"Karen I know I've reached out before to say thank you, but today at work and on my drive I've been listening to various podcasts you're on and I am just in tears with gratitude. I have a great health coach that follows your protocol he is just the best but without you Karen I would still be in that dark depressing painful spot. Thank you for blessing me with a healthy life. I (we all are) am still healing but my diet has expanded and I am pain free. Thank you thank you thank you! Thanks for doing podcasts to keep people like me on track. I know and understand what's happening and why I need beans and psyllium in my life but it's good to remind myself with your podcasts time to time so I can get serious about it again. May God bless you 10 fold for the lives you've saved like my own!"
Listen to Karen's guest appearances on various podcasts here!
Menopause, stress, and beans: A surprise superfood for hormone balance
WITH Matty Lansdown
Release date: September 25, 2024
Curious about the surprising health benefits of beans and how they can revolutionise your hormone balance? In this eye-opening episode, biochemist and nutritionist Karen Hurd shares her incredible journey from chemical warfare expert to ‘the bean’ advocate. Discover how soluble fibre can be a game-changer for detoxification, hormone regulation, and overall health.Key points discussed:
Curious about the surprising health benefits of beans and how they can revolutionise your hormone balance? In this eye-opening episode, biochemist and nutritionist Karen Hurd shares her incredible journey from chemical warfare expert to ‘the bean’ advocate. Discover how soluble fibre can be a game-changer for detoxification, hormone regulation, and overall health.Key points discussed:
- Karen's personal story of using beans to save her daughter from organophosphate poisoning
- The science behind enterohepatic recirculation and how soluble fibre breaks the cycle
- Why beans are the richest source of soluble fibre and how they bind to fat-soluble waste
- The connection between hormone recycling and digestive issues like gas and bloating
- How beans can help manage stress and anxiety by regulating adrenaline levels
- The impact of modern lifestyles and processed foods on our ability to handle stress
- The crucial role of adrenal glands in menopausal hormone production
- Why protein is essential for healing adrenal glands during menopause
- The simplicity of reintroducing beans into our diets for better health
- The destructive effects of sugar consumption and the importance of eliminating it
Q&A with Karen Hurd
WITH UNIQUE HAMMOND
Release date: July 6, 2024
In this episode I (Unique) sit with my mentor Karen Hurd to answer some of the burning questions from my Beany community. I hope you enjoy our chat.
In this episode I (Unique) sit with my mentor Karen Hurd to answer some of the burning questions from my Beany community. I hope you enjoy our chat.
Magic Beans: Reversing Poisoning with legumes, natural detox, & bioharmonized hormones
WITH Nick Urban
Release date: January 3, 2024
On this episode of Mind Body Peak Performance, Nick Urban, and Karen Hurd, Master of Science in Biochemistry, delve into the transformative power of soluble fiber from legumes. Tune in as they explore the potent impact of soluble fiber on the body, the crucial role of legume consumption in bile excretion, and the far-reaching effects on hormone levels. Discover the surprising link between legumes and optimal health in today’s episode.
On this episode of Mind Body Peak Performance, Nick Urban, and Karen Hurd, Master of Science in Biochemistry, delve into the transformative power of soluble fiber from legumes. Tune in as they explore the potent impact of soluble fiber on the body, the crucial role of legume consumption in bile excretion, and the far-reaching effects on hormone levels. Discover the surprising link between legumes and optimal health in today’s episode.
Peri-menopause
WITH unique hammond
Release date: January 1, 2024
In this episode Karen and I (Unique) chat about all things peri-menopause. I have been educating myself rabidly for the past 5 years in anticipation of this transition. I wanted to plan, prepare, and mentally grow into this space that I would soon inhabit and live in for the rest of my days. I also wanted to take responsibility for this transition and make changes to maintain health and wellness through a ( potentially) turbulent time. I loved every minute of this chat with my mentor of 11+ years. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
In this episode Karen and I (Unique) chat about all things peri-menopause. I have been educating myself rabidly for the past 5 years in anticipation of this transition. I wanted to plan, prepare, and mentally grow into this space that I would soon inhabit and live in for the rest of my days. I also wanted to take responsibility for this transition and make changes to maintain health and wellness through a ( potentially) turbulent time. I loved every minute of this chat with my mentor of 11+ years. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Epigenentics: Inherited Fate or Unconscious Habits
WITH Luis mojica
Release date: December 3, 2023
On today's episode, Karen Hurd joins Luis to discuss epigenetics: the study of how our behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way our genes work.
They parse apart the difference between DNA and genetic makeup, and the way the DNA translates, due to the foods we eat and the habits we practice. Karen highlights how sugar, caffeine, and perfumes and fragrances are so ubiquitous, and have the biggest impacts.
On today's episode, Karen Hurd joins Luis to discuss epigenetics: the study of how our behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way our genes work.
They parse apart the difference between DNA and genetic makeup, and the way the DNA translates, due to the foods we eat and the habits we practice. Karen highlights how sugar, caffeine, and perfumes and fragrances are so ubiquitous, and have the biggest impacts.
The Stress Reducing and Detoxifying Effects of Beans
WITH matt blackburn
Release date: October 13, 2023
One of the most demonized foods in the natural health world is legumes. We hear that the anti nutrients in them are going to prevent absorption of nutrients and they will cause gas and bloating so they are not worth eating. What isn't talked about is the benefits of soluble fiber as it relates to bile and hormone and toxin removal.
Karen Hurd helped her daughter recover after she was incapacitated from organophosphates in an insecticide spray. She says that beans were the ticket to restoring her health. She has a Masters of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Saint Joseph and now educates on the many benefits of beans and soluble fiber.
In this interview she talks about why anti-nutrients aren't a big deal, the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber, what percentage of fat soluble waste and hormones get recycled if we don't eat soluble fiber throughout the day, how beans can alleviate a panic attack, who should consume fat with their beans, her views on good fats vs bad fats, cortisol reduction using beans, why she doesn't like cold plunges, why she believes most people have too much stomach acid vs too little, how beans can help alleviate heartburn, beans for acne, and much more.
