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

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Are you suffering from weight gain, low energy or overall just not feeling well? Sit back and relax because this podcast is dedicated to you!I'm Dr. Westin Childs and I practice functional medicine in Gilbert, Arizona. My passion is for helping people lose weight and KEEP it off by balancing hormone levels, especially the thyroid. More than that though, I'm interested in making you feel HUMAN again to REGAIN control of your life and your health. I take a "whole body" approach to medicine that has allowed for some amazing results in my patients and that's what I want to share with you...These podcasts will go over patient case studies, how I approach patient care, and how to properly diagnose and treat these imbalances. I will specifically be discussing thyroid problems, leptin resistance, insulin resistance, weight loss resistance, estrogen dominance, adrenal fatigue and gut problems/imbalances. For more information on me and why I do what I do check out my website here: www.restartmed.com If you have any questions or have a topic you want me to discuss please shoot me an email on my website to submit a request in the "contact" section!

Episodios

  • How to Increase Free T3 Naturally

    31/10/2022 Duración: 14min

    Is it possible to naturally increase free T3 levels? The answer is yes! There are actually two ways to do it. The first way I call the easy way. This way is easy because it involves the use of thyroid medications like Cytomel and liothyronine. If you take T3 thyroid medication then you will increase your free t3 levels. Unfortunately, it’s not easy to get those medications from your doctor which is why we need to talk about the second way or the not-so-easy way! Fortunately, these things ARE within your control and are things that you can do. Why should you care? Because T3 is the most biologically active thyroid hormone and is hundreds of times more powerful than T4. Here are 6 things that you can do to increase your free T3 levels: #1. Optimize key nutrients - zinc, selenium, Guggul, anti-oxidants, and anti-inflammatory nutrients. These nutrients all help the T4 to T3 conversion process in various ways. #2. Improve your gut health Up to 20% of thyroid conversion occurs in the gut. Even minor gut

  • How Hypothyroidism Causes Chronic PAIN (& How to Stop it)

    24/10/2022 Duración: 12min

    Did you know that hypothyroidism can cause chronic pain? It’s one of the top 10 most common side effects from low thyroid function and not many people are aware of it. Chronic pain can come in the form of joint pain, muscle pain, or just aches and pains throughout your entire body and it is directly tied to thyroid function. Why does it occur in thyroid patients? Through something called tissue level hypothyroidism. This is the idea that even though some of your tissues may be getting enough thyroid hormone it may not be true for all of your tissues. It goes something like this: Imagine you are taking thyroid medication and that medication is getting to most of your body but not to your muscle tissues. If it doesn’t get to your muscle tissues then it won’t allow those muscles to produce enough energy which means you may experience trigger points. If these trigger points are not fixed then they may be the source of potentiation for pain which can be felt on exam. This is why there is a strong conn

  • How to use LDN to Treat Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

    17/10/2022 Duración: 13min

    LDN, which stands for low dose naltrexone, can be used to treat various treatments including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. But what is LDN? How does it work? And how do you dose it? We are going to talk about all of these today. LDN is a medication used to treat alcohol addiction but is sometimes used off-label to treat autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. LDN works by blocking opioid receptors. When used at lower doses, it causes a temporary blockage of the receptors which results in a paradoxical increase in endorphins. These endorphins can then help to reduce inflammation and may help reduce pain and balance the immune system. The standard dose of Naltrexone for alcohol addiction is 50mg but when used in off-label for treating autoimmune diseases, the dose is much less. Standard dosing is somewhere between 1.5mg and 4.5mg per day but can go as low as 0.5mg all the way up to 13.5mg. Typically, LDN is very well tolerated and has few side effects. As many as 50% of people notice an improv

