Longevity Medicine, Functional Wellness & Anti-Aging Insights from HormoneSynergy®

Health advice is everywhere—but not all of it comes from people who have ever treated a patient. This article explores why clinical experience, accountability, and real-world care still matter, and offers practical questions to help you evaluate health information before acting on it.

Vertigo can feel frightening and even neurological—but one of the most common causes is BPPV, a simple inner-ear disorder that is often overlooked. As someone who has experience this frightening condition myself, I will explain why BPPV is frequently misdiagnosed, how the Epley Maneuver works, and why recognizing it early can prevent months of unnecessary medication and suffering.

Longevity medicine isn’t about certainty, shortcuts, or viral protocols—but much of today’s wellness industry is built on exactly that. After years of working alongside a practicing physician, I’ve seen how easily medicine gets replaced by marketing. This piece examines the rise of predatory wellness and explains what responsible, evidence-based longevity care actually requires.

For over 25 years, HormoneSynergy® Clinic and RetzlerRx® have proudly partnered with Metagenics®—a leader in science-based, practitioner-recommended nutrition. To celebrate, new customers can save 30% plus free shipping on their first Metagenics order through Dr. Kathryn Retzler’s official portal. Experience clinically validated supplements trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide.

Inflammaging—chronic, low-grade inflammation—is one of the most powerful drivers of aging and age-related disease. While many approaches focus on suppressing inflammation, longevity medicine recognizes a deeper issue: failure to resolve it. Learn how supporting the body’s natural inflammation-resolution pathways may protect cardiovascular, metabolic, joint, and brain health.

Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs) are one of Dr. Kathryn Retzler’s top longevity supplements for addressing chronic inflammation at its source. Unlike traditional anti-inflammatory approaches, SPMs help the body actively resolve inflammation—supporting cardiovascular health, joint recovery, brain longevity, and healthy aging as part of HormoneSynergy® Clinic’s evidence-based longevity medicine approach.

GLP-1 medications work best when paired with targeted metabolic and gut-health support. Discover science-backed supplements—including Akkermansia, UltraFlora® Healthy Weight, Pendulum GLP-1 Probiotic, and Calocurb—to enhance results, improve tolerance, and protect long-term health. Curated by HormoneSynergy® / RetzlerRx® for nationwide semaglutide and tirzepatide support.

The FDA has officially updated its warning on hormone-based menopause therapies, acknowledging that the benefits often outweigh the risks for many women. This shift validates what experts like Dr. Kathryn Retzler have practiced for decades: individualized, evidence-based hormone therapy improves mood, sleep, bone strength, and long-term wellness. Here’s what women need to know.

After Peter Attia’s recent 60 Minutes interview calling the lack of menopause hormone therapy “a major medical failure,” women are seeking experts who truly understand HRT. With 25 years of experience, Dr. Kathryn Retzler and HormoneSynergy® Clinic offer personalized, evidence-based hormone care for perimenopause and menopause, serving Portland and patients nationwide.

Pendulum Life offers two probiotic lines: the consumer retail collection and the advanced, clinical-grade PRO line—including Glucose Control PRO—available only through healthcare practitioners. At HormoneSynergy® Clinic, we explain the key differences so patients can choose the right probiotic for gut health, metabolic support, GLP-1 synergy, and longevity.

“At HormoneSynergy® in Portland and Lake Oswego, we believe type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome can often be prevented—or even reversed—with the right strategy. Dr. Retzler’s evidence-based approach combines advanced diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, hormone optimization, and targeted supplements to restore metabolic balance and protect long-term health. Our personalized programs help patients lower blood sugar, improve body composition, and reclaim energy—so they can live longer, healthier lives.” Daniel Soule, Owner / Director.

Most consumers don’t realize how loosely regulated the U.S. supplement industry is—or why Amazon and big-box retailers are high-risk for counterfeits, contamination, and potency loss. At HormoneSynergy® and RetzlerRx®, every formula is physician-curated, cGMP manufactured, and third-party tested for purity, potency, and identity. Learn how to choose safe, clinically validated supplements and why buying direct protects your health and longevity.