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Having a low TSH is felt to put patients at a higher risk of developing bone loss and cardiac problems (heart problems), but is this true? This video will walk you through the various studies available on the topic and teach you how to think about having a suppressed TSH and how to determine if it is dangerous for your body. There may be instances in which having a suppressed TSH will not cause long-term harm and may actually benefit you as the patient. Learn more about how other thyroid tests can give you more information than the TSH and why you should never base your dosing off of the TSH alone. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d... More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/suppressed... You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high-quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Your thyroid gland is highly regulated at multiple steps in the body. In order for the thyroid gland to function optimally there are no less than 6 important steps that must work correctly. These steps include: 1. TRH secretion 2. TSH secretion 3. Thyroid gland secretion of thyroid hormones 4. Thyroid hormone conversion 5. Thyroid hormone cellular activation 6. Feedback loop Problems can occur at all 6 stages and may not be picked up with standard lab tests. Learn the basics of thyroid physiology and how the thyroid gland functions in this video. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/thyroid-gland/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Liothyronine is a T3 only thyroid medication that is used to treat hypothyroidism. Liothyronine can help hypothyroid patients lose weight by increasing thermogenesis and increasing basal metabolic rate. In order to use liothyronine correctly you need to optimize the dose to the individual. Learn how to dose liothyronine and other T3 medications correctly in this guide. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/liothyronine/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Are you experiencing the symptoms of hypothyroidism even though you are currently being treated? If so, your symptoms may have something to do with the way that your current Doctor is treating you. In this guide I will walk you through 5 key areas that you will want your thyroid Doctor to understand. If they fit into these categories then you are much more likely to be able to improve your symptoms and start feeling better. In addition, I will also provide some tips to help you find Doctors who practice in a certain way. Learn more in this video guide. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe on youtube or leave a comment on my podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-westin-childs-podcast-thyroid-weight-loss-hormones/id1141207688?mt=2 More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/thyroid-doctor/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Contrave is a newer weight loss medication that can be used to help certain people lose weight. Should you use it? Not necessarily, contrave is an "okay" weight loss medication but there are definitely better ones out there. I use Contrave in my weight loss practice to help patients with the following conditions: - Those with body set point malfunction. - Those with insulin resistance. - Those with thyroid problems. - Patients with binge eating disorder or other eating disorders. - Patients with autoimmune diseases. - And lastly, patients with chronic pain. If you fall into any of these categories then Contrave may be helpful for you. You need to also understand exactly how Contrave helps with weight loss because each person has different issues that need to be addressed for lasting weight loss. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/contrave-weight-loss/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Iodine is required for optimal thyroid function there is no question about it, but should you add additional iodine to your regimen? There are a number of factors at play when determining if you are consuming enough iodine and if you are utilizing it after absorption. Use this video guide to help determine if you are getting enough and to help determine if you should supplement with iodine if you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's. You can read more about the topic on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/iodine-supplements/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Fish oil helps with weight loss through the following mechanisms: 1. By increasing lean muscle mass. 2. By reducing visceral fat. 3. By improving thyroid function in the liver to increase basal metabolic rate. 4. By reducing insulin resistance. 5. By treating leptin resistance. 6. By reducing inflammation in the body. Learn more about how to dose fish oil correctly to get these benefits in this video guide. You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

The top 10 most common low thyroid symptoms include: 1. Unexplained weight gain 2. Inability to lose weight despite changing your diet and exercising more 3. Fatigue 4. Unexpected hair loss 5. Menstrual irregularities 6. Changes in mood including depression or anxiety 7. Changes to other hormone systems in the body 8. Chronic pain or muscle tenderness 9. Cold hands/feet 10. Constipation If you have 4+ of these symptoms then you need to get a complete thyroid lab panel done to evaluate your thyroid function. You should be sure to look beyond the TSH and look at factors like thyroid conversion and tissue levels of thyroid hormone. Learn more in this video. You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone and gives you an idea of what is happening in your pituitary but not other tissues in your body. Other thyroid lab tests should be used in addition to TSH to shed light on what is happening in the body. Other thyroid tests include: - Free T3 - Free t4 - Reverse T3 - Sex hormone binding globulin You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Low ferritin (and thus low iron) is extremely common in hypothyroidism. Low thyroid states causes an increased risk for developing iron deficiency due to the fact that iron is required for iron absorption. In addition low ferritin causes symptoms that mimic hypothyroidism such as: - Fatigue or low energy - Hair loss - Inability to exercise - GI related issues - Immune related issues There is a difference between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia that must be addressed if you want to fix the problem. Learn more in this video. You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Hypothyroidism causes fatigue through a variety of reasons. In order to treat your low energy you must identify what is contributing to your fatigue and fix that problem. Common causes of fatigue in thyroid patients include: - Low mitochondrial energy productsion - Inflammation - Hormone imbalances - Vitamin deficiencies like vitamin B12 To treat energy levels in thyroid patients you must address and replace thyroid hormone in addition to treating these problems. An "easy" win for most thyroid patients is to consider their cortisol function and treat that first. You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

