Is cholesterol really the cause of heart disease, or is something deeper at play? Approximately 800,000 people in the US have heart attacks annually, and heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Many people still misunderstand what truly drives cardiovascular risk. In this episode, Dr. Hotze explains why heart disease is not simply a cholesterol problem and why many individuals suffer heart attacks despite having normal or even low cholesterol levels. He breaks down the real contributors to heart disease, including chronic inflammation, bacterial exposure, toxic metals, and impaired cellular energy production.

Dr. Hotze discusses how inflammation can originate from unexpected sources, such as oral bacteria entering the bloodstream, and how toxic metals like mercury, lead, and aluminum may contribute to cardiovascular damage over time. He also emphasizes the heart’s extraordinary energy demands, explaining why mitochondrial health and nutrients like CoQ10 are essential for proper heart function. Without adequate cellular energy production, the heart cannot perform the continuous work required to sustain life.

This episode highlights practical, preventive strategies for naturally protecting heart health, including reducing inflammation, supporting mitochondrial function, and incorporating healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. Hotze emphasizes that true cardiovascular wellness stems from addressing the root causes rather than relying solely on conventional markers or medications.

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Is ongoing hair loss more than just aging or genetics? More than 35 million men and 21 million women experience hair loss to some degree. Pharmacist and physician liaison, Bryana Gregory, takes a root-cause approach to understanding hair loss and hair regrowth. She explains how factors like hormonal imbalance, nutrient deficiencies, chronic stress, thyroid dysfunction, inflammation, and post-viral immune stress can disrupt the natural hair growth cycle and lead to excessive shedding. Hair loss is often the result of the body prioritizing survival over auxiliary functions like hair growth, especially during periods of prolonged inflammation.

Bryana introduces a proprietary compounded Hair Support Solution designed to address both hair loss and regrowth simultaneously. This topical formulation combines three synergistic ingredients to support circulation, collagen production, and follicle regeneration, and help reactivate dormant hair follicles. Together, these ingredients work locally at the scalp without systemic absorption, supporting healthier follicles and longer growth phases.

The episode also emphasizes the importance of supporting hair health through proper nutrition, adequate protein intake, stress management, and avoiding inflammatory hair products. Bryana explains how consistent topical use, combined with lifestyle awareness, can help restore balance at the follicular level. For those experiencing chronic hair thinning, post-COVID hair loss, or hormone-related shedding, this compounded solution offers a targeted, physician-guided option for addressing hair loss at its source.

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Can a tubal ligation trigger years of unexplained symptoms like heavy periods, mood swings, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance? For many women, the answer is yes! In this episode, Dr. Hotze explains why so many women experience new or worsening symptoms after a tubal ligation and why these changes are so often overlooked in traditional medical settings.

Dr. Hotze breaks down how cutting, tying, or clamping the fallopian tubes can reduce blood flow to the ovaries, leading to diminished progesterone production. With progesterone levels disrupted, women may experience irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, clotting, cramping, breast tenderness, fluid retention, headaches, depression, anxiety, irritability, and worsening PMS. Over time, these hormonal imbalances may push women toward unnecessary hysterectomies or synthetic hormone treatments that fail to address the true cause of their symptoms. Instead, Dr. Hotze highlights the effectiveness of natural, bioidentical progesterone as a way to restore hormonal balance, prevent further decline, and protect long-term health.

This episode is a reminder that many women do not need drastic surgical interventions. They need proper hormone evaluation and natural support. By replenishing progesterone and avoiding counterfeit hormones, women can safeguard their health, preserve their organs, and regain energy, vitality, and enthusiasm for life. If you've experienced post-tubal ligation symptoms or feel dismissed by conventional medical recommendations, this episode offers a clear, natural path forward.

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Are allergies silently draining your energy, wearing down your immune system, and keeping you stuck in a cycle of chronic symptoms? Allergies aren’t just seasonal annoyances, they are abnormal immune reactions to everyday substances like pollens, molds, dust mites, animal dander, and even foods. When your body misidentifies these normal particles as threats, it triggers inflammation, congestion, infections, fatigue, skin issues, and respiratory problems that can worsen over time. Many people turn to antihistamines, decongestants, or steroids, but these only mask symptoms rather than address the root cause.

