Excellent and balanced advice Boss ... Thank You! (We need many more likeYou)

I found that following a low FODMAP diet really helped me and my thyroid issues. But its still a journey and more to learn. Thanks for a great video.

Just starting. My docs never talked about diet for 5 years and I'm sure I've had Hashimotos since late high school. I cut out gluten 3 weeks ago and I don't have anger/anxiety issues! My husband said he feels like he has the old me back! Found a functional medicine physician and were going to continue on excluding/including over the next year. Thanks for the videos!

@drwestinchilds

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! It's amazing what small changes can do.

@user-sl6cy8xe9f

Жыл бұрын

What foods did you avoid in your gluten free diet?

One of the most useful video about Hashimoto. Thanks Doc.

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Hi Doctor! Thanks for the valuable info! will taking less sugar/no sugar foods help with hashimotos?

My gluten, soy and dairy free diet has improved me a lot. Not only I feel much better, I also lost like 25 pounds and look 10 years younger

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@fatimagul9136

Жыл бұрын

Butter chadder cheese included dairy products?

I noticed that I have to keep changing my diet bc I do develop sensitivities

My thyroid peroxidase antibodies are in the 600s and keep getting worse. I obviously have Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. I get sick all the time and never feel good. I tried cutting out gluten and soy and it didn’t help at all. Now I’m going to try cutting dairy and stay soy free.

I am on a gluten free, dairy free, soy free and refined sugar free for close to 1.5 years now, my bloating has improved a lot after cutting out dairy. My antibodies were at 5000++ before my diet, was wondering if there are anything i could do to help hair loss? I feel alot better after being on this diet, the only problem that is left is my hair loss :/

I love him and his chart!

@jrowlove7328

3 жыл бұрын

So do I. I wish I could find a doctor like him in Florida.🌴🦩

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps!

@Milagroscrs

3 жыл бұрын

@@drwestinchilds yes indeed between my dr, you and the pharmacist I am making it work! Love how you break everything down. For those who are not familiar it’s a lot to learn but you need to listen and learn for your own good! Thank you very much, my pharmacist recommended you and your site. I take the knowledge back to my medical internist she is great and is working with me!

As someone who has struggled with eating disorders in the past, finding the right diet for my autoimmune diseases is tough. Any time I have tried AIP, it's too restrictive and puts me back into a binge cycle. Do you have any suggestions for those who are struggling with autoimmune disease and need to take care of not being triggered into an eating disorder relapse? Thanks!

@houseofhalseys7450

3 жыл бұрын

I would love a response to this as well same boat

@FayCreative

2 жыл бұрын

Hugs to you!, amazing question!! I’m very autoimmune with multiple autoimmune disabilities, plus hypothyroid. If I eat things like grains, starchy stuff, high sugary junk, nightshades, it really does flare my autoimmune stuff, so I have to be strict. But I have had severe bulimia in the past too. But for me the bulimia has nothing to do with weight or body image, it was to do with trauma and stress, and a bizarre side effect from Methotrexate, which used to retard my focus part of my brain, and make me want to binge to stimulate dopamine. Also the bulimia would make me gain weight and bad fore my liver, kidneys, thyroid, everything!! I finally had proper eating disorder therapy for this, and the psychologist understood about my autoimmune difficulty. Had to completely refocus everything to be a total health freak to achieve harmony for the autoimmune. Like how an alcoholic can’t have a little sip, I can’t have a little of junk, as it stimulates a brain explosion like addition. The mind and the neurobiochemistry of how sugar and junk effects my brain. Power of the mind.

@elinmansson5535

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue…

@milliemouse12

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I have the same concern.

@Dreareoxo

Жыл бұрын

Same, I’m not doing AIP. It’s way too restrictive. I think removing wheat is really helpful for me.

Hi Doc, thanks for your information.Can you make a video about intermittent fasting?Can I fast if I have Hashimoto?

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, I have it on my to-do list!

Love this... testosterone pellets in addition to AIP diet and clean supplements helps me. Better than anything else anyway. But also did gallbladder detox and now a new level of better. Still so fatigued. Fibromyalgia still bad.

What is the name of the test for celiac disease?

Can leaky gut be the cause of high anti-TPO ? if so i should be able to heal my leaky gut with anti inflammatory food and supplements like probiotics/l-glutamine/selenium/zink ? i have read that people that have healed there gut cured there hashimoto. i feel much better after a few days on l-glutamine. im waiting to get slenium and zink so i can add that. Regards

I always want to know what I'm eating. What are the studies and metabolic function in the body...

I've tried walking the gluten free path only to find out I've accidentally ingested some gluten, every day, it's bloody everywhere. So instead I'm going to try carnivore as despite being a lot more strict, it's actually more black/white and therefore easier to avoid gluten, soy and dairy.

