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In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr. Tara Scott, MD, joins us for an enlightening discussion about the changing landscape of breast cancer screening, estrogen metabolism, and hormone testing. As a classically trained OB/GYN, Dr. Scott explains how the allopathic medical community isn’t given the tools to monitor hormone levels or cycle fluctuations for female patients. She wants to change this and has started Revitalize Academy to teach providers how monitoring hormone metabolism can help them find breast cancer risk factors early on and create treatment plans to optimize estrogen detoxification. 

This week, Dr. Scott and host, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, will cover important topics like estrogen replacement therapy, genetic testing, and why physicians should look beyond serum testing to understand what’s going on with their patients. Tune in to hear about the latest research in breast cancer screening and change the way you think about estrogen – it's not a four-letter word anymore. 

Show Notes 

Hormone Guru Academy: www.hormone-guru.com   

@hormonegurumd on Instagram and @hormoneguru on TikTok 

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! 

Watch Dr. Tara Scott on the DUTCH Webinar from October 2022: An Integrative Approach to Breast Cancer 

Related Articles from the DUTCH Blog 

Monitoring HRT with a Dried Urine Hormone Test - DUTCH Test 

Breast Cancer Risk Factors to Look For on the DUTCH Test - DUTCH Test 

Evaluating Estrogen Detoxification to Understand Breast Cancer Risk - DUTCH Test 

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In this enlightening episode of the DUTCH Podcast, we delve deep into the intricate world of thyroid health and its profound influence on our overall well-being. Dr. Filomena Trindade, a renowned expert in functional medicine, takes listeners on a journey through the fascinating complexities of thyroid dysfunction and its far-reaching impact on our hormonal symphony. Along with our host, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, she illustrates the interconnectedness of the HPA axis, sex hormones, and thyroid function, painting a comprehensive picture of how these elements affect one another.  

This episode will challenge your understanding of thyroid reference ranges, revealing that these ranges aren't always reliable indicators of dysfunction and she gives practical lifestyle recommendations to help treat thyroid dysfunction before disease sets in. She advocates for a colorful diet rich in phytonutrients, soluble fiber, and essential minerals like selenium and zinc. Hydration, movement, restful sleep, and joy-inducing hobbies all play key roles in maintaining a harmonious hormonal symphony. 

Show Notes 

Visit Dr. Trindade (Dr. T) Online: www.drtrindade.com  

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! 

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Slow, sluggish mornings followed by sleepless nights should not be the norm—yet for many patients, this is their experience. 

In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, and guest Deb Matthew, MD, talk about the profound impact that stress and cortisol have on overall wellness. They discuss how dysfunction precedes disease and why it’s crucial to nip HPA axis dysfunction in the bud before it causes long-term, chronic health problems.

They share all about the nitty-gritty of the HPA axis, circadian rhythm, and how sex hormones, thyroid hormones, and adrenal hormones are all interconnected. Plus, Dr. Matthew reveals some of her go-to recommendations for stress management.

Show Notes
Dr. Matthew’s Stress Reduction Recommendations

-          Gratitude journaling

-          Breathing exercises

-          Walking outdoors

-          Self-care and relaxation 

Visit Dr. Matthew’s website https://drdeborahmatthew.com/.

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

Read the DUTCH Blog to learn more:

Assessing Chronic Fatigue with the Cortisol Awakening Response

Circadian Rhythm and Human Health

You Need Free Cortisone and Metabolized Cortisol to Evaluate HPA Axis Health

Get ready to change the way you think about stress, PCOS, estrogen dominance, and so much more. Season three of the DUTCH Podcast is jam-packed with hormone education from thought-leaders and industry experts who will challenge many misconceptions you may be hearing in the functional medicine world. They’ll provide groundbreaking insights into hormones and hormone testing with the research to back it up. Catch the introductory episode with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Dr. Debbie Rice to learn more about the speakers and topics to come. Also learn more about all of the exciting DUTCH Education available to registered providers. 

Show Notes 

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

Learn more about the Mastering Functional Hormone Testing Course. 

Read the DUTCH Blog to learn more about hormone health. 

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In 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 

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Nutritional markers are a great way to evaluate a patient’s nutritional status. Join us for a DUTCH Podcast Summer School episode all about the nutritional markers found on the organic acids (OATs) panel of the DUTCH Test.  

Host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, interviews our guest Christina O’Brien, DC, on all things OATs. They talk about where each OATs marker comes from and how they earned their place on the DUTCH Test. Jaclyn and Christina also chat about the potential nutrient deficiencies associated with the various OATs markers, and suggestions for repleting deficient nutrients.  

Show Notes 

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: Organic Acid Biomarkers Reveal Clues to Patient Wellness 

DUTCH Webinar: New Organic Acids to Improve Patient Protocols 

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Did 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 

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Our 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 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: Symptoms and Support of Low Progesterone 

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Intermittent 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. 

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It’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 Report
• Read 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.