In this episode, Simone engages in an enlightening discussion with Matt and Kara from Rise HRT, exploring the critical role of hormones in overall health. They delve into the importance of optimizing hormone levels through a functional medicine approach, contrasting it with traditional methods that often prioritize symptom treatment over root causes. Matt shares his journey into functional medicine, driven by his family's health struggles, while Kara recounts her transition from corporate finance to health coaching. The trio discusses the implications of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the significance of gut health, and the potential risks associated with synthetic hormones. They emphasize the need for individualized treatment plans, comprehensive testing, and the integration of peptides for enhanced recovery and performance.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Rise HRT emphasizes a functional medicine approach, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of hormonal imbalances rather than merely treating symptoms with hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
• Gut health is crucial for hormone regulation, as hormones metabolize and convert in the gut. Issues like stress and inflammation can significantly impact hormone levels, making it essential to address these factors before considering HRT.
• Hormone replacement therapy should be tailored to individual needs, with a focus on maintaining optimal natural hormone levels rather than aiming for super physiological levels.
• There is a distinction between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones. While synthetic hormones can lead to health risks, bioidentical hormones, when kept within optimal ranges, do not inherently increase cancer risk or other health issues.
• Peptides, which are natural amino acid chains produced in the body, can complement HRT by promoting healing, reducing inflammation, and improving metabolic processes.

 

BEST MOMENTS

"The human body wasn't made for 2024. It was made thousands of years ago for caveman times."

"We shouldn't be having women have this major fear of testosterone and estrogen because outside of things I mentioned, there's also bone and muscle degradation from lack of these hormones."

"I was constantly dismissed. I was constantly told, 'Oh, it's just in your head.'"

"It's much easier to find a scapegoat like hormone therapy to blame on."

"We want to truly optimize everyone from the inside out."

 

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