The Relationship Between HPA Axis Function and BMI
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? Obesity in America has reached pandemic levels, and with the increased prevalence, there has been an increasing focus on the underlying drivers of obesity. The main focus used […]
The Sleep–Stress Connection: Strategies for Success
Joanna Clarke December, 2023 The stress response is an intricate and innate feedback mechanism vital for survival in times of emergencies. It is best when activated sparingly so that the body can quickly return to a state of balance. However, when the body is in a state of sympathetic dominance or ‘fight or flight’ for […]
Tips to Recognise Stressors and Repair the Body
Dr Carrie Jones Season 3, Episode 18 on the DUTCH Podcast 16 January 2024 In this 33-minute podcast, Dr Carries Jones discusses the identification of stress and foundational changes that can be implemented to support health management. This enlightening episode of the DUTCH Podcast takes listeners on a journey to understand how to manage stress […]
Supporting the Stress Response for Restful Sleep
Joanna Clarke – (BNat, Dip Nut, Dip Med Herb) Practitioner Consultant – Auckland Central, South and East The stress response is an intricate and innate feedback mechanism vital for survival in times of emergencies. It is best when activated sparingly so that the body can quickly return to a state of balance. However, when the […]
What’s the Deal with the Pregnenolone Steal? with Tom Guilliams
Tom Guilliams Season 1, Episode 9 on the DUTCH Podcast 22 November 2023 This episode of the DUTCH Podcast dives into, “What’s the Deal with the Pregnenolone Steal?” and the controversy around Adrenal Fatigue. Hear from Tom Guilliams, PhD, an expert in cortisol and the HPA axis, about how the brain is responsible for signaling […]
HPA Axis: A Whole Body Stress Response
Tom Guilliams Season 3, Episode 10 on DUTCH Podcast 14 November 2023 Did you know the HPA axis manages all body systems and functions like an emergency response vehicle when stressors occur? Or that early life stressors can have permanent effects on the HPA axis? Hear this and more on today’s episode of the DUTCH […]
The Science Behind the Dad Bod
30 October, 2023 Dr Hilary Miller If you have heard the term “dad bod”, it probably triggered a distinct mental image. Body composition changes that smooth out muscular definition (increased body fat and decreased muscle mass) occur with ageing but may feel sudden or rapid after becoming a parent. This is familiar to men and women […]
Stress and Cortisol in the Type A Man
30 October, 2023 When we think of a Type A person, we generally think about high achievers, go-getters, motivated movers, and possibly more. In a society that is constantly on the go and demanding achievements and status, it can be easy to get caught up in the current of our societal structures – especially as a […]
The Stress and Sex Connection
Jaclyn Smeaton September, 2023 Stress is a natural and normal part of life—but when it becomes chronic, it can have a major impact on your overall well-being, including your sexual health. Stress can affect your libido, arousal, and orgasm, and can even lead to sexual dysfunction. Stress affects the sexual health of both men and […]
WFH Burnout: How to Manage the Stress of Working from Home
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? In theory, the idea of working from home sounds great. No commute, pajamas as a dress code (at least on the bottom), and easy access to the kitchen […]
NAC Benefits for Liver & Lung Health
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? Most of us are familiar with essential nutrients such as the B vitamins, vitamin D, zinc, and calcium. But there are many other nutrients that support the normal […]
What is L-Theanine
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? At Thorne, we’ve noticed an uptick in interest in L-theanine. If you’re wondering, “Just what is L-theanine?” then read on. This blog will help answer your questions “what […]
Ashwagandha for Stress
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? Ashwagandha is one of the most popular dietary supplements on the market right now [1]. Maybe you’re here because you’re curious about its sudden boom in the market, […]
Recovering From Burnout
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? It’s 2023 and we still don’t have it all figured out. Culturally, busyness and workaholism are on a pedestal. Downtime, rest, and leisure are often misjudged as laziness. […]
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 […]
