The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

Are you in perimenopause? My guess is you don't know. Most women are not informed about what is happening to their hormones in their 30's, 40's and beyond. Trust me when I say YOU NEED TO KNOW! This is your body and during this time you can be affected in every way mentally, physically, & spiritually. When you know and understand what is happening to your hormones you can get the help you need to sail through this time with confidence and ease. In this episode you will walk away understanding the different phases of this transition. Todays podcast is sponsored by Prolon The Fasting Mimicking Diet. Purchase your Prolon Kit today and get 10% off with coupon code KARENM10! 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. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In today's episode, Dr. Stasha Gominak discusses the gut microbiome, the benefits of vitamin D in terms of the microbiome, the importance of B vitamins, and how the microbiome affects sleep and chronic insomnia. Find out what you can do to beat your insomnia with Dr. Stasha's ground breaking new protocol! Watch the video interview on YouTube "We repair in deep sleep. Inadequate time spent in deep sleep leads to disease. We are "treating" these diseases with medications. Medication is not wrong it's just not the best we can do. If we sleep normally we repair every night and we age more slowly. I believe that we can fix the neuro-chemical causes of all of the sleep disorders by replacing the chemicals that have been lacking." Dr. Gominak attended college in California and medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, receiving her MD degree in 1983. She completed a Neurology residency in 1989 at the Harvard affiliated, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. In 2004 Dr. Gominak moved with her husband to Tyler, Texas and began to concentrate on treating neurological illness by improving sleep. She published a pivotal article in 2012 proposing that the global struggle with worsening sleep was linked to reduced sun exposure. In 2016 she followed with a second article linking the change in the intestinal microbiome to the epidemic of poor sleep, and described a simple process for normalizing sleep and the intestinal bacterial population, called RightSleep®. drgominak.com Todays podcast is sponsored by Prolon The Fasting Mimicking Diet. Purchase your Prolon Kit today and get 10% off with coupon code KARENM10! 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. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Pam has been a coach for 24+ years, starting as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer. After struggling with her own weight Pam started strength training in 2014 and has never looked back. In this episode; Pam's history with her own struggles with weight loss Her horrific accident that gave her a light bulb moment about fitness Why she saw her accident as meant to be Why Pam decided to quit alcohol and what it did for her and her self esteem The truth about alcohol and women's health and weight loss What the ideal length of workouts should be for women How to replace snacking with something that works The power of protein How to find your body clock when it comes to eating Why you know what to eat but you don't eat it and more! Pam's website Pam's Instagram Pam's YouTube Channel Todays podcast is sponsored by Prolon The Fasting Mimicking Diet. Purchase your Prolon Kit today and get 10% off with coupon code KARENM10! 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. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

In todays episode I share an interview with ME on the podcast How to Not Get Sick and Die with Matty Lansdown. In this episode Do you find weight loss is a thing that just DOES NOT work for you? You're not alone and there are a ton of reason why that might be the case, one of the foundational reasons that you may have never considered on a deep level is that of your Hormones and how they're not in balance after living a super busy life full of stress, a lack of sleep and all of the other challenges that life comes with. If you have hormone imbalances then today's episode is going to crack the case for why weight loss is not working for you and how to turn the ship around. In Today's Episode We Cover: Why Hormones are the foundation of a healthy body weight Why 'calories in, calories out' and 'move more, eat less' is not helpful The ideal diet for estrogen dominance, insulin resistance, low progesterone and more Today's episode is sponsored by Prolon The Fasting Mimicking Diet Program. Get 10% off your kit by using this link and coupon code KARENM10 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. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC is a Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner. He attained both his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. He is a health coach, speaker, and the author of two books on health; The Health Evolution: Why Understanding Evolution is the Key to Vibrant Health and Understanding the Heart: Uncommon Insights into Our Most Commonly Diseased Organ. In addition to chiropractic, Dr. Hussey focuses on metabolic health and guides patients and clients from around the world back to health by using the latest research and health attaining strategies. In this episode Why Stephen's diagnosis of type 1 diabetes drove him to understand heart disease Overview of what main stream media thinks causes heart disease The three imbalances that cause heart disease Why humans reaction to stress is unique in the animal kingdom and how it is linked to heart disease. History of our diet and how it relates to the increase in heart disease Why meat cannot logically be the cause of heart disease. Science behind saturated fats and heart disease Truth behind cholesterol numbers and cholesterol lowering drugs The role of ketosis in the history of diet and how it affects cholesterol What we want to aim for when it comes to diet Plant diets versus meat diets in the science when it comes to preventing heart disease and more! Health & Wellness | Resource Your Health 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. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Pam: 41 year old female with menopausal levels of progesterone but normal estrogen levels. Just started taking bioidentical progesterone. I haven't noticed much difference in quality of life yet. How long does it normally take to notice some positive changes? I'm still gaining about a pound a month without doing anything different to diet or exercise. Will the progesterone help with weight loss as well? Thank you for always putting helpful information out there! I went to a herbalist and was told I have too much estrogen in my body but then was recommended estrogen supplements. Is there a such thing as bad (estrogen I have) and good estrogen (supplements)? Hi Karen! I'm a 57 y/o post surgical menopause at age 36. I had saliva cortisol levels done and I'm low in the AM and high the other 3 x a day during the testing. I have Hashimotos that seems well controlled and RA. Really struggling with weight loss resistance. I started IF with a 16 hr fast/8 hr eating window about 2 wks ago, trying to get macros to 20 PRO / 70 FAT /10 CARBS. I'm concerned that the stress of this could make my cortisol worse or throw off my thyroid balance. I'd really appreciate your thoughts. I'm not sure if it would be better to do the DNA testing or repeat hormone testing (done a year ago… estrogen dominant) or just try the IF a while and see. Down 2# so far. Thank you for all you do! Linda: Can fasting wreck my thyroid and hormones. I had a lot of success losing weight for 6 months then started gaining again, quickly. Kim: Hi Karen! I found your podcast episode with Dr. Brownstein fascinating. I did go out and purchase the Lugol's iodine, but I only took it a couple times BECAUSE, shortly afterward, I heard Dr. Alan Christianson on The Ultimate Health Podcast. He warned against iodine supplementation and seems to believe that high dose iodine actually causes thyroid disease. I'm so confused and don't know what to think. Have you heard of these conflicting views? I won't be using the supplement until I get a clearer understanding, but I just wondered your thoughts. Thanks so much! Yoyo: Hi Karen, I'm 59, what supplements are a must for my age? Insta follower: I love your podcast! I found you via Paul Saladino. I'm trying to binge listen to them all. Can you please let me know if there's a specific ratio of estrogen to progesterone? I'm in perimenopause (started at 37 but not diagnosed until just now at 40). I'm having symptoms of estrogen dominance (weight gain in hips, belly, HUGE BOOBS), fatigue, etc. Help! Discover Your Weight Loss Code Through Your DNA with Dr. Lois Nahirney Todays podcast is sponsored by DNA Power! Get $50 off your Total DNA kit when you use this link here and coupon code karenmartel! Todays show is sponsored by LetsGetChecked. Get 20% off your first kit (full thyroid panel and many more options) with LetsGetChecked.com with coupon code KAREN. Do you have a question for the next Q&A? Fill out this form. Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Giovanna is a Functional Medicine Practitioner; trained in holistic functional nutrition, homeopathic medicine and health sciences as well as bioenergetic medicine. She is certified with the board of professional Holistic Nutritionists, CAHN-Pro and has been a teaching faculty member of both the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine and the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. As co-founder of Blue Hive Health digital wellness centre, she continues to teach and see private clients, as well as run programs to support perimenopausal women achieve hormonal balance and vitality. As a Professional Coach being certified in Mind-Body Therapy, she provides a truly holistic approach to personal development, health coaching and healing relationship trauma through her programs and her private sessions. She is the author of Healthy Happy Hormones and the co-host of the Blue Hive Healthcast podcast. In this episode Giovanna's story of weight loss and stages of her career How we are going through a second puberty in menopause Why stress and how we handle it changes as we transition to menopause Why we need to look at the spiritual side of menopause The power of the mind on our body and more! Giovanna Capozza website Start your membership to the OnTrack group coaching program to help you balance your hormones and lose weight. Purchase your at home hormone test kit here. Take the Hormone Quiz and find out what is stopping you from losing weight. Karen Martel, Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert. Visit https://karenmartel.com/ Karen's Facebook

