July 16, 2025
Have you been to multiple doctors and still feel like something’s being missed? You’re not alone. Many individuals struggle with lingering symptoms, only to be told everything looks “normal.” At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, we understand the frustration. We’re often the last stop for guests who have exhausted conventional approaches—and we help them find real solutions.
In this blog post, we explore what alternative medicine is, how it differs from conventional care, and why a holistic approach may be your key to both prevention and resolving symptoms. At the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, we believe in and prefer prevention of illness rather than treating illness. However, where you do have symptoms, we treat the whole body rather than single symptoms to ensure our guests (we call our patients guests) achieve increased energy, a boosted immune system, significantly reduced and/or resolved symptoms, and vitality for life (longevity).
Alternative medicine refers to healing practices that fall outside of conventional Western medicine. These approaches often emphasize the body’s natural ability to heal when supported with the right tools, such as a healthy eating lifestyle, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and bioidentical hormone balancing, to name a few.
Many individuals turn to alternative medicine after traditional methods fail to resolve their health issues. What they often discover is a refreshing, personalized and tailored approach that considers the whole person and your health goals—not just symptoms. At our center, guests are listened to, understood, partnered with, and empowered to take control of their wellness journey.
Unlike symptom-based care, alternative medicine also emphasizes prevention. Our providers look closely at lifestyle habits, diet, environmental exposures, and emotional stressors to uncover what your body requires for optimal health and well-being. At the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, your clinical symptoms are equally as important as your blood work. This comprehensive view helps us to develop a tailored treatment plan and coaches you to build daily routines that support both short and long-term health goals.
Make no mistake, there is a time and place for Conventional Medicine, for example, acute care and emergencies. Conventional medicine uses diagnostic tests, prescription drugs, and surgical procedures to quickly manage symptoms. However, this model can sometimes overlook the underlying causes of chronic conditions.
Alternative medicine, on the other hand, considers your full health story—your eating habits, lifestyle (exercise, the type of work you do, etc.), stress, environment, and more. It aims to restore balance and support the body’s healing process naturally. For instance, instead of simply prescribing medication for high blood pressure, an alternative medicine provider might explore your stress levels, nutrition, and hormone balance to create a more sustainable solution.
Another key difference is the mindset. Conventional care tends to treat individual systems in isolation or, unfortunately, in some instances, based on what insurance companies allow. Alternative medicine connects the dots between the individual systems of your body and gets to the root cause of what the body needs or how to address symptoms being experienced. At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, we examine how systems like the thyroid, gut, and adrenal glands interact—and treat the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
An alternative, integrative approach recognizes that body, mind, and spirit are deeply connected. Instead of treating one symptom in isolation, we evaluate how different aspects of your life may be contributing to your current health.
For example, if you’re experiencing poor sleep, an alternative practitioner might look at your hormone levels, stress response, and even your eating habits. From there, a personalized plan is created to help you rebalance and recover.
This approach also encourages education and self-management. At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, we consider ourselves health coaches by empowering you with knowledge—about nutrition, balancing hormones, vitamins and supplements, stress reduction, allergic responses, and more—so you can take ownership of your well-being and make informed decisions every day.
By including you in the decision-making process, alternative care creates a sense of partnership – think health coach and health athlete. Guests are often more motivated to follow their wellness plan when they see real, consistent progress in how they feel. Over time, this builds trust, confidence, and long-lasting habits.
Alternative medicine offers several advantages. First, it allows for a comprehensive assessment of your symptoms, lifestyle, and underlying imbalances. Rather than just treating isolated symptoms, alternative providers look for root causes. Second, these methods often reduce (in many cases eliminate) dependence on pharmaceutical drugs. For instance, compounded bioidentical hormone therapy serves as a natural alternative to synthetic hormones, with reviews supporting its clinical relevance and individualized approach².
Third, you take an active role in your care. Research shows that personalized, patient-centered treatment plans improve satisfaction³ and adherence. This collaborative model is also linked to better health outcomes⁴. Fourth, a strong focus on prevention helps you avoid future health issues. Finally, balancing hormones with bioidentical options can support energy levels and overall vitality⁵.
Often, symptoms that occur due to hormone imbalances are what we call “unnecessary symptoms”. Your body changes as you age, and these changes, for some, can begin in the teen years, others in their 20s and 30s, and certainly as we enter our more mature years. Key times for women are after childbirth, and before and after menopause. For men, testosterone begins to diminish in the early 30s. For both men and women, stress can be a significant factor. Conventional doctors will tell you many of these symptoms are due to your age and you just have to “live with them”. An alternative, integrative provider will tell you, “Yes, many of these symptoms are due to your age; they require hormone replenishment to help resolve, and most of your suffering connected with hormone decline is unnecessary.”
Building on these strengths, alternative medicine supports overall resilience by addressing interconnected systems within the body. Research shows that balanced, healthy eating plans can boost immune function, potentially reducing recurring health concerns and increasing energy levels. Natural vitamins and supplements are also used to correct deficiencies in ways that align with the body’s natural processes. Additionally, involving guests in their care fosters motivation, especially as they begin to notice consistent improvements in daily life. This positive feedback loop strengthens long-term commitment to their wellness plan. Finally, the proactive approach of alternative care equips individuals with the tools to detect and address early signs of imbalance—supporting long-term, stable health.
