Dr Karen Health Show

Four Reasons Why Diets Dont Work

We usually think weight loss is about will power! No! It’s about lifestyle. It’s time to redefine “diet” as “a manner of living”. Learn the four main reasons restrictive dieting does not work!

The Blue Zones: 6 Secrets to Longevity and Happiness from People Who Live the Longest

Learn the secrets of longevity from people in the “Blue Zones”.

The Microbiome Diet for Permanent Weight Loss

Cutting edge science has shown that the Microbiome is the key to healthy weight and feeling energized and optimistic. It has an enormous influence on your metabolism, mood, hormones and cravings. Learn the keys to The Microbiome Diet .

The Big Leap - How to Conquer Fear and Take Your Life to the Next Level

Discover the four fears that prevent us from reaching our true potential and how to break through these limitations to our Zone of Genius.

5 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself From Cell Phone Radiation

On average adults spend over 3 hours a day doing things on their cell phones and we routinely keep our cell phones near our body. Most people have no idea about the effects of EMF’s. Here are 5 simple tips to reduce EMF exposure.

What Is Intermittent Fasting and Why Should I Try It?

Intermittent Fasting (IF) is a pattern of eating that cycles between periods of eating and fasting. There are several different ways of doing intermittent fasting and there are benefits to weight loss, cell repair, longevity, blood glucose control and gene expression

Mindful Eating Strategies for Weight Balance

There are many hidden persuaders that lead us to overeat. The average person makes over 200 decisions about food every day. What is often missing from the obesity debate is the link between food, psychology and marketing. Dr Karen shares strategies to reach-engineer your food life for mindful eating.

Keep Your Pet Safe this Holiday Season

The holidays can be a magical time filled with family and friends AND it can be perilous for our pets. Check out these tips to keep your furry friends healthy and happy during the holidays.

Diabesity and Sugar Addiction

Nature Deficit Disorder

Richard Louv introduced the term “Nature-Deficit Disorder” in 2005 with the publication of his best-selling book, “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.” He coined the phrase to serve as a description of the human costs of alienation from nature and it is not meant to be a medical diagnosis (although perhaps it should be). He argues that all of us, especially children, are spending more time indoors, which makes us feel alienated from nature and perhaps m...

To Rest Like A Tree

Dr Karen discussed the work of Mark Nepo, a poet and teacher. In this podcast Dr Karen discusses Mark's book called The Book of Awakening - Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the life You Have.  He provides small doses of what really matters, simple truths, and stories for our  everyday life. This podcast is one such story, called To Rest Like A Tree and is based on a teaching from Buddha's Little Instruction Book: "Praise and blame, gain and loss, pleasure and sorrow come and g...

To Rest Like A Tree

Dr Karen discussed the work of Mark Nepo, a poet and teacher. In this podcast Dr Karen discusses Mark's book called The Book of Awakening - Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the life You Have.  He provides small doses of what really matters, simple truths, and stories for our  everyday life. This podcast is one such story, called To Rest Like A Tree and is based on a teaching from Buddha's Little Instruction Book: "Praise and blame, gain and loss, pleasure and sorrow come and go...

A Mind of Your Own

A Mind of Your Own outlines a new paradigm of depression as a lifestyle crisis. Dr Kelly Brogan, MD  has written a book based on her clinical experience as a board certified psychiatrist and her interpretation of published medical findings.  Dr. Brogan illuminates the true cause of depression as not simply a chemical imbalance but a lifestyle crisis that demands a reset. It is a signal that the interconnected systems in the body are out of balance - from blood sugar to gut health to thyroid ...

Testing for Adrenal Fatigue

Testing for Adrenal Fatigue correctly requires using a combination of lab testing and feedback from the patient (questionnaires can also play a useful role). The major lab test used to diagnose Adrenal Fatigue is, as you might have guessed, the cortisol test. But there is more than one type of cortisol testing, and the correct interpretation of results is also important. Your doctor may order a saliva, blood or urine test to measure your cortisol. These days it is generally accepted that sa...

Sugar Sensitivity and Cravings

If sugar were put on the market for the first time today, it would be difficult to get it past the FDA. Eating sweets can give us a temporary emotional boost, which leads to a craving for still more sweets. Many people who suffer from sugar sensitivity don't even know it; they continue to consume large quantities of sweets, breads, pasta or alcohol. These foods can trigger feelings of exhaustion and low self-esteem, yet their biochemical impact makes sugar-sensitive people crave them even mo...

