Five Hormone Education Resources You Didn’t Get in School
by Kelly Ruef, ND
“They NEVER taught me that in school!” At DUTCH we hear our providers say this all the time and we couldn’t agree more. A lot…
Intermittent Fasting in Cycling Women: The Effects on Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
Intermittent fasting has become popular lately, with evidence growing that shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health, longevity, and more1. Unfortunately, most of this research…
Evaluating Estrogen Detoxification to Understand Breast Cancer Risk
by Debbie Rice, ND, MPH
Breast cancer may affect as many as 1 in 8 women. It’s important for patients and providers to understand the role that estrogen detoxification plays…
Ten Organic Acid Biomarkers That Reveal Clues to Patient Wellness
by Debbie Rice, ND, MPH
Organic Acid Testing with DUTCH Organic acid tests (OATs) are a popular tool to evaluate health. Organic acids are compounds the body makes that influence…
Which DUTCH Panel Is Right for Me?
by Clinical Consulting Team
DUTCH testing is unique because it helps identify symptoms of hormonal imbalances by providing a complete picture of a patient’s hormone levels which cannot be…
A Clinical Nail in the Coffin of the Saliva Testing Model for Transdermal Testosterone Monitoring
by Mark Newman, MS
Download a copy of this article here. What happens when women take 5-20mg of transdermal testosterone (TD T)? The answer contributes to a fundamental question…
What Does DUTCH Test? 4 Groups of Hormones, Metabolites, & Other Biomarkers
by Clinical Consulting Team
DUTCH exists to make it easier for patients and their healthcare providers to find answers to complex clinical questions through industry-leading functional hormone testing and…
Adrenal Fatigue vs Stress Response: Which Best Describes Stress-Related, Chronic Dysfunction?
by Clinical Consulting Team
Dr. Thomas Guilliams earned his doctorate from the Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee) where he studied molecular immunology in the Microbiology Dept. Since 1996, he…
February is American Heart Month: 6 Tips For Managing Stress & Improving Cardiovascular Health
by Clinical Consulting Team
While the link between stress and cardiovascular health and high blood pressure (hypertension) is still being studied, stress is known to contribute to risk factors…
When is the Best Time to Test Your Hormones?
by Clinical Consulting Team
Dr. Jolene Brighten is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and award winning naturopathic physician. She is an international speaker, clinical educator, medical advisor within…
Stress, Hair Loss, and the Cortisol Connection
by Clinical Consulting Team
As we deal with a global pandemic, our way of life has shifted dramatically and stress levels are at an all-time high. The disruption of…
Provider Spotlight: Nan Sprouse, FNP-BC, FAAMM
by Clinical Consulting Team
Over twenty years ago, Nan Sprouse was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. She was stunned, as she had no family history and didn’t fit the…