When referring to T3 thyroid medication I mean medications like Cytomel and Liothyronine. In this video I walk you through the primary benefits of using T3 thyroid hormone medication. Benefits include: - More weight loss - Increased basal metabolic rate - Reduction in hypothyroid like symptoms - Increase in body temperature - Improvement in other hormone imbalances in the body You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

This video will walk you through Hashimoto's symptoms and how they progress over time. First hashimoto's symptoms start with generalized and non specific symptoms that can then progress to hyperthyroid like symptoms or hypothyroid like symptoms. Most of the time the progression goes from generalized symptoms to overt hypothyroidism over time. However, some patients do experience episodes of hyeprthyroidism as well. It's important to identify the symptoms of Hashimoto's ASAP so you can stop the progression of symptoms and the glandular damage that occurs due to antibodies over time. If you can catch your symptoms early, then you can stop the progression of the disease. Learn more in this video. You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Hashimoto's Flare Up Symptoms by Dr. Westin Childs

High reverse T3 levels result in a slow metabolism, weight gain, low body temperature and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Reverse T3 is created from T4 in your body in the presence of inflammation, leptin resistance, insulin resistance and a history of chronic yo-yo dieting. Taking T4 only medication can actually make high levels of reverse T3 even worse. This guide discusses how patients get high levels of reverse T3, what causes reverse T3 to be elevated and how to flush high levels of reverse T3 out of your body. We will also discuss the normal ranges of reverse T3 in your body and how to evaluate them in the presence of low T3 levels. There are ways to treat thyroid resistance but in some cases it requires the use of T3 containing medications. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/reverse-t3/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Naturethroid is a form of natural desiccated thyroid which means it contains both T4 + T3 thyroid hormones. Many patients report a reduction in hypothyroid symptoms plus weight loss when switching from T4 only medications like levothyroxine and synthroid over to NDT like naturethroid. In this video I am going to go over the complete guide to using naturethroid including: + Why naturethroid is better than levothyroxine + Who should consider switching to naturethroid + How to correctly switch from your current thyroid medication over to naturethroid + How naturethroid may help you with weight loss + How to get naturethroid + What to do if naturethroid isn't working for you + Why you should use caution in using this medication if you have Hashimoto's + How to deal with heart palpitations when switching to this medication + Naturethroid vs armour thyroid And more... Leave any comments you have below or check out the full post on my site and leave a comment there. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/naturethroid/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Tirosint is a T4 only thyroid medication but with some twists. Many patients report significant improvement in hypothyroid symptoms when switching from T4 only medications like Levothyroxine and Synthroid over to Tirosint. But how can that be? Especially when Tirosint is a T4 only medication? This occurs for several reasons: 1) Inactive ingredients - + Levothyroxine and Synthroid contain MANY inactive ingredients (complete list in the video) which your body may be reacting to and limiting absorption. These inactive ingredients may be causing negative side effects that mimic hypothyroidism or limit your ability to reach the optimal dose. Tirosint has 3 inactive ingredients and 1 active ingredient making it the "cleanest" thyroid medication (T4 only). 2) Decreased absorption - + Due to these inactive ingredients the absorption of Levothyroxine and Synthroid may be inferior to that of Tirosint. The fewer inactive ingredients means the more thyroid hormone that will be absorbed which means the better you symptoms will be. This is also very important for hypothyroid patients who have GI related conditions such as SIBO/SIFO, GERD and low stomach acid. Tirosint is more easily absorbed and utilized than other forms of thyroid hormone due to these reasons. Who should consider using Tirosint? - Patients with GI related issues - Patients who don't tolerate Synthroid or Levothyroxine - Patients with multiple sensitivities or food allergies - Patients with Leaky gut or increased intestinal permeability - Patients who don't tolerate T3 containing medications like NDT and/or liothyronine/cytomel - Patients who are extremely sensitive to medications and supplements - Patients who have experienced some improvement on Levothyroxine or Synthroid but still have room for improvement If you have any questions please leave your comments below and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks! More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/tirosint/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Low sex drive in women is a serious problem and should be evaluated as soon as possible. In this video I go over the most common causes of low sex drive and decreased libido in women including how to correctly diagnose and treat the problem. One of the main causes of low sex drive is low testosterone. Low testosterone is an important factor in women as it relates to libido, muscle mass (and weight loss), mood and quality of life. What's interesting is that there is a strong link between low testosterone and decreased libido in many women. And many conditions that you might not realize contribute to low testosterone in one way or another. For this reason, evaluating your testosterone is very important and replacing those levels may be necessary in some women. Here are the top 9 reasons for Low sex drive in women: 1) Low testosterone - Make sure to check both free and total serum testosterone levels 2) Hypothyroidism or autoimmune thyroiditis - Check a complete thyroid panel 3) Vaginal atrophy - Consider the use of topical/transdermal estriol or systemic bio identical hormone replacement therapy 4) Insulin resistance - Check serum fasting insulin, blood glucose and hgb A1c - Take insulin sensitizing supplements if necessary 5) Depression and other mood disorders - Get evaluated and naturally treat depression if present (avoid SSRI's if possible as these may worsen sex drive) 6) Your partner may have low testosterone - Manage your partners libido and testosterone levels if necessary 7) Weight gain - Weight gain itself may cause low libido, make sure to address all hormone imbalances and treat accordingly (see post for more details and case studies on weight loss) 8) High stress levels - Consider adrenal adaptogens (like ashwagandha) or adrenal glandulars 9) Medications - Narcotics, anti depressants, diabetic medications and blood pressure medications may be contributing to sex drive (don't go off medications but discuss options with your provider) If you have any questions or would like to see the complete list + blog post please see the link below. As always please leave any questions or comments below! More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/low-sex-drive-women/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

