Author: Dr. Westin Childs
Levothyroxine May Not be Enough for Patients Without a Thyroid
Are you a thyroidectomy patient struggling to feel better after your thyroid removal? If so, then this article may help to explain why you are feeling the way that you do. Article highlights: The Unique Situation of Thyroidectomy Patients Today I want to focus on a special group of thyroid patients, namely those without a…
Breaking Down the Verywell Health Thyroid Survey
Up to 5-10% of the population (depending on how you define it) suffers from a chronic condition known as hypothyroidism. This wouldn’t be a problem, except we have anecdotal, and now survey data, which suggests that there is a big problem with how these patients are being treated. This article will walk you through the…
Compounded T4 and T3 Medication: Pros & Cons
Whether you realize it or not as a thyroid patient you actually have many options when it comes to thyroid medications. Your doctor might have you believe that the one and only thyroid medication available is Synthroid/levothyroxine but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are actually many different types of thyroid medications that…
Why Treating Hypothyroidism as a Chronic Disease Is Incorrect
There’s no question that hypothyroidism is a complex disease but does it deserve the designation of chronic disease? A chronic disease implies that you may never be able to 100% treat or manage your condition. And I’m here to tell you that hypothyroidism should NOT be evaluated in this way. Why is this important? Because…
Carnivore Diet for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Does it Work?
It’s well known that diet has the potential to positively impact Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. You probably aren’t going to cure your Hashimoto’s with diet alone, but no one would argue that changing your diet won’t have some positive impact on both thyroid function as well as your immune system. And, because it’s one of the things…
Neu 5 Gc & Hashimoto’s: Do Animal Products Make it Worse?
We know that certain foods can both make Hashimoto’s worse while others can potentially improve thyroid function and antibody levels. But where do red meat and other animal products fit into the equation? Is it possible that these products trigger Hashimoto’s or exacerbate it? New research has suggested that there may be a link between…
How to Use LDN For Hashimoto’s (Dosing, Safety, Uses & More)
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…
3 Causes of Cytomel Related Hair Loss & What to Do About Them
If you are new to Cytomel, or if you’ve been using it for a long time, this information should be helpful! While Cytomel is probably one of my favorite medications used to treat hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, it doesn’t come without risks and potential side effects. Among these side effects is the potential for hair loss. …
Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Hypothyroid Patients: Symptoms + Treatment
Whenever I think about things that thyroid patients can do to potentially improve their health, supplementing with vitamin B12 immediately comes to mind. Why? Because there are not very many easy “wins” for thyroid patients. Many of the therapies required to improve your overall thyroid status may require a prescription from your doctor. And, as…
How Many Calories Should You Eat with Hypothyroidism?
You’ve heard it before: If you want to lose weight then you need to count your calories. I hate to break it to you but counting calories may be one of the worst things you can do if you have a thyroid problem. Calories do play a role in weight maintenance but they aren’t nearly…
