WATCH This BEFORE Getting HRT (FDA Black Box Warning on Hormones Removed) | Dr. Josh Axe

"Should I be on HRT?" is the number one question I'm asked today, especially since the FDA removed the cancer warning from many hormone products in late 2025. While hormone therapy can be a life-changing intervention for some, it is often a "band-aid" that ignores the foundational failure of nutritional deficiencies and chronic stress. In this episode, I share the protocols I use in my clinic to help men and women reclaim their libido, clear brain fog, and lose stubborn weight by honoring the body’s natural design. We examine the critical difference between bioidentical hormones (structurally identical to the human body) and synthetic formulations that often come with higher risk profiles. Dr. Axe details the "Survival vs. Reproduction" hierarchy, explaining how high cortisol and insulin resistance act as the primary "thieves" of your sex hormones.Drawing from ancient medical wisdom and modern clinical studies, we break down the Astrobolom (the gut's role in estrogen metabolism) and the use of Yin-boosting foods like duck eggs and yams to naturally "cool and moisten" the body to stop hot flashes. We also dive into the tactical use of peptides like Kisspeptin and BPC-157 to restore cellular communication between the brain and reproductive organs. #drjoshaxe #holistichealth #DrAxe #Viral #Health Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Early Access! Our listeners enjoy every episode before anyone else! Tune in below and join our exclusive group of listeners → Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrJoshAxeSpotify Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3JDvWcS Order my NEW BOOK, The Biblio Diet → https://bit.ly/4oPEP3t Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → http://DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → http://DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → http://DrAxeHormoneClass.com Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → http://mybloodwork.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshaxe Website → http://thehealthinstitute.com Sign up for my newsletter → https://bit.ly/4oE9Jf3 Ask Dr. Axe → http://speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro 1:03 — 2025 FDA Update: The Black Box Warning Removed 3:17 — Why Hormones Drop: Insulin vs. Cortisol 7:18 — Bioidentical vs. Synthetic: Which is Safer? 9:04 — Biblical Wisdom on Aging and Purpose 11:30 — Top Symptoms for Men & Women 15:52 — Step 1: The Insulin-Stabilizing Diet 17:34 — Step 2: Lifestyle Shifts to Lower Cortisol 17:58 — Step 3: The Botanical Medicine Cabinet 22:04 — Step 4: Peptides & Bio-regulators 22:52 — Step 5: The Glandular Secret 27:30 — Progesterone Boosting Foods 30:46 — Estrogen Supporting Foods 33:16 — Testosterone Maximizing Foods 35:40 — The SHBG Trap and Free Testosterone 38:07 — Rapid Fire: Cancer, Weight Gain, & Dependency Links: ⁠https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1126376/#:~:text=Among%20their%20findings%20was%20that%20the%20risk,cases%2C%20and%20its%20incidence%20has%20increased%20by⁠ ⁠https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12511246/#:~:text=The%20risk%20of%20atherosclerotic%20heart,a%20person%2Dcentered%20risk%20assessment⁠ DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.