Welcome integrative gynecologist, Dr. Juaquita Callaway, to the pod! Lynn and Bri have both experienced their own health journeys and know it’s important to be an educated consumer in this space and be your own advocate. We’re diving into important topics with a doctor who combines both traditional and holistic approaches to working with patients.

In this episode, we dive into:

1:00 - Quick recap on the Texas 2021 snowpocalypse

5:00 - Dr. Juaquita intro

6:17 - what is holistic health and how does it differ from traditional medicine

7:15 - integrative medicine

10:30 - how/why did you decide to focus on holistic medicine

11:30 - is healthcare going backwards

11:50 - the pharmaceutical and insurance industries are dictating care

12:50 - educating patients

13:50 - practices that charge a monthly subscription

15:50 - what is your typical patient and what are some common issues

16:29 - what would you say to those who feel like integrative medicine is for the affluent

19:09 - primary care doctor vs OBGYN

19:50 - PAP vs Pelvic exam - they are NOT the same

22:20 - do you recommend a PAP every year?

25:30 - HPV testing

27:12 - does HPV affect women and men differently?

30:25 - preventative measures

33:10 - can men ask for this type of screening in their annual wellness exam?

36:40 - Listeners Q’s

40:30 - what are some natural ways to balance hormones

44:02 - should we be getting our hormones tested on a regular basis?

45:30 - Brain fog

47:20 - where can folks connect with you?

Where to connect with Dr. Callaway:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juaquita-callaway-md-b444866/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolisticGynecology

Website: https://holisticgynecology.com

Recording Date: 02/21/2021