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

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Dr. Marcia Harris discusses Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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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

 

 

 

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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.