One of the most demonized foods in the natural health world is legumes. We hear that the anti nutrients in them are going to prevent absorption of nutrients and they will cause gas and bloating so they are not worth eating. What isn't talked about is the benefits of soluble fiber as it relates to bile and hormone and toxin removal.
Karen Hurd helped her daughter recover after she was incapacitated from organophosphates in an insecticide spray. She says that beans were the ticket to restoring her health. She has a Masters of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Saint Joseph and now educates on the many benefits of beans and soluble fiber.
In this interview she talks about why anti-nutrients aren't a big deal, the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber, what percentage of fat soluble waste and hormones get recycled if we don't eat soluble fiber throughout the day, how beans can alleviate a panic attack, who should consume fat with their beans, her views on good fats vs bad fats, cortisol reduction using beans, why she doesn't like cold plunges, why she believes most people have too much stomach acid vs too little, how beans can help alleviate heartburn, beans for acne, and much more.
How Beans Impact STress
WITH Debbie Ozment
Release date: October 10, 2023
How do beans impact your stress response and stress resilience? Enjoy this fascinating interview with Nutritionist Karen Hurd, who chronicles the extraordinary detoxification journey of her 18-month old daughter who was dying from accidental poisoning. When the most esteemed doctors in the country had given up, Karen was relentless in hope and pursuit of answers. As a result of her experience, Karen has committed her life to helping people heal themselves through simple nutritional strategies. This episode will inspire you!
How do beans impact your stress response and stress resilience? Enjoy this fascinating interview with Nutritionist Karen Hurd, who chronicles the extraordinary detoxification journey of her 18-month old daughter who was dying from accidental poisoning. When the most esteemed doctors in the country had given up, Karen was relentless in hope and pursuit of answers. As a result of her experience, Karen has committed her life to helping people heal themselves through simple nutritional strategies. This episode will inspire you!
HOLISTIC LIFE NAVIGATION: How Chemical Fragrances Are Causing Your Anxiety (& Other Hormonal Issues)
WITH LUIS MOJICA
Release date: September 24, 2023
On this episode, Luis and Karen discuss how perfume and other chemical fragrances effect our bodies. Since they can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin, many of us are constantly bathed in them: either in our home, our workplace, or out in the world.
In this episode, we cover the ways that the body reacts. Perfumes and other synthetic fragrances:
On this episode, Luis and Karen discuss how perfume and other chemical fragrances effect our bodies. Since they can be inhaled or absorbed through the skin, many of us are constantly bathed in them: either in our home, our workplace, or out in the world.
In this episode, we cover the ways that the body reacts. Perfumes and other synthetic fragrances:
- Stimulate a physiological hormonal response
- Can change the expression of DNA, and turn on and off genes
- Are more damaging and pervasive to the human body than microplastics (which often get more attention)
- Can worsen symptoms of illnesses caused by high estrogen levels
SIBO
WITH UNIQUE HAMMOND
Release date: June 12, 2023
In this episode, I sit with Karen Hurd to chat SIBO! I also answered a bunch of related questions from my community! It's always a blessing to connect with my mentor.
In this episode, I sit with Karen Hurd to chat SIBO! I also answered a bunch of related questions from my community! It's always a blessing to connect with my mentor.
genetics + epigenetics
WITH UNIQUE HAMMOND
Release date: January 29, 2023
In this episode, I sit with Karen Hurd to chat genetics and epigenetic and I also get some answers to the questions from my community. I had so much fun diving into different health + wellness topics with Karen. It's always a blast sitting with my mentor.
In this episode, I sit with Karen Hurd to chat genetics and epigenetic and I also get some answers to the questions from my community. I had so much fun diving into different health + wellness topics with Karen. It's always a blast sitting with my mentor.
Harness Your ADHD Genius with food
WITH Tiffanee cook
Release date: November 29, 2022
ADHD, hey! Used to be a thing the odd rowdy kid at school got labeled with. Is it that we are seeing an increase in cases now, or have we simply improved our means for diagnosis? I don't know, but it appears that 5-10% of the population falls into this category either way.
Third time's certainly a podcasting charm with Karen Hurd. On her third and equally brilliant appearance on the show, nutritional healer and biochemist, Karen is sharing some pretty valuable insights around harnessing the potential and brilliance of the ADHD brain and understanding just how big the levers are that we can pull via nutritional healing alone.
In this chat you'll hear a blow-by-blow description (Hurd style) of how the neurotypical and ADHD brain's function and fire messages, and what's actually happening from a technical and biological perspective. You'll hear how quickly, simply and effectively (I say simply, but let's not mistake that for easily) the resolution can take place and those who have battled with the chaos can unlock a level of output that is beyond their wildest dreams.
She sure made me take notice.
ADHD, hey! Used to be a thing the odd rowdy kid at school got labeled with. Is it that we are seeing an increase in cases now, or have we simply improved our means for diagnosis? I don't know, but it appears that 5-10% of the population falls into this category either way.
Third time's certainly a podcasting charm with Karen Hurd. On her third and equally brilliant appearance on the show, nutritional healer and biochemist, Karen is sharing some pretty valuable insights around harnessing the potential and brilliance of the ADHD brain and understanding just how big the levers are that we can pull via nutritional healing alone.
In this chat you'll hear a blow-by-blow description (Hurd style) of how the neurotypical and ADHD brain's function and fire messages, and what's actually happening from a technical and biological perspective. You'll hear how quickly, simply and effectively (I say simply, but let's not mistake that for easily) the resolution can take place and those who have battled with the chaos can unlock a level of output that is beyond their wildest dreams.
She sure made me take notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
WITH UNIQUE HAMMOND
Release date: September 4, 2022
In this episode, I sit with Karen Hurd to answer questions from my community and a few of my own. I had so much fun diving into different health + wellness topics with Karen. It's always a blast sitting with my mentor.
