20 Pounds Down No more Pain and Energy is Back! Plus, what to look for and what to avoid in a hormone replacement prescriber
In the medical world, when it comes to hormones, they fail women all too often. You go to your medical provider complaining of symptoms like weight gain, low libido, hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, and the list goes on. We are typically met with an attitude of "This is "normal" you will get through it and here is a prescription drug (anti-depressants, sleeping pills, statins, etc.) to help ease your symptoms."If you do decide to go outside of your general practitioner to get the help you need from a hormone clinic or prescriber, this can be as much of a challenge to face as it was with your doctor.Finding a knowledgeable hormone prescriber that meets all your needs can be challenging and frustrating. This leaves thousands of women to suffer alone with their debilitating symptoms of peri and post-menopause.
In today's episode, you are going to hear from Stacy a woman who experienced this situation and was left to fend for herself. Riddled with pain, being 30 pounds overweight, hot flashes, brain fog, and fatigue, she reached out for help. Hear her amazing success story and how she was able to find herself again.
Plus, I am going to share with you exactly what to look for and what to avoid when looking for a hormone replacement provider. This information is incredibly valuable to any woman in her 30s, 40s 50s, and beyond! Get your pen and paper out as you are going to be taking notes!
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Find Karen Martel on Apply Podcast
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist and Transformational Nutrition Coach dedicated to empowering women through their health journeys.
As the host of the popular podcast The Hormone Solution, Karen tackles the complexities of hormonal health, weight loss resistance, and the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause.
Her mission is to disrupt outdated narratives surrounding women's health, providing reliable information and practical solutions that help women reclaim their vitality.
Tune in to discover how to embrace life's stages while enhancing overall well-being.
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