In this episode, Dr. Hotze breaks down how allergies develop, why they tend to run in families, and how repeated exposure can overwhelm your immune system and lead to the “cycle of illness.” He also explains why antibiotics often exacerbate the problem by disrupting gut flora and fueling yeast overgrowth, which further weakens immunity. Most importantly, Dr. Hotze shares a proven, practical solution called low-dose immunotherapy, a targeted approach that helps block allergic reactions at the source. This therapy can dramatically reduce symptoms, including asthma, sinus infections, eczema, and chronic drainage, by retraining the immune system instead of suppressing it.

If allergies are affecting your daily life, your mood, your sleep, or your overall well-being, there is a natural and effective way to restore your health. Low-dose immunotherapy may be the long-term relief you’ve been searching for.

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Are your daily eating habits helping you live longer, or cutting your health span short? Seventy-five percent of the population is overweight, and 45% are obese! In this episode, Dr. Hotze breaks down why the quality of your years matters just as much as the quantity. He explains that health span is largely determined by the food choices we make every single day. With obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension, joint deterioration, and heart disease rising across America, Dr. Hotze makes it clear that the root cause for most individuals is not a lack of medication but an unhealthy, carbohydrate-heavy diet that overworks the body’s metabolic systems.

Dr. Hotze walks listeners through the impact of the Standard American Diet (SAD), emphasizing how processed carbohydrates spike insulin, drive fat storage, and lead to insulin resistance. He also highlights how antibiotics, yeast overgrowth, and a damaged microbiome contribute to systemic inflammation, allergies, gastrointestinal issues, and weight gain. Using a compelling real-life example of a longtime friend who reversed diabetes, normalized liver function, and lost more than 200 pounds through nutritional discipline, he shows what is possible when individuals take charge of their eating habits rather than relying on pharmaceutical quick fixes. “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.”

To get your free copy of “Dr. Hotze’s Optimal Eating Guide,” call our office at 281-698-8698.

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Struggling to fall asleep, or stay asleep? In this episode, pharmacist Bryana Gregory, PharmD, RPh, explains why sleep is a root-cause issue that drives hormone balance, immune strength, metabolism, and daily performance. She covers how circadian rhythm, light exposure, stress, pain, and life stages (like menopause) influence sleep quality, and why fixing daytime cues is just as important as what you take at night.

Bryana dives into melatonin beyond the basics: what melatonin is, why production declines with age, and how targeted formulations can match your sleep patterns. For trouble falling asleep, she discusses immediate-release sublingual tablets; for middle-of-the-night wakeups, sustained or delayed-release capsules; and how some guests benefit from both. She also addresses long-term use, safety, dosage personalization, and the value of potency-verified, compounded prescriptions free of common fillers. Learn more about melatonin and other practical tips for improving your sleep and overall health.

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Experiencing the postpartum “new normal” that never felt normal? Today’s guest was feeling “off” after baby number three and couldn’t bounce back. After experiencing heavy periods, painful ovulation, hives, asthma, brain fog, poor sleep, and mood swings, she reached out to Hotze Health and Wellness Center to find answers. At the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Emily’s root causes were uncovered. She was treated for hormone imbalance (low progesterone), food/environmental sensitivities, yeast overgrowth/leaky gut, and Hashimoto’s, along with two suspicious thyroid nodules later confirmed as a non-invasive carcinoma.

Join Dr. Hotze and his guest, Emily Stellfox, as they walk through the natural plan that turned everything around. Emily was treated with gluten elimination and a strict GAPS-style reset, targeted probiotics and a yeast cleanse, low-dose progesterone, low-dose immunotherapy for allergies, key vitamins/minerals, and eliminated fluoride. With careful follow-up (thanks to Dr. Ellsworth & Jill), she removed the problematic thyroid lobe, resolved the hives and asthma, normalized cycles, regained energy and sleep, and brought her Hashimoto’s markers to zero! She now rates her health a “10.” Emily’s message to you today is “take charge of your health, fix the gut, balance hormones, and partner with a team that treats causes, not just symptoms.”

