When to Start HRT: A Woman’s Guide to Aging Well and Reaping the Benefits of Hormones

Q&A with Karen 1. Can low Iron cause secondary thyroid issues? 2. If you do resistance training 2 weeks of the month and something lighter the other 2, will you loose the gains every 2 weeks?  3. Hi I recently found your website via your interview with Dr Paul Saladino and I am fascinated with your approach to balancing hormones. Every month, my 21 year old daughter, on her first day of her period is violently ill with vomiting and/or diarrhea, for about 5-6 hours and then she recovers and everything is back to normal. This has been occurring for about the last two year. She is normal weight, and active. She follows a loose keto diet - whole foods, with limited processed foods and sugar. Her GP simply prescribed anti nausea tablets, which don't help. Do you have any ideas or directions we can take?  4. I have non-Hashimoto hypothyroidism. I'm on NDT. I've also had adrenal issues in the past but haven't tested recently. I started a carnivore diet 2 months ago. I've been horribly weak, light-headed, shaky and even labored breathing at times. I'm 5'3" and ~98-100 lbs. Dr. Saladino recommended I add more carbs immediately so I added olives, avocado, honey the past couple days but still feel very weak and shaky. Currently: I'm eating 1-1.5 lbs of meat, suet, bone broth, 3 egg yolks and a large romaine salad with cucumbers, olives, avocado, EVOO & lemon juice per day. Prior to carnivore I was veggie heavy Paleo with low amount of animal protein. I was weak and light headed then hence the carnivore diet. I started out feeling better the first try but horrible this time though I see improvements to hair growth and less loss (though dry) and other positive changes. Sometimes feels like adrenals are maybe stressed like you talk about. A naturopath monitors my thyroid/adrenals however we have never tested my RT3. Thank you!  4. Hi Karen I love your podcast I have a quick question for you I eat fairly well lower carb paleo type diet with a few cheats here and there but I have noticed in the last few years that I have been getting progressively more constipated. I have always suffered with it but it seems to be getting worse and there are times I won’t go for 4-5 days at a time. Any suggestions? If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. Women's Wellness Shop Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones are stopping you from losing weight.  Order your hormone kit today and get a FREE 30 day Hormone Detox meal plan.

8 Loka 202041min

Part 2 Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In this episode; Paul's journey through the dieting world trying to cure his lifelong eczema. Why vegetables may not be all they are cracked up to be and why. How our hunter gather ancestors would have eaten and how that could look in todays day and age. Why vegetable oil and high-fructose corn syrup was a huge downward turning point in human health. Could the real culprit to diabetes be from linoleic acid? Paul digs into the research to show us what could be the real issue in the wide spread epidemic of insulin resistance.  Stearic acid the missing piece of the puzzle? Paul's reason for adding a carbs back into his diet. Why he thinks certain carbs are good and who the carnivore diet is for. Why long term ketosis may not be a good idea. How to use ketosis and different tiers of the carnivore diet for healing and much more! Watch the full interview now on our YouTube channel. https://heartandsoil.co/ This episode is sponsored by LetsGetChecked. Get at home testing through Letsgetchecked. Test omega 3 to omega 6 ratio, hormones, thyroid panel and more! Get 20% off your first order when you use coupon code: KAREN at checkout! If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. Women's Wellness Shop for bioidentical hormone therapy and supplements.  Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones are stopping you from losing weight.  Order your hormone kit today and get a FREE 30 day Hormone Detox meal plan.  Karen Martel Nutrition

