Rev Up Health
Welcome to "Rev Up Health," hosted by Dr. Mark and Tandi Hechler of Revelation Health and Well-Being. This enlightening podcast dives into the world of functional medicine, offering insights, tips, and real-life stories to empower you on your journey to optimal health. Each episode, Dr. Mark and Tandi explore a variety of health topics, from nutrition and fitness to mental well-being and preventive care, all tailored to help you revitalize your life. Join us as we unpack the secrets of thriving in health and wellness, and inspire you to take control of your health journey.
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My Personal BHRT Story: From Fatigue to Vitality, Midlife is Not the End of Your Health
In this deeply personal episode of Rev Up Health, Dr. Mark welcomes his wife, Tandi Hechler, to share her candid and vulnerable hormone replacement therapy (HRT) journey. Tandi recounts her decades-long struggle with depression, fatigue, and postpartum depression, often feeling dismissed by traditional healthcare despite clear symptoms of imbalance. She reveals how her turning point came from a functional approach that addressed subtle thyroid and progesterone deficiencies.
The hosts detail Tandi's experience with the transition into menopause, noting overlooked symptoms like frozen shoulder, joint pain, and an inexplicable feeling of being "off." Listeners will learn that "normal" labs are not always "optimal" and how starting bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can be life-changing, offering benefits for brain, bone, and heart health at any age.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The Depression Connection: Discover Tandi's experience linking her long-term depression and postpartum depression to underlying hormone deficiencies.
- Signs of Change: Learn to recognize surprising perimenopausal symptoms like itchy ears, joint pain, and an inexplicable sense of feeling "off."
- Advocacy and Bioidentical HRT: Hear why starting bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can be life-changing and Tandi's urgent advice for women to advocate for yourself.
This empowering episode serves as a reminder that midlife is not an end to vitality, but a beginning of intentional living. Listen and subscribe to Rev Up Health for more honest conversations and expert guidance on functional medicine and personalized hormone optimization.
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