Truly Healthy MD Podcast

In this episode of the Truly Healthy MD Podcast, host Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with Andra McHugh, a natural health advocate who transitioned from the dental industry into holistic healing after her own daughters suffered from severe eczema.Together, they reframe eczema from being a surface-level skin condition to a sign of deeper internal imbalance involving the gut, liver, lymphatic system, and toxic load. Andra shares why conventional treatments often fall short and offers a root-cause approach focused on detoxification, nutrition, and nervous system regulation.Listeners will learn practical, natural strategies to calm flares, support healing from within, and regain hope that eczema is not only manageable—but reversible.Dr. Monica Jauregui talks with Andra McHugh about healing eczema naturally by addressing gut health, detox pathways, and environmental triggers on the Truly Healthy MD Podcast.I had the pleasure of speaking with Andra McHugh about why eczema is not a surface problem—and why lasting healing requires looking deeper. We discuss how gut dysfunction, toxic overload, and impaired detox pathways drive chronic inflammation, and why suppressing symptoms with steroids often delays true recovery.Andra shares practical tools for managing flares naturally, including nourishing skin with tallow-based creams, herbal-infused oils, and Epsom salt baths. We also explore hidden triggers like mold, EMFs, and household toxins, along with immediate action steps families can take to reduce inflammation and support healing. This episode offers both hope and a clear roadmap for those navigating eczema naturally.Andra McHugh is a natural health advocate who helps families reverse eczema using holistic, root-cause approaches. After leaving the dental industry, she dedicated her work to healing chronic skin conditions naturally following her daughters’ severe eczema journeys. Her work emphasizes gut healing, detoxification, environmental awareness, and nourishing the body from the inside out.Website: https://eczemakids.com/about 🎧 Eczema Kids with Andra McHughNatural solutions, practical tools, and empowering support for families navigating childhood eczema—rooted in real experience and science-backed strategies:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Podbean----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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode of the Truly Healthy MD Podcast, host Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with naturopathic doctors Dr. Serena Roussem and Dr. Heidi Codino from Blossoming Longevity to explore the foundations of hormone health and debunk common myths about hormone therapy.They reveal why sustainable hormone balance is built on everyday lifestyle practices—like nutrition, sleep, stress management, detoxification, and gut health—rather than relying solely on hormone replacement therapy.Listeners will gain practical tools to restore hormonal harmony naturally, understand the critical connection between gut and hormone metabolism, and learn how to support their body’s natural rhythm through every life stage.----Dr. Monica Jauregui talks with Dr. Serena Roussem and Dr. Heidi Codino about the foundations of hormone balance—covering nutrition, stress, detox, and gut health—in this empowering Truly Healthy MD Podcast episode.----I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Serena Roussem and Dr. Heidi Codino about how foundational health habits—not just hormone therapy—create lasting hormonal balance. We discuss why stress, gut health, and nutrition play such powerful roles in regulating the body’s hormone systems, and how to start making small, meaningful changes that have a big impact.They also unpack the importance of the estrobolome, how to support liver detox, and why individualized nutrition (with enough protein, fiber, and healthy fats) is vital for hormone metabolism. Whether you’re in your reproductive years, navigating perimenopause, or postmenopausal, this conversation offers a grounded, holistic roadmap to balanced health.----Dr. Serena Roussem and Dr. Heidi Codino are naturopathic doctors and co-founders of Blossoming Longevity, where they help women achieve hormone harmony through foundational lifestyle medicine. Their approach emphasizes nutrition, detoxification, stress resilience, and gut health as essential pillars of hormonal wellness.----Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blossominglongevity/Hormone Heroines PodcastTap in and explore hormonal health from a fresh perspective:⁠Listen on Spotify⁠Listen on Apple PodcastListen on iHeart Radio----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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode of the Truly Healthy MD Podcast, host Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with Dr. Deborah Muth, ND, a conventionally trained women’s health nurse practitioner turned naturopathic doctor. Dr. Muth shares her personal journey of being dismissed by conventional medicine, misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia, and later challenged with a potential MS diagnosis.They dive into her new book, Seen At Last, which empowers women to reclaim their health by understanding the body as a whole system, identifying root causes of illness, and taking an integrative approach to healing. Dr. Muth also shares advanced therapies, including peptides, stem cells, and plasmelogen therapy, and discusses how women can trust their intuition, advocate for themselves, and embark on a path of self-discovery and complete wellness.-----I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Deborah Muth, ND, to talk about how women can reclaim their health when conventional medicine falls short. Dr. Muth shares her powerful journey of misdiagnosis, dismissal, and self-healing, and we dive into her book Seen At Last, which provides a roadmap for understanding root causes, hormones, gut health, and holistic healing practices.We also discuss integrative and advanced therapies that support recovery from chronic illness, from peptides and stem cells to cutting-edge plasmelogen therapy. Most importantly, we talk about why true healing is a journey of self-discovery—listening to your intuition, advocating for your body, and trusting that it has the power to heal.-----Dr. Deborah Muth is a women’s health nurse practitioner and naturopathic doctor. After being misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia and facing a potential MS diagnosis, she explored integrative medicine, wrote the book Seen At Last, and now helps women uncover root causes of chronic illness and reclaim their health through holistic care.-----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/

