Balanced hormones can help you love how you feel, and living WELL is the best medicine. This is Dr. Deb Matthew’s message and mission. She’s a mom of four, author, doctor, speaker, and expert in hormones and functional medicine.
This episode answers all your big hormonal questions and provides realistic solutions. Are hormones a cause of breast cancer? Does hormone replacement increase the risk of breast cancer? Should I ever use hormones as a Breast Cancer Thriver?
It’s time to take the expert’s insight and restore hormonal balance in your body. Let’s go!
As a gift to yourself, please download a FREE copy of her best-selling book, This is NOT Normal! A Busy Woman’s Guide to Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance. [1]
For more hormone education that is specific to breast cancer conquers, please read my blogs on the biological hormones debate [2] and seed cycling [3] and listen to another episode on real talk: hormones [4].
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Here are some highlights from this Podcast:
- Evolution of Hormone Therapy: Dr. Matthews discusses the historical perspective on hormone therapies, highlighting the shift from conventional synthetic hormones to understanding the benefits of natural hormone replacements. She emphasizes that newer research supports safer usage, contrasting with earlier studies that raised concerns about breast cancer risks.
- Misconceptions and Fear: Dr. Matthews explains how fear among doctors and patients persists despite newer evidence suggesting that certain hormone therapies, particularly those using natural forms of estrogen and progesterone, may not increase risk and can even have protective effects.
- Personal Journey and Expertise: Dr. Matthews shares her personal journey from pediatrician to hormone specialist, driven by her own health struggles with fatigue and irritability. Her experience led her to advocate for comprehensive hormone testing and tailored therapies that address individual needs, beyond traditional medical approaches.
- Holistic Approach to Hormonal Health: The conversation delves into holistic approaches to hormonal health, emphasizing the importance of stress management, diet (including healthy fats and adequate protein), and physical exercise (especially resistance training) in supporting hormone balance and overall well-being.
- Educational Advocacy: Dr. Matthews emphasizes the need for ongoing education among healthcare professionals regarding current hormone research. She urges a shift from outdated practices to informed decision-making and patient-centered care, advocating for shared decision-making between doctors and patients regarding hormone therapy options.