The Hormonal Dance – Navigating the body–mind connection
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? The human body is a remarkable orchestra of interconnected systems and at the heart of this symphony are hormones. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers and once released […]
Estrogen Metabolism and Breast Cancer Risk
Lindsey Szczepanski, NP Summer School Edition EP06 on DUTCH Podcast Did you know that even when hormone levels may appear normal, inefficient estrogen metabolism could be a factor in symptoms related to estrogen dominance? Estrogen dominance is a risk factor for breast cancer, but the good news is it’s modifiable. In this 30-minute episode Lindsey […]
Hormones and Intermittent Fasting
Kelsey Hojara, RD Summer School Edition EP04 on DUTCH Podcast Intermittent fasting can be a valuable tool for providers caring for patients with PCOS. In this 30-minute episode Dr Jaclyn Smeaton and Kelsey Hojara, RD, discuss the pros and pitfalls of intermittent fasting. They offer suggestions for when it may be beneficial for patients to […]
Self-Care Tips for Hormone Balance
Hormonal imbalances can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms in women. While some hormonal imbalances may require medical treatment, self-care practices such as proper sleep, nutrition, stress management and relaxation techniques, exercise, and setting personal boundaries have been shown to support hormone balance and improve overall health. Self-care looks different for everyone, but […]
Intermittent Fasting in Cycling Women: The Effects of Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle
Intermittent fasting has become popular lately, with evidence growing that shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health, longevity, and more1. Unfortunately, most of this research has been performed in animal models and men, leaving women to wonder if intermittent fasting is right for them as well. WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING? Intermittent fasting is an eating […]
Fertility Basics
Some women are unaware of the very basics of fertility. Fundamentals like understanding the menstrual cycle and knowing when the fertile window takes place can influence a couple’s ability to conceive. That’s why it’s important for providers and patients alike to brush up on the nuts and bolts of fertility. Some women are unaware of […]
Understanding Cortisol Curves
Kaitin Tyre Summer School Edition EP02 on DUTCH Podcast In this 19-minute podcast, Kaitlin Tyre breaks down what cortisol curve patterns to look for in each DUTCH report and talks about stress management techniques that can help patients improve their stress response. Stress can be real or perceived, the body doesn’t recognize the difference! That’s […]
A Roadmap for the Menstrual Cycle
Dr Kelly Stang S2 EP19 on DUTCH Podcast In this 25-minute podcast, Dr Kelsey Stang uncovers the role of each hormone in the menstrual cycle and shares what exactly occurs in the female body during each phase. Each phase of the menstrual cycle is intertwined with the phase that came before and the one coming […]
Oral Contraceptives: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Dr Rebecca Clemson S2 EP20 on DUTCH Podcast In this 35-minute podcast, Dr Rebecca Clemson compares and contrasts the usefulness of the pill with some of its side effects. Listen now to learn all about the good and bad of birth control! Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Related Posts
Estrogen Detox Basics
Dr Kelly Ruef S2 EP2 on DUTCH Podcast Dr Kelly Ruef shares her knowledge on the ins and outs of estrogen detoxification and how to best serve patients who are struggling with detox. Listen now to learn all about these pathways and how the DUTCH Test can help you assess your patient’s estrogen detox status. […]
Stress, Hormones & Chronic Disease
Dr Will Cole on DUTCH Podcast In this 30-minute podcast, Dr Will Cole speaks with Dr Jaclyn Smeaton on the relationship between inflammation, stress and hormone imbalances. Many patients with chronic disease have some HPA axis dysregulation. And the whole endocrine system is affected by poor cortisol function. Chronic stress can lead to the overproduction […]
Maintaining Women’s Health – across all stages of life
Treating the whole patient is the pillar of functional and integrative medicine. What makes women unique is not solely a matter of anatomy and hormones, but rather the complex interplay of hormones, their receptors, and dietary, lifestyle and environmental factors that converge on every organ system in a woman’s body. There are major differences in […]