1 Loka 202047min

Part 1 Dr. Saladino is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In this episode; Paul's journey through the dieting world trying to cure his lifelong eczema. Why vegetables may not be all they are cracked up to be and why. How our hunter gather ancestors would have eaten and how that could look in todays day and age. Why vegetable oil and high-fructose corn syrup was a huge downward turning point in human health. Could the real culprit to diabetes be from linoleic acid? Paul digs into the research to show us what could be the real issue in the wide spread epidemic of insulin resistance.  Stearic acid the missing piece of the puzzle? Paul's reason for adding a carbs back into his diet. Why he thinks certain carbs are good and who the carnivore diet is for. Why long term ketosis may not be a good idea. How to use ketosis and different tiers of the carnivore diet for healing and much more! Watch the full interview now on our YouTube channel. https://heartandsoil.co/ If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. Women's Wellness Shop for bioidentical hormone therapy and supplements.  Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones are stopping you from losing weight.  Order your hormone kit today and get a FREE 30 day Hormone Detox meal plan.  Karen Martel Nutrition

24 Syys 202058min

One of the most hotly debated topics in the ketogenic sphere is "Does the keto diet affect thyroid function?" In this episode I end the battle once and for all!  Find out in this episode How the keto diet can negatively and positively affect thyroid function. The different types of hypothyroidism and how that can help you determine if the keto diet is right for you. What the science tell us about low carb diets and how it affects thyroid function. When someone with hypothyroidism should use a keto diet and when they should not use it and what to do instead. If you are going to follow a keto diet and you have hypothyroidism what you need to do in order to monitor and protect your thyroid. and MORE! If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. Women's Wellness Shop for bioidentical hormone therapy and supplements.  This episode is sponsored by LetsGetChecked. Get at home testing through Letsgetchecked. Test lipid panel, hormones, thyroid panel and more! Get 20% off your first order when you use coupon code: KAREN at checkout! Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones are stopping you from losing weight.  Order your hormone kit today and get a FREE 30 day Hormone Detox meal plan.  Karen Martel Nutrition References The role of dietary fat in peripheral thyroid hormone metabolism The Effect of Calorie Restriction and Dietary Composition of Serum T3 and Reverse T3 Effect of dietary composition on fasting-induced changes in serum thyroid hormones.

17 Syys 202048min

We all know that alcohol is not our friend when it comes to weight loss and hormone health. But it seems that most therapies and therapists offer an all-or-nothing solution give up completely or give in to the drink. However, there is good news for those of you who would like to reduce your intake without giving up completely. Clinical hypnotherapist Georgia Foster offers us a middle way and even better, it takes just seven days! Georgia Foster is a world renowned hypnotherapist, top selling author, international speaker and creator of life changing programs including The Weight Less Mind, The Drink Less Mind, Drink Less in 7 Days, The 4 Secrets of Amazing Sex, The Stress Less Mind, and The Fertile Mind. Georgia specializes in alcohol reduction, emotional over-eating, self-esteem and anxiety. Her unique and highly successful approach has helped tens of thousands of people learn how to feel better emotionally and physically. Georgia has been featured regularly in the media in UK and Australia including Sky News, GMTV, Psychologies Magazine, and Good Housekeeping, amongst others. www.georgiafoster.com If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. Women's Wellness Shop for bioidentical hormone therapy and supplements.  This episode is sponsored by LetsGetChecked. Get at home testing through Letsgetchecked. Test lipid panel, hormones, thyroid panel and more! Get 20% off your first order when you use coupon code: KAREN at checkout! Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones are stopping you from losing weight.  Order your hormone kit today and get a FREE 30 day Hormone Detox meal plan.  Karen Martel Nutrition

10 Syys 20201h 5min

Lee Bougie, MSC RHN (Master Of Science, Registered Holistic Nutritionist) is a researcher, science teacher, speaker, and holistic nutritionist. She leads the Research and Development Department at Nested Naturals, teaches at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, and runs workshops on various wellness topics. Lee is a writer for Contentment Magazine, and does media appearances focusing on Sleep, Stress and our Circadian Rhythm . Lee's biggest passion in life is learning and then teaching others how to live a balanced life. She is a Certified Stress Mastery Educator and is a Diplomate of the American Institute of Stress and is based in Vancouver, Canada. In this episode; Your stress and how it affects your sleep and circadian rhythm. The importance of a healthy circadian rhythm. Temperature changes in a 24 hour cycle and how it relates to our hormones. Cortisol dysregulation and it's cause. How to reset your rhythm to help beat insomnia. What the studies show about blue light and how it may not be as bad as you think. Genetics impact on insomnia. The best supplements and therapy for insomnia. https://nestednaturals.com/ If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. Women's Wellness Shop for bioidentical hormone therapy and supplements.  This episode is sponsored by LetsGetChecked. Get at home testing through Letsgetchecked. Test lipid panel, hormones, thyroid panel and more! Get 20% off your first order when you use coupon code: KAREN at checkout! Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones are stopping you from losing weight.  Order your hormone kit today and get a FREE 30 day Hormone Detox meal plan.  Karen Martel Nutrition

