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 […]
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Sign & Symptoms
Dr Stefani Hayes Season 3, Episode 12 on the DUTCH Podcast 28 November 2023 In this 40-minute podcast, Dr Stefani Hayes joins Dr Smeaton to dive into a very mysterious aspect of infertility called Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). POI is becoming an increasingly frequent problem in women and, unfortunately, it’s typically identified very late when […]
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 […]
Bonus Episode: Diving into Menopausal HRT
Anna Cabeca Bonus Episode on DUTCH Podcast 31 October 2023 In this bonus episode of the DUTCH podcast, Dr Jaclyn Smeaton continues her talk with Dr Anna Cabeca to tackle the often-overlooked subject of hormone replenishment during menopause. Their conversation centres around comprehensive testing and the management of postmenopausal patients, with a particular focus on optimising […]
Making the most of Menopause
Anna Cabeca Season 3 EP08 on DUTCH Podcast 31 October 2023 “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 […]
Precision Analytical Publishes Peer-Reviewed Estrogen Therapy Research in Menopause
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? [McMinnville, OR] – Precision Analytical, creators of the DUTCH Test and a leading specialty hormone testing lab, announces the publication of their latest study this month in the […]
New Perspectives on Anti-Aging Medicine
Kara Fitzgerald Summer School Edition EP09 on DUTCH Podcast 07 November 2023 Join us as Dr Kara Fitzgerald bridges the gap between epigenetics and functional medicine with her fascinating research on diet and lifestyle interventions that can slow the rate of aging. Discover how the foods we eat and how we live our lives can […]
The Dark Side of Estrogen: Getting Real About Estrogen Excess
Dr Andrew Rostenberg Summer School Edition EP07 on DUTCH Podcast 24 October 2023 There are always two sides to the same coin, and in this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Andrew Rostenberg sheds light on the dark side of estrogen. When out of balance, estrogen can impact our physique, how we age, and our […]
Estrogen Basics
Dr Allison Smith Summer School Edition EP06 on DUTCH Podcast Estrogen might make some providers nervous, but estrogen refers to a group of hormones that are fundamentally important to health and well-being. Every cell in the body has estrogen receptors, and understanding how estrogen is secreted and metabolised gives providers a lot of information about […]
7 Powerful Supplements for Energy
September, 2023 Key Points: Before exploring the best energy supplements, it is important to understand the root cause of low energy. Everything from hormone imbalances to gut dysbiosis and toxic burden can impact how you feel on a day-to-day basis. Find your root cause and choose supplements for energy that target it. Turn to minerals and […]
The Skinny Shot – What You Need to Know
September, 2023 We’re sure you’ve heard of the trending weight loss peptide shots that are taking the world by storm and they are already being prescribed to overweight and high A1c patients. Also coined the ‘skinny shot’, these weekly peptide injections are lowering blood sugar and shedding pounds from celebrities and soccer moms alike. Although the […]
The Challenges Women Face with Intermittent Fasting and Keto Diets
September, 2023 If you haven’t heard of ‘going keto’ or been asked what your intermittent fasting (IF) ‘feeding window’ is, you probably aren’t reading this article. IF and the ketogenic or ‘keto’ diet are two dietary strategies that have gained momentum over the past decade – mainly due to the fact that they’re highly effective. However, […]
