DUTCH
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Episode 8. Dr Will Cole, Stress, Hormones & Chronic Disease
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”.
-
Episode 10, Dr. Deb Matthew, The Circadian Rhythm
This week, we’re asking the expert, Dr. Deb Matthew, about the power of the circadian rhythm. She’ll talk about how cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin all work together to maintain a normal, healthy sleep and waking cycle. Plus learn what you can do to get your sleep back on track.
-
Episode 11, Dr. Christina O'Brian, Endocrine Essentials: Cortisol
Cortisol is the stress hormone, and you can tell a lot about how someone manages stress by looking at the first hour of their day. The Cortisol Awakening Response - or CAR - acts as a mini stress test to show how your body uses cortisol to wake up and feel alert. In this episode Dr. Christina O’Brien will be covering the CAR, metabolized cortisol and more. Check it out now!
-
Episode 12, Dr, Kelly Ruef, Cortisol patterns through case studies
This week, Dr. Ruef helps us break down the often-confusing business of testing cortisol. She and Mark Newman discuss how to interpret the results of DUTCH Tests to better help providers and patients reach their goals and solve specific cortisol-related issues.
-
Episode 13, Dr. Allison Smith, Endocrine Essentials: Oxidative Stress
Dr. Allison Smith and Mark Newman discuss the nine organic acids tests available through DUTCH testing, which assist providers in evaluating nutrient deficiency or cellular oxidation. In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, they focus primarily on the oxidative stress marker 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine, also known as 8-OHDG.
-
Episode 14, Dr. Debbie Rice, Endocrine Essentials: DUTCH Testing Basics
In this week’s installment of endocrine essentials, we highlight how the DUTCH Test can uncover hidden markers and help diagnose tough, hormone-related ailments like PCOS, endometriosis, Cushing’s disease, and more. Dr. Debbie Rice explains the connections between hormone imbalance and some of the most common symptoms facing patients today.