My thyroid labs are "normal," but my hair's falling out, and I'm exhausted. Is this menopause or my thyroid?

If that sounds familiar, you're in good company. Andrea Donsky, nutritionist and bestselling author of Nourishing Menopause, has had Hashimoto's for more than 20 years, and once she hit menopause, her thyroid symptoms changed completely. The cold hands and weight gain she'd learned to watch for were replaced by a hoarse voice, fast weight loss, and depression.

So she sat down with Dr. Jade Guerra, a chiropractor and family nurse practitioner who has spent decades in functional medicine. They talk about what Hashimoto's actually is, why so many doctors don't check thyroid antibodies, and the kinds of testing Dr. Jade uses to look for what's behind your symptoms. Then they get into blood sugar: why insulin resistance gets more common in menopause, which fruits spike you (watermelon did it to Andrea), and why a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can tell you more than any food list.

And if you've ever walked out of an appointment feeling brushed off, Dr. Jade's closing message is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Why your thyroid symptoms can look different in menopause
- What Hashimoto's is and why a thyroid antibody test is worth asking about
- How mold and other toxins can sneak into everyday food
- Why insulin resistance gets more common after menopause
- Which fruits are easier on your blood sugar, and how to get a CGM without a prescription in the US

CHAPTERS
4:04 Why Doctors Don't Test Thyroid Antibodies
7:27 Meet Dr. Jade Guerra + Andrea's Hashimoto's Story After Menopause
9:45 Normal Thyroid Labs? Testing That Looks for the Root Cause
12:52 What Is Hashimoto's? 3 Things Every Woman Should Know
14:42 Plastics, Air and Water: Lowering Your Toxic Load
16:32 Mold in Your Food, Mold Testing and Why Daily Poops Matter
19:48 Insulin Resistance in Menopause: Why Is It Happening?
23:11 Eating for Steady Blood Sugar: Fruit, Watermelon and CGMs
26:25 Hair Loss, TSH and Being Dismissed by Your Doctor
29:35 It's Not Your Fault: Finding a Provider Who Listens

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Dr. Jade Guerra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjadeguerra/
Ep #192, Thyropause & Hashimoto's with Dr. Amie Hornaman: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1374700/episodes/19178901-ep-192-thyropause-hashimoto-s-with-dr-amie-hornaman
Ep #207, Insulin, GLP-1s & Menopause with Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1374700/episodes/19818368-ep-207-insulin-glp-1s-menopause-dr-sarah-wilson-nd

Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Talk to your own provider before starting or stopping any medication or supplement.

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