Fireside Chat with Dr. Aaron Wenzel - "How to Optimize Your Hormones”
Welcome to the Fireside Chat! This series was designed to provide runners and the general population easy to absorb information regarding health & wellness, running mechanics, nutrition, strength training, and injury prevention. As the series progresses, we will cover a myriad of topics and speak with different professionals in the health & running community.
In this 11th edition, we had a great conversation with guest, Dr. Aaron Wenzel, MD. Dr. Wenzel is a forward thinking medical doctor and owner of the Brentwood MD in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Hormones are a vital but often overlooked area of health & wellness. These chemical messengers are active constantly within our body to assist or regulate tasks specific to: growth & development, mood, metabolism, & sexual function. Yet, we lack appreciation of their importance in keeping us healthy until a problem is recognized. Fortunately, Dr. Wenzel recently joined the Fireside Chat to educate us on 'How to Optimize Your Hormones.' We are grateful for his knowledge and instruction on this topic!
In this Fireside Chat, we covered a variety of topics, including…
What are hormones? And the role they play within the body.
The female's unique journey
Common signs and symptoms of a hormone imbalance
Thryoid
Testosterone
Progesterone
Estrogen
Conversations to have with your doctor
Strategies to promote better health & well-being
Sleep
Nutrition
Strength Training
Cardiovascular Fitness
Q&A
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