Alternative medicine also contributes to promoting both longevity and healthspan. While longevity refers to living a longer and healthier life, healthspan focuses on the number of years lived in good health, free from chronic illness or disease. Research suggests that alternative strategies—such as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy—may support both by addressing age-related hormonal decline⁶. For example, studies have linked hormone therapy to markers of biological youthfulness in postmenopausal women⁷. In addition, natural compounds and integrative approaches have shown promise in extending healthspan in preclinical studies⁸. By targeting the root causes of aging and promoting balance within the body, alternative, integrative medicine aims to help individuals not only live longer but enjoy a higher quality of life throughout those later years.
At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, alternative medicine isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a personalized approach rooted in science and 35 years of experience. Here are some of the core services we offer to support your long-term wellness:
Our expert medical team and team of professionals thoughtfully combine these strategies to create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. This alternative, integrative approach ensures every guest receives high-quality, effective, and customized support.
Each component of our approach is grounded in evidence and guided by 35 years of continuous learning. For example, BHRT is designed to match your natural hormone levels for enhanced safety and compatibility. Nutritional advice is informed by comprehensive assessments to identify real gaps. Vitamins and supplements are chosen based on your lab markers—not guesswork. Lifestyle changes are realistic, sustainable, and focused on long-term improvement. And when medication is added, it is carefully integrated to complement your natural protocol. Lastly, our team of ~70 professionals are here to serve and support you as health ministers and coaches. We are fully committed to your health and wellness, naturally.
If you’re questioning conventional medicine, if you are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, or if you are simply exasperated with quick fixes and feeling dismissed, alternative medicine may be the answer. Many of our guests arrive after years of unresolved fatigue, hormone shifts, vague symptoms or wanting to wean off of too many prescription medications. We specialize in prevention and in identifying root causes of symptoms such as allergies, thyroid dysfunction, low testosterone levels, estrogen dominance, brain fog, mood swings, adrenal fatigue, joint pain, and much more, offering effective solutions.
Alternative medicine appeals to those who value a natural approach to their health as well as proactive care vs. reactive care. It empowers you with knowledge and puts your health back in your hands to take charge of your life. At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, thousands of guests we have treated over our 35+ years of practice have told us we have been their final stop in resolving their symptoms that traditional, conventional medicine could not resolve. With decades of experience, our team helps guests return to balance, boost their immune systems, and increase their energy levels and vitality for life.
Our proven approach builds trust with the knowledge that our team will not stop until we get to the root cause. Guests appreciate knowing why symptoms occur and how to address them naturally. Our supportive environment (which is unique and very much differentiated from a traditional doctor’s office) fosters a lasting partnership in your wellness journey.
Alternative medicine opens the door to a functional, natural approach to your health. It stands apart by emphasizing prevention, personalization, and whole-body care. At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, we help guests uncover the root causes behind their symptoms and guide them with natural, effective solutions.
If you’re ready to explore a new path to wellness, click HERE to schedule your complimentary phone consultation with one of our Wellness Consultants. Our consultations are always free. It’s a pressure-free conversation where you can ask questions, share your concerns, and discover whether our natural, root-cause approach is the right fit for you. It would be our privilege to serve you.
You deserve answers. You deserve care that listens. You deserve to thrive.
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Since 1989, Hotze Health & Wellness Center has helped over 33,000 patients get their lives back using bioidentical hormones that restore hormones to optimal levels, strengthen immune systems, and increase energy levels. Our treatment regimen addresses the root cause of hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, menopause, perimenopause, low testosterone, allergies, and candida.
Led by best-selling author, radio host and leading natural health expert, Steven F. Hotze, M.D., our medical team has over 100 years’ combined medical experience backed by a staff of nearly 100 caring professionals who provide an environment of hope and extraordinary hospitality for each of our patients, who we call our guests. It is our deepest desire to help you obtain and maintain health and wellness naturally so that you may enjoy a better quality of life, pure and simple.
Do you want to live a healthy, happy, purpose-driven life? Do you want to restore your health so that your loss of energy, weight gain, joint pain, depression and lack of drive or motivation won’t hold you back from achieving your personal and professional goals?
Dr. Steven Hotze wants that for you, too. In fact, in his powerful and passionate video entitled, “What I Believe”, Dr. Hotze shares how his Christian worldview and pivotal experiences have ignited a deep desire to offer the message of hope and optimal health to all who need to hear it.
At Hotze Health & Wellness Center, our doctors are changing the way women and men are treated through the use of bioidentical hormones. Our natural treatments have helped over 33,000 individuals with hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, menopause, perimenopause, low testosterone, allergies, candida, detoxification and nutritional deficiencies.
Meet our doctors"At 36, I felt like I was 90 – exhausted, depressed, and cold all the time, and now I have a life of energy, focus, restored libido, and a renewed desire to be present with my family!”
Holistic, functional medicine doctors in Houston, Texas specializing in bioidentical hormones, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, menopause, perimenopause, low testosterone, allergies and LDI treatment, candida, detoxification, nutritional deficiencies, longevity and aesthetics.
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