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
Release Date: 12/03/2024
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
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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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The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
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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
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The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
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Quick Hits: How to Drop the Last or The Only 10 pounds You Want to Lose
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
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The Secrets to Transforming Your Midlife Metabolic Health with Mariza Snyder
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
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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
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 hypothyroidism in the wrong light. Is there a place for medication? What can cause cellular danger? Plus so much more! This is one you will want to grab a paper and pen to take notes on while you listen.
Dr. Eric Balcavage is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, along with being a licensed Chiropractor in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Balcavage has studied under and consulted with several experts in Functional Medicine over the years, including renowned thyroid expert Dr. Datis Kharrazian and methylation expert, Dr. Ben Lynch. Dr. Balcavage trains and consults with hundreds of doctors on topics such as Thyroid physiology, GI physiology, Organic acid testing and Methylation. He also lectures locally and around the country on numerous other health conditions.
Listen to the full episode here: https://karenmartel.com/hypothyroidism-a-new-look-at-what-causes-it-and-how-to-reverse-it-with-dr-eric-balcavage/
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