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 […]

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 […]

What is flat CAR trying to tell you?

Kelly Ruef Summer School Edition EP03 on DUTCH Podcast In this 21-minute podcast, Kelly Ruef examines how to get to the bottom of flat cortisol curves. She highlights two distinct patterns to look for on the DUTCH Test and dives into nutritional and botanical support considerations to help get these kinds of patients to achieve […]

Understanding Cortisol Curves

Kaitin Tyre Summer School Edition EP02 on DUTCH Podcast In this 19-minute podcast, Kaitlin Tyre breaks down what cortisol curve patterns to look for in each DUTCH report and talks about stress management techniques that can help patients improve their stress response. Stress can be real or perceived, the body doesn’t recognize the difference! That’s […]