Episode #56: The Must-Know Tool For Unlocking Incredible Health

Today kicks off the first of something NEW on the podcast.

This is the first to feature a conversation amongst The Happy Hormone Club team! Our very own, the lovely Tina Pruitt and incredible source of wisdom, Dr. Scott Resnick discuss functional medicine and its role in balancing hormones.

Dr. Scott introduces himself, highlighting his background in surgery and gynecology, and his transition to functional medicine.

Tina shares her personal experience with functional medicine, expressing relief from symptoms that conventional medicine couldn't address. (You can hear more about her story which we shared on an earlier podcast here!)

This is just the beginning of a series of more in-depth hormone and female empowerment conversations between the two, so stay tuned.

Meet Your Hosts

Tina Pruitt

Tina Pruitt is the Success & Accountability Coach for The Happy Hormone Club and a Holy Fire/Usui Reiki practitioner.

Her unique perspective of personal healing guides her as she collaborates with clients, encouraging them to embrace the foundational strategies that lead to vibrant emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

Dr. Scott Resnick

Scott Resnick MD trained at the University of Colorado in General Surgery and OB/GYN. He was Boarded as an OB/GYN in 2003, and completed a Fellowship in Regenerative and Anti- ging Medicine in 2012. He has practiced Functional Medicine since 2012, and is a pioneer in the use of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), using natural hormones with his patients exclusively since 2001.

WATCH ALONG BELOW

Here’s an overview of what was discussed:

What is Functional Medicine?

  • Dr. Scott emphasizes the shift from conventional medicine's focus on diagnosis and medication to functional medicine's holistic approach.

  • Conventional medicine tends to address symptoms with drugs without addressing underlying causes.

  • Functional medicine looks at the whole body, exploring factors like nutrition, gut health, hormone balance, and toxin exposure.

  • It encourages curiosity and exploration to understand what constitutes health and disease.

Comparison with Conventional Medicine:

  • Tina shares her experience with conventional medicine, where medication provided relief but also caused side effects.

  • Functional medicine, on the other hand, utilizes supplementation, herbs, and lifestyle changes with minimal side effects.

  • The conversation touches on the importance of regulation and quality control in the supplement industry.

Empowerment and Autonomy in Healthcare:

  • Dr. Scott emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to take control of their health.

  • He discusses the potential for everyone, regardless of medical background, to educate themselves and make informed healthcare decisions.

  • Access to testing and high-quality supplements facilitates self-directed healthcare.

Key Takeaways:

  • Functional medicine takes a holistic approach to health, considering factors like nutrition, gut health, and hormone balance.

  • Conventional medicine often focuses on symptom management with drugs, while functional medicine seeks to address underlying causes.

  • Empowerment and autonomy are central to functional medicine, allowing individuals to take control of their health through education and self-directed healthcare practices.