  • 5 Reasons to go Gluten Free with Thyroid Problems

    10/10/2022 Duración: 10min

    Should you go gluten free if you have a thyroid problem? My answer is probably and, in this video, I lay out 5 reasons as to why I think most thyroid patients should consider it. Going gluten free is almost always a good idea if you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease because these are autoimmune diseases. And we know from many clinical studies as well as patient reports that thyroid patients with these conditions often benefit tremendously from going gluten free. But what about other thyroid patients? What about thyroid patients who have hypothyroidism but not from Hashimoto’s? Should these patients still go gluten free? My answer is yes for these 5 reasons: #1. 70 to 90% of patients with hypothyroidism do indeed have Hashimto’s thyroiditis. #2. Going gluten free limits your diet and may help you keep your dietary goals. #3. There’s nothing to lose by going gluten free for 90 days. #4. Many thyroid patients report feeling better on a gluten free diet. #5. Going gluten free usually

  • Thyroid Detox - 5 Ways to Gently Detox for Better Thyroid Function

    03/10/2022 Duración: 11min

    Thyroid detox is one way that you can naturally improve your thyroid to help manage your symptoms. Whether you realize it or not, you are coming into contact with chemicals each and every day that have the ability to negatively impact thyroid function. These chemicals are referred to as endocrine-disrupting chemicals and they can sit on the thyroid receptor on your cells and prevent your thyroid from doing its job. Detoxing allows you to get rid of these chemicals more efficiently to help your thyroid function optimally. And that's exactly what we are going to talk about today. We are going to discuss 5 ways that you can naturally improve the detoxification systems that exist in your body. By augmenting these systems you can help eliminate toxins that may cause low thyroid symptoms. These 5 areas include: #1. Sweating. Improve how much you sweat by using a sauna or by exercising. #2. Lymphatic drainage. Enhance lymphatic drainage with dry brushing, exercising, muscle contraction, or massage.

  • 5 Reasons Your Thyroid Needs Zinc

    26/09/2022 Duración: 12min

    5 reasons your thyroid really, really needs zinc. Zinc is important for supporting thyroid function regardless of what type of thyroid problem you have. It's important if you have Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, no thyroid, if you've had your thyroid ablated, and even if you've had hyperthyroidism. Why is zinc so important for your thyroid? Check out these 5 reasons: #1. Zinc deficiency inhibits TRH synthesis. A lack of zinc will reduce TSH and free T3/free T4 levels due to TRH suppression. #2. Zinc is necessary for T4 to T3 conversion. If you don't have enough zinc then you won't be able to produce enough T3. #3. Zinc deficiency can cause hypothyroid symptoms. Replacing low zinc is sufficient to improve low thyroid symptoms in certain individuals. #4. Zinc deficiency leads to suppression of T lymphocytes. Zinc deficiency may increase your risk of developing Hashimoto's thyroiditis. #5. Hypothyroidism can cause zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency impairs thyroid function but low thyroid function

  • The Best Form Of Zinc To Take For Your Thyroid

    19/09/2022 Duración: 06min

    What is the best form of zinc to take for your thyroid? Zinc is one of the most important nutrients for your thyroid. Zinc is required for T4 to T3 conversion, it is required for binding of T3 to thyroid DNA receptors, it's needed for TRH production, and much more. The bottom line is if you don't have enough zinc then your thyroid won't function optimally. Many thyroid patients know this which is why they supplement with zinc. But which form of zinc should you use? I do NOT recommend using zinc boind to picolinic acid or zinc picolinate as well as zinc oxide. Other approved forms of zinc are found in the video and these should be the preference for thyroid patients. For dosing, you will want to use somewhere between 5 to 15mg of the ideal form of zinc each day. If you want to take more then you will need to split your dose apart by 5 hours. Higher doses of zinc may cause issues with your copper balance so keep that in mind! The ideal form and dose of zinc can be found in my supplement Thyroid

  • How to Find GREAT Thyroid Doctors (9 Tips & Tricks)

