The DUTCH Podcast

Send us a textThe Live from A4M World Congress podcast series continues with featured guest, Dr. Carrie Jones. You might recognize her from her time at Precision Analytical as the former Medical Director. In this episode, Dr. Jones shares how DUTCH and the functional medicine world have evolved to better understand the importance of hormone testing to identify and treat adrenal dysfunction. She discusses the beginnings of the DUTCH Test, and she, Jaclyn Smeaton, and Mark Newman talk about the importance of research to further evolve hormone testing.00:00     Intro03:55     Learning the importance of estrogen metabolism07:35     The Stages of Stress (SOS) program12:12     Introducing DUTCH Trust18:29     Precision Analytical’s commitment to top-notch testing25:00     DUTCH supports its testing in scientific literature28:50     ConclusionDr. Carrie Jones http://www.drcarriejones.com/LMRC Stages of Stress Programhttps://www.lifestylematrix.com/clinical-programs#stressDUTCH Researchhttps://dutchtest.com/research/

Send us a textIn a special edition of the DUTCH Podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, joins Precision Analytical founder Mark Newman, MS, and Jeff Bland, PhD—the “father of functional medicine”—for a live Q&A session. They discuss the beginnings of the functional medicine industry and reflect on the various directions the field is taking.  Dr. Bland and Dr. Smeaton uncover some of the barriers to a functional medicine approach. Functional medicine isn’t the same as traditional disease-state treatment. Dr. Bland suggests ways to approach these barriers with providers that don’t already practice functional medicine. Philosophical barriers Lack-of-proof barriers Economic barriers Tune in to take part in this informative discussion. The Q&A session brings up important topics like the effects of COVID-19 vaccine/infection on cycling women; as well as accurately interpreting saliva hormone results for patients on hormone creams/gels. Plus, hear the announcement for the grand prize winner for the 10 Days of DUTCH giveaway!  Sections and Timestamps 00:00 -Intro 02:07- 10 Days of DUTCH Giveaway winner announced 04:10- Dr. Bland discusses the changes in functional medicine 08:30- Functional medicine treats the patients that traditional medicine ignores 11:45- Dr. Bland shares story from early in his career 12:30- Barriers to working with patients/providers that are new to the functional medicine model 16:52- Q&A Begins 18:41- Is there any effect on menstrual cycles for female patients post Covid-19 vaccination? 23:28- Are exaggerated testosterone levels in saliva after hormone creams/gels indicative of systemic availability? 29:30- What is the value of looking at hormone metabolites? 33:15- Conclusion Links Dr. Jeff Bland’s website https://jeffreybland.com/ PLMI https://plminstitute.org/ COVID-19 Research Referenced https://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/bmjmed/1/1/e000297.full.pdf Become a DUTCH Providerhttps://dutchtest.com/become-a-provider Find a DUTCH Provider https://dutchtest.com/find-a-dutch-provider/ 

Send us a textDr. Will Cole is the featured guest this week on the DUTCH Podcast and he and Jaclyn Smeaton, ND (DUTCH Chief Medical Officer) discuss chronic disease and its relationship to inflammation, stress, and hormone imbalances. Many patients with chronic disease have some HPA axis dysregulation. And the whole endocrine system is affected by poor cortisol function. Chronic stress can lead to the overproduction of cortisol, which is probably why this hormone is often labeled as “bad”. In reality, a cortisol increase can be seen as a marker for other issues in the body, such as chronic stress or illness. Dr. Cole and Dr. Smeaton discuss the Goldilocks principle of keeping cortisol levels “just right”.Dr. Cole’s Favorite Lifestyle Recommendations to Support HPA Axis FunctionHoly basilAshwagandhaLion’s maneForest bathingCaring for spiritual needsGrounding DUTCH Plus Info Sheethttps://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-plus/DUTCH CAR (cortisol awakening response)https://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-plus/#cortisol-awakening-responseDr. Will Cole’s websitehttps://drwillcole.com/Dr. Cole’s latest bookhttps://drwillcole.com/gut-feelingsFind Dr. Cole on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/Sections and Timestamps00:00     Intro04:02     Dr. Cole asks if canine patients can use the DUTCH Test?05:10     What sparked Dr. Cole’s interest in chronic disease treatment08:17     Hormones play a huge part in the reason a patient feels poorly11:02     HPA axis dysregulation 15:09     Which came first—HPA axis dysregulation or illness?17:29     Dr. Cole’s favorite DUTCH Test biomarkers20:57     Dr. Cole’s lifestyle recommendations to support HPA axis24:40     Thyroid issues and functional medicine approaches30:46     Outro

