Episodios

  • GLP-1: Not Just a Weight Loss Med

    GLP-1: Not Just a Weight Loss Med
    Jan 3 2026
    Karen takes a look at GLP-1 receptor agonists, best known for weight loss and diabetes. She explores the rapidly expanding list of conditions these medications may help treat. From emerging and sometimes conflicting research on Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease to FDA-approved benefits for cardiovascular health, kidney disease, and fatty liver disease, Karen breaks down what the science currently shows and where caution is still needed.

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    13 m
  • Countdown of Karen's Top Ten Episodes of 2025

    Countdown of Karen's Top Ten Episodes of 2025
    Dec 20 2025
    Karen counts down her top 10 Itchy & Bitchy moments of 2025, from smarter New Year’s resolutions and promising UTI vaccines on the horizon to updated insights on HRT.

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    26 m
  • Oh, Snap! Osteoporosis!

    Oh, Snap! Osteoporosis!
    Dec 6 2025
    Karen shares her personal journey with osteoporosis. What distinguishes it from osteopenia? How are DEXA T-scores interpreted? Why does early screening matter? She covers lifestyle and nutrition, hormone considerations, and medication options.

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    28 m
  • Red Light Under My Christmas Tree?

    Red Light Under My Christmas Tree?
    Nov 22 2025
    Karen breaks down red light therapy (photobiomodulation) and where it actually helps: smoothing signs of aging, supporting hair regrowth, calming acne (especially paired with blue light), easing chronic pain and inflammation, and even emerging research for cognition in dementia.

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    18 m
  • Holiday Heart Doesn't Mean a Happy Heart (RERUN)

    Holiday Heart Doesn't Mean a Happy Heart (RERUN)
    Nov 8 2025
    Family nurse practitioner Karen re-airs a timely episode on “holiday heart syndrome,” the spike in alcohol-triggered arrhythmias (often AFib) that can strike otherwise healthy people during festive gatherings. She explains what binge drinking looks like, key symptoms to watch for (from palpitations and chest pressure to shortness of breath), why it raises stroke risk, and simple prevention steps.

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    10 m
  • Surprising Update on Healthcare Self Advocacy!

    Surprising Update on Healthcare Self Advocacy!
    Oct 25 2025
    After listening to an episode of Itchy and Bitchy, a woman pushed for further testing and caught grade 1A ovarian cancer early—requiring only surgery. Karen revisits why self-advocacy saves lives, translating expert definitions into everyday guidance and offering practical steps: build a true partnership with your provider, keep detailed symptom and medication notes, ask clear questions about tests, risks, and costs, use reliable resources (not “Dr. Google”), consult your pharmacist, and keep your advance care planning up to date.

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    16 m
  • Estradiol and Skin: The Perfect Match!

    Estradiol and Skin: The Perfect Match!
    Oct 11 2025
    Karen tackles a common menopause question: oral vs. topical estradiol. She explains first-pass metabolism and why transdermal options can lower clot, gallstone, and side-effect risks for many, then compares real-world choices.

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    16 m
  • Redefining Lithium with Low Dosing

    Redefining Lithium with Low Dosing
    Sep 27 2025
    Karen tackles a listener question about low-dose lithium. She reviews micro- vs. low-dose ranges, discusses forms like lithium orotate/aspartate and third-party-tested supplement options, and flags safety essentials such as toxicity symptoms, thyroid/kidney considerations, and when to loop in your clinician.

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    17 m
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