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Are parasites affecting your health without you even realizing it? Parasites can silently affect nutrient absorption, immune balance, and overall health. In this episode, Bryana Gregory, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, explains how parasitic infections can strip the body of essential nutrients and contribute to inflammation, fatigue, autoimmune issues, and other chronic health conditions.

Bryana dives deep into two of the most effective antiparasitic compounds of Ivermectin and Mebendazole, and how they work to target different stages of parasitic life cycles. Learn how compounded formulations at Physicians Preference Pharmacy allow for more precise dosing, fewer inactive ingredients, and tailored delivery forms that meet individual needs. She also discusses why over-the-counter Ivermectin legislation raises concerns, emphasizing the importance of professional supervision to ensure proper dosing, safety, and effectiveness.

Discover how compounding makes medications cleaner and more effective, and why it’s critical to partner with a knowledgeable pharmacist for personalized care and optimal results. Contact Physicians Preference Pharmacy at 281-828-9088 for personalized compounding options.

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Joint pain doesn’t have to end in surgery. Discover how regenerative therapy can help restore your mobility naturally.

In this episode, Dr. Hotze sits down with long-time guest Mike Chinni, who shares his remarkable recovery after suffering from severe knee pain and degenerative arthritis. Instead of opting for another knee replacement, Mike turned to regenerative joint therapy at the Hotze Health & Wellness Center. Through a combination of A2M (alpha-2 macroglobulin) and Super Vesicle treatments, his body’s own healing factors were used to reduce inflammation, protect cartilage, and promote regeneration, allowing him to walk pain-free again.

Dr. Hotze explains how this natural approach helps stop cartilage breakdown and stimulates new growth, offering an alternative to invasive joint surgery. The discussion emphasizes the importance of listening to patients, addressing the root causes, and selecting natural solutions that promote health and vitality.

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Could polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) be at the root of your fatigue, irregular cycles, or difficulty conceiving? PCOS affects millions of women, often leading to symptoms such as weight gain, acne, oily skin, excess facial or body hair, hair loss, mood swings, and infertility. Many conventional doctors simply prescribe birth control pills or medications that mask symptoms, while missing the deeper issue.

Dr. Hotze explains that the underlying drivers of PCOS often include insulin resistance and low thyroid function. Both disrupt the ovaries, leading to irregular or absent ovulation, hormonal imbalance, and a cascade of troubling symptoms. Instead of relying on synthetic drugs, a natural approach can restore balance by supporting metabolism with bioidentical thyroid hormone, supplementing progesterone when needed, adopting a ketogenic diet, and making lifestyle changes that improve energy and well-being.

By addressing the root causes rather than covering up symptoms, women with PCOS can experience restored menstrual cycles, improved fertility, clearer skin, more stable moods, and renewed vitality. Natural, bioidentical solutions can make a profound difference in overcoming PCOS and reclaiming energy and enthusiasm for life.

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Can a decades-old drug unlock new possibilities for longevity? Rapamycin, originally discovered in the 1970s on Easter Island, was once used solely as an anti-rejection medication for organ transplants. Today, at much lower and less frequent doses, it is being studied and repurposed for its potential to extend health span, reduce inflammation, and support overall vitality.

In this episode, Bryana Gregory, pharmacist and physician liaison, breaks down the history of rapamycin, the design and findings of the 2024 Pearl Study, and why proper compounding matters for bioavailability and effectiveness. She also explains how this drug works on the mTOR pathway, helping improve cellular function, brain clarity, skin health, and even bone density and lean muscle mass in some patients.

If you’re curious about repurposed drugs, longevity, or ways to reduce inflammation naturally, this discussion sheds light on how rapamycin may become an important tool for the future of wellness.

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