Do you know... hormones are essential chemical messengers that regulate various functions and processes in the human body? They influence everything from metabolism and menopause, to reproduction, mood, and weight. An endocrinologist is a doctor who focuses on hormones and the glands that produce them. Martha's guest in this podcast is Dr. Rekha Kumar - a board-certified endocrinologist who practices at the prominent Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. She's a leading voice in the field of obesity medicine and has brought her expertise into telehealth as a chief medical officer of Found, a resource for weight management. Martha and Dr. Kumar talk about the importance of hormonal balance and wellness, some of the most common hormone-related problems and conditions, and ways to restore hormonal stability within the body's systems. Take a listen.