The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel

Dr. Grace Liu PharmD is an IFM-trained functional medicine practitioner and founder of The Gut Institute. She is a clinical pharmacist with a doctorate in practice for 20+ years and specializes in complex disease management. Dr. Liu consults and helps clients gain optimal performance through rebuilding the microbiome after damage from modern living. She uses nutrigenomic tools and other advanced functional lab testing to give the solutions, strategies and treatments that reverse modern gut dysbiosis and disease. You can find her at https://thegutinstitute.com/   Today’s discussion with Dr. Grace Lu takes us into the profound connection between gut health and hormone balance, and how this affects weight loss and overall health. We discuss a groundbreaking study on gut bacteria's influence on testosterone levels, the role of peptides in healthcare, and the importance of prebiotics and dietary fiber. We also explore how emotional trauma can impact weight gain, along with the significance of addressing the mental aspect of weight loss. In this episode: How gut health affects hormone balance and weight loss. Why the SARS-CoV-2 virus and certain vaccines could be influencing gut health. How gut bacteria can influence testosterone levels. Why addressing the root cause of inflammation can positively impact both men and women. Harmful effects of low fiber diets on gut health. The pivotal role of peptides in achieving health goals. Why addressing the mental component of weight loss is crucial. How emotional trauma can contribute to self-sabotage and weight gain. The concept of microdosing and how GLP-1 agonists can bolster gut health and weight loss. The connection between gut health and hormone health. How parasites and Candida can contribute to premature aging. The role of good flora in the gut. The importance of dietary fiber and prebiotics in supporting gut health. How synthetic peptides can potentially help in healing and reaching health goals. Effects tat emotional trauma can have on weight gain. The power of biohacking tools, such as peptides, to help people lose weight.   Todays podcast is sponsored by Equip Foods! Get 20% off your order with coupon code KM20 https://www.equipfoods.com/km20 Todays podcast is sponsored by BioOptimizers. BIOptimizers' Black Friday Mega Sale is happening right now and lasting throughout the entire month of November! The biggest discount you can get and amazing gifts with purchase are available only on my page www.bioptimizers.com/hormone with a code hormone. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

4 Nov 20231h 16min

Caroline Alan is a health survivor and mineral enthusiast. On her own journey to health, Caroline found mineral replenishment to be a foundational element that is widely misunderstood. Her research into why minerals are important in human physiology and how they work in the body has taken her into a broad field of study including microbiology, molecular biology, cellular biology, quantum physics, agricultural soil science the study of plant decomposition and glyphosate toxicity.   As a result of her research Caroline has become committed to helping people understand how and why mineral depletion affects the body, the systemic nature of glyphosate exposure and specifically, how plant-based humic and fulvic minerals can support healing and optimal health.   Caroline is the Co-Founder and CEO of BEAM Minerals which provides plant-based humic and fulvic mineral supplements for people and pets.   With Caroline, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of plant-based minerals. We explore her personal journey to wellness and how she discovered the transformative power of mineral supplements, from reducing inflammation to supporting hormonal balance. Caroline also explains humic and fulvic minerals, the dangers of mineral depletion in our bodies, and the incredible benefits of these minerals on our overall health. In this episode: How Caroline discovered the power of plant-based minerals in her personal health journey. The dangers caused by mineral depletion in the body. How humic and fulvic minerals derived from plants provide the complete spectrum of minerals needed by our bodies. The sustainable process of extracting humate and how these minerals can be transported effectively to our cells. How humic and fulvic acid contribute to detoxification and heavy metal chelation. The profound impact that minerals have on overall health. Why mineral deficiency could be behind sugar and salt cravings. How Caroline's products help with period cramps and menopause while supporting optimal health and wellness. Redefining aging and embracing grace through the power of plant-based minerals. How plant-based mineral supplements can replenish the body and counteract the effects of glyphosate toxicity. Why minerals need to reach the cells to be effective. What to know about the minimum daily allowance of minerals. How minerals support all cellular systems for nutrient uptake, mineral uptake, and detoxification. The importance of minerals for healthy hair, skin, endocrine system, and hormonal balance. The benefits of humic and fulvic acid in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. How humic and fulvic acid can support and boost overall health.   https://www.beamminerals.com/discount/HORMONE Use coupon code HORMONE for 20% off your order. Follow Caroline onhttps://www.instagram.com/beam.minerals/ https://twitter.com/BeamMinerals https://www.linkedin.com/company/83095728/ https://www.facebook.com/beamminerals Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

31 Okt 20231h 12min

The story of Lisa, a woman struggling with weight loss despite a healthy lifestyle, is our focus in this episode. Using her situation as an example, light will be shed on the often-ignored role hormones play in this process. We explore hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, the impact of estrogen on weight gain, and the importance of having a supportive community during these transitions.   In this episode: How hormones impact weight loss in women, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Why decreasing levels of progesterone and estrogen during menopause often lead to weight gain. How hormonal imbalances can disrupt sleep and cause other issues. Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to health. Exploring the role of estrogen in weight gain during perimenopause. How testosterone loss can contribute to symptoms like joint pain and brain fog. Why a supportive community is vital during hormonal transitions in our lives. How OnTrack provides a platform for women to connect and share experiences. The variety of options available for managing perimenopause and menopause. How the Mastering Peri & Post Menopause course offers master classes and forums. Discussing the benefits of the gold membership, including access to OnTrack, lab tests, testosterone, and progesterone. The potential of using weight loss peptides with hormone replacement therapy. Why addressing hormones is crucial before or while using peptides for weight loss. How to navigate through the various programs and plans offered, based on individual needs and budget. Understanding that commitment and willingness to put in work is essential to get the most out of any program.   Work With Us Not sure what program is right for you? Fill out our discovery form. Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

28 Okt 202356min

Dr. Nichola Conlon is a scientist specializing in the study of cellular aging. After a career in drug development, Dr. Nichola founded Nuchido Laboratories driven by her belief that cutting-edge science should not lie hidden. Dr Nichola is on a mission to democratize science and has a skill for translating and presenting advanced science in a way that helps to educate and support people to take control of their health. Dr. Nichola is an expert in cellular health, with a particular focus on NAD+, the science of ageing well and helping people to reverse their biological age.   Today we’ll be exploring the fascinating science of aging. We’ll hear about the mysterious world of the NAD molecule and its role in energy production, cellular repair, and the aging process. We also discuss the impact of menopause on biological age, the potential benefits of NAD+ supplements, and the innovative work of Nuchido Laboratories in creating a second-generation NAD booster. In this episode: How NAD plays a significant role in aging well, energy production, and cellular repair. Why NAD has become a popular topic in recent years, particularly in relation to aging and longevity. How our bodies are biologically designed for aging, plus the impact of hormonal changes on this process. The correlation between declining NAD levels with age. Ways that NAD can be replenished. Why metabolic diseases are linked with NAD. The connection between NAD and our circadian rhythm. The significant effects of menopause on our biological age. How a decrease in estradiol can accelerate the aging process. How NAD+ can boost energy, improve sleep, and enhance the condition of hair, skin, and nails. The potential of Nuchido Laboratories' NAD booster in the anti-aging and wellness industry. How a decrease in estradiol during menopause can lead to rapid aging. The role of NAD supplementation in the aging process. The impact of senescent cells, also known as "zombie cells," on aging and inflammation. The work of Nuchido Laboratories in developing a second-generation NAD booster and its potential impact on the industry of drug development. More about the effects of NAD+ on energy, sleep, and beauty. USE COUPON CODE KM20 for 20% off NUCHIDO! Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

21 Okt 20231h 5min

In this episode, we’re getting deep into the topic of insulin resistance and its influence on weight loss. Insulin is a hormone which delivers a message to our cells to take glucose out of the blood to use for energy. The insulin is the key that fits into the receptor, which is the lock.   We’ll explore the critical role insulin plays in our bodies and discuss dietary strategies, exercises, and supplements that can help with insulin resistance. We also touch on the connection between menopause symptoms and insulin resistance, along with how it impacts the body's ability to burn fat. Later, we’ll compare the effectiveness of ketogenic and carnivore diets in reversing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. In this episode: ●       How insulin resistance prevents effective weight loss. ●       Why understanding insulin's function is critical for weight management. ●       The best diet and exercises to reverse insulin resistance. ●       Supplements that can speed up the reversal of insulin resistance. ●       The connection between menopause symptoms and insulin resistance. ●       How insulin release can obstruct lipase, posing a significant challenge to fat burning. ●       Why insulin resistance can cause chronic fatigue, cravings, and persistent hunger. ●       The value of a A1C test for monitoring blood glucose levels. ●       The importance of a carb tolerance test in understanding your body's response to different carbohydrates. ●       How the ketogenic and carnivore diets can reverse type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. ●       The potential benefits and nuances of the ketogenic and carnivore diets. ●       How taking statins can be useful in reversing insulin resistance. ●       Why the carnivore diet is effective in reducing inflammation and resolving gut issues.   Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