In this episode, I sit with Karen Hurd to answer questions from my community and a few of my own. I had so much fun diving into different health + wellness topics with Karen. It's always a blast sitting with my mentor.
How Our immune system works
WITH Unique hammond
Release date: September 4, 2022
Karen and I chat about all things immune system. As always Karen is a wealth of information.
Karen and I chat about all things immune system. As always Karen is a wealth of information.
Decoding health: Healing and preventing hormonal imbalance, thyroid disease, and cancer: part 1
WITH sarah carlson
Release date: July 26, 2022
For our first episode, we're speaking with Karen Hurd, a nutritionist and biochemist who began her work by saving her own daughter's life from liver failure due to chemical poisoning. For part 1, we focus on how the detoxification process actually works in the body, looking deeply at the liver. Then we look at the different impacts that certain foods and habits have on our hormonal system and how you can support your body to stay in balance.
I have used her healing approach to good effect with clients and in balancing my own hormones for overall health, and to prevent a breast cancer recurrence.
For our first episode, we're speaking with Karen Hurd, a nutritionist and biochemist who began her work by saving her own daughter's life from liver failure due to chemical poisoning. For part 1, we focus on how the detoxification process actually works in the body, looking deeply at the liver. Then we look at the different impacts that certain foods and habits have on our hormonal system and how you can support your body to stay in balance.
I have used her healing approach to good effect with clients and in balancing my own hormones for overall health, and to prevent a breast cancer recurrence.
DECODING HEALTH: HEALING AND PREVENTING HORMONAL IMBALANCE, THYROID DISEASE, AND CANCER: PART 2
WITH SARAH CARLSON
Release date: July 26, 2022
For our second episode, we're speaking with Karen about what triggers hormonal imbalance and how we stop the insanity. While in Part 1, Karen focused on explaining the detoxification process in the body, in relation to her approach to healing, In part 2 of Karen's interview, she gets into the things that actually trigger hormonal imbalance and how to stop it.
For our second episode, we're speaking with Karen about what triggers hormonal imbalance and how we stop the insanity. While in Part 1, Karen focused on explaining the detoxification process in the body, in relation to her approach to healing, In part 2 of Karen's interview, she gets into the things that actually trigger hormonal imbalance and how to stop it.
Are beans the magical fruit?
WITH Lillian McDermott
Release date: June 15, 2022
What would you do if allopathic medicine offered no hope for your condition or situation? In 1989, Karen Hurd found herself searching for alternatives when her 18-month-old daughter was poisoned with a household pesticide. The medical experts gave the prognosis that she would live only one year. They could have been right had Karen not researched and implemented alternatives for her daughter. Karen will share her journey and how we can all be the heroes of our own health journeys.
What would you do if allopathic medicine offered no hope for your condition or situation? In 1989, Karen Hurd found herself searching for alternatives when her 18-month-old daughter was poisoned with a household pesticide. The medical experts gave the prognosis that she would live only one year. They could have been right had Karen not researched and implemented alternatives for her daughter. Karen will share her journey and how we can all be the heroes of our own health journeys.
YOU'RE GREAT: where blood glucose and cholesterol meet
WITH UNIQUE HAMMOND
Release date: May, 23, 2022
Karen and I chat about blood glucose and, the silent beast behind high cholesterol, the myth about eggs, and Karen answers many questions from my community.
Karen and I chat about blood glucose and, the silent beast behind high cholesterol, the myth about eggs, and Karen answers many questions from my community.
What's the juice: BEANS, high cortisol and caffeine
WITH Olivia Amitrano
Release date: June 28, 2022
There’s one thing that can help support your liver in clearing toxicants and excess hormones more than anything on this planet. It’s not a cleanse, it’s not an herb, but the time-tested longevity-boosting food as medicine: BEANS. As the richest natural source of soluble fiber, beans are truly the magical “fruit,” but what’s really happening on a cellular level when we up our fiber? How do beans even bind to those toxins in the first place? How can they also lower the dreaded stress hormone, cortisol, with their binding power?! I’m excited to follow up our Season 2 convo with Unique Hammond with this week’s episode.
Get ready to meet Unique’s mentor & the “Bean Queen” herself: biochemist & nutritionist Karen Hurd. We’re talking about exactly *how* soluble fiber removes toxins from the body (including where, why and how your body releases the bile they’re contained within), how many health concerns it can improve (including endometriosis and PCOS), and how easy it is to incorporate this healing tool into your daily life. Psst: This is the convo that inspired me and my producer to give up caffeine—find out why and the strong opinions Karen has to express about stress hormones and our daily cup of joe. Let’s get juicy!
There’s one thing that can help support your liver in clearing toxicants and excess hormones more than anything on this planet. It’s not a cleanse, it’s not an herb, but the time-tested longevity-boosting food as medicine: BEANS. As the richest natural source of soluble fiber, beans are truly the magical “fruit,” but what’s really happening on a cellular level when we up our fiber? How do beans even bind to those toxins in the first place? How can they also lower the dreaded stress hormone, cortisol, with their binding power?! I’m excited to follow up our Season 2 convo with Unique Hammond with this week’s episode.
Get ready to meet Unique’s mentor & the “Bean Queen” herself: biochemist & nutritionist Karen Hurd. We’re talking about exactly *how* soluble fiber removes toxins from the body (including where, why and how your body releases the bile they’re contained within), how many health concerns it can improve (including endometriosis and PCOS), and how easy it is to incorporate this healing tool into your daily life. Psst: This is the convo that inspired me and my producer to give up caffeine—find out why and the strong opinions Karen has to express about stress hormones and our daily cup of joe. Let’s get juicy!
Holistic Life Navigation: Beans - How they create life & heal trauma (debunking the myths)
WITH LUIS MOJICA
Release date: May 5, 2022
Out of all the things we explore on this podcast, who would've thought beans would be the most controversial? So we had to invite Karen Hurd, the Queen of Beans, back to the show to help sift through some of these bean myths.
