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Kyle Gillett, MD: Hormones & Holistic Health Habits

Nov 28, 2022

Dr. Kyle Gillett, a dual board-certified physician specializing in family and obesity medicine, shares his expertise on hormone health and holistic wellness. He delves into the six essential pillars for optimizing hormones, including diet, sleep, and stress management. The conversation highlights the importance of lifestyle changes over medications for long-term health. Gillett also discusses the connection between gut health and hormonal balance, offering practical strategies for improving metabolic health and emphasizing personalized nutrition for men and women.

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Is There a Biohacker's Role in the Biohacking Universe?

00:55

The Definition of Hormone Health

00:39

Carnivore Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

01:09

The Importance of Balancing Hormones in Menopause

00:57

Intro

2min

Unlocking the Secrets of Hormones for Holistic Health

5min

Navigating Hormone Health

11min

Health Through Lifestyle: Beyond Medications

16min

The Role of APOB in Cardiovascular Health and Gut Microbiome Impact

2min

Gut Health and Hormonal Balance

7min

Balancing Diet and Hormones for Metabolic Health

18min

Understanding Hormones and Supplements

15min

Navigating Health Insurance and Stress Management

5min

10.

Chronic Stress and Its Hormonal Toll

5min

11.

Nature's Healing Power and Sleep's Vital Role

14min

12.

Heart Rate Variability and Sleep Health

12min

13.

Navigating Hormone Health for Men

13min

14.

Exploring Hormonal Interventions and Stem Cell Therapy

18min

15.

Healthcare Technology and Primary Care Challenges

10min

16.

Holistic Parenting and Education

6min

17.

Proactive Steps for Hormone Health Testing

2min

18.

Balancing Telemedicine and In-Person Healthcare Options

2min

19.

Reflecting on Holistic Health and Future Collaborations

3min

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, signaling a slew of physiological processes, including your metabolism, mood, sexual function, and more. Here to help us understand this complicated endocrine language is hormone health specialist Kyle Gillett, MD.

A dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine, Kyle is an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health and well-being in both men and women. He earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, practices at the Gillett Health Clinic in Olathe, Kansas, and is the host of The Gillett Health Podcast.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover what hormones are, the key role hormones play in our overall health, and how we can leverage what Kyle calls the six pillars of health to optimize hormone health. Kyle explains how diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, sunlight exposure, and spiritual practice are more powerful than any medication or supplement out there.

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