    12/09/2022 Duración: 11min

    If you are like many thyroid patients then you know that finding a good thyroid doctor can be very difficult. You probably know that medications like NDT and T3 can really help and you may even know they are right for you but what good is that information if you can't find a doctor to prescribe them? If you fit into that category then this video is for you! Here you will find tips and tricks that I would personally use to help me find a doctor based off of the information that I now know. If you are a thyroid patient that is suffering then try these tips: #1. Call a local compounding pharmacy and see if you can get a list of names of doctors that prescribed SR t3 or compounded T4 + t3 thyroid medications. #2. Call the office of the doctor in question BEFORE you schedule an appointment. Ask how they treat thyroid patients: Is this doctor willing to order more than the TSH? Are they willing to use Tirosint or Armour thyroid? Will they allow you to use natural supplements? #3. Check the ratings of the do

  • 6 Nutrient Deficiencies That Cause Hypothyroidism

    05/09/2022 Duración: 17min

    These 6 nutrient deficiencies can cause hypothyroidism and low thyroid function if present. The good thing about these nutrients is that they can be targeted and replaced which means that you may be able to reverse your thyroid condition (assuming it was caused by a nutrient deficiency!). Not all cases of hypothyroidism are caused by nutrient deficiencies but taking these supplements can still help improve thyroid function in various ways. It's well known that certain vitamins and minerals are required for your thyroid to work correctly. So it makes sense that if you don't have enough of these nutrients that your thyroid won't work properly. If you replace them then you may be able to naturally increase how well your thyroid is working so that you can start feeling better. Some of these deficiencies can be subtle and may sneak up on you over time. Over time you may start to feel hypothyroid symptoms including weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, constipation, poor digestion, low body temperature, and oth

  • Magnesium and Hashimoto’s: 5 Big Reasons You Need it

    29/08/2022 Duración: 13min

    Magnesium plays a very important role in both regulating your immune system and your thyroid. In this video, we are going to discuss the importance of healthy magnesium levels in Hashimoto's and 5 big reasons why you need to make sure your magnesium levels are optimized! Magnesium is one of 3 big nutrients that are required to prevent thyroid gland damage from thyroid gland inflammation, the other two being iodine and selenium. Magnesium is used in over 300 different cellular processes beyond just the thyroid. Magnesium deficiency is VERY common in those with Hashimoto’s for 3 mains reasons: #1. the standard diet is naturally low in magnesium because it is depleted in the soil. #2. Thyroid problems change magnesium metabolism such that you may not use it as well as normal. #. Stress depletes magnesium and thyroid patients are more susceptible to stress. 4 Reasons patients with Hashimoto’s NEED magnesium #1. Magnesium is needed to produce ATP which is necessary for iodine entry into the thyroid gla

  • How to Stop Hashimoto's Related Hair Loss (3 Types & 4 Causes)

    22/08/2022 Duración: 12min

    Are you suffering from Hashimoto's related hair loss? If so, you are one of many thyroid patients suffering from the same condition. The good news is that while your thyroid may result in hair loss and hair fall, it doesn't have to forever. We are going to talk about 3 types of hair loss as well as 4 of the most common causes of hair loss in Hashimoto's patients. The 3 main types of hair loss include: Telogen effluvium (diffuse hair loss over entire scalp) Alopecia areata (patchy hair loss overall of the scalp) Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness with thinning at top of the scalp) Four main causes of hair loss in Hashimoto’s patients: #1. Decreased thyroid function → This leads to telogen effluvium and can be treated by taking thyroid medication or improving your thyroid function naturally. As you improve your thyroid function you should see a reduction in hair loss. #2. Autoimmune-related hair loss → This leads to alopecia areata (patchy hair loss). This type of hair loss is mediated through

  • Iodine and Hashimoto's Controversy Debunked (Why You Need Iodine)

    15/08/2022 Duración: 09min

    Many people believe that iodine is dangerous if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and that it should be avoided? Is this actually true? Not exactly. In this video, I will explain the logic behind why I recommend that every thyroid patient use iodine. For starters, iodine is required for thyroid function. If you don't have enough iodine in your body then you won't be able to produce thyroid hormone. Because thyroid hormone is required for life, not consuming iodine may eventually put you in a life threatening situation. Furthermore, human beings do not have the ability to produce iodine on their own which means that you must consume it from your diet. Having said that, taking iodine may cause problems in some people but it’s not usually the fault of iodine by itself. Instead, it’s that iodine triggers a cascade of events which may lead to cell damage. Iodine may cause issues in those with hashimoto's via the following mechanism: Taking iodine increases how much iodine is being utilized by thyroid pero

  • Free T3 or Free T4: Which is More Important?

