The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel

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!

Dr. Bonni Goldstein, is the Medical Director of Canna-Centers Wellness and Education, a California-based medical practice devoted to educating patients about the use of cannabis for serious and chronic medical conditions. After years of working in the specialty of Pediatric Emergency medicine, she developed an interest in the science of medical cannabis after witnessing its beneficial effects in an ill friend. Over the last 13 years she has evaluated thousands of patients for use of medical cannabis and is recognized as an expert in the clinical application of cannabis therapeutics. She has a special interest in treating children with intractable epilepsy, autism, cancer and other conditions. Her latest book, “Cannabis is Medicine: How Medical Cannabis and CBD are Healing Everything from Anxiety to Chronic Pain” was published in September 2020 In this episode; The history of marijuana use and safety - Understanding the endocannabinoid system inside your body -Endocannabinoid deficiency What is the point of the Endocannabinoid system in humans  CBD for arthritis and anxiety and many more ailments - How to find your dose and know if it is for you or not and more! http://www.bonnigoldsteinmd.com/ Buy your 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 Karen's Instagram  

Join for this information packed Q&A!  Helen Is there any point having my blood test done when every cycle is different to the last? Symptom wise and sometimes length wise. Lesa I have been keto, carnivore and fasting with extended fast periodically for a year and a half with no weight loss. I am post menopausal and started HRT 6 months ago. I feel all of the thyroid symptoms but can't get anyone to listen. Thyroid labs look good except T3 is below optimal and RT3 is 30.1. I can't get into the endocrinologist for 6 months and fear he won't listen either. I feel in my heart pure T3 would get me on the way to healing and finally get my insulin down to be able to lose the 40 pounds that I gained in 4 months. I also have high ferritin that I read can keep insulin high. Gail Dr. Brownstein mentioned a specific type of iodine supplement to take. I’m currently working with my physician on my iodine levels and was wondering what the supplement was called/ what it included. If I remember correctly, he said you needed iodine and iodide in it? Emma I am 50 years old and for the most part feel pretty good despite the fact that I am in perimenopause. I am struggling with perimenopause weight gain, (gained 30 pounds since October) sleep. I am finally getting my hair to grow back in the front and my dry skin is getting better, my nails are healthy again. I eat as clean as possible. At this time, I can’t afford to go see a functional doctor. So, I have been thinking of buying over the counter estrogen and progesterone bioidentical products. What would you recommend? Thank you for all the information you share with us! Sara Can a woman safely take a compounded bioidentical progesterone PILL? Is there a big difference between it vs cream? Wondering how you feel about bioidentical progesterone in pill form. Is it as safe as cream Gina Thanks – I always find your podcasts very interesting and there was a single “nugget” which I would like to know more about….. I would like to know more about how a vision test can determine toxicity levels? Lesa Are there optimal numbers we should strive to hit for estrogen, testosterone and progesterone when taking HRT or a ratio between them so we know if they need adjusted to feel our best? Milly Hi Karen. Thank you for taking questions for your Saturday podcast. I’m a 46 y.o. who’s really bothered by the uncertainty of when my period is coming. It seems I’m into my Perimenopause stage and my cycle could be 19 days one month and others 29, I recently had a record of 41 days! Is there anything we can do other than bio identical hormones to help having more predictable/regular cycles? Thanks!  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! Podcast discussed in show: How to Repair Metabolic Damage Todays podcast is sponsored by Lugols Iodine order yours today! Purchase the Iodine loading test here.  Purchase your at home Hormone Test Kits here.