Is hormone replacement therapy a risk or a protector for women's cardiovascular health? Debunking outdated myths, this episode explores the latest research on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and its potential to support vibrant wellness, especially for women navigating menopause.Today, hosts Dr. Emmy Brown, ND, and co-host Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome Deidre Arms, BC-APRN, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, to discuss bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and its impact on women's cardiovascular health. Deidre shares her personal health journey, including her experience with a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, which led her to explore the role of hormones in cardiovascular health.This conversation challenges the misconceptions stemming from the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study, highlighting its flaws and the subsequent misinterpretations that have led to the underutilization of BHRT. Deidre emphasizes the importance of individualized approaches to hormone therapy, considering factors like the type of hormone, route of administration, and the patient's overall health and lifestyle. She also covers the significance of lifestyle interventions, including diet, exercise, and stress management, in optimizing hormone therapy and promoting vibrant wellness. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:📌 BHRT can be cardio-protective when properly prescribed.📌 Transdermal estrogen is preferred as it bypasses the liver.📌 Individualized hormone therapy is crucial for optimal outcomes.📌 Lifestyle factors significantly impact hormone therapy effectiveness.📌 It's important for women to advocate for their hormone health.==============================Check out more from Deidre on her YouTube Channel, where she covers heart health, functional medicine, and wellness for cardiovascular and PAD patients.Follow Deidre Arms on LinkedIn or check out her website Join Over 18,000 Leading Medical Professionals and Become a Vibrant Wellness Provider Today!Follow Us:🐦 X/Twitter📸 Instagram📘 Facebook💼 LinkedIn📧 Contact Us: [email protected]:All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.Email us at: [email protected]

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