Author: Dr. Westin Childs
What Really Makes Thyroid Patients Get Fat?
Thyroid problems lead to weight gain but probably not in the way you think they do. Let me ask you this: Does it make sense that people suddenly start eating more and exercising less when they get their thyroid diagnosis? And it’s this sudden behavior change that’s responsible for the weight gain that 80% of…
Should You Take A Statin If You Have Hypothyroidism?
If you have hypothyroidism and you’re thinking about taking a statin, hold on for just a minute. Is it true that most hypothyroid patients have high cholesterol? Yes. Does that mean they need to take cholesterol-lowering medications? Not necessarily. The truth is there are plenty of proven natural treatments that can help you lower your…
The Best Sugar Alternatives for Hashimoto’s (What To Use Instead)
The promise of sugar alternatives is that you get to enjoy incredible sweetness without any of the unwanted side effects of excess sugar. In other words, you literally get to have your cake and eat it too. But is that really true? Sort of, and we will talk more about that later. But the starting…
Avoid These Thyroid Scams (Stop Wasting Your Money!)
There’s no shortage of people on the internet who are trying to separate you from your hard-earned money. And thyroid patients are an easy target for one big reason: They are suffering and it’s hard to get help from the conventional world. Because they are so desperate, they are more likely to drop thousands of dollars compared to people…
What Happens To Your Thyroid When You Stop Eating Sugar
The more refined and processed sugar that you eat, the worse off your thyroid will be. Which means that the opposite is also true: Avoiding processed sugar is one quick way to improve your thyroid and help you feel better. Here’s what happens to your thyroid and your body when you give up sugar: #1.…
5 Reasons to Use Thyroid Hormone Cream Over Capsules & Tablets
Have you ever wondered why you don’t see a lot said about thyroid hormone creams? We talk about progesterone cream, estrogen cream, testosterone cream, and even DHEA cream, but no one mentions thyroid hormone cream. You might think that there’s a good reason, but you’d be wrong! In fact, one study lamented that topical thyroid hormone remains…
How To Lose Weight Rapidly If You Have Hypothyroidism
There are two things that about 80% of thyroid patients want: To lose weight and to lose it quickly. I totally understand the visceral need that many people have to get back to a normal weight but I would strongly caution against the rapid part. Rapid weight loss is almost always unhealthy, almost always leads to more thyroid problems (not less),…
Busting NDT Thyroid Medication Myths: What Doctors Get Wrong
NDT is an acronym for a class of some of the most popular thyroid medications that exist. You’ve heard of these medications, even if you don’t know them by this name. This class includes medications like Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, and the newest, Adthyza. By the way, Nature-throid and WP Thyroid are also on this list, but they remain unavailable so we will just ignore them…
5 Supplements That Interfere With Thyroid Medication
Over 100 million people will fill a prescription for levothyroxine this year and most of these people have no idea how many things interfere with its function. Why does it matter? Because if you aren’t taking it correctly then there’s a good chance it’s not going to help you feel better. Most people know they shouldn’t take their…
High Protein Meal Plan (100g) For Hypothyroid Patients
Protein remains the macronutrient that thyroid patients ignore the most. And this is a huge problem! Not only because it just so happens to be incredibly satiating (1) (meaning it keeps you full for hours and hours), it also happens to be responsible for maintaining muscle mass which promotes better thyroid function. Trust me when I say you won’t ever…