If we avoid dairy in my diet, do I need to take calcium tablets?

Thanks for this info! Is it possible to have Hashi's and not have antibodies? Thanks!

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You definitely can.

I have had 3 doctors tell me to stop LDN, so I did. I am curious what are your thoughts on it.

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

LDN is a very safe and effective medication :)

My current TPO is 6? Is it true that you should strive for 0-4? I started with 10.3 with top range being 9

@OzmaOfOzz

3 жыл бұрын

Girl tpo should be below 30. You re good! Mine is like 600+ so it s through the roof! If you avoid gluten tho, you might go to 0, but i dont know. U need to have a screening to see how your thyroid looking.

Hi i have alot of my blood results my tsh was 35 when suppose to be max 5 my drs wont look at hashimotos is there another way i can find out as i match all the symptoms

Hi doctor Childs. Can eat eggs? I feel bad now. Dry hair and fall. I have hashi f o r 8 years and on 50mcg thyroxine. Please help.thanks.xoxoxp from Australia

I just been diagnosed with hashimoto's. And every time I eat wheat my neck hurts why is that happening?

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Inflammation in the thyroid gland that you notice while swallowing.

My question is : how does the huge amount of hormone from the meats is impacting the thyroid? we all know how animals are grown and processed in the US. Thank you Doc !

@overcomer4226

3 жыл бұрын

Go to a website called eat wild.com. It will give you a long list state by state of farmers who grow grass fed beef and free range chickens free range eggs pastured Port as well as lesser known meets more exotic meats. I would also include a low oxalate and low blackton diet along with that if you d. Don't wanna go strictly carnivore. I would also argue that grains contribute significantly To Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism as well As certain vegetables

@marceldeac1876

3 жыл бұрын

@@overcomer4226 great! thanks a lot!

@marceldeac1876

3 жыл бұрын

@@overcomer4226 wild. com is somehow a football website. did you mean perhaps eatwild.com?

Kinda off topic but can u make a video explaining why armour thyroid isn't fda approved when it should be?

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

I'll add it to the list!

I was doing carnivore diet,then you said, people with Hashimoto’s should not eat eggs and dairy,and some species that I liked,for few month,I ate only meat,till I couldn’t eat no more! This stresses me out, and am back to eat everything not good for me,any suggestions how to get out of this miserable situation?????

Anyone was able to be free anti-tg (or lowered to the point of restoring the normal TSH/T3/T4 production)? I was just diagnosed with Hashi, and I had massive consumption of gluten in the last 2/3 years, I'm quite sure. Shall I try it? Or it won't solve my problem at all. I don't feel like doing it, as this will be a massive change in my lifestyle unless you tell me otherwise :)

My hashimotto's diet ( given from hospital)contains yogurt,buttermilk ,cheese.. I started it just 45 days ago.. 😮😕am so confused.. Doctor should I avoid that too!!??

Ok, this is what I’m not getting, I don’t eat most of the foods mentioned in most of these diets. I limit my dairy and sugar drastically. I avoid gluten as a rule. Why am I still feeling like junk even though I take my meds, workout, and sleep 8 hours?

Does anyone know what foods contain gluten?

I cant get my adrenals to heal! Its been over a year... I was put on a steroid for 2 months now im on a adaptogen not sure its helping. Any advice

@Timothy_Himothy1

3 жыл бұрын

Take shilajit

@lothekitty1327

3 жыл бұрын

There’s something that you do every day that’s preventing it from healing. Do you drink coffee? Check your diet & lifestyle

How does one tell between hashimoto’s vs simple hypothyroidism. I test negative for antibodies.

@OzmaOfOzz

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you, you don t have Hashimoto s.

@sherry9568

3 жыл бұрын

I have normal antibodies as well but the pathology from thyroid tissue came back conclusive for hashimotos. I had the pathology done due to thyroid nodules to rule out cancer. No cancer but hashimotos came back

@OzmaOfOzz

3 жыл бұрын

@@sherry9568 strange. Ive antibodies both for hashi and graves, but being hypo now ive hashi. Idk what to tell you. See another doc s oppinion. Eliminate gluten and dairy and corn and soy, i took them out as well as eggs and feel better. Im gonna do a heavy metal detox in spring to see if the antibodies go down

I know that hot sauce and peppers are a no no on AIP, but are they ok for most Hashimotos patients? please for the love of god someone say yes..

@lothekitty1327

3 жыл бұрын

It depends on the level of free radicals/inflammation of the patient. Patient with chronic inflammation won’t be able to tolerate that, so avoid for a while & focus on reducing inflammation

@patriciaikeda2608

2 жыл бұрын

So as I decreased inflammation in my body, I can eat peppers no more than once a week. It's really about moderation

With insulin resistance.. how should we eat our carbs?

