Itchy and Bitchy

Nurse practitioner Karen Nickell discusses the realities of menopause and the female midlife in a way that is both informative and fun.<br /><br />Visit our website <a href="https://itchyandbitchy.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">itchyandbitchy.com</a> to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

Just a Spoonful of Sugar Helps the Belly Fat Go Down

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!Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

04-13
18:26

Why Can't I Lose Weight: Stubborn Weight Loss Options

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. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

03-30
31:40

Magnesium Mix-up: So Many Choices!

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.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

03-16
24:37

Muscle Is a Must

Karen discusses sacropenia (loss of muscle and strength) and ways to combat it.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

03-03
23:39

Mercury and Menopause

Karen discusses heavy metal exposure and its link to earlier menopause in middle-aged women.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

02-17
18:15

What Do You Mean My Thyroid Is Normal?

Karen shares some tips for keeping your thyroid healthy. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

02-04
23:46

Naval Oiling: Yeah, It's a Thing!

Karen takes on another TikTok trend. Does naval oiling help with anyting besides giving you a soft belly button?Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

01-21
17:28

Rice Bran vs Rice Water = Karen vs TikTok

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. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

01-06
19:33

How to Love Your Esophagus

Karen discusses the misery of reflux and PPI treatment alternatives.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

12-23
28:28

Holiday Heart Doesn't Mean a Happy Heart

As we enter the holiday season, Karen discusses a condition that can be more likely to occur this time of year: holiday heart syndrome.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

12-10
16:38

A Spotted Face May Not Be the Look You're Going For

Karen discusses how to prevent and treat dark facial spots called Melasma. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

11-18
20:03

Journey Back in Time for Our Fifth Anniversary

Can you believe it's been five years? Karen takes us through two of our first episodes, back when we were Sweaty and Pissed with Leanne Morgan.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

11-04
36:07

Tackling Anxiety With an Oyster

Feeling like your stomach is tied in knots? Karen discusses the foods, supplements, and activities that can help to reduce anxiety.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

10-21
20:58

Grandmothers Rule: Menopausal Mammals

Ever wondered which other animals experience menopause? Karen discusses scientific findings about the five other species of mammal we have observed entering menopause.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

10-07
17:25

What Do Traffic Stops and Retinal Migraines Have in Common? Flashing Lights!

Karen discusses retinal migraines, an eye condition that can cause momentary blindness or visual problems like flashing lights.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

09-24
18:15

Allergy and GI Symptoms All in One Package: Histamine Intolerance

Karen discusses histamine intolerance: yet another reason not to eat spoiled food!Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

09-09
19:04

How to Keep Your Cool as the World Heats Up

Learn how to recognize and how to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

08-19
26:30

More Than a Blue Mood: Postpartum Depression

Karen reviews the newly FDA-approved med specifically for treating Postpartum Depression (PPD).Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

08-12
16:26

Can Human Organs Turn to Stone?

Karen and David will reveal the answer to this unusual question. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

07-22
35:06

Is Berberine the Super Supplement? Karen Tells All

Could it be possible that there is a single supplement that can help battle high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, diabetes, PCOS, inflammation, depression, and possibly even cancer? Karen discusses berberine and the many uses for which it has been studied.Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

07-15
18:03

Becky Green

The Nun Study, housed at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging might be helpful.

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Whitney Ivanoff

This is great! I love their deep Southern accents.

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Delores Sowders

I'm a new listener to Sweaty and Pissed! Really enjoying it! I hope you're still commenting on your audience's questions. I am trying to find a bioidentical hormone therapist in the Knox/Blount area. I had hoped to get an appointment with Karen but unfortunately cannot. Any suggestions of "good" therapists in this area would be very helpful!

06-19 Reply

Vicki Harris

I love your pods!

06-10 Reply

Becky Green

Leeanne, I feel the exact same way about "This us Us" and Kevin!!

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