In this episode of the Truly Healthy MD Podcast, host Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with functional nutritionist Laurie Hammer to explore her holistic approach to mental health. Hammer shares her personal journey overcoming bulimia and nutrient deficiencies, and explains how targeted amino acid therapy can restore neurotransmitter balance, improve mood, and support recovery from depression and anxiety.The conversation dives into how amino acids act as the building blocks for neurotransmitters like serotonin, why rapid-response testing helps identify individual deficiencies, and how nutrition, lifestyle, and complementary therapies create a truly holistic approach to healing. Hammer also highlights success stories where clients regained mental and physical health, sometimes reducing or eliminating the need for medications.----Host Dr. Monica Jauregui welcomes functional nutritionist Laurie Hammer to discuss how amino acid therapy and holistic nutrition can transform mental health.Laurie Hammer explains:How targeted amino acids help restore neurotransmitter balance, reduce cravings, and improve mood.The importance of a holistic approach, including diet, lifestyle, and complementary therapies like limbic retraining.How addressing nutrient deficiencies, gut-brain health, and hormonal imbalances provides lasting recovery from depression and anxiety.----Laurie Hammer is a functional nutritionist who specializes in amino acid therapy for mental health. Drawing from her personal recovery from bulimia and nutrient deficiencies, she helps clients of all ages overcome depression and anxiety through targeted amino acids, dietary improvements, lifestyle adjustments, and complementary therapies.----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/

In this episode of the Truly Healthy MD Podcast, host Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with Dr. Alan Shih to explore two cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment modalities: shockwave and laser therapy.Dr. Shih explains how shockwave therapy, originally developed to break up kidney stones, has been adapted for musculoskeletal conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis—and even shows promise in heart health research. Dr. Jauregui shares her fascination with how a technology once used in urology is now helping patients with foot pain and neuropathy.The conversation then shifts from sound to light energy as Dr. Shih discusses laser therapy. From treating toenail fungus without liver-damaging oral medications to stimulating nerve repair and boosting cellular energy, laser therapy is giving patients new options for neuropathy, numbness, and tingling.Dr. Shih also introduces his practice, Head to Toe, where he and his wife, an optometrist specializing in dry eye, combine specialties to provide unique, integrated care for patients whose conditions may affect both their eyes and feet.----Sound and light are transforming modern medicine. Join host Dr. Monica Jauregui and guest Dr. Alan Shih as they explore shockwave therapy for tendon pain, laser therapy for neuropathy and fungus, and how Head to Toe integrates podiatry and optometry for whole-body care.----Dr. Alan Shih is a podiatrist specializing in innovative, non-invasive therapies including shockwave and laser treatments for musculoskeletal pain, neuropathy, and fungal infections. Alongside his wife, an optometrist focused on dry eye, he co-leads Head to Toe, a practice that blends foot and eye health for comprehensive patient care.----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/

In this episode of the Truly Healthy MD Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Tom Larkin, an innovator in preventive and holistic dentistry. We explore how oral health is profoundly connected to the rest of the body, why bleeding gums are never just about your teeth, and how a proactive approach can transform not just your smile but your long-term health.Dr. Larkin shares how he uses tools like chairside microscopes and salivary diagnostics to help patients see and understand their oral microbiome. We also dive into cutting-edge treatments—from ozone therapy and probiotics to revolutionary prebiotic lozenges that rebalance oral bacteria without chemicals.Whether you struggle with gum disease, snoring, or simply want to prevent chronic inflammation, this conversation will open your eyes to the power of truly comprehensive dental care.----I sit down with Dr. Tom Larkin, a leader in preventive dentistry, to uncover the powerful ways your mouth impacts your overall health.Dr. Larkin explains why bleeding gums, oral infections, and airway disturbances are more than dental concerns—they are major drivers of inflammation and chronic disease.We discuss his pioneering approach that includes:Visualizing the oral microbiome with a microscope right in the dental chairUsing salivary PCR tests to identify hidden pathogensTreating infections with ozone therapy and supporting a healthy microbiome with probiotics and cutting-edge prebioticsDr. Larkin also shares how bio-restorative dental therapies can stop decay before it starts and why personalized care is the future of dentistry.----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/

