Is Your Thyroid Really Fine? Why ‘Normal’ Lab Results Might Be Lying (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this eye-opening episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui continues her conversation with thyroid expert Dr. Dana Gibbs to dive deep into what happens after your body makes thyroid hormones. From the vital T4-to-T3 conversion to the misunderstood role of reverse T3, they reveal what conventional medicine often overlooks. Dr. Gibbs breaks down advanced testing strategies—from cortisol and salivary panels to oral glucose tolerance—and explains why a good thyroid workup goes beyond TSH. They also discuss the downstream effects of thyroid dysfunction on cholesterol, liver health, and menstrual cycles, and why integrative medicine is crucial for catching issues before they become full-blown diseases. If you're frustrated with “normal labs” and still feel off, this episode will help connect the dots—and help you advocate for better care.----In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Dana Gibbs, we go deeper into the nuances of thyroid health, specifically the role of T3 conversion, reverse T3, and why standard lab tests don’t always tell the whole story. This is where functional testing matters.We unpack how chronic stress, hormone metabolism, and overlooked imbalances can all impact the thyroid—and why so many patients still feel unwell even when their labs look “normal.” Dr. Gibbs also shares her perspective on the ethics of giving medical advice online, the value of licensed care, and how we as patients and practitioners can bridge the divide between conventional and integrative medicine.If you’ve ever felt caught in the gray area of thyroid care, this episode will help you make sense of the bigger picture.----Dr. Dana Gibbs is an integrative physician specializing in thyroid and hormone imbalances. With years of clinical experience and a patient-centered approach, she helps people uncover the root causes of their fatigue, weight changes, and hormone dysfunction. Her mission is to educate and empower patients to participate actively in their healing journey.----LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danagibbsmd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllergyAccessMD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allergyaccessmd/----Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest podcast episodes, functional medicine tips, and valuable resources. Get updates on upcoming events and webinars, plus exclusive offers, free downloads, and early access to new content. Stay informed and ahead of the curve!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trulyhealthymd.com/newsletterform-6983⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trulyhealthymd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MonicaJauregui/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trulyhealthy.md/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@trulyhealthymd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/