In this episode, we cover the common concerns and fears people have about beans including:
Out of all the things we explore on this podcast, who would've thought beans would be the most controversial? So we had to invite Karen Hurd, the Queen of Beans, back to the show to help sift through some of these bean myths.
In this episode, we cover the common concerns and fears people have about beans including:
- Why do beans give me gas?
- Don't beans have a lot of antinutrients?
- Don't phytates and lectins stunt growth?
- Should we avoid grains, nuts, and seeds in addition to beans?
You're Great: Women's Health
with unique hammond
Release date: March 4, 2022
Join Unique Hammond with Karen Hurd to discuss all things Women’s Health, hormones, and challenges faced throughout each woman’s life. This podcast will explore the environmental, stress, and dietary factors that play into a woman’s hormonal health.
Join Unique Hammond with Karen Hurd to discuss all things Women’s Health, hormones, and challenges faced throughout each woman’s life. This podcast will explore the environmental, stress, and dietary factors that play into a woman’s hormonal health.
ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES: Let beans be thy medicine, the truth about soluble fiber
WITH TIFFANEE COOK
Release date: December 13, 2021
She's back!
Karen Hurd speaks nutrition like no one on this planet. We heard from Hurd (see what I did there) in episode 210 when she told us in no uncertain terms what happens when sugar collides with our biology... Well she is back to speak of the absolute magic of beans and just how necessary and healing soluble fibre is to our toxic waste producing bodies so buckle up, you're going to want to follow the Hurd after you hear this (see what I did there, too).
High cholesterol? Let beans be thy medicine.
Toxins in our body? Let beans be thy medicine.
Feeling anxiety? Let beans be thy medicine.
She's back!
Karen Hurd speaks nutrition like no one on this planet. We heard from Hurd (see what I did there) in episode 210 when she told us in no uncertain terms what happens when sugar collides with our biology... Well she is back to speak of the absolute magic of beans and just how necessary and healing soluble fibre is to our toxic waste producing bodies so buckle up, you're going to want to follow the Hurd after you hear this (see what I did there, too).
High cholesterol? Let beans be thy medicine.
Toxins in our body? Let beans be thy medicine.
Feeling anxiety? Let beans be thy medicine.
HOLISTIC LIFE NAVIGATION: Transforming your genes with food
WITH LUIS MOJICA
Release date: October 18, 2021
There is a constant cycle of life & death occurring inside of our bodies at all times. Our DNA & how that DNA expresses can shapeshift at any time depending on our environments, mindsets, and food rituals. This is a blessing because the expressions that are not useful (illness & trauma responses) can also shape-shift into something new.
In this episode, I am joined by biochemist & holistic nutritionist Karen Hurd to teach us how food and chemicals interact with our genetic expressions.
There is a constant cycle of life & death occurring inside of our bodies at all times. Our DNA & how that DNA expresses can shapeshift at any time depending on our environments, mindsets, and food rituals. This is a blessing because the expressions that are not useful (illness & trauma responses) can also shape-shift into something new.
In this episode, I am joined by biochemist & holistic nutritionist Karen Hurd to teach us how food and chemicals interact with our genetic expressions.
Roll with the punches: sugar and our biology
WITH tiffanee cook
Release date: September 14, 2021
You've probably never given a thought to the processes that occur in our body when we throw something into it's ecosystem, like sugar.
This is a BRILLIANT episode where Karen explores just that.
You've probably never given a thought to the processes that occur in our body when we throw something into it's ecosystem, like sugar.
This is a BRILLIANT episode where Karen explores just that.
HOLISTIC LIFE NAVIGATION: HOw Sugar affects the body
WITH LUIS MOJICA
Release date: July 18, 2021
On this episode, Luis brings back biochemist and holistic nutritionist, Karen Hurd - to talk about what sugar is actually doing in our bodies.
"Some things take a lot of time to break down and enter into the bloodstream. That is not so with sugar. Whenever we put in sugar, it's what we call saccharide. Its molecular construction is such that it takes very little digestive effort - basically none - for it to cross the barriers that allow it into the bloodstream."
"You produce insulin in response to the spike. So if you're going up really rapidly with your blood glucose levels, you're going to release a boatload of insulin to bring down your sugars just as rapidly. Insulin is very effective. It actually grabs these sugar molecules in your bloodstream and will convert them into something known as a triglyceride."
"Sugar is so addictive and satisfying on so many levels and I think because initially it's this concentration of life force because we're breaking down all these foods into the building block of the life, which is the glucose feeding our cells so they can function."
On this episode, Luis brings back biochemist and holistic nutritionist, Karen Hurd - to talk about what sugar is actually doing in our bodies.
"Some things take a lot of time to break down and enter into the bloodstream. That is not so with sugar. Whenever we put in sugar, it's what we call saccharide. Its molecular construction is such that it takes very little digestive effort - basically none - for it to cross the barriers that allow it into the bloodstream."
"You produce insulin in response to the spike. So if you're going up really rapidly with your blood glucose levels, you're going to release a boatload of insulin to bring down your sugars just as rapidly. Insulin is very effective. It actually grabs these sugar molecules in your bloodstream and will convert them into something known as a triglyceride."
"Sugar is so addictive and satisfying on so many levels and I think because initially it's this concentration of life force because we're breaking down all these foods into the building block of the life, which is the glucose feeding our cells so they can function."
elisa unfiltered: Healing through food - The Bean Protocol
WITH elisa kurylowicz
Release date: March 31, 2021
Karen is a Nutritionist and bio-chemist with a Masters of Science degree in biochemistry who has been in practice for over 30 years. Her philosophy on health is “Food has the power to kill: Food has the power to heal”. She promotes the use of dietary and lifestyle tools needed to unlock your best health.
She was put on my radar because of her now world famous “Bean Protocol”. I have personally been on the protocol for three months now and my internal world has changed, healed, relaxed… whatever you want to call it, all because of BEANS!
This is an incredible conversation jammed with emotion, real life truths, scientific breakdowns, the power of our incredible bodies, tapping into our higher power and being resilient in life. It’s a fascinating revelation showing how food can and will heal you.