This video includes the best and strongest supplements for treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2017. This is the updated and revised 2016 version. This list represents changes based on new patient outcomes and studies. As time changes so too do my recommendations. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that includes not only hypothyroidism but a component of autoimmunity. Treatment must be focused on improving thyroid function as well as optimizing immune regulation and function. The list of supplements is targeted at systems to directly (or indirectly) increase thyroid function, reduce the symptoms of hashimoto's and hypothyroidism or to boost immune function. The top 9 Hashimoto's supplements: 1. Zinc - Helps to improve T4 to T3 conversion, decrease inflammation and improve immune function. 2. Selenium - Improves T4 to T3 conversion, reduces inflammation and autoimmunity 3. Adrenal support - Helps improve energy levels, balance cortisol levels and overall improve quality of life 4. Probiotics and prebiotics - Helps to indirectly improve thyroid function and conversion, improve digestion and increase nutrient absorption 5. Vitamin D3 + K2 - Helps improve immune function and calcium regulation 6. Vitamin B12 - Helps improve energy levels, hair growth, reduces symptoms of depression and may improve quality of sleep 7. Supplements for sleep - Helps reduce inflammation, improves thyroid function (lack of sleep leads to higher TSH level) and improves energy levels 8. Supplements for GI health - Target supplements to GI conditions to help improve overall thyroid function and conversion and to reduce inflammatory levels 9. Iodine - May improve thyroid hormone production & function Find more info in the video above and check out the blog post below for all of the literary citations. Please let me know if you have any further questions! More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/best-supplements-hashimotos/ You can read more on my website here: https://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Are you having difficulty losing weight? This case study walk through shows you an example of a hypothyroid patient who was found to have multiple hormone imbalances that were leading to weight loss resistance. After treating her multiple hormone imbalances like thyroid resistance, insulin resistance and low testosterone she was finally able to lose almost 40 pounds over 3 months. This is her story: By the time she came to see me she was already on natural desiccated thyroid but still having symptoms. Despite that her TSH was still elevated. She was unable to lose weight, she had lots of fatigue and she was dealing with insomnia. She had tried everything to lose weight including a lap band surgery and was able to lose some weight initially but gained it all back over time. After evaluating her lab work she was found to have: 1. Hypothyroidism with hashimoto's 2. Insulin resistance 3. Active inflammation with a component of autoimmunity 4. Low testosterone After undergoing treatment with Victoza, Testosterone, WP thyroid hormone and LDN she was able to lose a significant amount of weight over 3 months. Victoza is a powerful medication that can help patients who have leptin resistance, PCOS, insulin resistance (even those who are not diabetic) and metabolic damage from recurrent dieting. Victoza and other GLP-1 agonists work by sensitizing the body to insulin, lowering glucagon levels, sensitizing the body to leptin levels. Studies have shown patients with PCOS, insulin resistance, and leptin resistance may benefit by using it. In this video I talk about all of the various patient populations who can benefit from using Victoza and how to use it appropriately for the weight loss that you see in this case study. Using Victoza by itself generally will NOT lead to significant weight loss, but if used in conjunction with hormones, thyroid, and nutrients it can be very powerful. I also go over a list of common side effects and how to use Victoza appropriately. Including injection sites and dosages required. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/victoza-weight-loss/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

