What to Expect – The Menopause Years
Rebecca Clemson September, 2023 When many women think about menopause, they think of suffering in silence for years with symptoms like hot flashes that culminate with the end of their menstrual cycle. What many women do not know is that this is a critical period for their health and an important time to lay a […]
Integrative Support for Patients with Fibrocystic Breasts
Brooke Ahnemann September, 2023 Fibrocystic breast changes are the most common breast condition, with up to 60% of women experiencing these changes at some point. Typically, though it can cause a lot of discomfort, it is usually a benign or harmless condition. EVALUATING FIBROCYSTIC BREAST CHANGES Fibrocystic refers to the breast tissue becoming lumpy, ropey […]
Breast Cancer, Nutrigenomics and Oestrogen Detoxification
Dr Christina O’Brien September, 2023 WHAT IS NUTRIGENOMICS? Nutrigenomics is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the relationship between nutrition, genes, and health. Derived from the words “nutrition” and “genomics,” nutrigenomics seeks to understand how the foods we eat interact with our genetic makeup to influence our health positively or negatively. This is a […]
Taking an Integrative Approach to Breast Health
Dr Lauren Young Summer School Edition EP05 on DUTCH Podcast Breast health is a topic often overlooked in conventional medicine. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Lauren Young explores breast health from an integrative perspective. Traditional medicine often focuses on screening for diseases, but Dr Young recognises that many women don’t fit the […]
New Perspectives on Breast Cancer Screening
Dr Tara Scott Summer School Edition EP04 on DUTCH Podcast In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Tara Scott, discusses the changing landscape of breast cancer screening, estrogen metabolism, and hormone testing. As a classically trained OB/GYN, Dr Scott explains how the allopathic medical community isn’t given the tools to monitor hormone levels or […]
Whole-Body Approaches to Thyroid Dysfunction
Dr Filomena Trindade Summer School Edition EP03 on DUTCH Podcast In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr Filomena Trindade, a renowned expert in functional medicine delves into the intricate world of thyroid health and examines its influence on our overall well-being. Along with DUTCH Podcast host, Dr Jaclyn Smeaton, she illustrates the interconnectedness of […]
Living with Ikigai: Finding meaning in each day
In our fast-paced world that demands us to be pulled in many different directions, it’s no wonder that we can often feel weighed down by an array of negative emotions such as anxiety, overwhelm, disappointment, anger and sadness. This assault on our emotional health if not resolved can invariably manifest into lingering chronic problems. Navigating […]
Earned vs. Unearned Box Checking
Dr Samuel Yanuck September 20, 2023 This blog entry is about the mistakes we make that create blind spots in our case management processes. In working with patients whose challenges are complex, skilled clinicians work hard to avoid unearned box checking. This occurs when you decide or assume that you’ve taken care of a component […]
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 […]
Serrapeptase for Post Surgical Dental Pain
Dr Lauren Young September 14, 2023 ABSTRACT Post operative dental pain often requires use of anti-inflammatories, steroids or pain medications, which all have possible complications associated with their use. Serrapeptase has demonstrated potential in managing the side effects post dental procedures which offers promise to be an alternative treatment for patients. This mini literature review […]
Practical Approaches to Stress Management
Dr Deb Matthew Summer School Edition EP02 on DUTCH Podcast Slow, sluggish mornings followed by sleepless nights should not be the norm—yet for many patients, this is their experience. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, host Dr Jaclyn Smeaton and guest Dr Deb Matthew, talk about the profound impact that stress and cortisol have […]
Hormone Education: From Beginner to Advanced
Dr Jaclyn Smeaton Summer School Edition EP01 on DUTCH Podcast Get ready to change the way you think about stress, PCOS, estrogen dominance, and so much more. Season three of the DUTCH Podcast is jam-packed with hormone education from though-leaders and industry experts who will challenge many misconceptions you may be hearing in the functional medicine world. They’ll provide groundbreaking insights into hormones and hormone testing with the research to back […]
PCOS Patterns and Protocols
Dr Brook Ahnemann Summer School Edition EP08 on DUTCH Podcast In this 20 minute podcast, Dr Smeaton talks all things PCOS with Brook Ahnemann, ND, a hormone expert and clinical educator at DUTCH. The PCOS diagnostic criteria seem to be a moving target; they’re constantly changing! Luckily, there are some DUTCH Test patterns you can […]
How we measure enzymes and why it matters
Enzyme Science September 6, 2023 Enzyme Science is the practitioner division of Enzymedica. Enzymes are the heart and soul of their business and they’ve been renowned as enzyme experts since 1998. Using unparalleled standards of quality, Enzyme Science makes exceptional formulas for natural digestive health and wellness, sourced from the finest ingredients and validated by […]
7 Impressive Kefir Benefits & How to Make This Nutrient-Dense Probiotic Drink
BodyBio Written by Dr Thomas Wnorowski adapted by FxMed One probiotic food you may not have heard of is kefir. A fermented milk drink, kefir is basically yogurt’s cousin, but with even more probiotics and a tangy flavour. Let’s dive into the kefir benefits and how you can make this delicious fermented drink a part […]