In this eye-opening episode of Truly Healthy MD, Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with Dr. Robin Rose, an integrative medicine physician and kidney health advocate, to explore the often-overlooked epidemic of early kidney decline. Dr. Rose shares her personal journey from a diagnosis of kidney cancer to losing significant kidney function—and how it propelled her to become an expert in proactive kidney care.We discuss why conventional medicine routinely misses the early signs of kidney damage, why “normal” lab ranges can be dangerously misleading, and what you can do to protect and even restore kidney health. Dr. Rose unpacks the powerful connection between your kidneys, cardiovascular system, and gut, and shares actionable strategies, including nutrition, toxin reduction, stress management, and groundbreaking bioregulator peptides that can help reverse early kidney damage.If you’ve ever been told your kidneys are “fine,” this conversation may change your perspective—and give you the tools to take charge of your long-term health----I sit down with Dr. Robin Rose, an integrative physician whose personal journey with kidney cancer transformed her practice and life mission. In our conversation, she explains why so many people are living with undiagnosed kidney decline, how kidney dysfunction silently fuels other chronic diseases, and what you can do today to protect your kidneys. From nutrition and toxin reduction to stress management and cutting-edge peptides, Dr. Rose shares practical, hopeful steps to reverse early damage and reclaim your health.----Dr. Robin Rose is a board-certified integrative medicine physician with a deep focus on kidney health. After surviving kidney cancer and experiencing kidney decline herself, she became an advocate for proactive kidney care, blending conventional and holistic therapies. She is the author of Renology, a comprehensive guide to early kidney health, and teaches patients and practitioners how to protect kidney function through lifestyle, nutrition, and innovative peptides.----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/

In this eye-opening episode of Truly Healthy MD, I’m joined by Dr. Pejman Katiraei, an integrative pediatrician who has helped countless families uncover the real reasons behind anxiety, ADHD, learning difficulties, and autism.We dive into why so many children and adults are living with brain inflammation—often without even knowing it—and how conventional medicine tends to focus only on diagnosing and medicating symptoms rather than asking why these symptoms are happening in the first place.Dr. Katiraei explains the powerful impact of mold and mycotoxins—hidden toxins that can disrupt the gut, overwhelm the immune system, and rewire the brain’s perception of fear and safety. You’ll hear about the critical connection between gut health and neurological symptoms, practical strategies to identify mold exposure, and hopeful stories of transformation when the true root causes are addressed.If you’ve ever felt that something deeper is being missed in your or your child’s health journey, this conversation will empower you with knowledge and a path forward.----In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Pejman Katiraei to discuss why so many children and adults today are experiencing anxiety, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, and learning difficulties—and why our current healthcare system often misses the bigger picture.We explore how mold exposure and chronic brain inflammation can distort fear responses, disrupt sleep and appetite, and create neurological symptoms that are frequently misdiagnosed or medicated without addressing their true cause. Dr. Katiraei shares practical insights on how to identify hidden triggers, support gut healing, and begin a journey toward transformative recovery.If you’ve felt that conventional approaches haven’t gotten to the root of what’s happening in your family’s health, this episode offers clarity, hope, and next steps.----Dr. Pejman Katiraei, DO, is an integrative pediatrician with deep expertise in uncovering the root causes of complex pediatric and mental health challenges. Combining conventional training with advanced integrative and functional medicine, he helps children and families find lasting solutions to chronic illness, neurological symptoms, and behavioral struggles by looking beyond labels and addressing what’s truly driving inflammation.----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/

In this illuminating episode of Truly Healthy MD, Dr. Monica Jauregui welcomes Ani Papazyan, a pain resolution practitioner with 30 years of experience. They delve into the critical differences between conventional and functional approaches to pain, highlighting how a holistic and personalized strategy can lead to lasting pain relief. Ani, a bestselling author and speaker, shares unique modalities and insights into the root causes of chronic pain, including the impact of stress, gut health, and individual genetics (nutrigenomics). Learn how understanding your body's signals and embracing a personalized path can empower you to overcome pain, recover from injuries, and live a truly healthy life.----I sit down with Ani Papazyan, a pain resolution specialist who believes that pain is not just a symptom to silence, but a message to understand. In our conversation, she shares how true healing comes from addressing the root causes through a personalized, holistic approach that includes nutrigenomics, nervous system balance, and deep self-awareness. Ani’s insight reminds us that healing is not one-size-fits-all, and that listening closely to the body is the first step toward real, lasting relief.----Ani Papazyan is a pain resolution practitioner with 30 years of experience helping individuals live pain-free. She is a kinesiologist, a medical massage practitioner, and a functional nutritionist. Ani is also a bestselling author and speaker. She founded Last Stop for Pain and has worked with professional athletes and Hollywood elites, creating personalized solutions to alleviate pain. Her mission is to inspire individuals to take charge of their health and empower them with tools for lasting transformation.----LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anipapazyan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ani_laststop4pain/ ----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/