3 Syys 202052min

Dr. Bredesen is an internationally recognized expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, Dr. Dale Bredesen's career has been guided by a simple idea that Alzheimer’s as we know it is not just preventable, but reversible. In this episode; Why every woman needs to be aware of her risks for Alzheimer's as it is a woman's centric disease. How your diet, hormones and toxic load can contribute to Alzheimer's. The importance of getting a cognoscopy done in your 40's. How we can all prevent Alzheimer's and stop it's progression. Why you want to test for the genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's and not ignore it. Get $50 off your DNA kit to find out your weight loss code when you use this link here use coupon code karenmartel If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. Women's Wellness Shop for bioidentical hormone therapy and supplements.  This episode is sponsored by Letsgetchecked. Get at home testing through Letsgetchecked. Test lipid panel, hormones, thyroid panel and more! Get 20% off your first order when you use coupon code: KAREN at checkout! Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones are stopping you from losing weight.  Order your hormone kit today and get a FREE 30 day Hormone Detox meal plan.  Karen Martel Nutrition

27 Elo 202059min

This week's Q&A ask me anything! Karen ~ I stumbled across your podcast and have been binging listening for the past week or so. thank you so much for all of the awesome content. I have my labs from my primary low T3, low estrogen and low Leutenizing hormone. I just sent in my blood sample for cortisol and thyroid plus from “lets get checked” (waiting on those results). I also completed your quiz and triggered for high cortisol, which is 💯 I work in healthcare and have extreme professional and personal stress for years, along with chronic exercise. I competed in 2 NPC bikini competitions last year. I’ve been monitoring my BS and ketone levels this week. As well as started a paleo/keto with root veggies for carbs. I’ve noticed some great changes. I also started the gut cleanse protocol from microbe formulas. I’ve struggled with GI issues, primarily constipation bloating for years. My question is how do I know where to start... your podcast stated fasting can increase stress ... my gut ... my thyroid... I want to start but just unsure where to begin 🙃 any advice is so appreciated!! TIA Hi Karen I love your podcast and I am learning so much! My question is What are the basic supplements every woman  should be taking? How can you maintain a healthy eating lifestyle when your spouse/significant other is not on board? Hi Karen thank you for answering my questions I really have been enjoying your Q&A podcasts. I have a two part question for you What's your take on cbd and thc for therapeutic purposes and any suggestions on natural remedies for anxiety? Hi Karen love your podcast!  I am 44 years old and  relatively active I have been following a low carb diet now for a few years but have stopped losing weight. I would still consider myself overweight and could handle losing another 20 pounds. I love your idea on diet variation and have started to implement it into my diet. My questions is does a person need ot lower their fat intake in order to lose weight? In your diet variation protocol you talk about carb cycling but not fat cycling. I have always thought low fat the better but maybe that’s not the case should we cycle the fat what is best for weight loss? Thanks. If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. This episode is sponsored by Letsgetchecked. Get at home testing through Letsgetchecked. Test lipid panel, hormones, thyroid panel and more! Get 20% off your first order when you use coupon code: KAREN at checkout! Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones are stopping you from losing weight.  Order your hormone kit today and get a FREE 30 day Hormone Detox meal plan.  Karen Martel Nutrition

20 Elo 202049min