{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dr. Eduardo Maristany - Hormones and Lyme disease, what's happening now?","description":"Hormones influence far more than hot flashes and mood swings. They affect sleep, energy, muscle mass, brain health, cardiovascular health, libido, and overall quality of life. Yet many women are still receiving outdated information about hormone replacement therapy and are left wondering whether treatment is safe\u2014or even worth considering. In this episode of the SPELL Life Podcast, Jill and Gaynell welcome back functional and precision medicine physician Dr. Eduardo Maristany for an eye-opening conversation about the evolution of hormone replacement therapy, what current research is revealing, and how personalized medicine is changing the way we approach aging and wellness. Dr. Maristany explains how our understanding of hormones has shifted dramatically since the Women's Health Initiative study, why bioidentical hormones have become an important part of the conversation, and how individualized treatment plans can help address symptoms that many people are told are simply "normal aging." Then the SpelLife duo tackles another growing health concern: Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses. Dr. Maristany shares why Lyme disease can be so difficult to diagnose, the wide range of symptoms it can mimic, and the promising new therapies being explored for patients who continue to struggle with chronic symptoms. Whether you're navigating menopause, dealing with unexplained health challenges, or just interested in the future of personalized medicine, this episode offers valuable insights and practical considerations. In This Episode How hormone replacement therapy has evolved over the past two decades The difference between traditional and bioidentical hormones The role of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in women's health What Lyme disease is and why diagnoses appear to be increasing Common Lyme disease symptoms and co-infections How to test and common treatments for Lyme About Our Guest Dr. Eduardo Maristany is a physician specializing in functional and precision medicine with advanced training in hormone optimization, immune health, environmental medicine, advanced nutrient analysis, and genomic interpretation. After serving for more than a decade as an internal medicine physician, hospitalist, and clinical assistant professor, he shifted his focus toward helping patients uncover the root causes of chronic health issues through personalized medicine. Dr. Maristany combines evidence-based medicine with cutting-edge research to help patients optimize health, longevity, and quality of life. Learn more at: Maristany Medical https:\/\/www.ilads.org\/     ","author_name":"The SpelLIFE Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.aeuphoriclivingfoundation.org\/podcast","html":"