    08/08/2022 Duración: 08min

    Free T3 and free T4 are incredibly important lab tests that all thyroid patients should be aware of. Having said that, is one better than the other? The answer is yes, and it will become obvious as we have this discussion. First: what are free thyroid hormones and why do they matter? Free thyroid hormones differ from other hormones that you can test because they represent the amount of hormone that is free and ready to be used by the body. Because of this, measuring the free concentration of hormones is always the most important and relevant way to measure the activity of any given hormone. Hormones can either transport through your body in the free state or the bound state and, as a thyroid patient, you want to concern yourself with the thyroid hormones which are NOT bound to a protein. Now that you understand the importance of free thyroid hormones, let's talk about free T3 and free T4. What is free T4? Free T4 is the measurement of free and active thyroxine in your bloodstream. Thyroxine, also

  • Thyroid Medication & Thyroid Lab Testing: How to do it RIGHT

    01/08/2022 Duración: 08min

    When you take your thyroid medication matters quite a bit when it comes to your thyroid lab tests. If you take your medication RIGHT before you get your labs drawn then you risk making your lab tests look more hyperthyroid than they really are. Conversely, you can avoid taking your thyroid medication for a few days prior to when you get your labs drawn to make yourself look more hypothyroid than you really are. This information is very important for ALL thyroid patients. So how should you take your thyroid medication in relation to when you get your labs drawn? For most people, you will want to wait 24 hours BEFORE you get your labs tested. If you take your thyroid medication first thing in the morning then get your labs FIRST and then take your medication. For instance, if you normally take your thyroid medication at 7:00am every morning and you have your labs scheduled at 8:00 am then you will want to get your labs drawn FIRST (before taking your thyroid medication) and then take your thyroid do

  • Which is the Best Type of Doctor to See for Your Thyroid? (Endos vs Holistic vs PCP vs Ob/Gyn)

    26/07/2022 Duración: 14min

    Which is the best type of doctor to see if you have a thyroid problem? It's a question that many thyroid patients ask. Why? Because so many thyroid patients don't feel like their regular doctors are either helping them or listening to them when they talk about how they feel. With that in mind, let's talk about the various types of doctors that you CAN see if you have a thyroid problem. You can place them into 2 large groups. Conventional doctors and holistic doctors. As a brief spoiler, it's often the case that thyroid patients will feel much better when seeing holistic doctors over conventional doctors but this isn't always true (for reasons discussed in the video). When looking for a doctor to treat your thyroid, I recommend sticking to MDs and/or DOs or practitioners that prescribe thyroid medication. This will make it easier for you to get what you need. Conventional doctors include: Family practice and PCPs - Family practice doctors can be good but they are often very busy and have a lot to keep

  • How Acid Blockers Harm Your Thyroid

    18/07/2022 Duración: 07min

    Did you know that acid blockers can be harmful to your thyroid gland? Acid blockers are commonly used to treat conditions like acid reflux which thyroid patients are prone to experience! Acid blockers, such as proton pump inhibitors and h2 blockers, cause several issues for thyroid patients. What are acid blockers? Acid blockers work by blocking the production of acid in the stomach. They are used to treat many diseases but most frequently for acid reflux. It may not sound like a problem to block acid but it can be. It turns out your body needs the acid your stomach produces to do several different things and if you can't produce it then you may start to experience certain issues. In addition, acid blockers were never designed for long-term use and yet that's how many people use them. Acid blockers were designed to be used for no more than 2 weeks at any given time and yet many people are using them for years and years without any breaks. How do you know if you are taking an acid blocker? Check out this