My TPO antibodies have gone from 195 to 1300 in the last year....I have no idea why. Any suggestions on how to find out? My gums are inflamed and I am miserable.

@El_FzEq

Жыл бұрын

Did you catch Covid?

@karens3738

Жыл бұрын

@@El_FzEq Actually, yes. I got it Dec. 15th, 2022. I took paxlovid and I didn't get really sick though.

@El_FzEq

Жыл бұрын

@@karens3738 Covid is known to trigger autoimmune problems, so give it some time, it might not be permanent. Just stick to an *extremely healthy* diet and have a regular exercise/sleep schedule. Take supplements if needed.

@karens3738

Жыл бұрын

@@El_FzEq Thanks for the advice.

Hi Dr Childs does hyperthyroidism cause head aches head pressure and dizzyness

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Not usually.

@susey38

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Doc but It does! I experienced it myself + very fast heart beat. I went to the doctor, that was 9 years ago and now I have hashimoto. Thyroid playing games with my hormones. It is actually a mystery. In my opinion, I think the pituitary gland has a role in this crazy game.

"... Have treated Thyroid patients for many years...". Me: he looks 20😂😂 But seriously -- love his channel. Great info!

AIP diet made my "herniated discs" pain dissappear. I reintroduced rice and the pain came back

If you don’t have a thyroid gland can you have Hashimoto’s?

@e.williams13

3 жыл бұрын

Yes if u hv an elevated TPO

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Technically yes but clinically it’s irrelevant.

I have been vegan for over 35 years. The last 7 of that about 75% raw. I do not eat a lot of bread, not a huge fan of sweets and do not eat processed foods. I also do not have a weight issue, not tired, no brain fog or any of that. I do not have an appetite. Naturopath has said I need to take organ meat supplements. Why? I just cannot.

Not sure what to think of this video. There truly is a lot of conflicting, confusing information out there. I will add an edit here. It does appear that everybody is different, what works for one may not work for another. What doesn't work for one, may work for another. 🤔

If he ever fails as a doctor he could have a career as a male model😏😉

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it never comes to that!

What is LDN? Or is LBN in the first category?

@bettymk1

3 жыл бұрын

Low dose naltrexone.

Can cannabis help with Hosimoto ?

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

CBD can.

@catherineconnolly6113

3 жыл бұрын

I wondered this myself

@Tacoman1967

2 жыл бұрын

I use CBD and have Hashi

the only things that make me happy is bread and coffeee, what do i do haha :c

A gluten and soy-free diet works for me!

@msmarooshka

3 жыл бұрын

Also for me!!! I take LDN and progesterone at night for the last year and I feel so much better!!

@CubanGirl-oo4pg

3 жыл бұрын

Also for me

I cut out pizza and tomato sauce completely.

Dr Child’s, all dairy not the same?? Typical cow dairy isn’t the same as goat dairy….? Different protein genes…

@drwestinchilds

2 жыл бұрын

I don't remember what was said because this video is older but all dairy is not the same and each person may react differently to dairy products from different sources.

Well since hashi is viral, I avoid gluten, corn, soy, eggs, dairy as these things feed the virus. It s working real good for me but i need a heavy metal detox as well and more anti viral stuff like monolaurin.

@OzmaOfOzz

3 жыл бұрын

@mitchell hayes according to Anthony William, check him out

@84rinne_moo

2 жыл бұрын

Hashimoto’s isn’t viral, it’s the body’s own antibodies attacking the thyroid (auto-immune disease). Whoever told you it was a virus, is flat out wrong.

My antibodies is in the 1400's...

You have put too many adds into your videos. It's overboard.

@drwestinchilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! It's done automatically but I will see if I can adjust it.

Intern and not an experienced endocrinologist. He promotes his vitamin line. What else is new. They ALL do this

@williamharrington4197

3 жыл бұрын

Internist, specialist in internal medicine, a broader specialty than endocrinologist.

@msmarooshka

3 жыл бұрын

Most endocrinologist seem to be useless. Dr. Childs is dialed in.

@luzysombra5291

3 жыл бұрын

He is actually an INTERNIST with a. FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE specialty.

@robynbarrington4634

3 жыл бұрын

i went to an endocrinologist and he missed everything. i now go to an older female GP who caught it on first blood test

@misschocoholic82

3 жыл бұрын

A medical degree means absolutely nothing these days. These individuals usually are the most narrow minded and absolutely useless in helping people heal, they are just following the system rules which most of us know is tailored for to make the profit for the big pharma making millons out of peoples miseries. People are becoming more aware that what works is what matters. Thats whats new.