Dr Karen Health Show: Recent Episodes
Dr. Karen Wolfe
Dr. Karen Wolfe is an Australian physician with a mission. She is the leading voice to discern how to use the massive amounts information in the field of nutrition, mind/body medicine and functional medicine. Dr Karen will offer you strategies and plans to take your health to the next level. With scientifically sound principles, she will offer tips, motivation and inspiration to support your total health and wellness.Learn more about her work at http://drkarenwolfe.org/
Social media can pose a profound risk of harm for children’s mental health and development. Excessive use and harmful content exposure is part of the Surgeon General’s public health advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health. Listen to this podcast and share it to keep the conversation going !
On this episode of The Dr Karen Health Show, I share my personal commitment to being more fully present in the moment - in my relationships, down time, walking and eating. It’s a great practice !
There is so much you can do to protect your brain even if you have the Alzheimer’s Gene variant. Learn all about it in this episode of The Dr Karen Health Show
Nutrigenomic testing offers a roadmap for a personalized wellness plan based on your unique genetic variations. I can customize your health plan based on results and can support metabolic and mental health, athletic performance and weight and diet personalization. This episode of The Dr Karen Health Show explains what it is and how it works
Over the past several days, the situation in Ukraine 🇺🇦 has escalated into war and many of us are feeling anxious, sad, fearful and angry. In this special episode of The Dr Karen Health Show, I share what I am doing to build mental resilience in these times of stress.
This episode of The Dr Karen Health Show reviews the bio markers you need to keep track of for your heart ❤️ health. Be sure to have a pen and paper to write these down !
Part 2 of The Dr Karen Health Show Podcast series in The Mind/Heart Connection reviews Dr Karen’s 4 “M’s” of building resilience and positive psychological health. Can you guess what they are?
Does our mental health affect our heart ? A large growing body of evidence shows mental health affects the heart directly. These are direct effects through biological pathways as well as indirectly through lifestyle factors. This podcast will change the way you view the head / heart connection ❤️
It is never too early to encourage healthy eating in our children. In this episode of The Dr Karen Health Show Podcast, Dr Karen shares great fun tips to get children involved and excited about making fun and healthy treats !
The scariest thing about Halloween is the sugar! As a Sugar Buster Coach, you can imagine how scary Halloween is for me. In this episode of The Dr Karen Health Show, I discuss ways to make this holiday season even healthier than ever !
Nutrigenomics is a wonderful way to drive behavior motivation and change your life! In this Podcast Dr Karen discusses how she has used Nutrigenomics to shift lifestyle habits in powerful ways
If ever there was a time to build mental strength — it is NOW. In the episode of The Dr Karen Health Show, Dr Karen brings the 4 habits to build mental strength shared by Jay Shetty, author of “Think Like A Monk”
This Dr Karen Wolfe Health Show episode explains the comprehensive 7 day medical detoxification program I just returned from. Sanoviv is a cutting edge facility focused on whole-body healing.
Left untreated, acid reflux (heartburn), can result in many chronic digestive issues. In this episode of The Dr Karen Health Show, Dr Karen Wolfe talks about lifestyle and dietary changes that can help!
There has been a huge shift in understanding the link between mouth health and body health. Dr Karen Wolfe answers two questions - How can the health of our mouth affect our body ? Why are the simple habits of daily brushing and flossing more important than we might think?
Can you guess what the four bad for the bones foods are ? In this podcast episode. Dr Karen Wolfe shares valuable insights in ways to support healthy bones
A common question wellness seekers ask is about how to read a food label. In this podcast episode Dr Karen Wolfe breaks down the important features to pay attention to in a label before you choose to buy it. She also gives examples of foods and their labels
In this Podcast Episode I read a passage from “The Book of Awakening” by poet and spiritual teacher, Mark Nepo. Life is fragile and unbreakable at the same time and wonder helps us find the indestructible part of the thread.
Do you know the major causes of vision loss? Did you know most of these causes, if caught early, can be prevented? Do you know how to protect your eyes from the sun and computers and harsh environmental exposure? Listen to my podcast if you appreciate the gift of your vision!
Do you want to improve your mood and metabolism, have more energy and feel great? Todays podcast episode talks about the most efficient way to have all this! What do you think it is ? HINT - It is RHA
So many of us have sugar cravings that can feel uncontrollable! In this podcast I share that it is not about willpower.. it’s about biochemistry. You can change your internal pharmacy with lifestyle shifts. This episode is about action and relief !
Here is a list of 20 scientifically proven brain-nourishing foods. What we eat every day creates and re-creates both our cells and our body! Although the brain comprises only 2 percent of the body by weight, it uses 25 percent of our energy. Since food is energy, our brains are vulnerable to each nutritional choice we make.
In this episode, Dr Deb Kern shares how emotions can get blocked in the body and how important it is to allow these emotions to FLOW and MOVE. She discusses a practice for us to connect to our inner knowing to awaken the health of your mind, body, and spirit.
Wouldn’t you want to be able to assess your likelihood for cognitive decline before it happens? In this podcast Dr Karen discusses biomarkers for you to assess your cognitive health
There are foods that are good for the brain and foods that are bad for the brain. Learn the 5 foods to avoid to support your Mental Health
If you think Heartburn is a minor symptom- think again.
Acid redux and mood disorders share a very close link.
Unlike what we were made to believe, reflux is actually caused by insufficient levels of stomach acid.
Mental Health and Your Gut is a series designed to show you how our gut is connected to anxiety and depression and provide solutions to improve your mental well-being by optimizing your capacity to digest food and absorb nutrients.
Part 1 is about how constipation can lead to recirculation of toxins and imbalance of your Microbiome that is intricately connected to mental health.
