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🗓️ 15 June 2024
⏱️ 75 minutes
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Imagine feeling healthy and well most of your life, until one day you begin to experience symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disturbances that just don't go away...
Welcome to the rollercoaster ride of perimenopause and menopause.
Today's guest, Karen Martel, a leading expert in navigating the unique challenges and transitions of perimenopause and menopause, has made it her mission to guide women through the maze of symptoms and solutions associated with these phases of life. In our conversation, you'll learn the pros and cons of different forms of hormone therapy, from traditional HRT to bioidenticals like estradiol and natural progesterone. Karen will also pull back the curtain on testing methods and interpretations, critical factors like delivery methods and timing, and lifestyle biohacks for smoothing the menopausal journey.
As CEO of Hormone Solutions (use code BEN to save 40%), Karen, a certified hormone specialist and transformational nutrition coach, specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and holistic approaches to restore hormone balance. She is also the esteemed host of the highly acclaimed women’s health podcast, The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel, where she delves deeply into the intricacies of female fat loss, hormone optimization, and the complex interplay between hormones and overall health. Karen’s mission is to empower women with the knowledge they require to seize control of their well-being and thrive throughout every stage of life.
Whether you're years away from "the change" or already knee-deep in hot flashes and insomnia, this episode is essential for optimizing your hormones to age gracefully and experience boundless vitality.
Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/martel
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0:00.0 | My name is Ben Greenfield and on this episode of the Ben Greenfield Life Podcast. |
0:04.0 | So I like to use Estradyle for most things because Estradyle is our most important hormone for women. |
0:12.0 | It's the equivalent to your testosterone. So |
0:14.9 | Estradyl is the one that is shown in research to be brain protective, like incredibly |
0:22.3 | brain protective, like incredibly brain protective. |
0:23.8 | Your risk of Alzheimer's and dementia |
0:26.9 | drastically reduces from estradial hormone replacement therapy, |
0:31.8 | like between 77 to 79%. Isn't that insane? |
0:36.5 | Fitness, nutrition, biohacking, longevity, life optimization, spirituality, and a whole lot more. |
0:45.0 | Welcome to the Ben Greenfield Life Show. |
0:48.0 | Are you ready to hack your life? |
0:50.0 | Let's do this. |
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