If you have never heard of the bean protocol or Karen Hurd, you are about to have your mind completely blown. This is a show you are going to want to listen to from beginning to end!
Karen is a Nutritionist and bio-chemist with a Masters of Science degree in biochemistry who has been in practice for over 30 years. Her philosophy on health is “Food has the power to kill: Food has the power to heal”. She promotes the use of dietary and lifestyle tools needed to unlock your best health.
She was put on my radar because of her now world famous “Bean Protocol”. I have personally been on the protocol for three months now and my internal world has changed, healed, relaxed… whatever you want to call it, all because of BEANS!
This is an incredible conversation jammed with emotion, real life truths, scientific breakdowns, the power of our incredible bodies, tapping into our higher power and being resilient in life. It’s a fascinating revelation showing how food can and will heal you.
If you have never heard of the bean protocol or Karen Hurd, you are about to have your mind completely blown. This is a show you are going to want to listen to from beginning to end!
First Lady of Nutrition: The Brilliant bean Protocol
WITH Ann Louise Gittleman
Release date: March 24, 2021
Karen Hurd is one of the most innovative nutritional biochemists on the planet. In this interview, Ann Louise and Karen dive into Karen's moving personal story about how she saved her daughter's life from household pesticide poisoning by researching, studying and implementing her own program which has since become known worldwide as “The Bean Protocol.” Karen discusses how the lowly bean helps recycle old bile thereby removing toxins from the body, balancing hormones and even curing lipomas. You’ll simply want to listen again and again to Karen’s powerful testimony and how beans should be incorporated in everybody’s life for health and healing.
Karen Hurd is one of the most innovative nutritional biochemists on the planet. In this interview, Ann Louise and Karen dive into Karen's moving personal story about how she saved her daughter's life from household pesticide poisoning by researching, studying and implementing her own program which has since become known worldwide as “The Bean Protocol.” Karen discusses how the lowly bean helps recycle old bile thereby removing toxins from the body, balancing hormones and even curing lipomas. You’ll simply want to listen again and again to Karen’s powerful testimony and how beans should be incorporated in everybody’s life for health and healing.
The Art of living well: How to build a strong immune system and other great tips
WITH STEPHANIE MAY POTTER & MARNIE DACHIS MARMET
Release date: February 18, 2021
Karen shares her immunity building tips including an in depth discussion about the Covid-19 virus. We discuss her immunity building protocol, which includes food (and yes we’ll discuss sugar) but also simple lifestyle tips to help ward off any viruses, or reduce the symptoms if you do contract one. We even talk about her view on doing a polar plunge and what temperature she recommends that you keep your room at night.
Karen’s goal is to live to 120 years old and she does everything in her power each day to help her live as long as she possibly can, which she shares with us in our conversation.
Karen also shares her perspective on the Covid-19 vaccine, which we know is top of mind right now, as we enter the second year of this pandemic.
Karen has an exciting update as she is in the process of creating a free app to provide people with the health studies relating to Covid-19, the pandemic, the vaccine and other news to help reduce the fear that many people are experiencing. We talk about the role that stress and fear play on your health, which we know is at an all time high.
Karen shares her immunity building tips including an in depth discussion about the Covid-19 virus. We discuss her immunity building protocol, which includes food (and yes we’ll discuss sugar) but also simple lifestyle tips to help ward off any viruses, or reduce the symptoms if you do contract one. We even talk about her view on doing a polar plunge and what temperature she recommends that you keep your room at night.
Karen’s goal is to live to 120 years old and she does everything in her power each day to help her live as long as she possibly can, which she shares with us in our conversation.
Karen also shares her perspective on the Covid-19 vaccine, which we know is top of mind right now, as we enter the second year of this pandemic.
Karen has an exciting update as she is in the process of creating a free app to provide people with the health studies relating to Covid-19, the pandemic, the vaccine and other news to help reduce the fear that many people are experiencing. We talk about the role that stress and fear play on your health, which we know is at an all time high.
HOLISTIC LIFE NAVIGATION: HOW DAIRY AFFECTS THE BODY
WITH LUIS MOJICA
Release date: February 12, 2021
On today's episode, I welcome back Karen Hurd to teach us about dairy & how it affects the body. Personally, I have linked all of my childhood illnesses to dairy. I had high cholesterol, was 50 pounds overweight, suffered from debilitating asthma, and had really painful cystic acne all over my face, neck and back.
Medications suppressed the symptoms for me, which offered some relief, but they did not go away until I removed dairy from my diet when I was around 18. I am 33 now and I have none of these conditions anymore. They've all completely reversed.
So I had Karen on to tell me what dairy was doing to my body and why so many of us will find relief from inflammation, auto-immune conditions, and chronic illness just by removing dairy from our diets.
On today's episode, I welcome back Karen Hurd to teach us about dairy & how it affects the body. Personally, I have linked all of my childhood illnesses to dairy. I had high cholesterol, was 50 pounds overweight, suffered from debilitating asthma, and had really painful cystic acne all over my face, neck and back.
Medications suppressed the symptoms for me, which offered some relief, but they did not go away until I removed dairy from my diet when I was around 18. I am 33 now and I have none of these conditions anymore. They've all completely reversed.
So I had Karen on to tell me what dairy was doing to my body and why so many of us will find relief from inflammation, auto-immune conditions, and chronic illness just by removing dairy from our diets.
NOT PERFECT PODCAST: The power of beans to heal autoimmune DISEASES and hormonal imbalance
WITH POPPY JAMIE
Release date: February 7, 2021
It is truly a joy to be able to share the second part of my conversation with the wonderful Karen Hurd. In today’s episode I ask Karen to explain the gut-brain connection and why beans have the power to heal disease and hormonal imbalance. While Karen often dives heavily into the science, I really recommend you stick with it - it’s so fascinating and I was blown away by her knowledge.