Send us a textIn this episode we talk about perimenopause with our guest Esther Blum!As an integrative dietitian and menopause expert, Esther Blum, MS, RD, CDN, CNS, has helped thousands of women navigate the metamorphosis of menopause. For too long women have been told their discomfort during perimenopause and menopause is, “just the way it is.” Esther Blum isn’t having that. She preaches the importance of self-advocacy to her clients as they navigate the often uncertain terrain of perimenopause.Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton interviews Esther on her hormone, diet, and lifestyle approach to treating the symptoms of perimenopause. Hear her three “meno-laws” for fat loss and other tips for transitioning into menopause successfully. Download the episode and listen now!Esther’s three “meno-laws” for fat lossOptimize your protein intakeProtein > carb ratioCarbs at night with dinnerMore resources from Esther BlumFind Esther’s books https://estherblum.com/books/Esther Blum on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gorgeousesther/More DUTCH resourcesLearn about 10 Days of DUTCH giveaways Nov 8 - Dec 10 https://dutchtest.com/ten-days-of-dutch/DUTCH find-a-provider tool https://dutchtest.com/find-a-dutch-provider/Sections and Timestamps00:00 Introductions04:59 The metamorphosis of menopause11:32 The importance of adrenal function during perimenopause16:20 Carb-phobia and the therapeutic benefits of carbohydrates18:47 DUTCH Complete cortisol curve24:14 Esther’s three “meno-laws” for fat loss30:30 Conclusion

Send us a textFrom the beginning of her career to now, Melissa Groves Azzaro has been able to profoundly change the lives of thousands of patients with the insights provided through DUTCH testing. She and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the ins and outs of DUTCH testing for PCOS and the wealth of knowledge available to providers through the DUTCH website. Listen now! 

Send us a textPCOS is not just a reproductive disorder. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, examines the nuances of PCOS with Melissa Groves Azzaro, founder of The Hormone Dietitian. They explain the possible root causes of PCOS and discuss a whole-body approach to treating this disease state. Their discussion is fascinating, listen now! 

Send us a textJaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Geo Espinosa discuss men’s health and the applications of DUTCH testing to address patients with hypogonadism and evaluate the proper estrogen to testosterone balance. Listen now to hear about Dr. Espinosa’s passion for men’s health and how he uses the DUTCH Test in his practice. 

Send us a textTestosterone isn’t typically thought of as a “female hormone,” but research shows that women with healthy androgen levels preserve egg quality later in life. Testosterone and other androgens are important for wellbeing and fertility—for men and women. Listen along as Dr. Rice explains the role of androgens in a happy, healthy body.  

Send us a textDr. Kelly Ruef is back and shares her knowledge and wisdom with Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, in this episode of the DUTCH Podcast. We get to hear the ins and outs of estrogen detoxification and how to best serve patients who are struggling with detox. Listen now to learn all about these pathways and how the DUTCH Test can help you assess your patient’s estrogen detox status. 

Send us a textSeason two kicks off with DUTCH Chief Medical Officer Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, discussing the latest hormone testing research with President and Founder of Precision Analytical, Mark Newman, MS. Tune in to learn how "meaningful differentiation" can help providers make more personalized treatment decisions, and more.