Dr Karen Health Show

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 regions related to reward and craving in men - The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition June 26, 2013, doi: 10.3945/ajcn.113.064113   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 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. Dr Karen describes her Sugar Buster Program that kisses the cravings goodbye, reduces inflammation, improves mood and sets you on a low glycemic lifestyle. This is PART 1 in a 3 PART PODCAST SERIES. To learn more about Dr Karen's Sugar Buster Program CLICK HERE.   Would you like to listen to more episodes from Dr. Karen's Health Show? Receive automatic updates by subscribing on iTunes:

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 iTunes:

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. Just restricting calories is a recipe for disaster and inevitably leads to failure.

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.