Ep. 233 How to Optimize Your Hormones & Metabolism For Vitality

I am excited to interview Dr. Kyle Gillett today! He is an integrative and precision medicine physician who focuses on bio-individuality. He is active in obesity medicine and hormonal methodologies. His approach is evidence-based, and it involves shared decision-making. As a physician, Dr. Gillett wanted to treat people holistically. Hormone pathologies, menopause, and metabolic syndrome are common, so he decided to become proficient in those areas to serve his patients in the best way possible.  Dr. Gillett and I dive into his background, his six pillars of health, the value of evidence-based medicine, how our modern-day lifestyles impact our hormonal health, nutritional dogma, and the importance of sleep. We discuss adrenopause, perimenopause, menopause, changes in body composition, and broken metabolisms. We also talk about weight loss resistance, lab work, muscle-centric medicine, and valuable supplements. I’ve waited months to interview Dr. Kyle Gillett! I hope you enjoy listening to today’s conversation with him! Stay tuned to learn about hormones, weight-loss resistance, and more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Gillett dives into his 6 pillars of health.  How our modern-day lifestyles impact our hormonal health. What is food intelligence? Dr. Gillett unpacks the concept of evidence-based medicine. How providers can prevent a breakdown of the patient-provider relationship. The challenges women tend to face in menopause. How Dr. Gillett helps women cope with changes in their body composition. What happens in our bodies when we are stressed or lack sleep? What is adrenopause? The benefits and effects of using melatonin. Dr. Gillett’s take on oral contraceptives and HRT. How Dr. Gillett addresses a broken metabolism. Bio: Kyle Gillett MD:  University of Kansas School of Medicine.  Dual board Certified Obesity Medicine and Family Medicine.  An undergraduate dual major in Critical Thinking and Biology.  Dr. Gillett enjoys providing holistic individualized care to his patients. His practice includes preventative medicine, aesthetics, sports medicine, hormone optimization, obstetrics and infertility, integrative medicine, and precision medicine including genomics. He believes that each human is a unique creation that requires attention to their body, mind, and soul. He uses shared decision-making and an evidence-based approach. He firmly believes “food is medicine” and “exercise is medicine”. Dr. Gillett describes the “7 pillars of health”: exercise, diet, sleep, stress, social, sunlight, and spirit. These are more powerful than any medication or supplement. He enjoys spending time outdoors on the farm with his wife, two sons, and two wolfhounds. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website  Connect with Dr. Kyle Gillett On Instagram  On all social media platforms: Gillett Health