Quick Hits: Why You Need Iodine for Hormones, Thyroid and More with Dr. David Brownstein
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Release Date: 08/27/2024
Quick Hits: The Thyroid Solution: Uncovering the Root Causes of Your Symptoms
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you'll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you'll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below. Listen to the full episode here: Thyroid experts Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist and Dr. Amie Hornaman cohost this episode and go through the list of potential causes of hypothyroidism. Plus...
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GLP-1s (Ozempic & Mounjaro) Masterclass: Busting Myths, Mastering Micro Dosing, Retaining Muscle and Unlocking Benefits Beyond Weight Loss with Dr. Gus Vickery
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
How can GLP-1s like Ozempic truly transform weight management and wellness—and what makes them so controversial? Dr. Gus Vickery, who specializes in total body and mind optimization, dives deep into how these groundbreaking treatments are revolutionizing weight management, nutrition, and even menopause. Why are they causing such a stir, and are they truly the game-changers they claim to be? Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between GLP-1 therapy and nutritional sufficiency. Can optimizing your diet really help reduce medication dosages? What role do protein intake and...
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Quick Hits: Weight Loss, Hormones & Fitness a Round Table Talk with Dana Lawson & Pam Sherman
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you'll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you'll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below. In part one of this round table talk we discuss why New Year resolutions don't work and what to do instead. The pro's and con's of calorie counting. Should you count your steps and does it help us to lose...
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Behind the Scenes of My 2024: Battling Stress, Overcoming Fear, and Achieving Surprising Success
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
I’m sharing the journey I went through during 2024 in this episode, focusing on finding effective stress management tools and enhancing hormonal health. Traditional stress relief methods didn't work for me, so I explored alternatives like the Align Mat, which has been a game changer in calming my nervous system. I also discuss launching my line of hormone creams, overcoming the challenges that the launch brought on, and the positive reception from women dealing with perimenopause and menopause. I examine the synergistic benefits of progesterone and melatonin for improving sleep and hormonal...
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Non-Hormonal Solutions to Peri- and Post-Menopausal Symptoms with Master Herbalist Stacey Littlefield
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Stacey Littlefield, Master Herbalist, holds a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon. With over 20 years of experience in the natural products industry, Stacey has a deep passion for using natural medicines and nutritious foods to elevate health. She has been instrumental in formulating Redd Remedies’ award-winning product line, celebrated for its purity, effectiveness, and innovative approach. In this conversation, we explore how plant-based solutions can provide relief from menopausal symptoms for those who either...
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WE ARE HIRING: Hormone Solutions is looking for a Medical Provider Specializing in Women's Health and a Patient Coordinator & Customer Service Admin to join our team in 2025
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Are you passionate about women’s health and looking for a meaningful career in the growing field of hormone therapy and wellness? In this episode, I’m sharing some exciting job opportunities at Hormone Solutions, our telemedicine clinic dedicated to empowering peri-menopausal and menopausal women to thrive during midlife. We’re currently hiring for two key positions: Medical Provider: Licensed Nurse Practitioner, Naturopathic Doctor, Physician Assistant, or Functional MD specializing in women’s health, bioidentical hormone therapy, and midlife care. Patient Coordinator & Customer...
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Holiday Feasts Without the Fat: Excellent Tips to Avoid the Seasonal Weight Gain Trap
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
I guide you through the festive season in this episode with tips and strategies to enjoy holiday indulgences without the typical weight gain and guilt. We'll explore the science behind temporary weight gain, focusing on water retention from sodium and carbohydrates, and how understanding your body's unique reactions can lead to mindful eating choices. I'll share my own personal insights on maintaining balance amidst holiday feasts through simple activities like daily walks and prioritizing sleep. We'll also discuss managing alcohol consumption to avoid poor dietary decisions and encourage...
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Quick Hits: Overprescribed and Under-Warned: The Real Story of Birth Control Pills That Every Woman (and TEEN) Needs to Know!
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you'll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you'll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below Listen to the full episode here: The first birth control pill was approved in 1960 and it has provided nearly 60 years of reproductive freedom for tens of millions of women. Although birth control...
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Breaking the Silence: Andrea Donsky on 103 Menopause Symptoms and Taking Control
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Known as the “Menopause Educator and Researcher” to her 340,000+ TikTok followers, Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist on a mission to change the conversation around perimenopause and menopause. An entrepreneur with 24 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Andrea is a respected Multiple-Award-Winning Influencer, Media Personality, Speaker, Author, and soon to be Published Researcher. Andrea hosts the popular podcast ‘Menopause Reimagined,’ and appears as a Menopause Expert on television across North America. To date, Andrea has appeared in more than 500 TV...
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Quick Hits: Round Table Talk on The Hottest New Diet Trends with Matty Lansdown & Marty Kendall
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you’ll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below Listen to the full episode here Get ready for an epic conversation on the latest diet trends from the top weight loss coaches in the industry! In this episode, I am joined by my two fav Aussies Marty...
info_outlineWelcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In just 15 minutes, you’ll experience the essence of past conversations, packed with valuable insights and memorable moments from our guests. If you want to dive deeper, you’ll find links to the full episodes in the show notes below.
Listen to the full episode: https://karenmartel.com/why-you-need-iodine-for-hormones-thyroid-and-more-with-dr-david-brownstein/
David Brownstein, who is a board-certified family physician. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians and others about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice. Dr. Brownstein has authored 16 books, including one about iodine and its importance to our well-being.
- How Dr. Brownstein realized that iodine deficiency was an epidemic in North America.
- The role of iodine in thyroid function
- How does iodine help with the utilization of hormones?
- Iodine and heavy metals
- Iodine's connection to cystic breasts
- How to take iodine and what to take it with
- What should we know about iodine as it relates to the thyroid and why is it essential?
- Does it help to lower reverse t3?
- What happens when there's an iodine deficiency?
- How halides bromine, chlorine and fluoride that can be released when iodine is taken
- How do you test iodine?
- What his protocol is if someone was low on iodine
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