The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel

One of the most common things to happen in perimenopause is changes to your periods and normal period cycle, including heavier bleeding or irregular periods, which can begin happening as early as your 30s.  Hysterectomies are routinely performed on women to solve abnormal, and heavy periods during this time. Yet women are not being told the risk of hysterectomies and this does not get to the root of the heavy bleeding.  In this episode the mainstream medical systems solutions to heavy bleeding. the risk of hysterectomies. the top causes of heavy periods and what you can do about it to get to the root of the problem.  Episodes discussed; The Dark Side of The Birth Control Pill Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here.  Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido?  Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

23 Apr 202238min

Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others uncover their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program. Danielle Hamilton Health Get your emf and stress protecting Harmoni pendant for 66% off for the Mothers Day Special. A study by 9 doctors found that wearing this pendant improves your ability to manage stress by 700%! Wearing it also…  shields the brain from EMF radiation improves nervous system health boosts energy improves biorhythms (including sleep cycles) by 160% Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here.  Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido?  Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

16 Apr 20221h 18min

In this episode, I answer listeners' questions.  "I had a hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy in 2020 due to a large cyst. I was put on the estradiol patch. I also use OTC progesterone cream. It helps with hot flashes but after a few days makes me very, very bloaty and I’ve gained several pounds. I want to use HRT due to the health benefits, but I can’t deal with this bloatedness and weight gain. What do you suggest?" Angela "OK...Go! Hi - I’m dealing with 40 extra lbs that came on suddenly and inexplicably between ages 35-40 (currently 40). I have a Stressful career, Thyroid that is now being optimized (split dose T3 and T4 at night) and confirmed mold which I’m remediating at home. Was once told I had high aluminum and haven’t tested in 10 years. Could that be what’s preventing me from losing any weight? Can you walk us through chelation - length of time, how you know it’s working etc. Many thanks Karen!" Nina "Should I test hormone levels after starting HRT to see if I'm getting enough? And if so, how long after should I do so?" Mamacheryl123 "Is there anything that works as an appetite suppressant? Menopause with weight gain and now a fatty liver. I need to lose some weight I have been working out but stay hungry!!" Dana🥺 "Can low estrogen lead to UTI issues?" "I have Hashimotos and low cortisol in the am and noon making it very hard to wake up in the mornings, what can I do?" Ariesbeston Do you have a question for our next Q&A? Please fill out this form.  Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here.  Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido?  Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

9 Apr 202256min

In this interview, I speak with compounding pharmacist Shawn Needham. Shawn's personal weight loss success story How he lost over 50 pounds in 6 months Why doctors are not being educated in hormone replacement for women What is wrong with the current medical system when it comes to treating disease Why do we have to change the way we treat lifestyle-based diseases What is the difference between a compounding pharmacist versus a regular pharmacist My own story as to why I changed to a compounding pharmacist  How do they help their customers navigate the world of hormone replacement therapy The difference between the drug companies' bioidentical hormones versus the compounded formulas. What estrogen is best for vagina atrophy Why it is so important to tailor your hormones for your body! Hormones and sexual function Bioidentical compounded hormones dosages, delivery forms, and more! Shawn and his wife Janet, (also a pharmacist) own Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy, which is a specialized compounding pharmacy creating customized solutions to health problems that drug companies cannot solve. The pharmacy educates and empowers patients to take charge of their health and has done so for over 20 years. Shawn is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and teaches the Advanced Compounding Course. He has spoken on topics across the nation from hormone replacement, innovative pain therapies, and marketing a pharmacy. Shawn has a passion for helping patients achieve optimum health via hormone balancing and nutrition. Shawn is also an Amazon best-selling author with Sickened How the Government Ruined Healthcare and How to Fix it. Shawn and Janet host an ever-growing podcast, Health Solutions with Shawn and Janet Needham where Team Needham discusses everything health care. Moses Lake Pharmacy Health Solutions podcast with Shawn Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here.  Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido?  Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

