Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution

What if GLP-1s could offer benefits beyond weight loss? In this episode, Dr. Ellsworth joins Elaina Mango to explore a different approach to GLP-1 medications by microdosing them to support overall health and longevity. Dr. Ellsworth explains how GLP-1 and GIP compounds interact with receptors throughout the body and discusses emerging research surrounding several common health issues. He also explains why using doses below standard weight-loss levels may provide potential wellness benefits while reducing common dose-related side effects.

Dr. Ellsworth also discusses promising areas of ongoing research. While research specifically examining microdosing is still developing, he explains why these compounds may become another tool for individuals who are already prioritizing healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and other healthy lifestyle habits. The conversation also covers who may not be a candidate for GLP-1s, the importance of working with a qualified healthcare provider and reputable compounding pharmacy, and why individual needs should guide treatment decisions. When used correctly with a healthy lifestyle, this is a promising tool for longevity.

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What if the food you eat every day is doing more than simply satisfying your hunger? In this episode, Elaina Mango is joined by Gabrielle Foppe, Physician Assistant at Hotze Health & Wellness Center, to discuss how nutrition can influence energy, metabolism, gut health, blood sugar, inflammation, and overall wellness. Gabrielle explains why shifting the focus from convenience and short-term gratification toward real, whole foods can help provide the body with the nutrients it needs to function at its best.

They also discuss the challenges of the standard American diet, including highly processed foods, added sugars, refined carbohydrates, and artificial ingredients, along with practical ways to make healthier choices. Gabrielle shares tips for grocery shopping, reading ingredient labels, prioritizing protein, vegetables, healthy fats, and fiber, and making gradual changes that are easier to maintain.
The conversation also explores different approaches to healthy eating, and the importance of creating long-term habits rather than relying on restrictive diets or quick fixes. Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean perfection. Small, consistent choices can help support long-term health, while cooking at home and making healthier foods part of everyday family life can create habits that last for generations. At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, a healthy eating lifestyle is considered an important part of supporting overall wellness and helping guests take a more proactive approach to their health.

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What happens to your gut after a serious infection, multiple rounds of antibiotics, and major surgery? In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, is joined by Elaina Mango, Vice President of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, to share Elaina’s recent health journey and the steps she took to restore her gut health. What began as sudden, severe abdominal pain during a vacation in Curaçao was eventually diagnosed as a ruptured appendix that had gone untreated for six days, leading to a serious infection, repeated hospitalizations, extensive antibiotic treatment, and ultimately emergency surgery.

After returning home, Elaina explains that removing the appendix and treating the infection were only the beginning of her recovery. She worked with her healthcare team to address the effects of multiple rounds of antibiotics. Her treatment plan included nitazoxanide, which Elaina describes as the turning point that helped her feel dramatically better within just a few days.

Bryana and Elaina discuss why restoring the gut can require a multifaceted and individualized approach, particularly after intensive antibiotic treatment. Elaina’s experience highlights the importance of listening to your body, working closely with your healthcare providers, and taking an active role in rebuilding your health after a serious illness.

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Could low testosterone be affecting your energy, mood, strength, or sex drive? Testosterone is often thought of as a male hormone, but women rely on it too. In this episode, Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, explains the important role testosterone plays in women’s health and the symptoms that may indicate testosterone levels are no longer optimized.

Bryana discusses why evaluating testosterone deficiency requires more than simply looking at a lab number. Symptoms, bloodwork, hormone availability, and the individual clinical picture all matter. She also explains how sublingual bioidentical testosterone is absorbed, why physiological dosing is important, and how properly tailored therapy is designed to restore testosterone levels without causing unwanted side effects.

Learn why testosterone therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach and how working with a knowledgeable physician and pharmacy can help women find the appropriate dose and method of treatment for their individual needs.

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Testosterone replacement therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Bryana Burken, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, explains how testosterone therapy can be customized for men based on their symptoms, lifestyle, health history, and individual response to treatment. She also discusses signs that may be associated with low testosterone.

Bryana compares three testosterone dosage forms: compounded sublingual tablets, compounded slow-release oral capsules, and commercially available injectable testosterone. She explains the advantages and considerations of each, including differences in absorption, dosing frequency, convenience, gastrointestinal health, and administration. From the rapid absorption of a sublingual tablet to the familiar routine of an oral capsule or the less frequent dosing of an injection, the goal is to find an option that fits each individual’s needs and lifestyle.

Bryana also discusses the importance of proper dosing and ongoing monitoring during testosterone therapy. Symptoms, blood work, hormone conversion, and overall response should all be considered when determining whether treatment is appropriately balanced. Learn why personalized testosterone therapy and collaboration between the patient, physician, and pharmacist can help men find an approach that works best for them.

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