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Mar 2025
1h 9m

Why Not Doing HRT Could Harm Your Brain,...

Dr. Wendy Myers
About this episode

Most women don’t hear this from their doctors, but low hormones can quietly wreck your sleep, drain your energy, and seriously mess with your brain, bones, and mood. 

Dr. Tami Meraglia joins us to talk about what really happens when estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone start to decline and why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) isn’t just about easing hot flashes.

This episode covers it all—from waking up at 3 a.m. for no reason to losing muscle no matter how hard you work out or feeling more irritable than usual and not knowing why. 

Dr. Tami breaks down the research, the risks, and the real-life signs your hormones might be out of whack, even if your labs look “normal.”

 

"Our brains literally shrink in size during menopause because of the lack of estrogen. Estrogen is so, so important for so many reasons." ~ Dr. Tami Meraglia

 

In This Episode:

- Dr. Tami's background in hormone therapy

- Myths about hormone replacement therapy

- Progesterone benefits and sleep

- Estrogen's role in bone health and heart health

- Estrogen for muscular function

- Weight gain and hormonal imbalance

- Testosterone benefits for women

- Cortisol steal and DHEA

- Toxins that affect women's hormones

For more information, visit https://www.myersdetox.com 

 

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About Dr. Tami Meraglia:

Dr. Tami Meraglia is a physician and leader in functional medicine, specializing in hormones, weight loss, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. She's the bestselling author of "The Hormone Secret" published by Simon and Schuster and has appeared on Good Morning America, Fox, ABC, NBC, and many podcasts and summits. Dr. Tami lectures nationally and internationally and is the Medical Director of BioThrive Life, offering personalized medical programs in-person in Seattle, Washington, and virtually.

Learn more at https://biothrivelife.com 

 

Disclaimer

The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

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