Pure, White and Deadly PART 1

Why don’t we hear much about the dangers of sugar? Forty years ago, renowned physician John Yudkin sounded the alarm that sugar is bad for our health – he was ignored by the medical community. Now with current science and nutrition and the fall of the low-fat hypothesis, this “old” book is “new” again. I will share in this Podcast series how we can improve our health by paying attention to the book “Pure, White and Deadly – How Sugar Is Killing US and What We Can Do to Stop It"

4 R’s For Gut-Brain Care

Your digestion is important for absorption of nutrients, elimination of wastes and a vital component of our immune system. When things go wrong with our digestive tract it can cause widespread symptoms throughout our body and BRAIN like brain fog, fatigue, aches and pains, skin problems, mood problems and increase your risk of autoimmune conditions. Listen to this podcast to learn the 4 R’s for your Gut/Brain Care!

Biomarkers You Need To Know

The next time you go for lab work, consider requesting these biomarkers that are often not ordered. They are a good indication of inflammation in your body! These tests are economical, and generally covered by most insurance plans. Bring this list to your next doctor’s visit.  

Let Your Life Speak

Learning to ”Let Your life speak” means "living the life that wants to live in you." It involves creating the kind of quiet, trusting conditions that allow your soul to speak its truth. It also means tuning out the noisy preconceived ideas about what a vocation should and shouldn't be so that we can better hear the call of our wild souls.

Have you heard about Nutrigenomics?

Have you heard about Nutrigenomics? In this episode of Dr Karen Health Talks, I explain how we are not victims of our genes. In fact with the human genome project showing that humans have the same number of genes as worms, there is a whole new understanding of the cause of human variation. I use the specific example of Alzheimer’s Disease and the ApoE4 SNP and how this marker is more likely to be expressed with a diet high in saturated fat and sugar. You may want to  listen to this podcast m...

Have you heard about Lipoprotein A?

Lab Testing for Better Health

Acid versus Alkali - What is the difference?

Top 10 Tips for Adding Alkaline Foods to Your Diet

Is sugar addiction really a problem?

The Lay’s potato chip advertising company were really onto something when they developed their “betcha can’t eat just one” slogan in the 1950s. Talk about ahead of their time!   So many people struggle with sugar cravings and loving carbs! Do you?

How Pets Help Your Health

Did you know that owning a pet can help improve your overall health? Our dogs are part of our family. Some might say a little “too much” since they sleep in our bed and cuddle up on the couch with us!  See all the ways pet owners’ health can prosper—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

How to Attract Clients with Public Speaking

Public speaking is a powerful way to build your client base and build trust. However there is a whole “System” to put in place before, during and after your presentation to attract your perfect clients. It is not just about the speaking itself, it is about the speaking system you set up.

How Our Eating Habits Can Impact Our Planet

I was in Mothers market this week and I found a RAW HUMMUS WRAP that has this on the container “Adopting a plant-based diet is the single most powerful action an individual can take to stop climate change, end world hunger and save our planet” This got my attention. So I did my research. Listen to my PODCAST to hear what I found and comment below to start a conversation about plant-based eating.  

Dr Karen Health Talks Podcast - How to Make Fermented Foods 101

Fermented foods have a lot of health benefits. They are rich in enzymes, which help speed up digestion and absorption in our system. They are also rich in good bacteria, specifically lactobacillus acidophilus, which is an extremely beneficial flora found in the gut. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity even found that some types of probiotics promoted weight loss. NOTE - Most fermented foods you can buy in supermarket jars or cans have been pasteurized and cooked at high ...

Constipation 101

We are not really taught about the importance of the gut and whether your digestive system is working properly. Some people have been constipated for 10 years and are dependent on laxatives. If you continue this trend, you can have further consequences. Some people are suffering from the effects of constipation and don’t know any difference. Acne, weight, stomach pains, gas, bloating, skin issues, mood problems, lack of concentration and more!

How To Survive the Holiday Party Menu

The holidays are upon us and we have parties and food everywhere! My brand new Dr Karen Health Talk Radio Show is all about my Top Ten Tips for How to Survive the Holiday parties!!!! Enjoy and share with those who would enjoy listening!   Would you like to listen to more episodes from Dr. Karen's Health Show? Receive automatic updates by subscribing on iTunes:   Save

The Gift of My Divine Discontent

  An interview with the National Wellness Institute where we discuss how my Divine Discontent led me to be a change maker in  the state of American health-care system. I discuss Functional Medicine, Microbiome Medicine and new paradigms of healthcare that The National Wellness Institute has supported me in for over 15 years.   Would you like to listen to more episodes from Dr. Karen's Health Show? Receive automatic updates by subscribing on iTunes:

What Are Autoimmune Conditions?

Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and MS, affect more than 250 million people worldwide. In the United States, they are the 3rd leading chronic disease behind cardiovascular disease and cancer. Based on twin studies, we now know that 25% of autoimmunity is genetics, and the other 75% is environmental.   Would you like to listen to more episodes from Dr. Karen's Health Show? Receive automatic updates by subscribing on iTunes:

Sugar Detox Series PODCAST - PART 3

In this third PODCAST on the Sugar Detox Series, there is a great conversation about low glycemic recipes and meal plans. Once you remove sugar cravings, you start to crave healthy food and real food tastes so much better! My next LIVE Sugar Buster Tele group begins Monday November 7 CLICK HERE to join.   Would you like to listen to more episodes from Dr. Karen's Health Show? Receive automatic updates by subscribing on iTunes:

Sugar Detox Series PODCAST - PART 2

Is sugar addictive? A study published is the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests  that higher sugar, higher glycemic foods can be addictive. If you are among those whose brain chemistry and taste buds have been hijacked by the food industry (up to 70 percent of us, including 40 percent of children), then this podcast will explain how to get your biochemistry back on track . CLICK HERE to learn about Dr Karen' Sugar Buster Program. STUDY Effects of dietary glycemic index on brain r...

Sugar Detox Series PODCAST - PART 1

Sugar is fattening! When you consume excess sugar that your body can’t use it is then turned into fat by the body. Sugar can cause hormonal changes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, inflammation and much more! New studies show that excess sugar has major effects on the brain. We also know sugar is addictive. The more you eat it the more you want it. Sugar is known to creep in places where you may not expect. Canned foods, boxed products and processed foods are often loaded with hidden sugars....

10 Things You Need To Know to Keep Your Gut Happy and Healthy

Whether we realize it or not, every one of us has an individually unique microbial eco-system in and on us, a “microbiome,” which is home to more than 100 trillion microbes. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? In fact, that outnumbers our human cells by roughly ten to one. And what are all those microbes doing inside and all over our bodies?   Would you like to listen to more episodes from Dr. Karen's Health Show? Receive automatic updates by subscribing on iTunes:

5 Ways to Boost Your Brain through Your Gut - PODCAST

A healthy gut is needed for a healthy brain. Your brain’s health is dictated by what goes on in your gut. What’s taking place in your intestines affects not only your brain’s daily functions, but also determines your risk for a number of neurological conditions in the future. Listen to my recording to hear the 5 things you can do TODAY  to boost your brain through your gut.   Would you like to listen to more episodes from Dr. Karen's Health Show? Receive automatic updates by subscribing on i...

Two Weight Loss Secrets You Don't Hear

With all the diets available, I have found that getting healthy is the key to losing weight and there are two key weight loss secrets. Your body has a natural ability to find balance and heal once you stop doing things that throw it off balance and provide things that put it back in balance. Listen to learn what to do if you keep reaching a plateau or “hit the wall” when attempting to lose weight, where, after an initial drop in weight, further weight loss proves to be next to impossible. J...

How to Not Get Sick While Traveling

How do I stay healthy while traveling? The thing to realize is traveling also takes us away from many of the things that keep us healthy such as fresh, well-balanced meals, regular exercise and good quality sleep. Listen and apply Dr Karen Wolfe's TOP TEN TIPS on how to not get sick while traveling.

What is Depression?

What is Depression? Rethinking What We think We Know. Depression is a signal that systems in the body are out of balance – from blood sugar, to gut health, to thyroid function– and inflammation is at the root. Join Dr. Karen to learn how we can rethink depression.