PCOS Is Now PMOS – Why The Name Change Matters
May 2026 A major shift has officially arrived in women’s health. The condition long known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) following an extensive international consensus process published in The Lancet in May 2026. This change is much more than semantics. It reflects decades of growing evidence that […]
Red Yeast Rice Benefits for Heart Health and Overall Wellness
Written by Kathi Head | 2025 Red yeast rice has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, due to its powerful health benefits. If you haven’t heard of red yeast rice yet, you’re not alone. Let’s dive into what it is, and why it’s becoming an essential ingredient for wellness routines. What is red yeast rice? Red yeast rice (also called Went Yeast) […]
The Best Bedtime Snacks for Sleep
Written by Austin Ruff | 2025 Let’s talk about those late-night cravings. Raiding the refrigerator or pantry for something salty or sweet before bed… We’ve all been there. Late-night snacking has its downsides, and many health professionals caution against eating before bed to avoid unwanted weight gain or disruptions to the sleep-wake cycle. But is eating before bed harmful? […]
Spring Green Kitchari: Ayurvedic Recipe for Gentle Detox
Support and reset your digestive system by giving it a bit of a break with this nourishing recipe! The deeply intelligent Ayurvedic tradition favours gentle nourishment and ‘lightening the load’ in the form of foods that are easily digestible, rather than extreme cleanses or purges. The vast majority of the time, your body handles everything you ingest/are […]
Menopausal Hair Loss & Innovations in Hair Restoration
Dr Alan Bauman and Dr Jaclyn Smeaton Episode 146 on the DUTCH Podcast March 24 2026 In this episode, Dr. Alan Bauman and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the complexities of hair restoration, particularly focusing on menopausal hair loss in women. This discussion also explores: Understanding female pattern hair loss Emotional and hormonal factors affecting hair […]
TUDCA vs. Milk Thistle: Which One Supports Your Liver Best?
Written by Ashley Palmer & Pooja Mahtani | 2025 Key Takeaways: TUDCA is a bile acid that enhances bile flow, reduces liver inflammation, and supports metabolic health. Milk Thistle, rich in silymarin, offers antioxidant protection and promotes liver cell regeneration. TUDCA is particularly beneficial for conditions like cholestasis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Milk […]
14 Common Questions About PectaSol Modified Citrus Pectin
Written by ecoNugenics An increased interest in natural therapies to treat the body has led to exciting research into a variety of supplements. One common pantry staple in particular is gaining attention as a powerful ingredient for overall health. This FAQ for Modified Citrus Pectin, also known as MCP, explores 10 common questions about this […]
The Ethics of Mindful Living: Awareness in Action
Ethics often reveal themselves in small moments and quiet spaces: a sharp email paused before sending, a heated conversation softened by noticing tension in the body, a routine purchase reconsidered. These moments rarely feel moral in the traditional sense, yet they are deeply ethical. Mindfulness is often seen as a wellness tool for stress relief […]
Benefits of Creatine in Perimenopause and Menopause
Written by Maura MacDonald, MS, RD, CSSD | 2025 As we age, the notion is that we will inevitably become weaker. Not as mobile as we were in our 40s, not able to lift as much as we could in our 30s or run as fast as we could in our 20s. Women, especially, may […]
End of Year Reflection: Breaking the Cycle and Living with Intention
As the year draws to a close, I find myself in that familiar pause between what has been and what is yet to come – a space that invites reflection. It’s easy to set new resolutions and intentions, yet far harder to understand why we so often slip back into old patterns despite our best […]
Goodbye Pie Chart, Hello Phase 1 Sliders
Written by Allison Smith, ND | 2025 As we usher in a new era of DUTCH testing which leaves behind the concept of the three-way ratio that compared 2-OH-E1, 4-OH-E1, and 16-OH-E1 in favor of the two-way ratios that directly compare 4-OH-E1 to 2-OH-E1 and 16-OH-E1 to 2-OH-E1, it’s important to align on why we […]
Introducing the DUTCH Dozen
Written by Kelly Ruef, ND | 2025 Hormone testing can be complex, which is why Precision Analytical developed the DUTCH Dozen, an interpretive framework that streamlines interpretation of the DUTCH Test, providing healthcare providers with a clear and actionable starting point for creating treatment plans. The DUTCH Complete and DUTCH Plus tests now report your […]
DUTCH Report Enhancements
Written by Hilary Miller, ND | 2025 Precision Analytical have released the newest version of the DUTCH Test. This is the report’s most significant update since the debut of the DUTCH Test in 2013. The newest DUTCH report highlights the key components of the patient’s hormonal health that the DUTCH Test has been reporting for […]
Sonder – so much more than a poetic idea
I wasn’t looking for inspiration, but it found me anyway! On a recent weekend in Raglan, my eyes lingered on a whimsical painting by a local artist in our Airbnb. Subtly positioned above the main illustration, in delicate, playful letters, was the word sonder. In the slow rhythm of coastal life – amid the salt […]
Gallbladder Health 101: What It Does and How to Keep It Working Well
Written by Ashley Palmer & Pooja Mahtani | 2025 The gallbladder may not get much attention compared to the gut, but it plays a central role in digestion, detoxification, and helping your body absorb nutrients. The gallbladder is best known for storing and releasing bile (a substance your liver produces to break down fats). Bile […]