I ask the questions we all want the answers to like what would happen if we cut out sugar from our diets, the impact of caffeine and even de-caffeinated coffee on our bodies and whether we should bother taking probiotics. Karen also explains the science behind why endometriosis, PCOS and PMS are all FIXABLE situations. It really is an honour to share this episode and I promise you will benefit from the information!
It is truly a joy to be able to share the second part of my conversation with the wonderful Karen Hurd. In today’s episode I ask Karen to explain the gut-brain connection and why beans have the power to heal disease and hormonal imbalance. While Karen often dives heavily into the science, I really recommend you stick with it - it’s so fascinating and I was blown away by her knowledge.
I ask the questions we all want the answers to like what would happen if we cut out sugar from our diets, the impact of caffeine and even de-caffeinated coffee on our bodies and whether we should bother taking probiotics. Karen also explains the science behind why endometriosis, PCOS and PMS are all FIXABLE situations. It really is an honour to share this episode and I promise you will benefit from the information!
Not Perfect Podcast: What food can dramatically change your mental health?
with poppy jamie
Release date: January 31, 2021
In today’s episode, I speak to nutritionist and biochemist, Karen Hurd. Karen discovered the life saving benefits of beans over 30 years ago when her 18-month-old daughter was tragically poisoned by a household pesticide. Since then she has been asked to speak and teach all over the world where she educates people on the healing ability of food. Her philosophies, education, and protocol have helped thousands and thousands of individuals heal from serious chronic disease, as well as boost the health of people living an already balanced life.
In this episode, the Queen of beans explains why beans are the solution and how they help to remove toxins from the body. Karen explains how we can all be healed with soluble fibre and goes on to discuss the adverse effects of the 's’ word SUGAR and caffeine on our bodies. I had so many more questions for Karen and can’t wait for you to hear the rest of our conversation in Part 2.
In today’s episode, I speak to nutritionist and biochemist, Karen Hurd. Karen discovered the life saving benefits of beans over 30 years ago when her 18-month-old daughter was tragically poisoned by a household pesticide. Since then she has been asked to speak and teach all over the world where she educates people on the healing ability of food. Her philosophies, education, and protocol have helped thousands and thousands of individuals heal from serious chronic disease, as well as boost the health of people living an already balanced life.
In this episode, the Queen of beans explains why beans are the solution and how they help to remove toxins from the body. Karen explains how we can all be healed with soluble fibre and goes on to discuss the adverse effects of the 's’ word SUGAR and caffeine on our bodies. I had so many more questions for Karen and can’t wait for you to hear the rest of our conversation in Part 2.
Instagram live: All things Health
witH unique hammond
Release date: November 14, 2020
We chat about all things health, the good the bad and the ugly.
We chat about all things health, the good the bad and the ugly.
HOLISTIC LIFE NAVIGATION: Caffeine & Adrenaline
WITH LUIS MOJICA
Release date: October 25, 2020
Today I have Karen Hurd back on the show to talk all about adrenaline. This unavoidable, absolutely vital hormone that we need to live. Our modern world and industrialized food system has made it very easy for us to overtax our adrenals and create more adrenaline.
And what does that mean for the body? Inflammation, digestive upset, anxiety, emotional imbalances & activating trauma responses are just a few things that will be set off by excess adrenaline.
Karen Hurd walks us through the biochemistry of adrenaline on the body and how we can begin helping our bodies heal & repair from all the stimulation.
Today I have Karen Hurd back on the show to talk all about adrenaline. This unavoidable, absolutely vital hormone that we need to live. Our modern world and industrialized food system has made it very easy for us to overtax our adrenals and create more adrenaline.
And what does that mean for the body? Inflammation, digestive upset, anxiety, emotional imbalances & activating trauma responses are just a few things that will be set off by excess adrenaline.
Karen Hurd walks us through the biochemistry of adrenaline on the body and how we can begin helping our bodies heal & repair from all the stimulation.
Quax Podcast: The Bean Protocol for Total Body Wellness
with Lucas
Release date: October 21, 2020
Today I interviewed Karen Hurd.
Karen Hurd holds a Master of Science in Biochemistry and has been practicing for 30 years. She is currently enrolled at The George Washington University for a Masters of Public Health.
Her philosophy on health is “Food has the power to kill; food has the power to heal. It’s your choice.” Karen applies her knowledge at the bio-molecular level. She understands the causes of the health problems we face, and what dietary and lifestyle changes will unlock our best health.
Today I interviewed Karen Hurd.
Karen Hurd holds a Master of Science in Biochemistry and has been practicing for 30 years. She is currently enrolled at The George Washington University for a Masters of Public Health.
Her philosophy on health is “Food has the power to kill; food has the power to heal. It’s your choice.” Karen applies her knowledge at the bio-molecular level. She understands the causes of the health problems we face, and what dietary and lifestyle changes will unlock our best health.
Reconditioned: How to Heal from Any Condition with Food
with Lauren Vaknine
Release date: October 5, 2020
Today’s episode is with nutritionist and biochemist, Karen Hurd. After her 18-month-old daughter’s tragic poisoning, and her subsequent quest to heal her daughter, Karen came up with a method of detoxing that, simplistic as it is at its core, no one had yet thought of. Since then she has been asked to speak and teach all over the world, and she has a database of over 50,000 people who have had success from her protocols. Karen’s philosophy in approaching health is that “food has the power to kill; food has the power to heal. It’s your choice.”
In this episode we talk about the essence of lasting health, preventative medicine and nutrition. Karen’s knowledge of nutrition and the human body is astounding and she takes us through how the human body processes toxins, how disease occurs and how to remedy it.
It gets a bit science-y because of Karen’s deep understanding of these subjects, and the episode is fairly long but if you can make time, I promise you will benefit from the information!
We touch on Karen’s online courses that treat everything from autoimmune and inflammatory conditions to fertility issues, Crohn’s, thyroid problems, ADD and even cancer.