Get ready for a deep dive into the beauty & safety of estrogen with Dr. Felice Gersh Dr. Gersh received her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, and studied Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women's hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. She frequently collaborates with numerous research organizations and lectures internationally on women's health topics. As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, she focuses on understanding women's innate physical and emotional make-up. Through her research and practical experience, she has come to understand that women have internal, natural rhythms that are absolutely essential to female health. These rhythms are controlled by hormones, particularly estrogen, and may be kept in balance through both conventional and holistic treatments. In this episode; Why Dr. Gersh went from classic OBGYN practice to being a functional doctor. Estrogen why does it have a bad rap? Hormonal contraceptives birth control versus natural estrogen Oral versus topical The truth about what really causes Estrogen dominance Estrogen and the immune system The role of estrogen in breast cancer What functions estrogen has in the female body What type of hormone replacement is the safest and more! Watch the video interview on our YouTube channel Dr. Felice Gersh website 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

This 2 part series is an in depth look into the world of heavy metals and the effects it has on our health. In this episode My personal journey with heavy metal toxicity The main sources of heavy metals How they affect your hormones How they affect your weight How they affect the entire body The different tests available Chelating agents and how they work in the body Where to get more information and help on chelation and more! Links discussed in the show: The Importance of Detoxification with Dr. Pizzorno Heavy Metals, Fasting & Diet Variation with Dr. Pompa (karenmartel.com) Detoxing Heavy Metals to Lose Weight with Wendy Myers (karenmartel.com) Hair Mineral Analysis Test This show is sponsored by DNA Power Get $50 off your Total DNA kit when you use this link here and coupon code karenmartel! Andy Cutler Facebook Group Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt Mercury Chelation Group on OSR Do you have a question for the next Q&A? Fill out this form. CLAIM YOUR FREE BURN FAT FAST PROGRAM & A COUPON CODE TO GET YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE IN ONTRACK! ENTER NOW! Everyone wins!

This 2 part series is an in depth look into the world of heavy metals and the effects it has on our health. In this episode My personal journey with heavy metal toxicity The main sources of heavy metals How they affect your hormones How they affect your weight How they affect the entire body The different tests available Chelating agents and how they work in the body Where to get more information and help on chelation and more! Links discussed in the show: The Importance of Detoxification with Dr. Pizzorno Heavy Metals, Fasting & Diet Variation with Dr. Pompa (karenmartel.com) Detoxing Heavy Metals to Lose Weight with Wendy Myers (karenmartel.com) Hair Mineral Analysis Test This show is sponsored by DNA Power Get $50 off your Total DNA kit when you use this link here and coupon code karenmartel! Andy Cutler Facebook Group Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt Mercury Chelation Group on OSR CLAIM YOUR FREE BURN FAT FAST PROGRAM & A COUPON CODE TO GET YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE IN ONTRACK! ENTER NOW! Everyone wins!