Author: Dr. Westin Childs
Supplements to Treat Facial Hair in Women (Hirsutism)
Have you noticed that you are growing hair on your face where you shouldn’t? Have you noticed that this increase in hair is getting worse as you get older? Believe it or not, this is actually fairly common and it has a name: Hirsutism (1). Hirsutism is the official medical name given to facial hair which…
How Eating Disorders Cause Thyroid Problems – HPA Dysfunction
The Connection Between Eating Disorders and Thyroid Problems You probably already know that the foods that you eat have a powerful impact on thyroid function, which is why you can change your diet to treat your thyroid. But did you know that your eating BEHAVIOR also has an impact on your thyroid gland? I’m talking…
Copper IUD Pros & Cons (+ Who Should & Shouldn’t Use it)
Should you use the Copper IUD Over Other Forms of Birth Control? When it comes to birth control, there are MANY options available. But how do you know which one you should use? As someone who frequently manages hormones in women, my recommendation is to pick the form of birth control that impacts your sex…
Zinc Deficiency Symptoms (How to Tell if you Need To Supplement)
Understanding Zinc Deficiency and Sub-Optimal Zinc Levels Zinc is considered an essential mineral for the body. This means that you cannot live without zinc, it is ESSENTIAL or REQUIRED for life! This means that if you do not have a sufficient amount of zinc in your body, you will feel it in the form of…
The Dangers of Using Phentermine for Weight Loss
Phentermine Helps with Weight Loss but Should you Use it? Phentermine is one of the most common prescription weight loss medications used to help patients lose weight. But if you are thinking about using Phentermine (or if you’ve used it before) you NEED to pay close attention to this article. While Phentermine may help with…
What is Reverse T3? Why Thyroid Patients Need To Test For It
We are going back to the basics today to talk about one of the MOST important thyroid lab tests that many of you probably have never heard about. I know what you’re thinking… If it’s so important, why hasn’t my doctor ordered it and why haven’t I heard about it? I’m going to explain the…
The Benefits of Exercise For Your Thyroid (3 Reasons to Work Out)
Did you Know That Exercise Improves your Thyroid? I probably don’t have to do much to convince you that exercise is important (1), right? But I have a question for you… Even though you know exercise is important for your overall health, are you currently exercising regularly? If not, why not? You may KNOW that exercise…
Prescription Medications That Block Thyroid Function (Avoid These!)
If you have a thyroid problem then there’s also a good chance that you are taking other prescription medications. How do I know? Because a thyroid issue puts you at high risk for problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, and more. But did you know that these prescription medications used to treat these…
How to Test for Vitamin B12 Deficiency (Order These 4 Lab Tests)
Vitamin B12 might be one of the most important vitamins in the body because every single cell in your body needs it. And if you are deficient in this important vitamin you may start to experience problems in energy production, nerve cell growth, and other areas. Low vitamin B12 levels may cause fatigue, nerve problems,…
Thyroid Medication Recalls in 2020 (NP Thyroid, Nature-throid & WP Thyroid)
2020 Has Been a Rough Year For Thyroid Patients 2020 has been a rough year for everyone but especially for thyroid patients! We’ve had to deal with several recalls of thyroid medications over the year which has caused a significant amount of stress for those who suddenly had to switch medications or dosages. This blog…
