Medical Gaslighting: Advocating for Women

Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaMandalsays/videos   In this episode of 'Soma Says', Dr. Soma interviews Dr. Heather Hinshelwood, an emergency medicine physician with a Navy background and expertise in integrative and functional medicine. Dr. H shares her journey from treating trauma in the ER to her current practice in South Carolina, focused on restorative health. They discuss the importance of tackling root health issues, effective patient communication, and advocating for women's health, especially around hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They also touch on the socioeconomic and racial disparities in healthcare, emphasizing the need for a holistic, patient-centered approach to treatment. Dr. H provides practical tools for women to advocate for their health and the value of integrating strength training and intermittent fasting into their routines.   00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer   00:47 Meet Dr. Heather Hinshelwood   01:25 Dr. H's Medical Journey   03:17 Transition to Functional Medicine   04:58 Integrative Approach at the Fraum Center for Restorative Health   07:58 Controlled Substance-Free Practice   10:01 Addressing Mental Health   11:44 Challenges Faced by Women and People of Color in Healthcare   18:55 The Importance of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)   23:51 Empowering Patients to Advocate for Themselves   36:18 Practical Tools for Better Health   38:37 Conclusion and Contact Information   You can find Dr. Hinshelwood at:   http://fraum.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/Heather%20%E2%80%9CDr%20H%E2%80%9D%20(MD,%20FACEP)%20Hinshelwood