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Oral Contraceptives: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with Rebecca Clemson, ND Feb 28, 2023

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Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), or “the pill,” revolutionized women’s healthcare in 1950. Now, almost 75 years later, women and their practitioners are asking questions. In this thought-provoking episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Rebecca Clemson compare and contrast the usefulness of the pill with some of its side effects.

You can join the conversation on the good and bad of birth control. Listen now!

Sections and Timestamps

00:00Intro
04:10The pill to “fix” female problems
08:02Uses for the pill
12:10The pill is not benign
18:20Cardiovascular risks and the pill
19:56When should a patient take an OCP?
24:50Endometriosis and OCPs
27:41How to do birth control right
34:15Conclusion

A Roadmap for the Menstrual Cycle with Kelsey Stang, ND Feb 21, 2023

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Each phase of the menstrual cycle is intertwined with the phase that came before and the one coming after—a continuous loop of natural hormone fluctuations. Our guest, Dr. Kelsey Stang and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton uncover the role of each hormone in the cycle and share what exactly occurs in the female body during each phase.

Women are empowered with knowledge when they understand their menstrual cycle. And with expert hormone education like the discussion in this podcast, providers and patients can be better equipped to notice when symptoms deviate from normal.

Sections and Timestamps

00:00Intro
03:34Understanding menstrual cycle phases
06:15Luteal phase description
11:46HPO axis
14:05Progesterone’s role in the cycle
16:55Signs to notice throughout the cycle
21:00DUTCH Test options
24:50 Conclusion

Additional Resources

Get to know Dr. Kelsey Stang, ND
drkelseystang.com

Interpreting Specific Examples of Cycle Mapping Reports
https://dutchtest.com/video/interpreting-specific-examples-of-cycle-mapping-results/

DUTCH Cycle Mapping
https://dutchtest.com/info-cycle-mapping/

DUTCH Complete
https://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-complete/

DUTCH Plus
https://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-plus/

Sex Ed & the Menstrual Cycle with Lindsey Szczepanski, NP Feb 14, 2023

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Happy Valentine’s Day! This episode of the DUTCH Podcast is sex ed for adults. There is an overwhelming gap in knowledge surrounding the menstrual cycle. Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Lindsey Szczepanski, NP get back to the basics with a complete menstrual cycle overview.

Lindsey and Dr. Smeaton cover what menstrual symptoms are considered “normal” for cycling, pre-, and postmenopausal women. And even spend time discussing male sexual health, including libido and testosterone.

Don’t be shy—we’d love for you to listen to this episode!

Sections and Timestamps

00:00Intro
04:13Cervical mucus NOT a yeast infection
07:18Educating patients on the menstrual cycle
10:50Normal cycle: bleeding
15:48Normal cycle: cervical mucus changes
18:45Male libido
25:08HRT testing and suggestions
32:35What women need to know about their cycles
35:35Vasectomy follow-up
38:08Conclusion

Additional Resources

The Sex and Stress Connection
https://dutchtest.com/2023/01/18/the-sex-and-stress-connection/

Listen to more of the DUTCH Podcast
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Monitoring HRT with DUTCH Test
https://dutchtest.com/2022/08/26/new-peer-reviewed-data-shows-the-reliability-of-urine-hormone-testing-to-monitor-hrt/

Libido and Hormone Balance in Men with Dr. Geo Espinosa Feb 07, 2023

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Sexual wellness can be a sensitive topic. Libido is important for overall health and quality of life. When men struggle to get erections, it could be an indicator of arterial disease, endothelial disease, or diabetes.

Our DUTCH Podcast guest Dr. Geo Espinosa is passionate about helping men achieve the life and health they desire. In this episode, he and Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, go over several approaches to treating low testosterone. They discuss the connections between low libido and systemic disease. And they highlight the importance of exercise in boosting testosterone.

Tune in now to learn more.

Time Stamps
00:00Intro

04:13Evaluating male patients who complain of low libido

08:05Dr. Espinosa doesn’t recommend aromatase inhibitors

14:10Men do not become more aggressive with testosterone

17:35Testosterone decreases each year after age 30

21:38Top lifestyle strategies to support testosterone function

28:34Outro

Additional Resources
Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations from Dr. Geo

Ashwagandha
Higher fat/keto diet
Decrease waist-to-hip ratio
Strength training
Lowering cortisol
Supporting testosterone production

Dr. Geo’s Website

https://drgeo.com/

Integrative and Functional Urology Institute

https://aw6f826.aweb.page/p/cb5f323b-65b8-4863-8aa2-9c2a48e4e92e

Understanding Hair Loss and Minimizing the Impact with Marcelle Pick, NP Jan 31, 2023

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Marcelle Pick, OBGYN, NP is a functional medicine expert and has built her career in women’s health. Her approach to treating hair loss is detailed in this episode of the DUTCH Podcast.

Hear Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, and Marcelle share their experiences treating hair loss. They dive into potential root causes of hair loss and discuss solutions to treat this sometimes-terrifying patient complaint. Marcelle shares some of her go-to nutritional supplement strategies for supporting hair growth, and she and Jaclyn offer advice on searching for reputable and effective supplements.

Sections and Timestamps

00:00Intro
02:08Hair loss is alarming to most patients
04:00Causes of hair loss
06:04Nutrition for hair-health
11:58What is the typical evaluation for a patient experiencing hair loss?
17:19Shopping carefully for supplements
22:01DHT and hair loss
23:49Lifestyle suggestions for patients experiencing hair loss
26:09Outro

Additional Resources
Marcelle Pick’s Website
https://marcellepick.com/

IFM.org — Marcelle Pick, NP
https://www.ifm.org/about/profile/marcelle-pick/

The Brain/Adrenal Connection: Understanding the HPA axis with Dr. Christina O'Brien Jan 24, 2023

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Sometimes a traditional diurnal cortisol test isn’t enough to properly evaluate a patient. With the DUTCH Plus, the cortisol awakening response (CAR) gives additional insight into your patient’s stress response. A “mini stress test” the CAR takes snapshots in the minutes and hours after waking to paint a clearer picture of HPA axis function.