  • Foods to AVOID If You Have Graves' Disease (These Foods Make Hyperthyroidism Worse)

    11/07/2022 Duración: 18min

    These foods should be AVOIDED if you have Graves' disease. These foods have the potential to cause problems due to how your body processes them in the hyperthyroid state. How do you know if you should avoid them? Well, here I'm talking to people who have ACTIVE graves' disease. Active Graves' disease means that you are taking thyroid-blocking medication like methimazole or if you are currently hyperthyroid. If you've had your thyroid removed or ablated with radioactive iodine then this information doesn't apply. If, however, you have active hyperthyroidism then watch on! #1. Gluten We know that the symptoms of graves' may improve when gluten is removed. Gluten causes inflammation and increases intestinal permeability. #2. Common food allergens (more histamine in your body means a higher chance of reactivity) Graves' results in more histamine production in the body which means you may be more REACTIVE to foods. Foods in this category include: Milk, eggs, peanut, soy, wheat, tree nut (brazil nuts, almon

  • Signs of Thyroid Problems in Women (Warning Signs that your Thyroid is NOT working properly!)

    05/07/2022 Duración: 15min

    This is a list of signs of thyroid problems in women! If you are not feeling like yourself and experiencing symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, or hair loss then it may be your thyroid! Low thyroid function impacts up to 20% of the population (or more). Find out how thyroid problems manifest in women here. Both men and women can get thyroid problems, that much is true but the way that thyroid problems impact men and women is slightly different. This has to do with how the thyroid regulates certain hormones, especially sex hormones. In women, this often manifests as changes to their menstrual cycle as well as their ability to get pregnant (fertility). The most common symptoms of low thyroid problems in women include: 1. Menstrual changes + Infertility 2. Weight gain & inability to lose weight 3. Hair loss (hair falling out, hair growth is slow) 4. Cold intolerance 5. Mood changes (depression, brain fog, anxiety, or irritability) 6. Fatigue 7. Constipation and bloating 8. Muscle pain or joint pain

  • Soy: Helpful or Harmful For Thyroid Patients?

    27/06/2022 Duración: 07min

    Should soy be avoided if you have a thyroid problem? The answer is not as clear as you might think. Soy is actually somewhat controversial because there are many studies which show that it is helpful and others that suggest it may be harmful to thyroid patients. I'm speaking specifically to thyroid patients when I talk about soy! It may be the case that soy is beneficial but I want to make the case that MOST thyroid patients should avoid soy for 3 main reasons: #1. Soy has an estrogenic effect. There is no question that soy can stimulate estrogen receptors in the body. This can be both a good thing and a bad thing. In some cases, stimulating soy may prevent against heart disease and other factors. But in others, especially those who are overweight, soy can exacerbate other problems. Since many thyroid patients suffer from being overweight, avoiding soy is usually a good idea. #2. Soy can act as a goitrogen. This isn't necessarily an issue by itself but it can become a big issue when you consider that

  • The Best Thyroid Medication For Weight Loss Explained

    20/06/2022 Duración: 09min

    Want to know which thyroid medication is best for weight loss? The short answer is pretty much anything that contains T3 thyroid hormone but some of my favorites include cytomel and liothyronine. Other thyroid medications that contain T4 thyroid hormone can be used but they rarely ever help with weight loss. Here's why: Thyroid patients struggle with losing weight, there's no disputing this. If you are listening to this right now let me know if weight is one of your primary issues. The question is: how can thyroid patients lose weight? One answer is through their medication. Some thyroid medications are just flat out better than others at helping with weight loss and you want to make sure you are using the RIGHT one if that is important for you. Any thyroid medication that contains T3 thyroid hormone is typically going to be better at helping with weight loss and we have studies that prove it. Some of my favorite T3 medications include: Cytomel, liothyronine, and SR T3. Other medications contain T3

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