This video will walk you through a thyroid case study in which I show you how WP thyroid lead to weight loss in a patient of mine with before and after pictures. The combination of the right type of thyroid medication, plus managing hormones leads to significant weight loss in hypothyroid patients. Many patients wrongly believe that adding in thyroid medication will lead to significant weight loss and that is rarely the cause. In this example I walk you through: - How to decide which thyroid medication is best for your body, including going over the differences between WP Thyroid vs naturethroid vs armour thyroid - How to properly evaluate your blood tests to determine what is causing weight loss resistance in your body - How to address hormone imbalances other than hypothyroidism - What supplements to use to help with weight loss - How important diet, exercise and lifestyle interventions are for helping hypothyroid patients lose weight (hint: not as important as you may think) I use the lab results from this patient case study to show you how I look at hypothyroid patients including what lab values I use and what does of medication I use. I hope you find this article helpful as you try to lose weight with hypothyroidism! If you have any questions please leave them below. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/wp-thyroid-weight-loss/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Weight loss after thyroidectomy can be almost impossible unless you know exactly what to look for and how to treat it. It's considered "normal" to gain 20 pounds after thyroidectomy and Doctors tell patients that this is normal and in the same breath then say that the thyroid isn't causing the weight gain. How can this be? It is possible to lose weight after thyroidectomy but it takes a very different approach. Eating less and exercising more will NOT lead to significant weight loss if you've had a thyroidectomy or your thyroid ablated with radioactive iodine. Instead you need to be focusing on hormone imbalances that lead to weight gain. I've also included a diet guide to follow in addition to the following 5 tips which I explain in detail in the video. 5 Tips for weight loss after thyroidectomy: 1. Get on the right type and dose of thyroid medication - for most patients this means a combination of T3 and T4. So medications like cytomel or liothyronine in addition to levothyroxine/synthroid or the use of natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) will most likely be necessary. 2. Increase your free T3 - you need to be doing whatever is in your power to naturally increase your free T3. The more t3 you can in your system the higher your metabolism will be and the more weight you will lose. 3. Balance all other hormones in the body - I list several hormones, but the main ones I want you to focus on are insulin resistance and leptin resistance. Until these 2 are treated it will be almost impossible for you to lose weight. 4. Be strict with your diet but don't restrict calories - one of the worst things you can do is restrict your calories down to 1,000-1,200 calories per day. This will cause high reverse T3 levels and further reduce your metabolism. Instead be strict with WHAT you put in your mouth but don't restrict your calories. 5. When you have energy make sure you make exercise count - that means a combination of low intensity daily plus high intensity 1-3x per week. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/weight-loss-thyroidectomy/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Do you have hypothyroidism and insulin resistance? This case study is from my practice and in this video I walk you through a patient who was able to lose 42 pounds over three months using Byetta, Natural desiccated thyroid and T3 containing medication. The problem with weight loss is that most patients approach it all wrong. They believe that eating less and exercising more will lead to long lasting weight loss and it just isn't true. Instead patients and Doctors should be focusing on hormone imbalances that lead to weight loss resistance. The top three most common hormone imbalances that lead to weight loss resistance include: 1. Thyroid resistance 2. Insulin resistance 3. Leptin resistance Many patients do know that they have hypothyroidism but many miss out that they have both insulin and leptin resistance, and that's why I made this case study. The unfortunate part is that certain medications like the GLP-1 agonists can help reverse insulin and leptin resistance. These medications are primarily used for type II diabetes but a subgroup of obese, non diabetic women (with high leptin levels) respond very well to this medication and can lose a significant amount of weight. In this case study I also show you what it takes in terms of diet, exercise, medications, hormones and supplements to help hypothyroid patients with insulin resistance lose 40 pounds. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/thyroid-weight-loss/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Are you struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's? In this post I outline the 9 steps that I use to help Hashimoto's patients lose weight in my practice. Hashimoto's patients need to be differentiated from other thyroid patients when it comes to treatment, but also when it comes to weight loss. If you didn't already know exercising more and eating less will NOT lead to lasting weight loss in Hashimoto's patients. I discuss the 4 main reasons for weight loss resistance that patients face that most doctors aren't even looking for: 1. Body set point malfunction - hypothalamic changes that make weight loss almost impossible. 2. Low resting metabolic rate or low resting energy expenditure (AKA slow or damaged metabolism) - Your metabolism controls the majority of your calorie consumption and a damaged metabolism will make weight loss very difficult. 3. Leptin resistance - High levels of leptin tricks your brain into thinking that your body is starving even though you are overweight. 4. Gut imbalances - Specifically SIBO and SIFO can cause inflammatory states which reduce thyroid conversion and lead to changes in microflora of the GI tract which causes weight loss resistance. These 4 topics are VERY important and these tips help treat them: 1. Check and treat your metabolism if damaged 2. Get on the right type and dose of thyroid medication - that generally means T3 in some form (NDT or T3) especially if you have insulin or leptin resistance 3. Find the best hashimoto's diet for YOUR body - that means anything ranging from AIP vs nutritional ketosis vs gluten free, dairy free, soy free 4. Make sure you are exercising (preferably HIIT + low intensity daily) 5. Address gut health - specifically SIBO/SIFO and malabsorption 6. Reduce inflammation in your body 7. Address adrenal related problems 8. Treat leptin and insulin resistance 9. Avoid endocrine disruptors and xenoestrogens (AKA make sure you are detoxing) Listen to the video for tips on how to treat each of these conditions and let me know if you have any questions below! More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/lose-weight-hashimotos/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