14 Okt 202345min

Breathwork practices have been around for thousands of years, across time and cultures, as a tool for healing and spiritual enlightenment. Our breath is something we often take for granted and don’t use to its full potential. However, breathwork can transform your life. It can provide emotional breakthroughs and a way to drop into and connect with yourself.   We are joined by not only a good friend, but also a trained and certified breathwork practitioner, intuitive guide, and healer in Kyla Erlandson. She has been counselling and empowering women for 15 years by using a spectrum of healing modalities, including somatic breathwork, meditation, and energetics.   In this episode: ●       What Kyla believes is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. ●       How Karen and Kyla became friends. ●       When Kyla’s husband began his breathwork journey. ●       The various levels of breathwork training. ●       Why Kyla felt called to engage in breathwork. ●       How breathwork can help you address your problems. ●       The role in relationships that women are programmed to fill. ●       Why giving yourself time demonstrates your self-worth. ●       How Kyla’s codependence affected her dating life. ●       Why you should anchor yourself and face your pain. ●       How breathwork can support your peaceful contentment. ●       What a breathwork practice can bring to the surface. ●       The connection between breathwork and the nervous system. ●       How breathwork will impact your blood flow in a positive way. ●       What Kyla aims to achieve with clients when in session. ●       How breathwork differs from traditional talk therapy. ●       The common struggles Kyla sees her clients coming to her with. ●       Why women specifically need and deserve healing. ●       How breathwork can help you tap into your emotions. ●       The importance of becoming the goddess you innately are.   Join Kyla's next Waking Her Program https://www.kylaerlandson.com/wakingher @kyla.erlandson Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here. Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY! Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

7 Okt 20231h 13min

Meet Jessica, Karen's right-hand woman, and operations overseer. With over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Jessica began her journey as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. However, she quickly realized that achieving health goals goes beyond physical activity, encompassing nutrition, sleep, and stress management. Driven by this realization, Jessica pursued certifications as a nutritionist, hormone specialist, and gut health expert. In this episode: ●       Where Karen’s interest in peptides first began. ●       Why Karen knew that Jessica had to be on this particular episode. ●       What peptide Karen first started with on her journey. ●       Why having a professional guide for peptide use is so important. ●       The peptide that Jessica tried first on her hormone journey. ●       Why Jessica first became interested in peptides. ●       How the first peptide experience went for Jessica. ●       Which peptides ignite growth hormone production. ●       Why growth hormone is vital for maintaining lean muscle mass. ●       The many other exciting benefits growth hormone can offer. ●       What first led Jessica to seek out Karen’s help. ●       How taking certain peptides can support your sleep. ●       Why some peptides can increase your hunger levels and what you can do about it. ●       Which peptide can help with your athletic performance. ●       Why peptide experiences are so variable between people. ●       Why interest is gaining in BPC-157 for soft tissue support. ●       Karen’s disappointing experience in trying to heal a stomach ulcer. ●       Why BPC-157 may be best for acute injury repair. ●       The importance of cycling peptides for efficacy. ●       Which weight loss peptides Karen has tried. ●       Why peptide guidance is crucial to maintain weight loss. ●       What Ozempic is and what it does for your body, along with the risks. ●       How debilitating Karen’s headaches were on Ozempic. ●       How Jessica’s experience completely differed. ●       Why you should get baseline hormones figured out before attempting weight loss. ●       Why it can take longer than you may think to lose weight.   The Skinny on Ozempic and Monjauro: Exploring the Newest Weight Loss Medications with Caleb Greer Separating Fact from Fiction: Everything You Need to Know About The Weight Loss Medications Ozempic (semaglutide) and Monjauro   Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

30 Sep 20231h 14min

Dr. Fiona Lovely is a women’s health expert with specialties in functional medicine, functional neurology and restorative endocrinology. She has lectured on the topics of women’s health, hormone balance and brain function extensively. She is the creator and host of a popular long-running podcast on the passage of peri-menopause called Not Your Mother’s Menopause. A million + people around the world have downloaded the podcast, listening in to learn about the physical, mental and spiritual journey of menopause. Her mission is to share info to empower women and pull back the curtain to reveal the good-ness that is possible at mid life. She has a vision of the time where the world is a kinder, gentler place and the taboos of menopause no longer exist. Have you ever considered that menopause may be brain-related? That’s what we’ll be discussing in this episode. Fiona explains the role that hormones and genetics play towards your level of Alzheimer’s risk, the benefits of replacing hormones, and how brain health influences your sexuality. In this episode: ●       Why medical professionals need to stop operating from old information. ●       What the hormones from the pituitary gland signal the ovaries to do. ●       The effects of the egress of estrogen and progesterone on the brain. ●       Symptoms that are brain-based which happen in peri-menopause. ●       Why the egress of estrogen can act like a switch for Alzheimer’s. ●       Paying close attention to your genetics that may indicate a higher risk of Alzheimer’s. ●       Karen’s recent visit to a genetics specialist. ●       The three types of estrogen and which one is mort important for the brain. ●       What benefits happen from replacing hormones. ●       Why some studies about hormone replacement are flawed. ●       How to properly assert to your doctor that you want hormone replacement. ●       Why midlife, and not waiting for a diagnosis, is the time to take action. ●       Situations where hormones can be more effective than antidepressants. ●       Why taking care of brain health is the most important thing for a healthy sexuality. ●       The reason that wearing socks during sex can help women achieve orgasm. ●       Being stuck in “fight or flight” mode and how to fix it. ●       Fiona’s course that is being offered again this year.   https://drlovely.com/   https://www.instagram.com/drfionalovely/   Interested in joining our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get the details here.   Join our Women's Group Coaching Program OnTrack TODAY!   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.   Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

23 Sep 202353min