Today’s episode is with nutritionist and biochemist, Karen Hurd. After her 18-month-old daughter’s tragic poisoning, and her subsequent quest to heal her daughter, Karen came up with a method of detoxing that, simplistic as it is at its core, no one had yet thought of. Since then she has been asked to speak and teach all over the world, and she has a database of over 50,000 people who have had success from her protocols. Karen’s philosophy in approaching health is that “food has the power to kill; food has the power to heal. It’s your choice.”
In this episode we talk about the essence of lasting health, preventative medicine and nutrition. Karen’s knowledge of nutrition and the human body is astounding and she takes us through how the human body processes toxins, how disease occurs and how to remedy it.
It gets a bit science-y because of Karen’s deep understanding of these subjects, and the episode is fairly long but if you can make time, I promise you will benefit from the information!
We touch on Karen’s online courses that treat everything from autoimmune and inflammatory conditions to fertility issues, Crohn’s, thyroid problems, ADD and even cancer.
Holistic life navigation: Healing your body with beans
with Luis Mojica
Release date: August 13, 2020
Beans are the word! Karen Hurd is a strict whole food nutritionist that discovered the life-saving benefits of beans over 30 years ago when she used soluble fiber to save her 18 month old daughter's life. Her philosophies, education, and protocol have helped thousands and thousands of individuals heal from serious chronic disease, as well as boost the health of people living an already balanced life.
I interviewed her to find out the science behind beans, debunk some common myths that might keep you from eating them, and she generously gave use a foundation of where to begin in our healing journeys with food. I review it all at the end because it's so much information.
I have been on her protocol for about 6 weeks. It is the most accessible, simple, & inexpensive protocol I've ever been on, next to being macrobiotic. I lost 8 pounds, all of my bloating is gone, my skin looks beautiful, and my sense of clarity and sustained energy is quite unparalleled to where it's ever been before.
Beans are the word! Karen Hurd is a strict whole food nutritionist that discovered the life-saving benefits of beans over 30 years ago when she used soluble fiber to save her 18 month old daughter's life. Her philosophies, education, and protocol have helped thousands and thousands of individuals heal from serious chronic disease, as well as boost the health of people living an already balanced life.
I interviewed her to find out the science behind beans, debunk some common myths that might keep you from eating them, and she generously gave use a foundation of where to begin in our healing journeys with food. I review it all at the end because it's so much information.
I have been on her protocol for about 6 weeks. It is the most accessible, simple, & inexpensive protocol I've ever been on, next to being macrobiotic. I lost 8 pounds, all of my bloating is gone, my skin looks beautiful, and my sense of clarity and sustained energy is quite unparalleled to where it's ever been before.
The Art of Living Well: The power to heal through food
with stephanie may potter & marnie dachis marmet
Release date: August 12, 2020
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, nutritionist and biochemist Karen Hurd.
In today's conversation we dive into Karen's powerful personal story about how she saved her daughter's life from organophosphate (household pesticide) poisoning by researching, studying and implementing her own program to save her little girl's life.
Choosing to employ the alternative method of nutrition, she began to administer a plan for healing using the knowledge she had gained through her research. Much to the amazement of the doctors, her daughter began to improve.
Within six weeks, her daughter had made such improvement that there were no more measurable signs of distress. The only question remained if any permanent neural damage would be manifest as she grew older. Her daughter is now 31 years old, with no signs of permanent neural damage or any other damage.
We also discuss beans (and how they help remove toxins from the body), fiber, the "s" word SUGAR, hormones, and so much more. You will not want to miss this very moving and powerful episode.
We are thrilled to bring you today’s guest, nutritionist and biochemist Karen Hurd.
In today's conversation we dive into Karen's powerful personal story about how she saved her daughter's life from organophosphate (household pesticide) poisoning by researching, studying and implementing her own program to save her little girl's life.
Choosing to employ the alternative method of nutrition, she began to administer a plan for healing using the knowledge she had gained through her research. Much to the amazement of the doctors, her daughter began to improve.
Within six weeks, her daughter had made such improvement that there were no more measurable signs of distress. The only question remained if any permanent neural damage would be manifest as she grew older. Her daughter is now 31 years old, with no signs of permanent neural damage or any other damage.
We also discuss beans (and how they help remove toxins from the body), fiber, the "s" word SUGAR, hormones, and so much more. You will not want to miss this very moving and powerful episode.
ACCRESCENT - The truth about acidity, harmful effects of the keto diet & why soluble fiber is the solution to many health issues
WITH LEIGH ANN LINDSEY
Release date: July 2020
Karen Hurd is back and we are diving into the topic of acidity. Karen breaks down the difference between acidity and acidosis, the difference between blood acidity and bodily fluid acidity and dismantles many of the common beliefs surrounding this topic. We also touch on the topic of the Keto diet, how it relates to acidity and how it can be very harmful to the liver, kidneys, adrenals, and overall health if maintained as a long-term diet. Karen walks us through the massive storm of internal imbalances that can occur when maintaining a keto diet for longer periods. She points out that Type 1 diabetics are at a particular risk of inducing acidosis when eating a ketogenic diet and explains why.
According to Karen, “We have made a scapegoat out of acidity” in an attempt to place blame for a lot of prevalent diseases today. She points out that too much acidity in the gut can actually lead to a wide range of negative health outcomes including, nausea, acid reflux, heartburn, ulcers, chronic, and more. However, Karen provides a very simple strategy to balance this acidity in the gut to prevent and even reverse many illnesses.
Karen Hurd is back and we are diving into the topic of acidity. Karen breaks down the difference between acidity and acidosis, the difference between blood acidity and bodily fluid acidity and dismantles many of the common beliefs surrounding this topic. We also touch on the topic of the Keto diet, how it relates to acidity and how it can be very harmful to the liver, kidneys, adrenals, and overall health if maintained as a long-term diet. Karen walks us through the massive storm of internal imbalances that can occur when maintaining a keto diet for longer periods. She points out that Type 1 diabetics are at a particular risk of inducing acidosis when eating a ketogenic diet and explains why.
