Thyroid Healing Beyond Synthroid: What Your Labs & Doctor Aren't Telling You

07/05/2025 22 min Temporada 2 Episodio 163
Thyroid Healing Beyond Synthroid: What Your Labs & Doctor Aren't Telling You

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Tired of being told your thyroid is "fine" when you know something's wrong? This episode is for you. Dr. Andrea McSwain unpacks why normal labs don't mean optimal health, the truth about Synthroid, and how adrenal burnout could be dragging your thyroid down. We'll walk you through the labs your doctor probably isn't running—and what they actually mean. Inside: The difference between TSH, T3, T4, and Reverse T3 Why Synthroid (T4) may not be working for you How stress, gut health, and inflammation affect conversion What symptoms signal deeper dysfunction—even with "normal" labs 📌 Members get access to our exclusive Thyroid + Adrenal Lab Guide—with functional ranges, symptom checklists, and next steps to take action. ➡️ Join the membership to access the guide + live Q&As with Dr. McSwain. 🛍️ Sponsored by Vitality Health RX — Use code FEELGREAT15 at shopvrx.com   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction: The Hidden Struggles of Thyroid Health 00:53 - Sponsor Message: Vitality Health Rx 01:19 - Welcome and Episode Overview 02:04 - Understanding the Thyroid's Role 04:09 - The Limitations of Synthroid 10:00 - The Importance of Comprehensive Thyroid Testing 12:18 - Root Causes of Thyroid Dysfunction 18:44 - Empowerment Challenge and Final Thoughts 19:41 - Conclusion and Call to Action

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