Making the most of Menopause
“Menopause is mandatory, but suffering is optional.”
In this thought-provoking episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Anna Cabeca, DO, provides an uplifting perspective on the transformative journey of menopause. Along with our host, Dr Jaclyn Smeaton, they explore the many hormones involved in menopausal symptoms and how patients should feel empowered to control they’re health and wellbeing through this “Second Spring” phase of life.
Learn how progesterone, DHEA, cortisol, and oxytocin all play a role in the common symptoms of menopause including fatigue, weight gain, and hot flashes.
You’ll also learn about the vital role of insulin resistance and diet in shaping menopausal experiences across different cultures. Dr Cabeca emphasises the importance of hormone monitoring and holistic approaches to patient care including hormone “replenishment” therapy.
Tune in to think differently about menopause and see it from a brighter perspective.
Share:
Related Posts

Can You Bring Vitamins on a Plane? How To Travel with Supplements
Written by Austin Ruff | 2024 Are you traveling for a work conference, an athletic competition, or a weekend getaway? Just because you’re leaving home

Earthworms, Enzymes, and Circulation: The Science Behind Lumbrokinase
Written by Dr Sarah Daglis | 2025 Blood clotting is essential for healing and other important functions throughout the body, but when the process goes

Why Would I Test Positive To Foods On A Dietary Antigen Test That I Don’t Eat?
Written by Precision Point Diagnostics | 2025 True food allergies are when the body develops antibodies against a particular food, or a related food. Patients

Mitochondria: The Overlooked Link in the Gut-Brain Axis
Written by Dr Sarah Daglis | 2025 The gut-brain axis is well-established, but there’s more to this dynamic relationship than meets the eye. A vital

Unlocking Respiratory Resilience Through Functional Medicine
Article written by Dr Michelle Clark Naturopathic Doctor Clinical Education Manager, FxMed Published 1 June 2025 People take supplements to improve or optimize their health.