In this video I walk you through a patient who was able to lose 50+ pounds, reverse her diabetes and improve her energy levels within 3 months. This particular patient failed gastric bypass surgery, was suffering from chronic pain, insomnia, fatigue and of course weight gain. After adding the following therapies to her regimen she was able to lose 50+ pounds of weight, reverse her diabetes, remove her chronic pain and increase her energy: - Thyroid hormone replacement: she needed to use NDT + T3 - Testosterone replacement - Physical work - Biofeedback to reduce stress - Supplements - Fasting routine to reverse insulin resistance - Dietary changes - Detox routine with FAR IR sauna I go over her blood work and symptoms in detail and walk you through how to look at lab studies to find and treat the underlying diagnoses which lead to these symptoms. In this patient she was suffering from: - Diabetes mellitus type II - Thyroid resistance - Diastolic heart disease - Low testosterone - Adrenal issues and chronic fatigue - Iron deficiency - Chronic diarrhea with multiple nutrient deficiencies - Vitamin B12 deficiency - Vitamin D deficiency - Hyperlipidemia with hypertriglyceridemia - Hypertension (high blood pressure) She was seen by previous other Doctors and told her lab tests were "normal". Find more about this approach that can lead to long lasting weight loss and reduce your symptoms in this video! More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: https://www.restartmed.com/weight-loss-hypothyroidism-success/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Thyroid supplements (if used correctly) can help boost your thyroid function, help with weight loss and help you feel better. The problem comes with knowing WHICH supplements to take and at WHAT dose. It takes over 13 nutrients to create thyroid hormone, convert T4 to T3 and sensitize the cellular receptors to T3. Many thyroid supplements cram all of these nutrients into a supplement and call it "good". This is the WRONG approach to take. Instead basing your supplementation off of the needs of your body is far superior. That means using lab work and other markers to find what nutrients you need in what doses. 9 Thyroid supplements that I find most hypothyroid patients are deficient in: 1. Vitamin B12 - Thyroid hormone is involved in the proper absorption of thyroid hormone. See the video for a complete list of symptoms. Repleting low vitamin B12 is best done through sublingual or intramsucular injections. 2. Adrenal support - Most thyroid patients also have issues with cortisol dysregulation. If you have advanced adrenal fatigue most patients do better on adrenal glandulars. For more mild disease consider using adrenal adaptogens. If your cortisol is elevated consider using phosphatidylserine. 3. Zinc - Low levels of zinc can cause issues with your skin and issue with hair growth. Adding zinc boosts immune function, T4 to T3 conversion and acts as an anti inflammatory. Make sure to supplement with zinc bound to picolinic acid. 4. Iron - This is what I consider a "goldilocks" nutrient in that you don't want TOO much or TOO little. Unfortunately most doctors look for iron deficiency anemia and don't necessarily jus treat iron deficiency unless anemia accompanies it. Use these optimal levels to supplement with iron. 5. Magnesium - Hypothyroidism alters magnesium and low levels of magnesium can lead to issues like depression, anxiety and other changes like muscle cramps or restless leg syndrome. Replace low levels with magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate if you have constipation or magnsium threonate if you have neurological issues. 6. Selenium - This nutrient is involved in the thyroid conversion process. Not only that but supplementing has been shown to reduce TPO antibodies and boost the immune system. In addition using iodine with selenium can help reduce negative side effects. 7. Probiotics - Up to 20% of thyroid conversion happens in the gut and inflammation can reduce this number. Hypothyroidism sets up the gut for imbalances that lead to inflammation. Using probiotics can help improve your GI function. 8. Digestive enzymes - Hypothyroidism leads to low stomach acid which can predispose patients to malabsorption of certain nutrients. Using enzymes can help digest your food, increase nutrient absorption and if taken in between meals may promote the breakdown of immune complexes. 9. Iodine - If used correctly iodine can be helpful in boosting thyroid function. The thyroid hormone is made up of iodine moieties and low levels of iodine can reduce the amount of functioning thyroid hormone in the body. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: http://www.restartmed.com/thyroid-supplements/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

