Dr. Jacey Folkers: The Hormone Crisis in America | MMP #203
Jun 28, 2023
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Dr. Jacey Folkers, an expert in hormone health, discusses the hormone crisis in America. They explore topics such as testosterone levels, obesity, chronic diseases, and hypertension. Dr. Folkers emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of your health through blood panels, food sensitivities, and nutritional guidance. They also discuss alternative healing methods, autoimmune diseases, testosterone optimization, BPC 157 for healing, gut issues and food sensitivities, and the power of prayer in healing.
Addressing hormone imbalances through comprehensive testing and addressing factors like sleep, stress, and diet can lead to improvements in testosterone levels.
Chiropractors play a crucial role in providing a more holistic approach to health by addressing interferences, nutritional deficiencies, and promoting the body's natural healing abilities.
Peptide therapy holds promise as an emerging health trend with potential benefits for immune system, tissue repair, healing, and cognition.
Deep dives
The Importance of Addressing Hormone Imbalances
Addressing hormone imbalances is crucial for optimizing health and well-being. Many men often ask if they have to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) forever if they start treatment to optimize testosterone levels. Dr. Jayce explains that the method of treatment can vary for each individual and emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying cause of low testosterone. Through comprehensive testing and addressing factors like sleep, stress, and diet, improvements in testosterone levels can be achieved. Dr. Jayce also discusses the use of Enclomiphene, a medication that stimulates the body's natural production of testosterone.
The Role of Chiropractic Care and Holistic Health
Dr. Jayce shares his personal journey in chiropractic care and how it has shaped his holistic approach to health. He emphasizes the importance of removing interferences, addressing nutritional deficiencies, and promoting the body's natural healing abilities. He highlights the role of chiropractors in providing a more well-rounded focus on health, as they often have training in nutrition and lifestyle factors. Dr. Jayce also discusses the need for a shift away from solely treating symptoms and instead focusing on addressing the root causes of health issues.
The Power of Optimizing Testosterone
Dr. Jayce stresses the significant impact of testosterone on overall health and well-being. He shares the benefits of optimizing testosterone levels, including increased energy, vitality, and mental clarity. Dr. Jayce describes how testosterone influences genetic expression, immune health, cardiovascular protection, and even libido. He also explains the importance of maintaining hormonal balance and the potential risks of deeply suppressed estrogen levels with certain forms of testosterone replacement therapy.
Finding a Qualified Chiropractor and Supplements
Dr. Jayce advises individuals to do their research when seeking chiropractic care or purchasing supplements. He acknowledges that the supplement industry can be unregulated and emphasizes the importance of finding reputable companies. Dr. Jayce recommends looking for companies that prioritize high-quality ingredients and rigorous testing. He also encourages individuals to find chiropractors who focus on holistic health, comprehensive testing, and address nutritional deficiencies and toxicities in the body.
The Benefits of Peptide Therapy
Peptide therapy is an emerging health trend that has incredible potential for various health benefits. Peptides are signaling compounds that can be injected or taken orally. They trigger the body to perform its natural functions or enhance specific processes. Peptides have shown positive effects on the immune system, tissue repair, healing, and cognition. They offer a unique way to improve overall body function. Although peptide therapy is not widely known, it holds promise and could revolutionize medical treatments.
Understanding Female Hormone Health
Female hormone health is crucial for overall well-being and can significantly impact relationships. Understanding the menstrual cycle is important as it has two distinct halves characterized by different hormonal balances. During the first two weeks of the cycle, women are more estrogen dominant, making it easier for them to try fasting or follow a carnivore-based diet. In the second half, after ovulation, progesterone dominance can lead to PMS symptoms and a need for more carbohydrates. Insulin resistance can disrupt female hormones, leading to conditions like PCOS. Men should support and educate themselves about female hormone health to better understand and empathize with their partners or family members.
Testosterone levels have dropped by nearly 50% in America over the last two decades. If you’ve spent any time scrolling through health accounts on social media, you’ll see it plastered everywhere.
And, the sad thing is, it’s true. We are seeing a sharp decline in overall health, and as a byproduct, our hormone health is suffering. Obesity? On the rise. Chronic diseases? Up. Hypertension? Even more up. Our health as a country is facing some serious problems, but we have a path forward.
In our conversation with Dr. Jacey Folkers, we discussed how to take ownership of your life and your health. Dr. Jacey brings a holistic approach to health, which starts with blood panels, food sensitivities, and nutritional guidance. If further interventions are needed to improve quality of life through supplementation, peptides, or hormone replacement therapy, he and his team at Blokes consults with patients to make informed protocols to support their clients. We love Dr. Jacey’s approach to health and well-being, and can not emphasize enough the importance of getting blood work done as a preventative lifestyle measure. In this episode, we took a wide range of topics and brought them into the conversation of what’s currently happening with our health in the US and what you can do to make changes to avoid getting trapped in the cycle of ill health. Enjoy!
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TIME STAMPS 1:00- Nashville panel 2:30- Most common hormone question 7:20- Early stages of realizing food is medicine 10:30- Chiropractors are more than just neck doctors 13:10- Exploring alternative health 18:00- Auto imune conditions 23:20- Testosterone and saving the modern man 32:10- Estrogen in men 35:00- Low vitamin D 36:20- Non-negotiables life practices and workouts 41:00- Jerry, the walking poster boy for Blokes 46:00- Getting off TRT 47:00- The supplement industry 52:00- Peptide therapy 56:00- Food sensitivity 01:01:30- What should men know about female hormones 01:05:30- Take ownership of your health 01:07:30- The role faith plays in life
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