Libido, Hormones & Your Health | Mary Caire | TEDxTurtleCreekWomen

Libido is both sex drive and life drive. One of the challenges of aging for women and men alike is the loss of libido which is caused by hormonal imbalance. Mary Caire, MD, a practicing functional medicine physician, explores the connection between libido, hormones, and health. Dr. Caire advocates using libido as a barometer of wellness, especially in women facing menopause. She describes the historical dangers of synthetic hormone therapy and contrasts them with the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Through personalized medicine, based on an individual's own genetics, biochemistry, hormonal balance, and nutritional needs, health can be optimized. My relentless curiosity to find the root causes of disease has led me on a journey of discovery. After years of practicing medicine that focused on relieving symptoms, I found a greater joy in exploring the mystery of why symptoms occur. Along the way, I have learned that living a life of health beyond our expectations is possible, and that hope is more powerful than any medicine. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx