Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution

What happens when you stop accepting symptoms as something you simply have to live with and start taking a more active role in your health? In this episode, Dr. Hotze sits down with Sarah Shaw, who shares how reading Hormones, Health, and Happiness nearly 20 years ago changed the way she approached her health. At the time, Sarah was struggling with severe fatigue, brain fog, itching, recurring fungal infections, and intense sugar cravings. After recognizing her symptoms in Dr. Hotze’s book, she began following a yeast-free eating program focused on eliminating sugar and simple carbohydrates. She says her symptoms began improving within the first 30 days. Sarah explains how that experience encouraged her to become what Dr. Hotze calls her own “health contractor.” Over the years, she experimented with different approaches to determine what worked best for her body, including eliminating foods she felt were contributing to her symptoms and using tools such as a continuous glucose monitor to understand her response to certain foods better. She also shares how removing gluten and pasteurized dairy from her diet helped her address significant joint discomfort and regain the ability to stay active. Dr. Hotze and Sarah also discuss the importance of continually educating yourself about your health. Sarah’s message is simple: you do not have to change everything at once. Start somewhere, pay attention to how your body responds, and continue making choices that move you toward better health. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.

Could yeast overgrowth be contributing to symptoms like brain fog, bloating, fatigue, or persistent sugar cravings? In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, explains the purpose behind the yeast-free eating program and why addressing gut health is an important part of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center's approach to wellness. She discusses how Candida naturally exists throughout the body but may become problematic when it overgrows, potentially contributing to digestive issues, recurrent yeast infections, oral thrush, skin concerns, headaches, fatigue, and brain fog. Bryana explores factors that may contribute to yeast overgrowth and discusses the relationship between gut health and food sensitivities. It is important to repair the gut before moving forward with other therapies. The yeast-free eating program focuses on temporarily eliminating foods that contain or feed yeast,  while emphasizing whole foods. The episode also explains how dietary changes may be combined with prescription antifungal therapy. Bryana emphasizes that the program is intended to address yeast overgrowth in a structured way rather than serve as a permanently restrictive diet. After completing the program, guests gradually reintroduce foods while continuing to support a healthier gut environment. The goal is to reduce symptoms such as bloating and brain fog, support energy and immune function, and create a healthier foundation for the body's response to other wellness therapies. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.

It’s not just about testosterone! Low testosterone isn’t the only hormone men should be concerned about. In this episode, Elaina Mango, Vice President of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, is joined by Physician Assistant Gabrielle Foppe to discuss why optimal men's health requires much more than simply treating testosterone levels. They explain how symptoms are often dismissed as normal aging when they may actually be signs of underlying hormone imbalances. They emphasize that thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones, and overall metabolic health all play important roles in a man's energy, mental clarity, and long-term wellness. The conversation also explores why many men delay seeking help due to social stigma and the belief that they should "push through" their symptoms. Elaina and Gabrielle explain the difference between gradual hormone decline in men, often referred to as andropause, and menopause in women. The episode also addresses concerns surrounding low testosterone clinics, highlighting the importance of physician oversight and avoiding excessive testosterone use that may lead to unwanted side effects. Finally, Elaina and Gabrielle encourage both men and their spouses to recognize the signs of hormone imbalance early and seek a personalized approach to restoring long-term health and wellness. For a free wellness consultation, call us at 281-698-8698. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast.

Why is estrogen about so much more than reproductive health? In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, is joined by Elaina Mango, Vice President of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, to discuss estrogen’s vital role in overall wellness, healthy aging, fertility, brain function, skin health, and longevity. Together, they explain why hormonal balance is essential throughout every stage of a woman’s life, from puberty and childbearing years to perimenopause and menopause.   The conversation explores the difference between estrogen dominance and estrogen deficiency, common symptoms, and how environmental toxins and modern lifestyle factors can disrupt healthy hormone balance. Bryana and Elaina also discuss the importance of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, why it differs from synthetic hormones, and why treating symptoms without addressing the underlying hormonal imbalance often leaves women searching for answers.   Most importantly, they encourage women to advocate for themselves, seek providers who listen to their symptoms, and understand that feeling unwell should never be accepted as a normal part of aging.   Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com.   To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, Hormones, Health, and Happiness, call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

Healthy skin starts with calming inflammation and supporting your skin barrier! In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, is joined by Bailie Muñoz, Licensed Esthetician at Hotze Health & Wellness Center, to discuss their compounded Healthy Skin Cream. Bryana and Bailie explain that skin changes can be linked to inflammation, hormonal imbalances, a weakened skin barrier, and other factors. They also discuss why skincare should be personalized and intentional rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.   Bailie breaks down key ingredients in the Healthy Skin Cream and discusses how they help support the skin barrier, calm inflammation, improve moisture retention, reduce redness, promote collagen production, and promote healthier-looking skin. For a skin consultation with Bailie, call 281-698-8770. She can build a skin care regimen (prescription and over the counter) and esthetician treatment plans specializing in Halo, BBL (Broadband Light), Microneedling, Chemical Peels, Dermaplane, HydraFacial, and more. Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

What would you do if your child was exhausted, struggling with brain fog, unable to eat normally, and being told it was all in her head? In this powerful episode, Dr. Hotze speaks with Roxanne O’Hara, whose three daughters traveled from Washington State to Hotze Health & Wellness Center after years of unresolved health challenges. Roxanne shares how her daughter’s health declined as a teenager, leaving her fatigued, underweight, unable to function after meals, struggling with gastrointestinal issues, food sensitivities, brain fog, and absent menstrual cycles. After seeing multiple conventional physicians, specialists, and natural practitioners without finding answers, Roxanne was introduced to Dr. Hotze’s book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” which gave her hope that there was a root-cause approach worth pursuing. Dr. Hotze and Roxanne discuss how addressing thyroid function, hormonal imbalance, food allergies, nutrition, and overall wellness helped her daughters regain their health and vitality. Roxanne shares how her daughter went from being in bed most of the day to graduating from college and beginning her RN program, and how her other daughters also found answers through a natural, individualized approach.   For more of the story, watch the podcast with Roxanne’s daughters here: https://youtu.be/MLN3BqWhFW0 Watch now and subscribe to our podcasts at www.HotzePodcast.com. To receive a FREE copy of Dr. Hotze’s best-selling book, “Hormones, Health, and Happiness,” call 281-698-8698 and mention this podcast. Includes free shipping!

One of the most common causes of high blood pressure is low magnesium levels. Not only that, but a lack of magnesium in the body can result in constant migraine headaches, severe muscle cramping and can even be the cause of an irregular heart rhythm. On today's Wellness Revolution, Dr. Carolyn Dean​ joins the show to discuss all things magnesium, including how it affects the body in beneficial ways, and why it's important to add to your daily routine of vitamin and supplement intake. Taking magnesium can not only help with high blood pressure, but it can also help with numerous health problems you may be experiencing; Over 90% of the population does not consume the proper amount of magnesium needed for your body. Tune in to today's show to find out how magnesium can help you! Remember to subscribe to new and archived episodes of Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution wherever you find podcasts or visit hotzepodcast.com! Be sure to also like us on Facebook, follow @HotzeHealth on Twitter, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google Plus and YouTube so you can get the tips and updates you need to get on a path to health and wellness, naturally!