The DUTCH Podcast

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 26:30ConclusionTips 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 

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 - ConclusionFast 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 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 https://dutchtest.com/about/ 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. Happy Hormone Cottage https://happyhormonecottage.com/ 

The 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/

In 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/ 

Dr. 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

In 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

From 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! 

PCOS 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! 

Jaclyn 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.