyroid gland. #1. ENHANCES T4 to T3 conversion. T4 to T3 co...

There are certain deficiencies that almost EVERY thyroid patients struggles with. And these nutrient deficiencies negatively impact both the thyroid gland itself AND other areas of your body. Leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and depression. Why are they so common? Because if you have low thyroid function it sets your body up for other nutrient deficiencies due to its physiology. I...

Is it possible to stop taking thyroid medication once you start? The answer is sometimes but not always. There are some conditions which allow you to potentially stop taking your thyroid medication or to even reduce your dose. But if you do this without the right supervision it can be dangerous. Today, I am going to discuss 3 (or 4) different situations which relate to the idea of stopping your me...

We need to talk about one of the MAIN reasons that thyroid patients (or any patients for that matter) fail to get better. This reason has to do with how you use supplements but it also applies to prescription medications and pretty much ANY therapy available. This topic has come to my mind because I have been hearing more and more about how certain people are using therapies but not feeling better...