According to Karen, “We have made a scapegoat out of acidity” in an attempt to place blame for a lot of prevalent diseases today. She points out that too much acidity in the gut can actually lead to a wide range of negative health outcomes including, nausea, acid reflux, heartburn, ulcers, chronic, and more. However, Karen provides a very simple strategy to balance this acidity in the gut to prevent and even reverse many illnesses.
Accrescent - Coronavirus: Letting go of fear & science-backed strategies to protect against & fight covid-19
With Leigh ann lindsey
Release date: March 23, 2020
Biochemist Karen Hurd gives us all the current stats (March 23, 2020) on Coronavirus, the easiest and most effective things we can implement TODAY to support our immune system, protect against and even kill the Coronavirus. Karen provides a wonderfully concise and comforting array of information meant to instill a sense of peace and safety regarding current Coronavirus concerns. She uses her vast knowledge to encourage and empower us in the ability each of our own bodies possess to fight and kill viruses within the body.
Biochemist Karen Hurd gives us all the current stats (March 23, 2020) on Coronavirus, the easiest and most effective things we can implement TODAY to support our immune system, protect against and even kill the Coronavirus. Karen provides a wonderfully concise and comforting array of information meant to instill a sense of peace and safety regarding current Coronavirus concerns. She uses her vast knowledge to encourage and empower us in the ability each of our own bodies possess to fight and kill viruses within the body.
Expanded - Getting Perspective on Coronavirus
with Lacy phillips
Release date: March 20, 2020
Today we welcome back Nutritionist & bean protocol expert Karen Hurd, to give us a scientific overview of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and the ways we can support ourselves during this time. Karen dives into the fundamentals of this virus from a scientific perspective, and what it does to your system. She then covers the best ways you can aid your body in recovery from it. Karen also details the most effective ways to boost your immune system, and how heat plays a big factor. Lacy and Karen dive into the basics on a few other diseases and how we can best utilize foods to heal. We hope this episode offers a grounded source of support amidst the information overload we are all experiencing!
*Disclaimer To Be Magnetic is not a licensed medical doctor so please consult with your own doctor or medical professional as every case may be different. This is for informational purposes ONLY.
In This Episode We Talk About:
Today we welcome back Nutritionist & bean protocol expert Karen Hurd, to give us a scientific overview of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and the ways we can support ourselves during this time. Karen dives into the fundamentals of this virus from a scientific perspective, and what it does to your system. She then covers the best ways you can aid your body in recovery from it. Karen also details the most effective ways to boost your immune system, and how heat plays a big factor. Lacy and Karen dive into the basics on a few other diseases and how we can best utilize foods to heal. We hope this episode offers a grounded source of support amidst the information overload we are all experiencing!
*Disclaimer To Be Magnetic is not a licensed medical doctor so please consult with your own doctor or medical professional as every case may be different. This is for informational purposes ONLY.
In This Episode We Talk About:
- Lacy speaks to energies going on during these difficult times
- The science behind the CoronaVirus
- How Covid-19 is one of many types of Corona Virus’ many which are mild
- The three main symptoms of the Corona Virus
- How heating up your body and eliminating sugar can help fight the virus
- How garlic can help fight mold
- An overview of MS, Parkinson’s disease and Lyme Disease
- Detoxing from heavy metals
holistic health masterclass - what should we eat
with Brett Hawes
Release date: February 20, 2020
What should we eat? Nutrition is arguably one of the most confusing topics out there. Nutritionist and biochemist, Karen Hurd, joins me today to discuss this and more.
Here’s what we discuss on the show:
Here’s what we discuss on the show:
- Karen’s journey into the field of nutrition 30 years ago
- How she healed her daughter with food
- Why she’s known as the “the Bean Queen”
- What should we eat?
- What do people who live the longest eat?
- Essential oils are not natural
- How essential oils affect DNA
- The truth about lectins
- Demystifying nutritional dogma
- Do we need supplements?
- Supplements vs food
Expanded - healing through food
with lacy phillips
Release date: December 27, 2019
In today’s episode, Karen Hurd joins Lacy on the show to talk about her protocol that Lacy has been following for the past few months. Karen shares the personal story that led her to develop this protocol and expanding the course of her education. They talk about how beans help to remove toxins from the body, as well as what contributes to common health issues and what we can do about them.
In This Episode We Talk About:
In This Episode We Talk About:
- Lacy’s health journey
- How she found out about Karen Hurd’s protocol
- What she loves about Karen’s protocol
- Lacy’s personal improvements since starting this protocol
- Karen’s personal experience that led her to the discovery/development of her protocol
- The pushback she received from the medical community during her daughter’s illness
- Her daughter’s healing with soluble fiber
- How this experience led her to start nutritional training and her education in biochemistry
- The liver’s role in clearing toxins from the body
- Where we absorb fats in our body and why it worked against Ruth’s situation
- Why beans are the solution and how they help remove toxins
- Common problems with the thyroid and things that contribute to them
- Top issues with the GI tract and what contributes to them
- The accessibility of Karen’s courses
- Auto-immune dysfunctions as a scapegoat
- Karen’s thoughts on Lyme disease and how you can develop your own immunity
- Adverse effects of sugar and caffeine that people may not realize
- Some common neurological issues and brain chemistry
- Issues that contribute to diabetes and how it can be reversed or controlled with protocol
- Unexplained infertility and the factors that contribute to the ripeness of the eggs
- What’s happening with PCOS and endometriosis
- Supplements as cellular mediators, and how they can be problematic
- Gene mutations and environmental factors
- How carbon and hydrogen bond to form saturated or unsaturated fats
- Different types of oils and which are best for you
- How blue light and exercise can have adverse effects on your system
- What contributes to aging and how we can reverse the aging process
- Using oil as a substitute for nuts if you have a food allergy
- Acne is a soluble fiber issue
- What causes facial hair for women
- A separate protocol for your lymph system and immune system
- Some signs that the protocol is working and things are improving
- The courses Karen has available and what’s coming out in the future
- Why we have to be in the process for the long game