In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Drs. Jaclyn Smeaton and Christina O’Brien discuss the value of the CAR in finding hidden points of dysregulation in patients. They cover typical cortisol testing procedure and dive into the benefits of measuring the CAR to enhance patient care.

Sections and Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:57 What’s the typical cortisol test?
03:10 Why saliva for measuring the CAR?
07:15 The CAR can identify dysfunction missed by typical diurnal curve
10:00 Typical patterns of dysfunction on a CAR report
13:05 When should providers order the DUTCH Plus vs the DUTCH Complete
16:25 Conclusion

Additional Resources

DUTCH Complete

https://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-complete/

DUTCH Plus

https://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-plus/

Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR)

https://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-plus/#cortisol-awakening-response

Avoiding Environmental Toxins in Your Everyday Life with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Jan 17, 2023

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Last week Dr. Smeaton and Dr. Pizzorno covered the science behind environmental toxins and how they affect our hormones. This week, they discuss how to avoid these toxins through lifestyle adjustments, treatment, and other methods.

Environmental toxin avoidance recommendations from Dr. Pizzorno

Avoidance, avoidance, avoidance
Eat organic
Heirloom seeds for growing your own food
Whole-house water filtration
Whole-house air filtration
Sauna weekly to sweat out toxins
Increase fiber intake
More avoidance!

Listen now to hear the details of these recommendations and catch last week’s episode with Dr. Pizzorno wherever you get your podcasts.

Sections and Timestamps

00:00Intro
01:28Everyone has measurable exposure to BPA
04:12You CAN reduce your toxic load through lifestyle adjustments
06:16Supplements can only supplement a fantastic diet
09:00Persistent vs non-persistent compounds
10:18Water, air, and food
13:44Unimportant molecules and heirloom seeds
18:17Plant-based foods and animal products
21:00Sweating toxins out
23:10Increasing fiber intake to detoxify
27:30 Conclusion

The Dangers of Environmental Toxins on Your Hormones with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Jan 10, 2023

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The natural medicine community has long benefited from the leadership of this week’s guest. Dr. Joseph Pizzorno has been practicing natural medicine for more than 40 years. He is an author, educator, and top-notch provider, and his bread and butter is studying environmental toxins.

In this episode, Dr. Pizzorno and Dr. Smeaton discuss perchlorates and bisphenols, two prevalent environmental toxins that affect thyroid function. They also talk about the sneaky ways these toxins can show up in everyday life.

This is part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Pizzorno. Stay tuned for more from him and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton next week to hear about other toxins in our environment and how to avoid them.

Timestamps and Sections

00:00Intro
02:15What sparked Dr. Pizzorno’s interest in environmental toxicology
07:56How does the impact of environmental toxins compare to diet in the diabetes epidemic?
09:30High toxic load increases risk of diabetes
11:20Herbicides are a culprit
14:28Perchlorate levels are inversely proportionate to thyroid hormone levels
18:18First research on bisphenols
25:00How to avoid BPAs
26:30Conclusion

Tips for avoiding BPAs

Don’t freeze or heat food in plastic containers
BPA free canned food
Avoid heat sensitive paper (receipt paper)
Avoid disposable coffee cups

Beneficial Fasting for Women with Dr. Mindy Pelz Jan 03, 2023

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Fasting and female hormones, this podcast has it all. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, interviews world-renowned hormone expert, Dr. Mindy Pelz, on the topic of intermittent fasting. Dr. Pelz dives into the unique role that fasting can play in hormone health, and shares tips on fasting for perimenopause.

Women need to fast differently than men. Dr. Pelz explains the cycle of fasting that correlates with a woman’s menstrual cycle for optimal fasting and hormone success. Women can experience better sleep, and fewer perimenopausal symptoms when fasting appropriately. Don’t sleep on this episode, there is so much to learn!

Sections and Time Stamps

00:00 - Intro
02:51 - How Mindy Pelz got into fasting
04:58 - What are the benefits of intermittent fasting for women?
08:20 - What does fasting do to estrogen?
14:30 - How do women need to do fasting differently than men?
20:20 - The goal is metabolic flexibility
22:05 - Fasting recommendations for perimenopause
25:20 - “Fast Like a Girl” book
26:28 - Conclusion

Fast Like a Girl
https://fastlikeagirl.com/

Mindy Pelz’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@DrMindyPelz

Mindy Pelz’s Website
https://drmindypelz.com/

DUTCH Test
https://dutchtest.com/

Ten Years of Profound Change - Live from A4M World Congress in Las Vegas Dec 27, 2022

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Ten years after its inception, DUTCH Test founders Mark Newman and Andy Tyssen are here for our final live from A4M World Congress episode of the DUTCH Podcast. They reminisce on the origins of the DUTCH Test, the beginnings of their business, and the strides the business has made since the beginning.

In this episode, we get to visit with some of the first DUTCH Test providers— Jeff and Lyn Holgrefe of the Happy Hormone Cottage. They talk about their introduction to DUTCH testing 10 years ago and how DUTCH has helped their patients find answers. Jeff and Lyn have shipped more than 10,000 DUTCH kits to their patients, thank you Happy Hormone Cottage!

Precision Analytical Core Values

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We care for our people. We will ALL actively prioritize taking care of our team, clients, and community.
We will be transparent. We believe honest humility should characterize internal communication and how we represent our product.
Always advancing. Our work is never done! We are committed to continual improvement in everything we do.

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