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Blog - Beyond the Thyroid

How to Actually Find Your Food Triggers

How to Actually Find Your Food Triggersby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 30/09/2026

A step-by-step guide to finding your food triggers with elimination and challenge testing: which foods to start with, how to challenge safely, and what to do with the results.

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My Doctor Found a Thyroid Nodule: What’s Next?

My Doctor Found a Thyroid Nodule: What’s Next?by: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 30/09/2026

Discussion of how physicians should be approaching the management of thyroid nodules

The Food Reactions Nobody Recognizes, and Why You Crave What's Hurting You

The Food Reactions Nobody Recognizes, and Why You Crave What's Hurting Youby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 28/09/2026

Is there a food you could never give up? It may be the one causing trouble. Learn about hidden food reactions, why they drive cravings, and why they matter more with Hashimoto's.

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Thyroid 101: The Basics Everyone Should Know

Thyroid 101: The Basics Everyone Should Knowby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 26/09/2026

A plain-language guide to your thyroid: where it is, how it makes T4 and T3, how the TSH feedback loop works, and the many body systems thyroid hormone affects.

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Why is Vitamin D3 so critical? It’s Far More than a Bone Vitamin

Why is Vitamin D3 so critical? It’s Far More than a Bone Vitaminby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 26/09/2026

Vitamin D is actually a hormone, and deficiency is far more common than most people realize. Learn what it does beyond bone health, how to test for it, and what levels to aim for.

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Lab Tests for a Better Thyroid Workup

Lab Tests for a Better Thyroid Workupby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 25/09/2026

Thyroid labs "normal" but still exhausted and cold? Learn which tests reveal the full picture, why the Total T3 to Reverse T3 ratio matters, and how lab timing affects results.

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Blog Disclaimer

The information contained in this Blog and other resources available on the Website is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. While the medical professionals at Consultants In Metabolism address health issues and the information provided on this Blog relates to medical and/or health issues, the information is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Use of the Blog or Website does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and Consultants In Metabolism or any of its professionals. Users should not delay in seeking medical care for any medical concern or condition they have from their personal physician. Thus, you recognize and agree that we have not created any professional-client relationship by your use of this Website.

Blog - Beyond the Thyroid

How to Actually Find Your Food Triggers

How to Actually Find Your Food Triggersby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 30/09/2026

A step-by-step guide to finding your food triggers with elimination and challenge testing: which foods to start with, how to challenge safely, and what to do with the results.

elimination diethow to find food triggersfood challenge protocolrotation dietHashimoto's dietgluten and Hashimoto'sfood sensitivity testing at homeBeyond the Thyroid podcast

My Doctor Found a Thyroid Nodule: What’s Next?

My Doctor Found a Thyroid Nodule: What’s Next?by: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 30/09/2026

Discussion of how physicians should be approaching the management of thyroid nodules

The Food Reactions Nobody Recognizes, and Why You Crave What's Hurting You

The Food Reactions Nobody Recognizes, and Why You Crave What's Hurting Youby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 28/09/2026

Is there a food you could never give up? It may be the one causing trouble. Learn about hidden food reactions, why they drive cravings, and why they matter more with Hashimoto's.

food sensitivitiesdelayed food reactionsmasked food allergyfood cravingswheat and dairy cravingsHashimoto's and foodallergic loadBeyond the Thyroid podcast

Thyroid 101: The Basics Everyone Should Know

Thyroid 101: The Basics Everyone Should Knowby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 26/09/2026

A plain-language guide to your thyroid: where it is, how it makes T4 and T3, how the TSH feedback loop works, and the many body systems thyroid hormone affects.

how the thyroid worksthyroid functionwhat does the thyroid doTSHT4 and T3reverse T3thyroid hormonethyroid symptoms

Why is Vitamin D3 so critical? It’s Far More than a Bone Vitamin

Why is Vitamin D3 so critical? It’s Far More than a Bone Vitaminby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 26/09/2026

Vitamin D is actually a hormone, and deficiency is far more common than most people realize. Learn what it does beyond bone health, how to test for it, and what levels to aim for.

vitamin D3 benefitsvitamin D deficiencyvitamin D levels25-hydroxy vitamin D testhow much vitamin D to takevitamin D and immune systemvitamin D toxicity

Lab Tests for a Better Thyroid Workup

Lab Tests for a Better Thyroid Workupby: Dana Gibbs MDPublished on: 25/09/2026

Thyroid labs "normal" but still exhausted and cold? Learn which tests reveal the full picture, why the Total T3 to Reverse T3 ratio matters, and how lab timing affects results.

thyroid lab teststhyroid blood workTSH normal but symptomsfree T3 free T4reverse T3 ratiofull thyroid panelwhen to test thyroid labs

Blog Disclaimer

The information contained in this Blog and other resources available on the Website is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. While the medical professionals at Consultants In Metabolism address health issues and the information provided on this Blog relates to medical and/or health issues, the information is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Use of the Blog or Website does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and Consultants In Metabolism or any of its professionals. Users should not delay in seeking medical care for any medical concern or condition they have from their personal physician. Thus, you recognize and agree that we have not created any professional-client relationship by your use of this Website.