Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Marcia Harris: Rational Wellness Podcast 419

View the Show Notes For This Episode Dr. Marcia Harris discusses Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]   Podcast Highlights Reevaluating Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Marcia Harris   In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, hosted by Dr. Ben Weitz, the topic of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is explored with Dr. Marcia Harris, an expert who moved from practicing allopathic medicine to focusing on wellness and preventative care. The conversation delves into the historical context and criticisms of the Women's Health Initiative study, which initially created widespread fear around HRT in 2002. Dr. Harris discusses the benefits of bioidentical hormones, issues with synthetic hormones, and details her preference for hormone delivery methods like pellets and oral progesterone. She also shares insights on testosterone for women, and the significance of maintaining an optimal hormonal balance for overall health. The episode concludes with Dr. Harris emphasizing the necessity of hormone therapy for quality of life and debunking prevalent myths about menopause and HRT.   00:00 Introduction to the Rational Wellness Podcast 00:26 History and Controversy of Hormone Replacement Therapy 03:30 Dr. Marcia Harris: Journey to a Cash Practice 03:44 Challenges with Insurance and Medical Practice 08:19 Personal Experience with Hormone Therapy 12:06 Flaws in the Women's Health Initiative Study 17:15 Modern Perspectives on Hormone Therapy 22:02 Preferred Forms of Estrogen and Administration Methods 29:11 Expertise in Hormone Therapy 29:43 Estrogen and Progesterone Insights 33:21 Testosterone for Women 35:25 Other Hormones and Supplements 40:38 Environmental Toxins and Hormone Disruptors       ___________________________________________________________________ Dr. Marcia Harris is an OBGYN who's practice is focused on Wellness and Preventative Medicine and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for both men and women. Dr. Harris primatily uses BHRT pellets. She runs the Wellness Restoration Center in New York City and her website is DrMarciaHarris.com. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.