Snacking while working at home can be tricky when we are so close to the refrigerator all the time. Here are my Top Ten Healthy Snack ideas
Share this Podcast and tag me @DrKarenWolfe Learn about my Sugar Buster Program at https://drkarenwolfe.org/the-sugar-busters/
My dog Max teaches me ( and reminds me) about self care every day. In this podcast episode I share seven self care skills I learned from Max. They are simple and powerful when i practice them every day
The pandemic has thrust many of us into a new work-from-home environment for the first time. It has thrown our daily routines out of balance and especially our wellness routines! Here are my Top Ten Tips for how I stay healthy while working remotely.
An estimated 30 percent of Americans experience some kind of food sensitivity during their lifetime. The most common symptoms include gastrointestinal upset, skin rashes or respiratory issues. You can also experience fatigue, headache, mood swings and even migraine. Learn how to uncover and identify a food sensitivity.
A recent trip to the Emergency Room made me think about how good we are at physical first aid but not so good at psychological first aid. A major “scar” of this pandemic will be many of us needing psychosocial first aid. How good are we at that ?
The five competencies of resilience are a useful tool to assess our own unique resiliency skills. I have found the concept very useful in my own life. In this Podcast i review a process for you to assess your own resiliency!
We all have challenges that shape our character and help us grow. The past few months have tested our resilience. Thank believe we are hardwired to not only recover from adversity. But also grow and transform. In this Podcast I talk about sharing your Resilience Story.
We all have a “set point” for the expected amount of joy, happiness or pain and anguish and we tend to return to that point after negative or positive experiences. In this Podcast I share the 5 set point levels and invite you to begin exploring where you are in your set point levels.
In his new book The End of Alzheimer’s Program, Dr Dale Bredesen talks about needing a new vaccine for Alzheimer’s Disease. Not an injection, but a personalized lifestyle program based on all the contributing factors.
Lifestyle medicine is needed now more than ever. Poor lifestyle choices such a smoking and overuse of alcohol and lack of physical activity are key contributors to the progression of many of the chronic diseases that put us at more risk of severe infection with this new corona virus
Raw, honest, powerful, soulful and tender. The book “Untamed” is both a memoir and a wake up call for us all the listen and trust our inner “Knowing”
In this episode I hold space for all the different emotions at this time to co- exist. It is Mental Health Awareness Month so let’s shine a light on how we are feeling !
We have heard about the Germ Theory of disease, have you heard about The Terrain Theory? It’s time to take back our power and realize we can build up our body to be a bad host to this virus !
Having a birthday during the pandemic triggered a lot of emotion for me. How are you doing with navigating your mental and emotional health? We are all in this together !
At a time of so much change in our world, it is normal to feel anxiety, fear, stress, depression. Today I focus on how to find gratitude, hope and love as we navigate this global pandemic together.
There is a viral panic that is shifting the way we live and the choices we make. As of March 13, 2020, we are seeing major changes in closures of schools, sports events, meetings, travel .... to name just a few. Let’s focus on what we CAN do to support ourselves, our families and our communities. Let’s practice some calm in the chaos.
When we are faced with something that feels out of control, it is good to focus on things we can do. Here is some specific actions we can take that support ourselves, our families and our community.
Even moderate changes in lifestyle can make a big difference in preventing the progression of prediabetes. Learn Dr Karen’s 12 Step Program and make sure you download her ebook at www.DrKarenWolfe.org/sugarcravings that she refers to in this Podcast
The thyroid is a powerful glad that controls nearly every aspect of our health. The podcast reviews signs of whether your thyroid is working well and how to keep it healthy and functioning
Sugar is definitely an addictive substance and it is everywhere ! Here are my 12 steps to beating those sugar cravings and setting up a low glycemic lifestyle
Everything we do in our daily lives affects our neurotransmitters. How we sleep, what we eat, how we move and even our thoughts and emotions! This podcast focuses on serotonin !
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!
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 .
Discover the four fears that prevent us from reaching our true potential and how to break through these limitations to our Zone of Genius.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 more vulnerable to negative moods or reduced attention span.
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 like the wind. To be happy, rest like a great tree in the midst of them all."
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 function -and inflammation is at the root. This podcast will open your eyes to recognize the links between various body systems and our connectedness to the environmental ecosystem around us!
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 saliva cortisol testing is the most accurate, as it gives a better estimate of the cortisol levels within your cells, where the hormone reactions are actually taking place. Remember that it is important to be well-hydrated before you do your saliva test – dehydration can skew the results.
Here’s another important thing to know about cortisol testing. Taking a single measurement, or even a 24-hour average, is not enough. The best cortisol tests take 4 individual samples at various points of the day and then map your cortisol levels over the course of a 24 hour cycle. Our cortisol levels vary dramatically, starting high when we wake up and then tapering off until they reach their lowest point late at night. Your health care professional needs to see not just your average cortisol level, but also the size of the morning spike and how sharply it drops off afterwards.
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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 more. This vicious cycle can continue for years, leaving sufferers overweight, fatigued and depressed. Using the self -test from the book Potatoes Not Prozac by Dr. Kathleen Des Maisons, Dr Karen gives you the tool to determine your sugar sensitivity and guides you on the path to no longer living in secret shame because you will understand these behaviors are part of addiction.
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"
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!
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.
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? 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 many times to get an understanding of the future of personalized health and wellness interventions. There will be more episodes on this topic!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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 heat, killing any friendly bacteria. You'll have to make your own pickles or sauerkraut to retain those products' bacterial benefits. (If you take basic precautions in fermenting your own, there's little risk.)
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!
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
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:
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:
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:
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 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:
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:
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:
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 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? 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.