Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight Loss | Hormones

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 going to discuss that today. BEFORE I DO! Make sure you understand that you should not stop your thyroid medication without first consulting your doctor. There are some people who must be on thyroid medication forever and you must know if you fit into that category. Stopping your thyroid medications abruptly without the assistance of a physician can be dangerous. On the other hand, there are many people with thyroid disease who may be able to decrease their medication with the right therapies. And these are the people I am talking to now! These therapies may be able to hep you improve your thyroid function nat

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, tend to ALSO have problems with their adrenal functions or adrenal fatigue. The problem is that there is a big overlap in the symptoms seen in both adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism such that it can be hard to tease out the difference between the two. Learn more about the symptoms between these conditions, how to determine if your symptoms are related to your thyroid or your adrenals or both, and how to test for adrenal problems. This connection is so strong that I recommend all thyroid patients treat their adrenal glands. Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - For thyroid hormone

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 causing damage or harm to your thyroid. And I'm not talking about the thyroid gland here, I'm talking about thyroid function. You will find that these supplements can affect your thyroid function in various ways which are all potentially negative. Listen to this video to make sure you aren't taking any potentially harmful or dangerous supplements!

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 recommend to manage your thyroid and more.

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, you should not evaluate it in the same way that you would evaluate regular hypothyroidism. If you have Hashimoto's there are certain tests BEYOND those which are used to diagnose thyroid function that you should be aware of and that you should get. Getting these Hashimoto's lab tests and blood tests will help you figure out how well your immune system is working, which nutrient deficiencies may be playing a role in your thyroid function, and also give you an idea as to how advanced your Hashimoto's disease is. Get THESE lab tests if you have Hashimoto's and, in fact, I recommend that all patients with thyro

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 channel, and emails. Some of these habits you may not even realize you are doing. And, by the way, this information applies to those who have ALL types of thyroid problems including those with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, those who don't have a thyroid, and even those with HYPERthyroidism. These habits damage the thyroid regardless of your thyroid problems. Enjoy!

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 look at treatment because you don't really need to focus on the immune aspect of Hashimoto's any longer. Here are 5 signs that indicate you are in this position:

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 in the upcoming year. These are the EXACT things that I am having my wife focus on in the new year in order to help keep her thyroid in balance. This information applies to you if you have thyroid disease of ANY type including hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, if you are post RAI, if you've had your thyroid removed, if you have hyperthyroidism and so on. #1. Revise your diet. You should already know what a healthy diet is by now so instead of getting on a diet I want you to focus on personalizing your diet for your body. This means look at the TYPES of foods that you are consuming, how MUCH you are co

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 conversion is probably the single most important benefit that selenium provides to your body because your body only really cares about getting enough T3. Not enough selenium means not enough T3 and that's a problem. #2. REDUCES thyroid antibodies. Thyroid antibodies (such as thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibodies) cause DAMAGE to the thyroid gland. We have clinical studies that show that taking selenium can reduce these antibodies. #3. DECREASES thyroid inflammation.

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. If you have ANY of these nutrient deficiencies then you need to make sure you take care of them ASAP. #1. Vitamin B12. B12 is probably one of the most common (and most important) deficiencies that thyroid patients face. Why? Because B12 is a wimpy nutrient in the sense that so many things disrupt it from getting into your body. Not only that but it's also hard for the body to utilize if it's not in the right form or if you have an MTHFR defect in your body. These two things make it so that even if you are taking B12 it may not be getting into your body or being used by your body. B12 deficiency al

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 medication. Try to figure out which category you fit into. #1. Those who need thyroid medication. If you fit into this group then you will HAVE to use thyroid medication. People who fall into this group include those who don't have a thyroid (because it's been removed), those who have had their thyroid destroyed (with radioactive iodine), and those with a nonfunctioning thyroid gland. People who have end-stage Hashimoto's fit into this category. Even though their thyroid gland is technically in their body it is no longer functioning. #2. Those who don't need thyroid medication. The next group of people ar

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. The more I hear these stories the more I realize that most of you aren't aware of how these therapies actually work. And if you miss this important step then you risk putting yourself on the RIGHT therapy but stopping it for the WRONG reasons. So something that could help you becomes something that you stop and may never look at for future treatment again! And, again, we are talking about this as it applies to supplements because these are available over the counter but this also applies to prescription medications and other natural therapies. Here are 4 things you MUST consider before you decide whether or

