The Hidden Causes of Chronic Symptoms: Autoimmunity, CIRS & What Your Labs Reveal

What if your chronic fatigue, brain fog, pain, or digestive issues aren’t coming from just one problem? In this episode, Dr. Stadler returns to explore autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, CIRS, thyroid dysfunction, and the hidden patterns that can show up in your bloodwork. We discuss why symptoms can come and go in flares, how hormones and pregnancy can influence the immune system, and why addressing the root causes of leaky gut and food sensitivities may require looking beyond supplements. Timestamps 00:00 – Why chronic illness can be complex 02:00 – Why are so many people sick? 04:00 – Common autoimmune triggers 06:00 – CIRS vs. autoimmunity 08:00 – When it may not be mold 13:00 – Chronic symptoms to watch for 18:00 – Hormones and the immune system 21:00 – Pregnancy and autoimmunity 25:00 – Understanding autoimmune flares 27:00 – Postpartum thyroid dysfunction 30:00 – Why one-size-fits-all protocols fall short 34:00 – What blood tests can reveal 37:00 – What to screen for 38:00 – What AM cortisol can tell you 41:00 – Albumin, globulin & bloodwork patterns 45:00 – Leaky gut and thyroid function 49:00 – Why food sensitivities develop 51:00 – Can overtraining affect the gut? 53:00 – Gluten, molecular mimicry & autoimmunity 55:00 – The Immuno 88 food sensitivity test 57:00 – Are food sensitivity tests accurate? 59:00 – Working with Dr. Stadler 01:01:00 – Closing thoughts Resources & Links Mentioned Red River Orem / Dr. Stadler Phone: 801-691-1765 Connect: Gutsy Health Website / Gutsy Academy: My Gutsy Health — the episode discusses the Gutsy Academy and its future membership format. The official site currently houses Gutsy Health resources. Gutsy Health Podcast: Gutsy Health Podcast Gutsy Health Podcast Instagram: @gutsyhealthpodcast Send us Fan Mail