The Sun Deficiency Epidemic: Could Sunlight Be the Missing Link in Modern Health? With Gerardo Gutierrez
The Hormone Solution Podcast with Karen Martel
Release Date: 11/09/2024
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_outlineIn this enlightening episode, I explore the power of sunlight on health and well-being with Gerardo Gutierrez, affectionately known as Guti. Guti shares his personal journey from battling pre-diabetes, low testosterone, and depression to achieving a healthier lifestyle through regular sun exposure. We talk about common misconceptions regarding sunlight, emphasizing its overlooked benefits and the historical significance of sun therapy. We examine the crucial roles of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light in boosting our physical and mental health, with a particular focus on the importance of UVB rays for vitamin D production. For those living in less sunlit regions, we discuss the advantages of red light therapy lamps as a safe alternative.
In this episode:
- Why Guti challenges the narrative that sun exposure is harmful.
- How historical examples demonstrate sunlight's healing power, from World War I hospitals to modern red light therapy.
- Why cultural shifts increased sunscreen use and reduced natural health benefits from sunlight.
- How visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light contribute to physical and mental health.
- Why UVB rays are crucial for vitamin D production and overall well-being.
- How red light therapy lamps can benefit those in sun-deprived regions.
- Why reconnecting with sunlight can boost mood, immunity, and hormone balance.
- How sunlight exposure is linked to reduced risks of cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases.
- Why the angle of the sun affects the type of UV rays received.
- How optimal UVB exposure occurs when the sun is high in the sky.
- The potential for UVB rays to become a significant health trend in the coming years.
- Why it's important to balance blue light exposure for better circadian rhythm and health.
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Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.
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- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Individualized Weight Loss Programs
- Peptide Therapy for weight loss
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Your host:
Karen Martel
Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert