Karen discusses the importance of at-home testing and goes on a rant about providers who dismiss them (and their patients) out-of-hand.

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Karen discusses recent research on the benefits of apple cider vinegar for weight loss. The study found that consuming up to one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar daily for 12 weeks led to an average weight loss of 15 pounds. Listen on for more!

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Karen discusses practical strategies for overcoming stubborn weight loss challenges, particularly during perimenopause. She delves into the nuances of balancing diet and exercise, explains the importance of mixing cardio with weight resistance, and addresses common dietary misconceptions. 

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Karen answers the question: "What type of magnesium should I take if I decide to take a supplement?" She explains magnesium's essential role in health, touching on its benefits for brain, heart, and muscle function, and highlights the widespread issue of magnesium deficiency, often due to processed food diets.

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Karen discusses sacropenia (loss of muscle and strength) and ways to combat it.

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Karen discusses heavy metal exposure and its link to earlier menopause in middle-aged women.

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Karen shares some tips for keeping your thyroid healthy.

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Karen takes on another TikTok trend. Does naval oiling help with anyting besides giving you a soft belly button?

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Karen takes on the TikTok trend of using rice water to promote hair growth and provides a suggestion for a more effective alternative: rice bran oil.

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Karen discusses the misery of reflux and PPI treatment alternatives.

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As we enter the holiday season, Karen discusses a condition that can be more likely to occur this time of year: holiday heart syndrome.

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