Q&A: thyroid medication, fluid retention from HRT, finding a good hormone doctor, thick endometrium, issues with oral and suppository progesterone, dialing in HRT, mitigating the androgenic effects of testosterone, when to safely start HRT and MORE!
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Release Date: 09/16/2023
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The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Faraz Khan is a former computer scientist turned longevity educator, podcast host and biohacker. Faraz turned from helping large media, life sciences and pharma companies to helping everyday people beat back the scourge of aging. He launched his podcast “Anti-Aging Hacks” in 2019 on which he interviews the top minds in longevity, anti-aging and health. He is the founder of FullyVital, a company that specializes in hair wellness using cutting-edge all-natural products. Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why your hair is thinning or turning gray? Today, Faraz...
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The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
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The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
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The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
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The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
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Cracking the Code: Mastering Insulin Resistance 101
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
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...
info_outlineThe questions for the podcast have come pouring in, and it has been an important confirmation of what we already know: there are many knowledge gaps to fill for women when it comes to their hormone health. Hormones can be very complicated on an individual level, and more often than not, women are not getting the help that they need to navigate this important health concern.
The most important thing is to remember that help is available. You don’t have to do this alone. Your hormone health is a legitimate and valid priority. For today’s episode, we are sharing answers to some of your most important questions so you can find some answers and gain some traction toward embarking on your own hormone health journey.
In this episode:
● Why personalized professional help is so important.
● What hormone factors can cause heart palpitations.
● The best way to wean off of hormone medications.
● What basal body temperature can tell you about your thyroid.
● What to do if your hypothyroid symptoms return.
● Why you shouldn't take HRT compounds.
● Which hormones can potentially lead to fluid retention.
● What width your endometrial lining should be.
● Why you should do a Dutch test to figure out your estrogen metabolism.
● What a healthy range of estradiol looks like.
● Why oral progesterone might make you too tired.
● How to take progesterone if you need an alternative method.
● Why testosterone pellets raise women’s testosterone levels sky high.
● Why it's crucial for accuracy to test free testosterone levels.
● What symptoms you may have if you have too much progesterone.
● How long to wait for hormone testing after IUD removal.
● Symptoms you may experience with loss of estrogen.