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. […]
Rethinking our approach to PCOS
Melissa Groves Azzaro on DUTCH Podcast PCOS is not just a reproductive disorder. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, examines the nuances of PCOS with Melissa Groves Azzaro, Founder of The Hormone Dietitian. They explain the possible root-causes of PCOS and discuss a whole-body approach to treating this disease state. Their discussion is fascinating, listen now LISTEN SPOTIFY APPLE PODCASTS AMAZON […]
Estrobolome: Gut Health and Hormones
By Laura Lewis 20 October 2022 What is the Estrobolome? The word “estrobolome” hints at its meaning. You probably recognize the “estro-” of estrogen and the “-ome” from microbiome. The estrobolome is a group of microbes that can influence the estrogen balance in your body. Yes, this applies to all humans on every spectrum of […]
How to Boost Testosterone Levels Naturally
Written by Laura Lewis 20 October 2022 With respect to the gender spectrum, we try avoid using terms like “men” and “women” in an exclusive, binary manner. We will, however, in this article be using biological terms “male(s)” and “female(s)” as they relate to physiology assigned at birth. With that said, this article is written […]
4 Powerful Joint Care Supplements
Laura Lewis, MS Published June 15, 2022 Chronic joint pain can affect knees, hands, elbows, shoulders, and hips. Anywhere where bones meet with cartilage in between can be a hotspot for inflammation, swelling, reduced mobility, and pain. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, affecting over 400 million people worldwide; 32 million in the […]
How Can I Get More Energy With Nutrition?
Laura Lewis, MS Published May 23, 2022 Just like you can’t drive a car without fuel, your body needs fuel to function. Instead of gasoline, however, what gives us energy is certain nutrients from the diet. Nutrients can give us energy either as a substrate converted to ATP in our cells or by otherwise […]
Metabolism Facts and Fiction
Laura Lewis, MS Published May 18, 2022 5 Common Myths About Metabolism, and the Truth Behind Them “Boost your metabolism with this [food/supplement/diet] and burn fat faster!” The draw of an easier path to losing weight is tempting when, deep down, we know the truth: weight loss usually takes time, persistence, and deprivation of […]
Intermittent Fasting Do’s and Don’ts for Balanced Blood Glucose
Laura Lewis, MS Published March 23, 2022 To “fast” is to go without food for a period of time. In a time where many countries are facing obesity epidemics, the problem may not be as simple as eating too much. Maybe we also eat too often. Humans have been fasting for as long as […]
Finding Balance: Blood Sugar and Mood
Laura Lewis, MS Published March 23, 2022 Not all mood swings are related to blood sugar fluctuations, but most blood sugar fluctuations will have an effect on your mood. So, whether you have a mood disorder or just a shifting, negative mood, it may be worth considering your nutrition and eating habits. Glucose imbalance […]
Preconception Nutrition for Women and Men
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 not uncommon to consider the importance of your diet once you or your partner is pregnant, but what about before? Optimizing the health of both partners, along […]
3 Ingredients to Support Cardiovascular 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? Advice for heart health can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. While cardiovascular wellness is dependent on so many different factors, making healthy adjustments to modifiable […]
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 […]
