Quick Hits: The Groundbreaking Science of Protein Leverage: What the Animal Kingdom Teaches Us About Human Nutrition with David Raubenheimer & Stephen J. Simpson
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Release Date: 10/22/2024
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...
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Heavy Periods in Perimenopause: Risks of Hysterectomies and Root Cause Solutions
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Let’s talk about the complex journey of navigating perimenopause, particularly the challenges of managing heavy menstrual cycles. Drawing from some of my personal experiences, I explore why common medical solutions like ablation, birth control pills, and hysterectomy may not always be the best options. We examine the consequences these treatments can have on hormone levels, gut health, and cognitive function. By shedding light on the root causes of heavy bleeding, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, and hormonal shifts, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of all available options...
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Quick Hits: Hypothyroidism, a New Look At What Causes It and How to Reverse It With Dr. Eric Balcavage
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 this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage and I discuss the root causes of hypothyroidism. What is cellular hypothyroidism and how do we treat it? Why the conventional and the functional world may be looking at...
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Lard Up: The Vaginal Moisturizer and Skincare Secret You Didn't Know You Needed with Charles Mayfield
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Charles Mayfield is a best-selling author, father and the founder of Mayfield Pastures & Farrow Skincare. His unique experiences in the regenerative farming, fitness and culinary world provided the backdrop to launch Farrow in 2022. He is on a crusade to educate consumers about their largest organ and expose just how toxic and ineffective most modern skincare products are for our bodies and brains. We embark on a journey into the world of paleo skincare with Charles today, unveiling the power of traditional fats like tallow and lard in creating effective, natural skincare...
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Quick Hits: Finding Light in the Darkness: A Story of Transformation and Hope with Rob Mack
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
In this episode, we’re diving into an incredibly profound and deeply personal journey with Robert Mack, an Ivy League-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, and author. UPenn is the only institution in the world offering a Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology, and Robert is one of the leading voices in understanding the connection between happiness and success. But what makes Robert’s story extraordinary is his journey from despair to hope, from contemplating ending his life to becoming a beacon of positivity and resilience. Robert shares his raw and...
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The Estrogen Solution: Ditch Belly Fat, Balance Blood Sugar, and Protect Your Heart
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Today’s episode has me talking all about the critical role of estrogen in managing menopausal health and metabolism. We unravel common misconceptions, such as the idea that progesterone deficiency is the primary cause of menopausal symptoms, and discuss estradiol's influence on the thermoneutral zone. By maintaining estrogen levels within the "Goldilocks zone," we explore its impact on metabolic health, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Additionally, I explain estradiol's interaction with serotonin and dopamine, which affects mood and appetite regulation. I also emphasize the importance...
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.
David Raubenheimer is the Leonard P. Ullman Professor of Nutritional Ecology in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, and Nutrition Theme Leader in the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney. Stephen J. Simpson is Academic Director of the Charles Perkins Centre and Professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney.
David and Stephen are the authors of Eat Like The Animals the new groundbreaking evidence on what nature teaches us about the science of healthy eating.
In this episode;
- How did they come to write a book on human nutrition?
- How Stella the baboon shocked them when they studied her diet.
- What they found when they studied different animals and their diet.
- The million dollar question how or does this apply to humans?
- Why we MUST meet our protein requirements and what happens when we don't.
- What is protein leverage?
- How much should our average protein intake be as humans?
- Could this explain the obesity epidemic?
- What did they discover when they did a massive experience on fruit flies to see if the popular theory that calorie restriction helped with longevity. Or if it was what they ate that made the difference?
- Flies versus humans.
- What is the problem eating too much protein?
- Why is it better for reproduction but not longevity?
- Looking to the science of what we ate as hunter gatherers what does it tell us?
- How our needs for protein from birth to death changes?
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