In last week’s conversation with Dr. Henry Wu, we challenged the idea that treating symptoms is the same as restoring health. We explored how Functional Medicine looks beyond a diagnosis to uncover the root causes of illness, and why factors like lifestyle, chronic inflammation, and gut health play a much bigger role in our long-term well-being than many of us realize.

But what if there's another critical piece of the puzzle that we've misunderstood for decades?

Many of us accept low energy, brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, and mood changes as an inevitable part of getting older. Others have heard that hormone replacement therapy is simply too risky to consider. But what if much of what we believe about hormones is based on outdated information? And what if understanding our hormones could change the way we think about aging, vitality, and long-term health?

In this episode of Formosa Dream Chasers, host Mary Anne Sioco continues her conversation with Dr. Henry Wu, a board-certified family physician specializing in Functional Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Trained at National Taiwan University College of Medicine and internationally certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP) and the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), Dr. Wu explains why hormones are far more than reproductive chemicals. In fact, they influence our metabolism, energy, brain function, sleep, and overall quality of life in both women and men.

Together, they explore the science behind BHRT, where some of today's biggest misconceptions about hormone therapy originated, and why new evidence is prompting many healthcare professionals to rethink decades of conventional wisdom.

Because pursuing our dreams isn't just about having ambition—it's about having the health, energy, and vitality to keep moving forward. Join us as we continue this fascinating conversation and discover why understanding your hormones may be one of the missing pieces to living your fullest life.

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