Learn more about the gut-skin connection in this week’s episode of the DUTCH Podcast! Julie Greenberg, ND, joins Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, to examine:
· How exposure to environmental toxins can be massive hormone disruptors
· Seeing the root cause of skin issues through gut testing
· What to look for on the DUTCH Test when testing for dermatologic concerns

They discuss the lack of regulations for personal care products created in the United States and how important it is for consumers to stay informed and protect themselves. Dr. Greenberg also provides her nutrition recommendations to promote a healthier gut microbiome and skin, as well as personal care tips to limit exposure to toxins.

Show Notes:
Visit Dr. Greenberg’s website to learn more and for information on consultations.

Check out Root Cause Dermatology for provider training courses.

Take a look at the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) database to learn more about your personal care products.

To learn more about how the DUTCH Test can profoundly change your patients’ lives through hormone testing, become a DUTCH Provider.

Learn more about how chronic stress affects the brain and the HPA axis in this episode of the DUTCH Podcast. Dr. Deb Matthew joins Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss how to recognize hormonal changes caused by stress and consistently elevated cortisol levels, the common signs and symptoms associated with chronic stress, and how often stress ends up being the root cause in patient consultations. You’ll also hear some of Dr. Matthew’s favorite tips to help improve your stress response.

Show Notes:
Visit Dr. Matthew’s website to learn more.

Become a DUTCH Provider and profoundly change your patients’ lives through comprehensive hormone testing.

Join the conversation with Dr. Jeff Bland and Mark Newman as they examine the discourse around our Menopause publication, the methods of analysis in the study, and the confusion on how transdermal estradiol dosage is defined, which has puzzled the functional medicine industry for decades.

They also discuss how to balance the risks of hormone replacement therapy and the importance of finding “the HRT sweet spot” for each patient. Don’t miss this episode recorded at IFM AIC 2024!

Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Bland and follow him on Instagram at @drjeffreybland.

Read our published study on transdermal estradiol creams, gels, and patches in Menopause.

Become a DUTCH Provider to learn more about using hormone replacement therapy in your practice.

In this informational episode, Jaclyn and Carrie Jones discuss the connection between cortisol, cognitive health, mental health, and reproductive hormones. Cortisol can influence many parts of the body, including hormones, the prefrontal cortex, and stress resilience over time.

Stress resilience looks different for everyone, but Jaclyn and Carrie provide some great tips to help mitigate stress, feel more at ease, and improve resilience. They also cover how stressors have changed since the pandemic, how hormonal shifts can create stress in the body, and the importance of not diminishing the effects of stress in our lives.

Show Notes:
Follow Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram: @dr.carriejones 

Follow DUTCH on Social Media: @dutchtest  

Become a DUTCH provider and profoundly change your patients’ lives through comprehensive hormone testing.  

Learn more about the Mastering Functional Hormone Testing Course – free to registered DUTCH providers!  

Hear more about the longevity revolution in this episode with author and speaker Maddy Dychtwald! Maddy and Jaclyn have a thought-provoking conversation on genetics versus epigenetics, research advancements around cognitive health, and hormone replacement therapy as a method to maintain health. They also discuss the importance of social connections, feeling a sense of purpose, and financial stability as factors that affect our longevity. You don’t want to miss this insightful episode!

Show Notes:
Check out Maddy Dychtwald’s newest book, Ageless Aging!

Learn more about Maddy Dychtwald and Age Wave.

Menopause Publication, A Letter to the Editor, and DUTCH’s Response Menopause Publication, A Letter to the Editor, and DUTCH’s Response

Season 4, Episode 2

Listen in to this episode of the DUTCH Podcast as Mark Newman, MS, discusses Dr. Pam Smith’s Letter to the Editor in response to our Menopause publication, a peer-reviewed study on the comparison between FDA-approved estrogen patches and gels to compounded estrogen creams.

Mark and Jaclyn examine the somewhat confusing nomenclature between estrogen dose amount and absorption amount, the differences in response between patches, gels, and creams, and how salivary versus urinary testing can tell different stories in a patient. They also discuss how the research around hormone monitoring has advanced over the years and the importance of paying attention to clinical outcomes as well as the full body of scientific literature available.

Show Notes:
Read our published article in Menopause, check out Dr. Pam Smith’s Letter to the Editor and our response.

Welcome to Season 4 of the DUTCH Podcast! In this episode, Mark Newman, MS, joins our host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, to discuss the recent enhancements to the DUTCH report. These visual changes are the first in a series of a few updates aimed at improving readability and providing deeper insights into the data.

Mark and Jaclyn discuss the update from fan gauges to slider graphics to show population percentile, the new estrogen metabolism ratio sliders that display ratios more precisely, and how DUTCH is working on education around the DUTCH report so providers can see a patient’s story more intuitively. Listen in to learn more about these updates!

Show Notes

Read our blog post detailing the visual updates to the DUTCH Report and tips for report interpretation.

Check out sample reports for a 62-year-old male or a 44-year-old female to see how these updates are represented visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I see the enhancements reflected on DUTCH reports?
Providers will begin seeing these visual updates reflected on reports starting May 2, 2024.

If my test is already in process, will the enhancements be reflected on my report?
Any reports that have not been released to you yet will show these updates.

Who can I contact for questions regarding these enhancements?
If you have questions, you can contact our Customer Care team by phone at 503-687-2050 or by email at info@dutchtest.com.

In this episode, Dr. Alan Bauman, an expert physician in the field of hair restoration, joins Dr. Smeaton to explore the complicated world of hair loss and the options that are available to treat it. Hair loss can have genetic, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle causes. Even if patients aren’t experiencing symptoms now, they may still be concerned about what’s to come.

Dr. Bauman shares his insights on the many factors that can lead to hair loss and how genetics and hormones can go hand-in-hand. Not to worry, though, there are treatments available! From red light therapy to probiotics, what’s most important is to start taking care of your hair early while the follicles are still resilient. Listen in to learn even more about hair and scalp health in this insightful episode!

Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Alan Bauman and his clinic at www.baumanmedical.com

Become a DUTCH provider and profoundly change your patients’ lives through comprehensive hormone testing.

Read the DUTCH Blog to learn more about hormone health.

Learn more about hair loss from our conversation with Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP from Season 2 of the DUTCH Podcast