In this illuminating episode of Truly Healthy MD, Dr. Monica Jauregui welcomes Dr. Myrto Ashe, an MD and MPH who transitioned from 20 years of conventional family medicine to functional medicine. They delve into the core differences between conventional and functional medicine, highlighting how functional medicine focuses on the body's innate ability to heal by identifying root causes of illness rather than just suppressing symptoms. Dr. Ashe, author of "The Simple Science of Wellness," shares accessible and effective health practices often overlooked, emphasizing foundational pillars like sleep, exercise, and the profound impact of coordinated eating with fasting. Learn how these simple yet powerful strategies can transform your health and discover why understanding the evidence behind your health choices is crucial.----In this episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui engages in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Myrto Ashe about the profound impact of foundational health practices on overall well-being. Dr. Ashe, a functional medicine physician and author, shares insights on the critical differences between conventional and functional medicine, emphasizing the latter's focus on identifying root causes and supporting the body's natural healing abilities. She highlights the power of practices like sleep, exercise, and timed eating, and discusses the importance of evidence-based approaches in health. The conversation also touches on the collaborative efforts among functional and integrative medicine physicians to advance and support evidence-based patient care.----Dr. Myrto Angela Ashe is an MD and MPH who originally trained and practiced as a family physician for 20 years in community health centers across Massachusetts, California, and Colorado. After witnessing the limitations of conventional medicine in improving symptoms for a close family member, she began studying alternatives to medications. In 2007, the compelling and near-immediate improvement in health for herself and her family led her to reorient her entire practice around functional medicine. Dr. Ashe is the author of "The Simple Science of Wellness" and offers a free weekly newsletter, "Simple Science," to further explore accessible and effective health practices.----LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrto-ashe-md-mph-37065841/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Myrto-Ashe-MD-Unconventional-Medicine-100063722873875/ ----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/

In this illuminating episode of Truly Healthy MD, Dr. Monica Jauregui welcomes Dr. Lorraine Maita, a triple board-certified physician specializing in anti-aging, regenerative, and functional medicine. Together, they explore the profound impact of hormones on our overall well-being and how a holistic approach, encompassing diet, stress management, and detoxification, can help eliminate weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings, allowing you to regain energy, mental clarity, and balanced hormones.Dr. Maita shares her personal journey with hormone imbalance, highlighting the systemic nature of these issues. She delves into the crucial role of gut health and detoxification in hormone regulation, explaining how everyday toxins and gut microbiome imbalances can wreak havoc on your body. Dr. Maita also addresses common fears and misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), providing evidence-based insights into its safety and benefits, particularly with bioidentical hormones. If you're seeking natural and comprehensive approaches to combat hormonal imbalances and enhance your well-being at any stage of life, this conversation is a must-listen.----In this episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui engages in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Lorraine Maita about the profound impact of hormones on overall well-being and a holistic approach to regaining balance. Dr. Maita shares personal experiences and expertise on how lifestyle factors, gut health, and detoxification are integral to hormone regulation. She addresses common fears surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), providing evidence-based information on the safety and benefits of bioidentical hormones. Dr. Maita offers valuable insights on comprehensive hormone testing and emphasizes that a multifaceted approach is key to achieving optimal health and vitality at any age.----Dr. Lorraine Maita is a triple board-certified, award-winning physician, writer, author, and speaker. She is the CEO and founder of the Feel Good Again Institute, Virus for Health, and How to Live Younger. She specializes in anti-aging, regenerative, and functional medicine and is known as "the hormone harmonizer and detoxifier," helping individuals eliminate weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings to regain energy, mental clarity, and balanced hormones. Her program has transformed over 120,000 lives.----LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainemaita/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LorraineMaitaMD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorrainemaita/ ----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/

In this illuminating episode of Truly Healthy MD, Dr. Monica Jauregui welcomes Dr. Shivani Gupta, an esteemed Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in bridging Eastern and Western healing practices. Together, they explore the profound impact of inflammation on our health and how the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, combined with the powerful properties of turmeric, can offer natural solutions for greater energy, reduced brain fog, less pain, and vibrant health.Dr. Gupta shares her journey and explains core Ayurvedic principles for navigating hormonal changes, prioritizing gut health, and harnessing the power of spices. She delves deep into the science-backed benefits of turmeric, its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and provides crucial guidance on how to use it effectively. If you're seeking natural, root-cause approaches to combat inflammation and enhance your well-being at any stage of life, this conversation is a must-listen.----In this episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui engages in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Shivani Gupta about the profound benefits of Ayurveda and turmeric in combating inflammation and promoting overall well-being. Dr. Gupta shares practical Ayurvedic lifestyle tips for enhancing energy and gut health, and dives deep into the scientific evidence supporting turmeric's powerful healing properties. She provides valuable insights on incorporating high-quality turmeric into daily life for optimal results and emphasizes the complementary role of Ayurveda and functional medicine in addressing the root causes of chronic health issues at all stages of life.----Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner with over 20 years of experience, specializing in fusing Eastern and Western practices. She holds a Master's in Ayurvedic Science and a PhD in turmeric. She founded Fusion Airy Formulas and Argue, dedicated to helping people naturally overcome inflammation and pain.----LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivaniguptafl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheShivaniGupta/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/?hl=en ----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/

