Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution

What is the best dosage form for your hormones or compounded medications? In this episode, Bryana Gregory breaks down one of the most common questions patients ask at Physicians Preference Pharmacy: how do you know whether a capsule, cream, sublingual tablet, scalp solution, or vaginal applicator is the right choice for you? She explains that there is no one-size-fits-all answer, because the best...

What happens when a young woman is told her labs are normal, yet she feels exhausted, emotionally flat, and too sick to function? In this episode, Dr. Hotze shares the remarkable stories of sisters Mandy and Macy O’Hara, two young women from Washington state whose lives were deeply impacted by hormonal imbalances, fatigue, food sensitivities, brain fog, joint pain, and depression. After being pass...

Is cognitive decline inevitable, or is there something you can do to protect your brain as you age? In this episode, Dr. Ellsworth breaks down the key drivers of brain health and explains why issues like memory loss, brain fog, and cognitive decline are often rooted in whole-body imbalances rather than isolated brain conditions. He highlights how several factors can significantly impact brain func...

Has the conversation around hormone replacement therapy finally shifted in the right direction? In this episode, Dr. Steve Hotze discusses major news from the FDA regarding the removal of black box warning labels on female hormone therapy. For decades, the 2001–2002 Women’s Health Initiative created widespread fear about hormone replacement after evaluating synthetic hormones such as horse-derived...

What happens when you’re told your labs are “normal,” but your body is clearly telling you something is wrong? In today’s episode, Dr. Hotze introduces longtime Hotze Health & Wellness Center guest Liz Collins, who shares her powerful story of reclaiming her health after years of debilitating symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed by conventional doctors. Liz explains how her energy and quali...

Are you exhausted even though your lab work looks “normal”? Or are you taking B vitamins but not actually feeling the benefits? Bryana Gregory, Pharmacist and Physician Liaison with Physicians Preference Pharmacy, breaks down the powerful role of methylated B vitamins and why the form you take truly matters. B vitamins are essential for energy production, brain function, mood balance, detoxificati...

Why are most Americans struggling with weight gain, obesity, and the serious health problems that follow? Dr. Hotze explains how being overweight has become one of the most widespread health issues in the United States, contributing to diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and more. He explores why these numbers have risen so dramatically over the past several decades...

What does it really look like to take charge of your health and sustain it for an entire decade? In this episode, Dr. Hotze sits down with Bekki Andrews to reflect on her 10-year health journey after first coming to the Hotze Health and Wellness Center. Bekki shares what led her to seek help, how her health challenges were affecting not only her body but also her mindset and professional life, and...

Could low cortisol be the hidden reason behind chronic fatigue, poor stress tolerance, sleep disruptions, or mood changes? Cortisol is often misunderstood as just a “stress hormone,” but it plays a critical role in regulating energy levels, emotional resilience, inflammation, and the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. When cortisol production becomes depleted due to prolonged stress, illness, or tra...

Struggling with cravings, bloating, or stubborn weight gain? Today, Elaina Mango from the Hotze Health and Wellness Center is joined by James Bittick, Director of Physicians Preference Vitamins, to discuss the Body Reboot program and why gut health is the foundation for sustainable weight loss, energy, and overall wellness. They explain how symptoms such as bloating, indigestion, brain fog, cravin...

Could stimulating your vagus nerve improve sleep, stress, digestion, and heart health? The vagus nerve plays a critical role in regulating the body’s stress response, digestion, heart rhythm, immune function, and overall sense of calm. Dr. Donald Ellsworth is joined by James Bittick, Director of Physicians Preference Vitamins, to explain why vagus nerve stimulation is becoming an important tool in...

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 wh...

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...

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 cl...

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, i...

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 live...

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...

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 uncovere...

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 oth...

Regenerative Joint Therapy with Guest Michael Chinni 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 t...

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 de...

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...

What if the fatigue, brain fog, and chronic inflammation you’ve been living with aren’t just “part of getting older”? Our guest today shares how he turned his health around after years of poor sleep, recurring infections, anxiety, and low energy. Instead of masking symptoms with medications, he found lasting solutions through a yeast-free diet, targeted supplements, and natural hormone support. By...

Is your liver keeping you healthy or quietly making you sick? In this episode, Dr. Hotze explains the critical role your liver plays in detoxifying your body, producing vital proteins and nutrients, and maintaining energy and wellness. He uncovers how common lifestyle factors like processed foods, seed oils, sugar, and environmental toxins lead to insulin resistance, weight gain, and non-alcoholic...

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? Too often, conventional medicine relies on drugs to mask symptoms, offering temporary fixes without addressing the underlying cause. These synthetic treatments add stress to the body and fail to restore true wellness. At the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, the focus is on natural, bioidentical solutions that replenish what your body is missing,...