In this video I go over the complete list of Levothyroxine side effects ranging from weight gain to hair loss and everything in between. Yes, Levothyroxine can cause hair loss and it can also cause weight GAIN. How can that be if levothyroxine is supposed to boost your metabolism? In this video I explain how the metabolism of thyroid hormone in your body from T4 to reverse T3 may help explain why many people actually gain weight on this particular medication. I also go over the recommendations I give to patients if this happens to them. I also go over how to determine which thyroid medication is right for YOUR Body and how to dose your levothyroxine. When patients have reactions to levothyroxine it's from 1 of 3 reasons typically: 1) they are reacting to a filler ingredient or a dye within the medication itself. 2) they are converting or metabolizing the thyroid hormone into by products that don't promote proper activity 3) they are getting too much thyroid hormone for THEIR body (this one is less common) The side effects when patients react to fillers or dyes include reactions like facial swelling, edema, hives, itching sensation, etc. The side effects from improper metabolism include reactions like weight gain, hair loss, slower than normal metabolism, cold hands/extremities, etc. The side effects from TOO much medication include: hot flashes, tachycardia or rapid heart rate, palpitations, hair loss, intolerance to heat. The treatment for each of these reactions is quite different and I explain what to do depending on how you are reacting. Leave your questions below! More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: http://www.restartmed.com/levothyroxine-side-effects/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 964-5107 Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

In this video I explain how I determine which thyroid medication a patient needs. There are basically three main choices in medications: 1) Natural Desiccated thyroid medication (including armour thyroid, naturethroid and WP thyroid) 2) T3 only medication (including Liothyronine, cytomel and sustained release T3) 3) T4 only medication (including levothyroxine, tirosint and synthroid) The question is how do you determine which medication works best for you? Patients who do well on NDT medication include: - Those who have not felt better on T4 only preparations - Those who need to lose 10-20 pounds of fat - Those who have not been on thyroid medication before - Those with Low free T3 and low Free T4 but normal reverse T3 levels Patients who do better on T3 only medications: - Those with high levels of reverse T3 - Those with leptin resistance - Those with insulin resistance, diabetes or pre diabetes - Those with a personal history of bipolar disorder or a strong family history of mental health disorders - Those with chronic illness Patients who do better on T4 only medications: - Those who are VERY sensitive to all supplements and medications - Those with extreme sensitivities to T3 containing medications More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: http://www.restartmed.com/levothyroxine-side-effects/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 964-5107 Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

In this video I go over the 5 main reasons that patients who switch from Levothyroxine to Armour thyroid DON'T lose weight. Many patients believe that switching from T4 to NDT will cause immediate weight loss and are disappointed when it doesn't happen. The truth is that Armour thyroid CAN help with weight loss but you need to make sure that these 5 barriers aren't standing in your way: 1. Your dose isn't high enough - Many Doctors under dose patients when converting from T4 medication to NDT by about 50%. Use the chart in this video to make sure your dose is high enough. 2. You need more T3 added to your regimen - Several conditions like euthyroid sick syndrome or tissue level hypothyroidism make it so patients need more T3 than what Armour thyroid provides. So while armour may be a step in the right direction you may need more T3 added to your NDT. 3. You are suffering from Leptin resistance - High leptin levels decrease T4 to T3 conversion and can make weight loss impossible unless it is addressed. Use this video to help you find out if you have leptin resistance and if you need to treat it. 4. You are reacting to fillers in Armour thyroid - Many patients react poorly to the methylcellulose that is used in Armour thyroid. It can reduce the amount of free thyroid hormone that is absorbed when you take this medication. Make sure this isn't limiting the amount of thyroid hormone your body can absorb! 5. Your Reverse T3 is TOO high - High levels of reverse T3 effectively put the brake on your thyroid system and can result in a slow metabolism and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Taking T4 only medications and even sometimes NDT like armour thyroid can cause high levels of reverse T3. Find out how to treat and check for this condition. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: http://www.restartmed.com/armour-thyroid-weight-loss/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 964-5107 Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

