123 episodes
Progress Your Health Podcast Dr Robert Maki and Dr Valorie Davidson
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- Health & Fitness
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4.8 • 46 Ratings
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Do you feel like a "hot hormonal mess"?
You are not alone. Many of us are told we are healthy but don't feel great. You feel tired, your sex drive has disappeared and you are frustrated with your weight, despite a healthy diet and exercise. At night you are exhausted, but your sleep quality is poor from waking up throughout the night.
Needless to say, you're irritable and your patience is short, which makes you feel guilty for overreacting. It is not your fault! These are all signs of hormone-imbalances.
Our hormones can affect our mood, weight, energy, sleep, libido, memory, hair, skin and even promote disease if they are out of balance.
Dr. Robert Maki and Dr. Valorie Davidson are Naturopathic Physicians and graduates of Bastyr University. They specialize in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), Functional Medicine and are the co-hosts of The Progress Your Health Podcast.
This podcast is intended to educate listeners about hormonal conditions, such as hypothyroid, Hashimoto's, adrenal fatigue, PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause and low testosterone to name a few.
The Progress Your Health Podcast will focus on cutting edge information and therapies to help you lose weight, balance hormones and age gracefully. It is Dr. Maki and Dr. Davidson's mission to motivate, educate and empower you to take your health to the next level.
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Does Estrogen Cause Weight Gain? | PYHP 123
Download the diagram above, click here. Tracy’s Question: Episode 052 – What Biest Ratio is Best for Menopause? This is such helpful information. I have often wondered who 80:20 is good for and who 50:50 is good for. One thing I'm still confused by is the estrogen weight gain component. You said that estrogen [...]
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What Hormone Tests Should I Get? | PYHP 122
‘Doc, I really don't feel like myself. I think it's my hormones. Could it be my hormones? Can you test my hormones?' How many times have I heard new clients tell me this story? They go to see their GP, Gyno, or Internist, asking to have their hormones tested. Only to be told that [...]
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Is Surgical Menopause Worse Than Natural Menopause? | PYHP 121
Michelle’s Question: Hi, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us! In March 2022 at 42 years old, I had a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy because of stage 4 endometriosis, grapefruit-sized fibroids, ovarian cysts, and my left ovary adhered to my colon. I was immediately put on an estradiol patch. I was [...]
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Is Armour Thyroid Better Than Levothyroxine? | PYHP 120
Laura’s Questions: I am on 25 mcg of Levothyroxine for 6 yrs with hypo symptoms, every one! My endocrinologist just took a panel, and the results are the following: TSH 2.36 uUI/mL Reference Range = 0.45 to 4.5 uUI/mL Free T4 1.1 ng/dL Reference Range = 0.82 to 1.77 [...]
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Why Am I Getting Acne In My 40s? | PYHP 119
Patient Question: Why am I getting acne in my 40s? Short Answer: Women’s hormones are always changing. From puberty to middle age, to when the ovaries cease producing hormones in menopause. When we hit our 40s, our progesterone starts to decline. And our estrogen levels drop slightly as well. But the androgens, which are testosterone and [...]
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When Should A Woman Take Progesterone? | PYHP 118
Listener’s Question: Hello, recently my Nurse Practitioner recommended that I should start taking progesterone because she mentioned that I was estrogen dominant. I don’t have any real symptoms, so just want to make sure if I even need to take the progesterone. Thanks. Short Answer: If you don’t have any direct symptoms, then progesterone would [...]
Customer Reviews
Terrific information!
Dr. Maki and Dr. Davidson have a great approach to helping their listeners all they need to know about getting healthy the natural way. Highly recommend you take a listen!
Valorie saved me!
I was referred to Valorie when I had been suffering with a thyroid issue that my endocrinologist told me was not an issue. I work out and eat healthy and still struggle to lose weight. The endocrinologist recommend a appetite suppressant that made me feel shaky and I really didn't feel was the solution I needed. They also diagnosed me with high cholesterol, which seemed crazy as my diet is really clean. Went to Valorie and she really did a thorough review of my results. We learned my healthy cholesterol is high which is rare but a good thing. I have hashimotos and Valorie has been on top of it and kept it under control ever since. I found out I was pregnant a year and a half ago and my doctors said I was high risk because of my thyroid issue. Valorie was on top of it and got me through my pregnancy, my obgyn was impressed with how well my thyroid levels were throughout. I am so grateful to her for all she's done for me. My mom was so impressed with my results she is now a patient of Valorie.
Dr's who get it and get me!
I have struggled with my weight my entire life and these two doctors get it! Finally someone who understands there is more to the story than just eat less and exercise more! Been there, done that year after year and achieved a few pounds weigh loss despite heavy caloric restriction & frequent exercise. Uuuugggh! The hormones were the missing link and everyBODY is different. Thanks for the insight in clear, concise & enjoyable podcasts and to Dr. D for figuring out my adrenals and thyroid were playing a role. You are a blessing and you both care so much about helping patients its appreciated.