2 Apr 202258min

As humans, we come up with a lot of excuses when it comes to sticking with a healthy eating plan and workout regime. In this episode, I will share with you why we are so prone to make up excuses and how to squash them once and for all so you can finally reach your weight loss and health goals.  Shows mentioned in this episode. Ditch Your Sugar Addiction Once and For All with Danielle Daem.  Register for the 3 part (FREE) Emotional Eating Bootcamp with Danielle Daem Sugar Freedom Coach.  How I Finally Lost Weight and Got in Shape. How to Change Your Poor Eating Habits and Self Sabotaging Behavior with Matty Landsdown.  Get the details and apply to be part of my 3 month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program.  Purchase your at home Hormone Test Kits here.  Are struggling with perimenopausal symptoms? Hot flashes, weight gain, weight loss resistance, low libido?  Check out the most comprehensive and affordable peri and post-menopause monthly course OnTrack. OnTrack is a group coaching program to help you balance your hormones, lose weight and sail through peri and post-menopause at a fraction of what it costs to work with me privately.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

26 Mar 202246min

Toni Marinucci, is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's Degree in Nutrition and the author of "Once Upon a Diet". She's made it her mission to help people heal their toxic relationship with food, gain self-confidence, and find balance in their eating habits. In this episode; how dieting is a lot like dating and unhealthy relationships why we have to get realistic about our weight loss goals how social media can distort our view of how we should look  what true health really consists of what disordered eating habits really are how mainstream diets can trick you into thinking they are good for you when they are harmful and more! Tips with Toni Today's podcast is sponsored by Prolon The Fasting Mimicking Diet. Purchase your Prolon Kit today and get 10% off with coupon code KARENM10! Get the details and apply to be part of my 3-month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program.  Purchase your home Hormone Test Kits here.  Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

19 Mar 202246min

In women, testosterone can begin to decrease around the age of 40 to half of what she produced in her 20's. This is one of the first triggers for aging that is more often then not overlooked in the main stream medical community.  Testosterone is a hormone that affects the entire body as most hormones do. Women often associate testosterone with sex drive and muscle building which it is of course very important for those functions but that's not all it is good for.  It this episode. Symptoms of testosterone deficiency syndrome. Why it is not recognized in the medical community. Why do we lose it as we age and what are the other reasons that can down regulate testosterone production? Why replacing it can help some women restore their sex drive while others it won’t. What other hormones are affected by testosterone levels. How testosterone can protect you from breast cancer. Why testosterone can give some women acne and facial hair while others don’t get it. Best ways to test testosterone levels Why it is not FDA approved. The sexism between men and women and testosterone replacement. All of the many benefits of testosterone on the female body And more! Get the details and apply to be part of my 3 month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program.  Purchase your at home DUTCH Hormone Test Kits here.  Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

12 Mar 202250min

"One of the fastest ways to improve your health and longevity is to master the art and science of "biohacking" - the unique skill that enables you to work with your unique genetic makeup and bio individuality to unlock unparalleled levels of health and performance." Angela Foster In this episode Angela shares with us her journey of recovering from PCOS, endometriosis, mental illness and extreme stress. How to bio hack and optimize your body What devices are best How you can track without devices and what are the best things to track The importance of bio individuality Why sleep is the foundation to optimizing health Understanding blood sugar variability and what means to your health Best time to fast Supplements that work best for sleep optimization and more! Angela is a Nutritional Therapist and Health & Performance Coach. She is a former partner in a large law firm who left the world of corporate law after suffering burnout and recovering from a serious illness in 2014. Combining her expertise in nutrition and holistic health and performance with her extensive experience of the demands of corporate life, Angela has developed a unique methodology to help high achievers S.H.I.F.T into optimal health for sustained high performance. Angela is also the host of top-rated podcast The High Performance Health Podcast. You can find angela at angelafosterperformance.com Get the details and apply to be part of my 3 month Mastering Peri & Post Menopause coaching program.  Purchase your at home Hormone Test Kits here.  Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight.   Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook

5 Mar 20221h 4min