The DUTCH Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode of Summer School, 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 look out for to support your patients with PCOS.  Show Notes Download the Case Study from this episode.For more information about the DUTCH Test, visit our website! www.dutchtest.com Sign up to become a DUTCH provider today at www.dutchtest.com/providers. DUTCH providers have exclusive access to one-on-one consultations with DUTCH clinical educators, group mentorship sessions, and free educational resources like the DUTCH Interpretive Guide and the Mastering Functional Hormone Testing course.  DUTCH Blog: Improving Treatment Plans for PCOS and Pregnancy 

Dr. Christina O'Brien discusses the importance of analyzing organic acid markers on the Dutch Test for health insights. They explore how nutrient deficiencies, lifestyle, and toxins impact markers, linking them to hormonal balance, autoimmune processes, and neuro-inflammation. The discussion delves into the role of organic acids in hormone regulation, gut function, and patient health, emphasizing their clinical relevance and specific panel criteria.

Send us a textDid you know that even when hormone levels may appear normal, inefficient estrogen metabolism could be a factor in symptoms related to estrogen dominance? Estrogen dominance is a risk factor for breast cancer, but the good news is it’s modifiable.  Learn how to help patients improve their estrogen metabolism in today’s episode of Summer School featuring Lindsey Szczepanski, NP. Show Notes Download the Case Study from this episode.For more information about the DUTCH Test, visit our website! www.dutchtest.com Sign up to become a DUTCH provider today at www.dutchtest.com/providers. DUTCH providers have exclusive access to one-on-one consultations with DUTCH clinical educators, group mentorship sessions, and free educational resources like the DUTCH Interpretive Guide and the Mastering Functional Hormone Testing course.  DUTCH Blog: Estrogen + Microbiome = Estrobolome 

Send us a textOur Summer School guest for this episode is Dr. Rebecca Clemson. She breaks down the topic of estrogen dominance and highlights some of its hallmark signs and symptoms. Host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, and Dr. Clemson discuss the DUTCH Test results of a 37-year-old female who’s experiencing symptoms akin to PMDD and demonstrate how estrogen dominance could be at play.  Show Notes Download the Case Study from this episodeFor more information about the DUTCH Test, visit our website! www.dutchtest.com Sign up to become a DUTCH provider today at www.dutchtest.com/providers. DUTCH providers have exclusive access to one-on-one consultations with DUTCH clinical educators, group mentorship sessions, and free educational resources like the DUTCH Interpretive Guide and the Mastering Functional Hormone Testing course.  DUTCH Blog: Symptoms and Support of Low Progesterone 

Send us a textIntermittent fasting can be a valuable tool for providers caring for patients with PCOS.  In this episode, Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, and Kelsey Hojara, RD, discuss the pros and pitfalls of intermittent fasting. They offer suggestions for when it may be beneficial for patients to implement fasting, and some cases for when to avoid it. If you’re thinking about recommending intermittent fasting but don’t know where to start, then this episode is for you! Show Notes For more information about the DUTCH Test, visit our website! www.dutchtest.com DUTCH Blog: Intermittent Fasting and Cycling Women DUTCH Webinar: Fasting, Nutrition, and Hormones Are you interested in becoming a DUTCH provider?  You can sign up to become one today at www.dutchtest.com/providers. DUTCH providers have exclusive access to one-on-one consultations with DUTCH clinical educators, group mentorship sessions, and free educational resources like the DUTCH Interpretive Guide and the Mastering Functional Hormone Testing course.  Become a provider today to take your first step toward becoming a hormone expert. 

Send us a textIt’s time for more cortisol curve talk with guest Kelly Ruef, ND. Join DUTCH Podcast host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, as she and Dr. Ruef get to the bottom of flat cortisol curves. They highlight two distinct patterns to look for on the DUTCH Test and dive into nutritional and botanical support considerations to help get these kinds of patients healthy again. There’s so much packed into this episode. You’ll be glad you listened! Show Notes Download the case study referenced in this episode: DUTCH ReportRead the 2000 research study that links higher mortality rates for women with metastatic breast cancer to abnormal cortisol curves: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10861311/ DUTCH Blog: Measuring Free Cortisone and Metabolized Cortisol DUTCH Blog: Assessing Chronic Fatigue with the Cortisol Awakening Response Are you interested in becoming a DUTCH provider?  You can sign up to become one today at www.dutchtest.com/providers. DUTCH providers have exclusive access to one-on-one consultations with DUTCH clinical educators, group mentorship sessions, and free educational resources like the DUTCH Interpretive Guide and the Mastering Functional Hormone Testing course.  Become a provider today to take your first step toward becoming a hormone expert. 

Send us a textStress can be real or perceived, the body doesn’t recognize the difference! That’s why it’s so important to manage stress and evaluate cortisol when your patients present with chronic stress symptoms.  On this episode of DUTCH Summer School, we’re joined by Kaitlin Tyre, ND, a clinical educator here at DUTCH for some talk on cortisol curves. She and Jaclyn break down what cortisol curve patterns to look for in each DUTCH report and talk about stress management techniques that can help patients improve their stress response. Show Notes Download the case study from this episode: DUTCH ReportLearn more about coritsol and how sleep effects the diurnal rhythm, register for our July webinar with Dr. Allison Smith: DUTCH Monthly Webinars - DUTCH Test DUTCH Blog: Measuring Free Cortisone and Metabolized Cortisol DUTCH Blog: Assessing Chronic Fatigue with the Cortisol Awakening Response Learn more about sleep hygieneAre you interested in becoming a DUTCH provider?  You can sign up to become one today at www.dutchtest.com/providers. DUTCH providers have exclusive access to one-on-one consultations with DUTCH clinical educators, group mentorship sessions, and free educational resources like the DUTCH Interpretive Guide and the Mastering Functional Hormone Testing course.  Become a provider today to take your first step toward becoming a hormone expert. 

Send us a textJill Carnahan, MD, joins Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss the transformational change functional medicine can bring to patients, and they explore the new book, "Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith". If you're attending American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine 2023 Spring Congress, join DUTCH and Dr. Carnahan for a meet and greet at our booth and to receive a free signed copy of her book.About our Speaker:Dr. Jill Carnahan is dually board certified in Family Medicine for 10 years and in Integrative Holistic Medicine. She is the founder and Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medical consulting, chiropractic therapy, physical therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and therapeutic massage.Dr. Carnahan's Website: Dr. Jill Carnahan Flatiron Functional Medicine - Jill Carnahan, MDLearn about her new book: Unexpected - Dr. Jill Unexpected (readunexpected.com)

Send us a textIt’s time to wrap up season two of the DUTCH Podcast. As season two comes to a close, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, talks with DUTCH founder, Mark Newman, MS, about new peer-reviewed research and the functional hormone testing model as a whole. They dive into the strengths of the DUTCH Test, what sets DUTCH apart from competitors, and explore the methodology that makes DUTCH a leader in the integrative medicine world. This season is packed with great insights from leaders in the functional medicine community. Listen now to hear our final season two episode!  Sections and Timestamps 00:00Intro 06:57Recent journal publication 24:08DUTCH stays focused on its methodology 30:25DUTCH keeps OATs markers small 44:05Comparing DUTCH to other labs 50:00Conclusion Show Notes Recent Peer-Reviewhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36414155/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0039128X22000769 “Not Withing Spitting Distance” Article https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36527751/ DUTCH Research https://dutchtest.com/research/ Check Out Other DUTCH Podcast Episodes https://dutchtest.com/podcast/ 

Send us a textOral 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