In this video I explain how to convert from armour thyroid to levothyroxine or from levothyroxine to T3. It is based off of a thyroid conversion chart that I create which is more accurate than the traditional conversion chart used by most Doctors. If you can convince your Doctor to switch you from Levothyroxine or T4 to NDT then make sure you are getting the right dose. Many providers and patients make the mistake of lowering their total dose of thyroid hormone when doing this process and feel worse afterwards. By using the chart above you can get the proper dose of NDT, T4 or Armour thyroid when converting. Here are some basic guidelines: In these examples NDT = Armour thyroid, WP thyroid or Naturethroid 50mcg of T4 = 1 grain of NDT = 25 mcg of T3 100mcg of T4 = 2 grains of NDT = 50mcg of T3 150mcg of T4 = 3 grains of NDT = 75mcg of T3 200mcg of T4 = 4 grains of NDT = 100mcg of T3 In addition I also give some practical advice on how to switch from T4 only medications like Levothyroxine to Natural Desiccated thyroid medications like Armour thyroid. In general I recommend starting the titration slow and periodically increasing your total dose every 10-14 days to prevent negative side effects from the T3. I also go over some of the average dosages of patients on T4, NDT and T3 in my practice. These numbers vary based off of the individual but these ranges can help determine if your dose is high enough. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: http://www.restartmed.com/levothyroxine-dosage/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 964-5107 Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Are your TPO antibodies or thyroperoxidase antibodies elevated? In this video I go over 5 tips and tricks I use on patients in my practice to help LOWER TPO antibodies. 1. Get on the right diet for YOUR body - AIP diet vs Gluten free/dairy free/soy free vs elimination diet 2. Consider using DHEA and/or Testosterone - DHEA and Testosterone help lower antibody levels while boosting weight loss and sex drive 3. Consider using Zinc or Selenium - Both can improve immune function and boost T4 to T3 conversion 4. Improve gut function - SIBO causes reduced T4 to T3 conversion and increases inflammation 5. Consider using Low Dose Naltrexone or LDN - LDN is probably the best treatment for reducing TPO antibodies These 5 tips are very effective at lowering antibody levels but be sure to use ALL of them at the same time for maximum benefit. You can see the entire article here: http://www.restartmed.com/tpo-antibodies/ Leave your comments below and I will personally respond! See more from my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 964-5107

This video will guide you through how to diagnose and treat both Leptin Resistance and Thyroid Resistance. Both of these conditions go hand in hand so its helpful to look for both if you suspect you have one or the other. Symptoms of Leptin resistance: - Weight loss resistance or the inability to lose weight - Ravenous appetite even after a large meal - Slow metabolism - Cold hands/feet/extremities - Crushing fatigue - Symptoms of hypothyroidism despite being on medication - Constant weight gain Thyroid resistance is defined as low free T3 relative to Reverse T3. In order to test for this condition you need to order both tests and look at the ratio between the two. The higher your reverse T3 the harder it is for free T3 to get into your cells which leads to thyroid hormone resistance at the cellular level. Treatment usually requires T3 medication in conjunction with the 8 tips below. 8 Steps to Reverse Leptin Resistance and Thyroid Resistance: 1. Get your thyroid evaluated and get on the right type and dose of thyroid medication - For most patients this means NDT or T3 containing medications like Cytomel or Liothyronine. 2. Add in HIIT (high intensity interval training) to your work outs - This type of burst training helps sensitize your cells to insulin and leptin. 3. Avoid processed and inflammatory foods - High levels of inflammation makes thyroid function worse and makes it more difficult to reverse leptin resistance. 4. Make sure to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night 5. Eliminate or drastically reduce your fructose consumption - Fructose is metabolized into uric acid in the liver and which increases inflammation and makes leptin levels worse. 6. Do not restrict your calories - Starvation mode lowers your basal metabolic rate and increases conversion of T4 to reverse T3. 7. Optimize T4 to T3 conversion - Use supplements or thyroid hormones: - Zinc: http://amzn.to/2aQF0pl - Selenium: http://amzn.to/2bffBKU 8. If necessary use medications to lower Leptin levels - Consider using GLP-1 agonists which can help lower leptin levels and help patients with weight loss. If you enjoyed this video please subscribe for more updates and leave any questions or comments below! More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: http://www.restartmed.com/leptin-resistance-thyroid-resistance/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 964-5107 Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

Does Levothyroxine cause weight gain? That is the question I am going to answer in this video today. Here is a common problem: patients with hypothyroidism present to their doctor, get put on T4 medication like Levothyroxine or Synthroid and they CONTINUE to gain weight - despite no change in their diet or exercise routine. How can this be? In this video I answer what I think is going on in many patients and it has to do with T4 to reverse T3 conversion when certain patients are given medications that contain T4 only. In the setting of inflammation, trauma, infections, liver/kidney issues, low calorie diets and nutrient deficiencies the body can take T4 and convert it into the thyroid blocking metabolite reverse T3. High levels of reverse T3 then compete for binding at the T3 cellular receptor site and put the brakes on thyroid and metabolic function. So how do you treat this condition? Most patients will need medication containing T3 like natural desiccated thyroid or liothyronine/cytomel to "flush" the system. I also give several tips that I use in my office to help boost thyroid function if your doctor isn't willing to give you medication with T3 in it: 1. Optimize T4 to T3 conversion - I recommend you consider using Zinc or selenium: As promised here is the link to the zinc and selenium that I use in my office: Zinc: http://amzn.to/2aXp4Fg Selenium: http://amzn.to/2aHjTc5 2. Fix your adrenals - Consider using adrenal adaptogens or adrenal glandulars Here's what I use: DSF: http://amzn.to/2aC8l6d 3. Add high intensity exercise - To help lower insulin and leptin levels 4. Reduce inflammation and find hidden sources of inflammation - the easiest first place to look is at your diet 5. Lower leptin and insulin levels - It will be impossible to lose weight with leptin resistance and/or insulin resistance and both conditions reduce T4 to T3 conversion. More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: http://www.restartmed.com/levothyroxine-weight-gain/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 964-5107 Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

