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“Everything is normal, but I don’t feel normal.” Both can be true. In this episode of Autoimmune Alchemy, I talk with Dr. Megha Mohey, a board-certified internal medicine and integrative medicine physician, about what to do when your labs look fine but your body says otherwise. We cover advanced testing, hidden nutrient gaps, cortisol and the HPA axis, SIBO, thyroid markers, and how to advocate for yourself
Chapters
- 01:00 Normal Labs, But You Don’t Feel Normal
- 02:00 The Integrative Approach: Listening for Patterns
- 03:00 Advanced Testing Beyond Conventional Labs
- 05:00 Hidden Nutrient Gaps: B Vitamins & Ferritin
- 07:00 Toxins, Detox & Food Sensitivities
- 09:00 Early Autoimmune & Thyroid Risk Markers
- 11:00 The HPA Axis & Cortisol Explained
- 15:00 Adaptogens & Glandular Support for Fatigue
- 20:00 Bloating, Gut Health & SIBO
- 25:00 Thyroid Testing: Free T3, Free T4 & Antibodies
- 29:00 Fatigue, Brain Fog & Eating Real Food
- 31:00 Where to Find Dr. Mohey
Key Takeaways
🧪 “Normal” Labs Can Still Hide Early Dysfunction
🎯 Lab Ranges Detect Disease, Not Early Imbalance
🔍 Expanded Testing Looks Beyond Iron: B Vitamins & Ferritin
⏰ Cortisol Should Be High in the Morning and Lowest at Night
🌿 Adaptogens Like Ashwagandha & Holy Basil Support the HPA Axis
🎈 Persistent Bloating Can Point to SIBO, Even With Normal Labs
🌱 Think of SIBO Like a Garden: Remove, Seed, and Feed
💬 Don’t Accept “It’s All in Your Head,” Advocate for Yourself
Guest Details & Links
Dr. Megha Mohey, MD is a board-certified internal medicine and integrative medicine physician and founder of Way Health in Michigan. She completed the University of Arizona’s Andrew Weil Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, with additional training in functional medicine, acupuncture, and yoga. She sees patients in person and virtually.
- Website: https://www.moheymd.com/
- Instagram & Substack: she mentions both in the episode but gives no handles, so add them before publishing
About Your Hosts
Micah Yu, MD, MHA, MS, ABOIM, DipABLM, IFMCP
Dr. Micah Yu is a triple board-certified integrative rheumatologist who blends conventional medicine with holistic, nutrition-based healing to treat autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. A patient himself, Dr. Yu brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, having reversed his own autoimmune arthritis through lifestyle and integrative medicine. He is certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine. As the founder of MyAutoimmuneMD and co-founder of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic, Dr. Yu empowers patients to address the root causes of illness and reclaim their health from the inside out.
Melissa Mondala, MD, MHA, MS, DipABLM
Dr. Melissa Mondala is a dual board-certified physician in Family and Lifestyle Medicine, with advanced training in Integrative Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine. As President of Dr. Lifestyle Clinic in Newport Beach—recognized by UC Irvine as a Public Health Site of Excellence—she pioneers a holistic, patient-centered approach to chronic disease. Dr. Mondala is a nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist, core faculty at Loma Linda University's Preventive Medicine Department, and a passionate advocate for plant-based nutrition, mental health, and women's wellness. A sought-after speaker and educator, she combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to empower lasting healing, especially for those silently suffering from autoimmune, mental health, and long COVID conditions. She shares practical inspiration for healthy living and cooking at @drmelissaskitchen.
About AutoImmune Alchemy Podcast
Mission: Blending science with soul to transform autoimmune struggles into healing alchemy
AutoImmune Alchemy is a podcast dedicated to the autoimmune community, offering hope, validation, and evidence-based solutions for those struggling with complex autoimmune conditions. Hosted by the dynamic duo Dr. Melissa Mondala and Dr. Micah Yu, the show features expert interviews exploring root causes like hormonal imbalances, leaky gut, and inflammation that traditional medicine often overlooks. Each episode empowers listeners to take proactive control of their health through lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative approaches.
Connect with AutoImmune Alchemy
- Website:MyAutoimmuneMD.com
- Dr. Lifestyle Clinic:www.drlifestyle.org
- Instagram: @myautoimmunemd
- Facebook: @MYAutoimmuneMD
- YouTube: @myautoimmunemd
- Email: contact@myautoimmunemd.com
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