Why Functional Medicine Is Booming: Concierge Care, Better Outcomes, and the Lost Art of Listening – Talk with Dr. Justin Hogan

Episode 51

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In this episode of the Prime Health Podcast, Dr. Derek Baron interviews Dr. Justin Hogan, an internal medicine-trained physician and founder of LVWellness & Aesthetics. Frustrated by the fast-paced, prescription-heavy traditional medical model during his residency, Dr. Hogan pivoted to concierge functional medicine after discovering the profound benefits of hormone optimization. He explains why settling for normal lab results isn’t enough, and how he helps patients achieve their prime health by focusing on three core pillars: hormone optimization, nutrition, and functional movement. The conversation covers the truth about bioidentical hormones, the proper way to use GLP-1s without losing muscle mass, and the incredible healing potential of peptides.

Key Takeaways:

The Lost Art of Listening: Dr. Hogan emphasizes talking to patients before ever looking at their labs, as symptoms and personal stories usually reveal the true root of the problem.
Synthetic vs. Bioidentical Hormones: Much of the fear surrounding hormone therapy comes from studies on synthetic hormones. Bioidentical hormones match the body’s natural structure and can actually decrease the risk of strokes, heart attacks, and certain cancers.
GLP-1s and Muscle Preservation: While GLP-1 medications are powerful tools for treating insulin resistance, Dr. Hogan uses the lowest effective dose combined with protein tracking to ensure patients don’t lose their metabolic burn by sacrificing muscle mass.
The Healing Power of Peptides: Beyond weight loss, peptides like BPC 157 bring healing cells and growth factors directly to injury sites, reducing inflammation without the tissue-degrading effects of traditional steroid injections.
Take Just One Step: When trying to improve your health, overhauling your entire life all at once is a recipe for disaster. Focus on taking just one small, sustainable step forward to build momentum.

Connect with our Guest

Website: https://lvwell.com/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-hogan-6b93b9256/

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lvwaesthetics/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lvwellnessaesthetics/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinhoganmd/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lvwellnessaesthetics

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