Menopausal HRT and Cardiovascular Disease
By Clinical Consulting Team Co-written by our clinical experts Hilary Miller, ND, and Kelly Ruef, ND Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and globally. During menopause when estrogen levels drop, a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease increases. This is because estrogen provides a protective effect against heart disease in […]
Ginger – Natural Relief for Menstrual Cramps
By Clinical Consulting Team Alana Campbell, ND, L.Ac Severe lower abdominal pain during menstruation, or dysmenorrhea, has an estimated prevalence of up to 91% of women.1 Dysmenorrhea can be classified into primary or secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is pain caused by excessive uterine contractions in the absence of lesions in the pelvis, whereas secondary dysmenorrhea is […]
Reducing the Effects of Endometriosis: How Anti-Inflammatories, Including Melatonin, May Help
By Clinical Consulting Team Alana Campbell, ND, L.Ac Endometriosis is a severely debilitating disease characterised by dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and infertility. The true prevalence of endometriosis is largely underestimated due to the reliance on laparoscopy for diagnosis. The current estimate is 10-15% of women between the ages of 25 and 35 years old and […]
Diagnosing PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Dr Krystal Richardson Season 3, Episode 19 on the DUTCH Podcast 23 January 2024 In this 33-minute podcast, Dr Kyrstal Richardson dives deep into the complexities of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Dr Krystal Richardson discusses the difficult and confusing journey providers must take to reach a PCOS diagnosis. She highlights the inadequacies in conventional medical […]
PCOS Part 2 – Diet & Lifestyle Interventions
Dr Felice Gersh Season 3, Episode 15 on the DUTCH Podcast 19 December 2023 In this 45-minute podcast conversation between Dr Felice Gersh, MD and host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, they dive into the lifestyle interventions that can support women with PCOS. From strategic eating windows to stress-reduction techniques and other diet recommendations, this episode is full of […]
PCOS Part 1 – Physiology and History
Dr Felice Gersh Season 3, Episode 14 on the DUTCH Podcast 12 December 2023 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects between 10-20% of reproductive-aged women. While this can be a very difficult diagnosis for women these days, there are evolutionary benefits that may have led to its proliferation. In this 25-minute podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Circadian Rhythm and Human Health
To better understand human behavior and health it’s necessary to acknowledge the importance of biological rhythms in health assessments. Chronobiology (the study of rhythmic influences on biological systems) is an integral part of human health, though it is rarely discussed in mainstream allopathic medicine. Three external environmental factors have an impact on the human body—intensity […]
Can Seed Cycling Ease Menstrual Cycle Symptoms
One of the most common reasons women test their hormones is due to “period problems”. They may be irregular, painful, or heavy. They may have PMS or fatigue at different times in their cycle. They may just want to make sure their hormones are “normal”. And many women are looking for gentle, natural support. One […]
What the Research Shows on PEA for Endometrial Pain
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? Endometriosis is believed to impact one in 10 women of reproductive age globally. The pain and bleeding that result from endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus can interfere […]
How to support women’s bone health at any age
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? A woman’s bone health at any point in her life is the result of the totality of the life choices she’s made and health impacts she cannot control. […]
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 […]
