In a regenerative medical practice, where many patients are dealing with aching joints and seeking to restore their youthful qualities of life, evaluating and maintaining optimal hormone levels is key
In this episode of RegenaCast, Sean welcomes Dr. Deborah Matthew, an integrative and functional medicine practitioner, diplomat of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine and the American Board of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Matthew shares her journey from being a pediatrician to specializing in hormone therapy and functional medicine, after her own personal health challenges led her to discover the powerful role that bioidentical hormones play in restoring balance and improving well-being.
Dr. Matthew explains the difference between bioidentical hormones and synthetic hormones, highlighting how bioidenticals are an exact match to the hormones naturally produced by the body. This distinction is crucial, as bioidentical hormones have fewer side effects and are processed by the body more efficiently. She also dispels myths about the risks of hormone therapy, particularly the fear of breast cancer, which was rooted in outdated and flawed studies.
The conversation also touches on long COVID, where Dr. Matthew discusses how hormonal imbalances could exacerbate some symptoms. For both men and women, she explains how hormone deficiencies can lead to fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and more—often dismissed as just part of aging, but in fact treatable through hormone therapy.
If you’re interested in learning more about hormone therapy, Dr. Matthew shares details about her practice, Signature Wellness, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and her books, including This Is Not Normal: A Busy Woman’s Guide to Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance. You can download a free copy at isityourhormones.com.
If you’re intrigued by regenerative medicine and want to hear more, don’t forget to attend the Cell Surgical Conference Las Vegas this June! It’s a great opportunity for professionals and those interested in cutting-edge stem cell therapies and more.