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/ Getting accurate thyroid lab tests is incredibly important for thyroid patients. And what you may not realize is that there are a lot of rules which should be followed if you want to get accurate thyroid lab test results. Why would you care? Well, for starters, if you don't get accurate results then your treatment will be off. Why do you think so many thyroid patients continue to suffer from hypothyroid symptoms despite having normal thyroid lab tests? Part of this problem is simply due to the fact that they are getting inaccurate tests which lead them down the wrong path. What's the solution? To ensure that you are following thyroid lab testing best practices so you can ensure that your lab tests are ACCURATE. Before you get your thyroid labs tested you should en

Do you have thyroid nodules? If so, you have probably wondered, at least at some point, how to treat or reduce the size of those nodules. And that's exactly what we are going to be talking about today. Natural treatments for thyroid nodules and just thyroid nodule treatment in general. We will include some natural therapies as well as some medical therapies because they may be necessary for some people. But first, why should you care about thyroid nodules? The main concern is not the nodule itself but what the nodule can turn into. And, of course, I'm talking about thyroid cancer. All thyroid nodules have a small risk of being cancerous or turning into cancer at some point in the future. Because of this, it behooves you as the patient to try and minimize this risk as MUCH as possible. The good news is that MOST thyroid nodules are benign and NOT cancerous (about 95%) but you should still take care to minimize your risk of thyroid cancer. So how do you treat thyroid nodules? Here are 6 steps you woul

Can you use thyroid supplements to help with weight loss? The answer is probably not as straightforward as you might think. We will talk about WHY this isn't the right way to think about losing weight if you have thyroid problems but first let's focus on weight loss and thyroid supplements. There are really two groups of people who are interested in using thyroid supplements for weight loss. Those who are overweight but don't have thyroid problems and those who are overweight and DO have thyroid problems. The reason that both groups of people want to use thyroid supplements for weight loss is because they know that the thyroid controls and regulates your metabolism. If you can naturally boost your metabolism then obviously weight loss will be easier. When it comes to weight loss, though, (for all types of people) you want to focus on T3. T3 is king when it comes to weight loss because T3 is THE active thyroid hormone and it contros all of the functions that we think about when we think about the thy

Today we are going to talk about the thyroid medication known as NP thyroid. What is NP thyroid? NP thyroid is an NDT formulation (meaning it is like other formulations of natural desiccated thyroid) that is becoming more popular nowadays because it is becoming more difficult to get the other brands. Should you use it? How is it different? Does it work? these are the questions we will be going over today. Here are 5 things you should know about NP thyroid before using it: #1. It is an NDT formulation. The first thing that you should know is that NP thyroid is an NDT formulation. This means that it shares some similarities with other formulations of natural desiccated thyroid. These similarities include the fact that all of these medications contain calcitonin, T4, T3, T2, and T1. Even though they all contain these BASIC ingredients they do differ in their inactive ingredients. #2. NP thyroid vs Armour thyroid. You should know that NP thyroid is NOT the same thing as Armour thyroid. Your pharma

Today we are going to be talking about reverse T3 and what causes HIGH levels of this hormone. If you are new to reverse T3 then allow me to explain why you should really start to care about this hormone. Reverse T3 is an ANTI THYROID metabolite that BLOCKS thyroid function. The higher your reverse T3 is the more hypothyroid you will feel (the crappier you will feel). There are certain things which TRIGGER high levels of reverse T3 and these things can be both treated and MANAGED to help you feel better. The problem? You must be AWARE of these issues so that you can avoid them. You can easily test for reverse T3 as well (sometimes referred to as rt3) in the blood and with normal thyroid lab tests. With that in mind, let's talk about 6 common causes of high reverse T3. #1. Dieting and calorie restriction. Calorie restriction and dieting is a HUGE cause of high rt3 levels. As you restrict your calories your metabolism will drop and your rt3 will RISE. In the video I mentioned you can find more i

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 Hashimoto's thyroiditis? If so, then this video is definitely for you! In this video, I am going to walk you through at least 5 different therapies and natural treatments that you can use to treat Hashimoto's which address BOTH the immune component and the thyroid component of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. If you don't know already, Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland which results in a condition called hypothyroidism or sluggish thyroid or low thyroid hormone (all names for the same thing). What people probably don't realize is that because Hashimoto's in an AUTOIMMUNE disease there is both a thyroid component and an autoimmune component that must be addressed during treatment. This is important because this is NOT how mos