In this insightful episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui welcomes Dr. Alya Ahmad, a pioneer in integrative psychiatry and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. They delve into the potential of ketamine as a powerful tool for addressing the root causes of mental and functional conditions, going beyond traditional symptom management.Dr. Ahmad shares her unique approach, integrating narrative medicine, complex care, and integrative medicine to provide holistic care. She explains how ketamine, as a legal psychedelic in sub-anesthetic doses, can facilitate a deep meditative state, allowing for the processing of trauma and emotions with reduced reactivity. They discuss the conditions that can benefit from this approach, including treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even some chronic pain conditions. Dr. Ahmad also highlights the crucial role of therapy and a comprehensive, whole-person assessment in successful ketamine treatment. If you're seeking alternative and root-cause-focused approaches to mental well-being, this conversation offers valuable perspectives.----In this episode, I speak with Dr. Alya Ahmad about the transformative potential of ketamine therapy within an integrative psychiatry framework. We discuss how ketamine can work on different neurological pathways than traditional medications, facilitating emotional processing and offering rapid relief for conditions like treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. Dr. Ahmad emphasizes the critical role of combining ketamine with psychotherapy and a thorough assessment of the individual's physical, emotional, and environmental factors to achieve meaningful and lasting healing. We also touch upon the challenges and rewards of bringing innovative and holistic approaches to mental healthcare.----Dr. Alya Ahmad is the director and co-founder of Shaman's Healing Center, integrating narrative medicine, complex care, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and integrative medicine. She is fellowship-trained in integrative psychiatry, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and primary care psychiatry, with expertise in nutritional psychiatry and compassionate inquiry.----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/

In this empowering episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with functional medicine expert Dr. Nelsa Andersson Ciapponi to explore a game-changing concept: your mood might actually start in your gut. From chronic fatigue to anxiety and brain fog, many emotional and cognitive issues may have roots in inflammation and gut dysbiosis—yet conventional medicine often misses this connection.Dr. Andersson Ciapponi explains how the gut-brain axis, gut permeability (“leaky gut”), and food sensitivities can trigger neuroinflammation and affect neurotransmitter production like serotonin and dopamine. She and Dr. Jauregui uncover how dietary strategies, simple food swaps, and targeted supplements can restore balance, sometimes more effectively than medications alone. If you’ve ever felt dismissed for feeling “off,” this conversation connects the dots between what you eat and how you feel.----In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nelsa Andersson Ciapponi for a fascinating conversation about how what we eat directly impacts how we feel—mentally and emotionally. We dive into the gut-brain connection, breaking down how inflammation, neurotransmitters, and common food triggers like sugar and dairy can disrupt digestion and mood.We also talk about food label myths (yes, even yogurt!), the power of anti-inflammatory foods like omega-3s and turmeric, and how personalized nutrition plays a huge role in mental wellness. If you’ve ever wondered how to support your gut to support your brain, this episode offers practical insights, including the Five R Framework we often use in functional medicine to guide gut healing.This one’s packed with tools for both patients and practitioners, ready to look beyond the prescription pad.----Dr. Nelsa Andersson Ciapponi is a board-certified family and functional medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. A graduate of Duke and Drexel Universities, she specializes in uncovering the root causes of chronic fatigue, GI issues, and mood disorders using integrative, evidence-based care. Her approach blends clinical precision with compassion, empowering patients to take charge of their health.----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/

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/

Join Dr. Monica Jauregui in a revealing conversation with Dr. Dana Gibbs, a thyroid specialist known for her integrative approach to hormone health. In Part 1 of this episode, they unpack the common misconceptions surrounding thyroid health, with a special focus on hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease. Dr. Gibbs breaks down confusing lab results, highlights why a "normal TSH" doesn’t always mean everything’s fine, and helps listeners understand the nuanced differences between Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. This episode lays the groundwork for a deeper understanding of thyroid function and why patients must become advocates for their own care.----In Part 1 of my conversation with Dr. Dana Gibbs, we unpack the often misunderstood world of thyroid health. Too many people are told their labs are “normal” based on a single TSH reading—but as Dr. Gibbs explains, that’s only one piece of a much bigger puzzle.We dive into the differences between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, why thyroid levels can fluctuate, and how we need to rethink what “thyroid dysfunction” really means. If you’ve been searching for answers about your thyroid—or wondering why you still don’t feel like yourself—this episode offers clarity, validation, and a more complete way to look at your health.----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/

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui is joined by licensed naturopathic doctor and mycotoxin expert Dr. Julie Greenberg to explore the often-overlooked link between mold exposure and chronic illness. While conventional medicine struggles to address symptoms like fatigue, rashes, and brain fog with clear diagnoses, Dr. Greenberg breaks down the science of how mold and mycotoxins can silently wreak havoc on our health.They discuss the ethical challenges in studying mold exposure in humans, the role of animal studies, and the diagnostic blind spots in mainstream medicine. Dr. Greenberg also explains the cellular mechanisms behind mycotoxin damage, the growing legal and medical recognition of mold illness, and how a functional medicine approach offers real solutions for those suffering in silence.Whether you’re a practitioner or someone with unexplained symptoms, this episode delivers an essential roadmap for understanding—and addressing—the hidden impact of environmental mold.----In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julie Greenberg for a deep and eye-opening conversation about a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: mycotoxins. These toxic compounds from mold can silently wreak havoc on the body, yet many clinicians still don’t recognize the signs. We talk about why mold-related illness is so tricky to diagnose, the challenges of running large-scale human studies, and how we rely on animal research and real-world clinical experience to guide us. Dr. Greenberg breaks down the cellular-level damage caused by mycotoxins in a way that makes sense. If you or your patients are dealing with chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, or other "mystery symptoms," this conversation will help you start connecting the dots through a functional and environmental lens.----Dr. Julie Greenberg, ND, RH(AHG), MBA, is a licensed naturopathic doctor and registered herbalist who specializes in environmental medicine, with a clinical focus on mold-related illness, skin conditions, and gut health. Drawing from a background in integrative dermatology and toxicology, she brings evidence-based insights and functional tools to help patients heal from chronic, often misunderstood conditions.----Website: https://www.integrativedermatologycenter.com/about-us----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/