In this video I go over the 5 BEST Diets for patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. These diets have all been used by me in my clinic and have helped other Hashimoto's patients lose weight and feel better. With all the information out there it can get confusing on which diet you should be following... this video will help you understand which diet you should be focusing on by tailoring it to YOUR body. The diets I go over: 1. Elimination diet or food sensitivity diet - Who should use this diet? those with multiple food allergies, post nasal drip, acid reflux or history of asthma/eczema 2. The autoimmune paleo diet or the autoimmune protocol Diet (abbreviated AIP diet) - Who should use this diet? Not everyone! I recommend patients who have a personal history of multiple autoimmune conditions or those who have failed less restrictive diets 3. The gluten free diet - Who should use this diet? Most patients should at least consider going gluten free, dairy free and soy free if they have Hahsimoto's. This is THE place to start. 4. The paleo diet Who should use this diet? Those with a history of depression, anxiety, gut imbalances or acne. This is also another great place to start 5. The low FODMAP's Diet Who should use this diet? Those who have a diagnosis of SIBO or yeast overgrowth or those with who experience gas/bloating or abdominal distention after meals. 3 Diets to AVOID With Hashimoto's: 1. Low fat diets 2. Very low carbohydrate diets or nutritional ketosis 3. Very low calorie diets All three of these can lead to worsening thyroid function! More information in the video and the full blog post can be found here: http://www.restartmed.com/hashimotos-... You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 964-5107 Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

If you have hypothyroidism you know how hard it can be to lose weight. I've been helping patients with hypothyroidism lose weight by balancing their hormones and that's exactly what this video is about. I walk you through 5 step-by-step examples of how to do it. If you watched the vide these are the supplements I've referred to: Berberine: http://amzn.to/2aB79Dy DIM: http://amzn.to/2aB7eak Indole 3 carbinol: http://amzn.to/2asBLUW High quality progesterone: http://amzn.to/2aEPsDx These are the same steps I use in my practice: 1. Reverse and treat insulin resistance if present - high levels of insulin make burning fat as a fuel source almost impossible. Up to 50% of patients have insulin resistance on TOP of hypothyroidism and I've found that to be even higher in most patients I treat. 2. Treat leptin resistance and thyroid resistance if present - You need to make sure you check your reverse T3/free T3 ratio (it should be greater than 0.2), if it is lower than you have thyroid resistance and need T3. If your leptin levels are greater than 12 then you need to consider treatment with a GLP-1 agonist. Remember that thyroid resistance and leptin resistance go together! 3. Reverse Estrogen dominance if present (or low progesterone) - Remember to use urine testing for these hormones so that you can find ALL metabolites and figure out which step is blocked in your body. If necessary you may need to consider using bio-identical progesterone cream (link above). 4. Treat low testosterone if present - Low testosterone can cause weight gain, mood changes and low energy. Many women who suffer from insulin resistance ALSO suffer from low testosterone. 5. Adrenal fatigue and elevated cortisol levels - High levels of adrenal hormones (cortisol) can cause weight gain and lead to constant fatigue. Make sure to check your cortisol and cortisone levels in the urine at 4 points throughout the day. I recommend going through ALL of these steps in THIS order so you can finally lose weight with hypothyroidism. Using these steps I've been able to help patients lose weight about 98% of the time. You can read the entire blog post here: http://www.restartmed.com/lose-weight-hypothyroidism/ You can read more on my website here: http://www.restartmed.com/ My office is here: Address: 3303 E Baseline Rd #204, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (480) 964-5107 Dr. Westin Childs is the Thyroid and Weight Loss Doctor This video is not intended to be used as medical advice. If you have questions about your health please consult your physician or primary care provider. Dr. Westin Childs goes to great lengths to produce high quality content but this is NOT a substitute for medical care.

This podcast will go over how to lose weight if you have thyroid problems and the 5 hormones that cause weight loss resistance.