Join Dr. Monica Jauregui in a transformative conversation with Dr. Casey Kelley, an integrative and functional medicine leader, as they unpack the overlooked foundations of healing chronic illness, starting with food, movement, sleep, and stress. This episode is packed with actionable, empowering insights for both patients and practitioners looking to bridge the gap in chronic care.----This conversation with Dr. Casey Kelley is a must-listen for anyone navigating—or supporting someone through—chronic illness. Her insights into the foundational pillars of health are a reminder that healing doesn’t start with prescriptions, but with reclaiming the basics: food, sleep, movement, and stress management.We explored her groundbreaking Lyme disease course, practical sleep and detox strategies, and how empowering patients with small, consistent actions creates real change. Dr. Kelley’s patient-first, root-cause approach is exactly what modern medicine needs more of.----Dr. Casey Kelley is a board-certified family medicine physician and a pioneer in integrative and functional medicine. She is the founder of Case Integrative Health and has dedicated her career to empowering patients through personalized root-cause care, particularly those navigating chronic conditions like Lyme disease. Her work combines medical science with lifestyle strategies that support deep, lasting healing.----LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-kelley-5baa091a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaseyKelleyMD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcaseykelley/----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/

Join Dr. Schehrezade Khan, a traditionally trained internist, in a deep and reflective conversation about human connection, communication, and lifestyle medicine in modern healthcare. Discover the importance of listening and self-awareness in holistic care, whether you're a physician or a patient.----This was such a wonderful and insightful conversation. Dr. Khan’s blend of traditional medical training with a deep respect for lifestyle pillars and human connection offers a refreshing lens on healthcare. She reminded me that medicine is just as much about communication and presence as it is about prescriptions and labs.We discussed her “No One Ever Told Me” list—a moving reflection on what being a doctor really looks like behind the curtain. We also explored how she empowers patients with SMART goals, how she stays rooted in both conventional and lifestyle approaches, and why every physician must prioritize their own well-being to truly serve others.If you’re a healthcare professional seeking to reignite your purpose or a patient hoping to be seen as a whole person, this one’s for you.----Dr. Schehrezade Khan is a board-certified internist whose journey through medicine has led her to embrace both the clinical precision of traditional practice and the transformative power of lifestyle medicine. Known for her thoughtful communication style and deeply patient-centered approach, Dr. Khan is passionate about reshaping how physicians show up for their patients and themselves.----LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mywellnessmd----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/

Join integrative medicine specialist Dr. Saima Khan as she sheds light on the misunderstood disorders of PANS and PANDAS, commonly misdiagnosed as anxiety. Learn why these inflammatory brain conditions are often overlooked and what you can do to help your child. Don't miss this eye-opening episode on Truly Healthy MD.----As someone who sees the devastating effects of misdiagnosed neuroinflammatory illness in children, this episode hit close to home. I sat down with Dr. Saima Khan to unpack the complex world of PANS and PANDAS—two conditions that can mimic psychiatric disorders but are often rooted in immune dysfunction and infection.Dr. Khan’s insights into triggers like mold, Lyme, mycoplasma, and even anesthesia are eye-opening. She breaks down what parents and providers need to know, the importance of taking a thorough history, and why this isn’t “rare”—just rarely recognized.If your child struggles with unexplained behavioral changes, this conversation may hold the missing piece.----Dr. Saima Khan brings more than 27 years of clinical experience to her integrative practice, focusing on complex illnesses like PANS and PANDAS. After being diagnosed with narcolepsy and uncovering root causes like mold illness and Lyme disease, she became a passionate advocate for holistic, root-cause medicine, especially in children whose symptoms are often misdiagnosed or dismissed.----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/

Discover the truth about hormones in perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Deb Matthew, MD, also known as America's Happy Hormones Doctor. Learn about natural ways to support your body, the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and how to regain control of your health with confidence. Tune in to Truly Healthy MD now!----As a physician who treats women through all stages of hormonal shifts, I hear the same thing over and over: “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” That’s why I sat down with Dr. Deb Matthew for this episode of Truly Healthy MD. She’s known for her compassionate and evidence-based approach to helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause—and she brings clarity to the confusing world of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), nutrition, and lifestyle changes.We discuss the symptoms that often get misdiagnosed or dismissed, the power of bioidentical hormones, and how women can nourish their bodies to feel vibrant again. If your symptoms have been brushed off or misunderstood, this conversation is the validating deep dive you need.----Dr. Deb Matthew has seen it all when it comes to women being dismissed or misdiagnosed in perimenopause. In this episode, she joins Dr. Monica to break down what’s really going on with your hormones—from low motivation to foggy memory—and how you can support your body through food, lifestyle, and bioidentical HRT. If you’ve ever been told “everything’s normal” when it clearly isn’t, you’ll want to tune in.----LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdebmd/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebmatthew/?hl=e----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/

Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flashes—it's an entire phase of hormonal changes that can affect your mood, energy, cycle, and more. But what if it’s not “just stress”? In this episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui talks with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar about recognizing the signs of perimenopause, reducing toxic load, and supporting your body through every phase of your cycle. Tune in for root-cause insights, environmental detox tips, and learn how to align your lifestyle with your hormones, against them.----As both a doctor and a woman going through perimenopause myself, I know how disorienting this phase can feel. The brain fog, the mood swings, the sudden changes in your body—it’s a lot to carry, especially when you’re not getting clear answers. That’s why I invited Dr. Jen Pfleghaar to join me on this episode of Truly Healthy MD. We unpack what’s really going on with your hormones, why environmental toxins play a bigger role than we realize, and how you can start feeling more in sync with your body again. This conversation is personal, eye-opening, and honestly, long overdue. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or confused during perimenopause, this one’s for you.----Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIM, is a double board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Integrative Medicine. Her personal experience with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis during medical school sparked her passion for addressing the root causes of illness. Today, she specializes in helping women navigate hormonal changes, environmental detox, and optimal wellness using an integrative, evidence-based approach.----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/

Can we enhance our body's healing capabilities? Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with regenerative medicine specialist Dr. Jeff Gross to explore how stem cells, exosomes, and other biologics are transforming the way we treat pain, inflammation, and even aging. From autoimmune recovery to optimizing performance and reversing joint degeneration, this episode unpacks the future of healing that’s already here.----Regenerative medicine isn’t science fiction—it’s here and changing lives. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Gross shares how stem cells, exosomes, and biologics are helping patients avoid surgery, reverse chronic symptoms, and optimize performance. Whether you’re battling autoimmune issues or biohacking your way to a longer healthspan, this is a must-listen.----Dr. Jeff Gross, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in regenerative medicine, longevity, and performance optimization. He specializes in advanced biologic therapies that help the body heal naturally, treating conditions ranging from joint degeneration to long COVID and autoimmune disorders.----LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-gross-md-5605605/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifixspines/Website: https://ifixspines.com/----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/

Could hidden toxins be the reason behind your hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, or long COVID symptoms? Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with functional medicine expert Dr. Margaret Christensen to uncover how environmental toxins—like mold mycotoxins and spike proteins—disrupt your body. Tune in to discover how bio-toxins impact your hormones, immune system, and overall well-being, plus practical steps to detox and heal.----Environmental toxins are more common than you think—and their effects on hormones and health can be life-changing. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Christensen explains how mycotoxins and spike proteins impact the body and what steps you can take to heal. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the importance of detoxification, hormonal balance, and functional medicine.----Dr. Margaret Christensen, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN who transitioned into functional medicine after her struggles with chronic fatigue and mold exposure. She specializes in environmental toxicity, hormone balance, and integrative healing approaches.----Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmargaretbchristensen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmargaretchristensen/Website: https://margaretchristensenmd.com/about-me----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/

Can intimacy be the key to better health and longevity? In this episode of the Truly Healthy MD Podcast, Dr. Monica Jauregui and intimacy expert Susan Bratton explore the science of orgasmic pleasure, hormonal balance, and holistic sexual wellness. From redefining intimacy to cutting-edge rejuvenation techniques, Susan shares expert insights to enhance pleasure, connection, and long-term vitality.----Sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being. In this episode, Susan Bratton dives into the transformative power of intimacy, the science behind orgasmic pleasure, and groundbreaking techniques for improving sexual wellness. Tune in to learn how a holistic approach to intimacy can boost health, longevity, and emotional connection.----Susan Bratton is a renowned intimacy expert dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve deeper connections and enhanced pleasure. She specializes in holistic sexual health solutions, including hormone optimization, vaginal rejuvenation, and intimacy techniques to improve well-being and longevity.----Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbratton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/?hl=enWebsite: https://susanbratton.com/----Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trulyhealthymd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MonicaJauregui/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trulyhealthy.md/⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@trulyhealthymd⁠⁠⁠⁠----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----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Can cancer care go beyond conventional treatments? In this Truly Healthy MD Podcast episode, Dr. Monica Jauregui sits down with Dr. Jim Roach—also known as America’s Healer—to explore integrative strategies that support cancer recovery. From emotional peace to circulation, nutrition, and hormone balance, Dr. Roach unpacks the key elements of a holistic cancer approach. Learn how lifestyle changes, targeted supplements, and personalized medicine can optimize health outcomes. If you’re looking for a whole-body perspective on cancer care, this episode is a must-listen.----Cancer care isn’t just about treatments—it’s about total well-being. In this episode, Dr. Jim Roach dives into holistic strategies from stress reduction and circulation support to nutrition and hormone balance. Tune in to discover how integrative medicine can transform cancer recovery.----Dr. Jim Roach, MD, ABIHM, ABOIM, is a leader in integrative medicine, combining botanical, holistic, and spiritual approaches to cancer care. As the author of Brilliance: The Pursuit of Hope, Wisdom, and the Divine and Vital Strategies in Cancer, he provides practical, evidence-based strategies to optimize healing. His approach emphasizes emotional peace, proper circulation, and personalized nutrition to support long-term health.----Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://trulyhealthymd.com/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MonicaJauregui/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trulyhealthy.md/⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@trulyhealthymd⁠⁠⁠----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----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Is mental health more than just brain chemistry? In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Chris Winfrey dives into his unique approach to psychiatry, integrating functional and integrative medicine to uncover the root causes of mental health challenges. He explains how factors like infections, toxins, trauma, and nutrient deficiencies play a role and why a holistic, personalized approach is key to true healing. If you’re looking to understand mental health from a whole-body perspective, this is a must-listen.----Mental health is more than just a chemical imbalance. In this episode, Dr. Chris Winfrey unpacks his root-cause approach to psychiatry, showing how factors like toxins, trauma, and energy levels shape mental well-being. He shares insights into innovative treatments like TMS and highlights the importance of personalized care. If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on mental health, this episode is packed with actionable insights.----Dr. Chris Winfrey, MD, is a psychiatrist specializing in functional and integrative neuropsychiatry. He goes beyond traditional diagnoses, identifying root causes such as infections, toxins, and hormonal imbalances. By combining conventional medicine with alternative therapies, he helps patients achieve long-term mental wellness. His approach incorporates treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), supplements, and lifestyle changes to optimize brain function and overall health.----Website: https://drchriswinfrey.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-winfrey-52235a68/----Website: ⁠⁠https://trulyhealthymd.com/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MonicaJauregui/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trulyhealthy.md/⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@trulyhealthymd⁠⁠----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----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

What if healing was as simple as breathing? In this episode, a functional medicine physician, Dr. Julia Ward, reveals how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is revolutionizing recovery—from post-stroke healing to providing relief for long-haul COVID patients. We explain how it works, who benefits, and why oxygen is a game-changer in functional medicine. If you’re exploring advanced healing methods, this is a must-listen.----Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is gaining recognition for its incredible healing potential, from reducing inflammation to supporting brain health. In this episode, Dr. Julia Ward explains the science behind HBOT, shares real patient success stories (anonymized), and discusses how it fits into a functional medicine approach. Whether you’re struggling with chronic illness, recovering from surgery, or simply looking to optimize your health, this episode is packed with valuable insights.----Dr. Julia Ward, MD, is a functional medicine physician with a background in urgent and emergency medicine. After facing personal health challenges, she transitioned to functional medicine, earning a fellowship with the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Ward is passionate about innovative treatments like HBOT, which she discovered through extensive research and training with the International Hyperbaric Association. Today, she integrates HBOT into her practice to help patients heal from chronic conditions, brain injuries, and more.----Website: ⁠https://trulyhealthymd.com/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MonicaJauregui/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/trulyhealthy.md/⁠Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@trulyhealthymd⁠----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----Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=en ----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Do bright lights, strong smells, or loud noises feel overwhelming? You’re not imagining it—your nervous system might be overreacting. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neil Nathan, a pioneer in integrative medicine, to unpack the science behind nervous system hypersensitivity. We explore its root causes, the role of the limbic and vagal systems, and how it connects to conditions like mast cell activation. If you’ve ever wondered why your body seems to “overreact,” this conversation will give you answers—and solutions.----Nervous system hypersensitivity can impact every aspect of life, overwhelming simple things like light, sound, and smells. In this episode, Dr. Neil Nathan breaks down the science behind this condition and offers practical solutions to retrain the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and address the root causes. From limbic system dysfunction to mast cell activation, this conversation is packed with insights that can help those struggling with chronic sensitivities find real relief.----https://moldiq.org/​MoldIQ.org is the official website for the Mold Illness Questionnaire (MoldIQ) Research Initiative, a groundbreaking study led by experts like Dr. Jill Crista and Dr. Neil Nathan. This initiative aims to gather essential data on health effects stemming from exposure to damp and water-damaged buildings, with the goal of developing clinical tools for rapid identification of mold-related illnesses. By visiting MoldIQ.org, the public can actively participate in this research by completing the Mold Illness Questionnaire. This involvement contributes valuable data, aiding researchers in understanding and addressing mold-related health issues more effectively. We encourage the listeners to contribute to move science forward. ----Dr. Neil Nathan is a board-certified physician with over 50 years of experience in integrative and environmental medicine. He specializes in treating chronic illnesses caused by environmental factors, including mold toxicity and Lyme disease. As an educator and mentor, he helps physicians better understand and treat complex sensitivity conditions. His latest book, The Sensitive Patient Healing Guide, provides a roadmap for healing nervous system hypersensitivity.----Website: https://www.neilnathanmd.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeilNathanMDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-nathan-a7146a26/----Website: https://trulyhealthymd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.MonicaJauregui/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trulyhealthy.md/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@trulyhealthymd----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----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/