DUTCH blog

Saliva vs. Urine: The ‘Elephant in the Room’ Debate

By Jaclyn Smeaton, ND

In fall of 2023, Menopause published the first 3-way comparison of estrogen exposure from FDA-approved estradiol patches and gels and compounded estradiol creams. This data…

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Menopausal HRT Series: Can progesterone cream provide endometrial protection?

By Clinical Consulting Team

This post was written by our guest author, Dr. Tori Hudson, ND. Read about progesterone creams in part 3 of our Menopausal HRT blog series.…

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Organic Acids, Cognitive Function, and Brain Health

By Christina O'Brien, DC

Organic acids are pivotal in the vast landscape of metabolic processes, serving as intermediates in the degradation of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. These compounds, often…

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Menopausal HRT Series: Should women start or stop HRT at a certain age?

By Clinical Consulting Team

This post was written by our guest author, Dr. Tori Hudson, ND. This Menopausal HRT blog series will focus on some classic myths that can…

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Menopause & Stress

By Hilary Miller, ND

Menopause marks a new stage in life when ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone in a monthly cycle, resulting in a dramatic decline in both…

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Menopausal HRT Series: Does estrogen cause breast cancer?

By Clinical Consulting Team

This post was written by our guest author, Dr. Tori Hudson, ND. Menopausal hormone therapy prescribing is an essential skill in the care of women.…

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DUTCH Test Enhancements

By Hilary Miller, ND

Visual representation plays an important role in conveying complex information on DUTCH reports. As we strive for continuous improvement and clarity in our reports, we…

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Menopausal HRT and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

By Clinical Consulting Team

This post was co-written by our clinical experts Hilary Miller, ND, and Kelly Ruef, ND. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the…

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Ginger: Natural Relief for Menstrual Cramps

By Clinical Consulting Team

This post was written by our guest author, Alana Campbell, ND, L.Ac   Severe lower abdominal pain during menstruation, or dysmenorrhea, has an estimated prevalence…

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Reducing the Effects of Endometriosis: How Anti-Inflammatories, Including Melatonin, May Help

By Clinical Consulting Team

This post was written by our guest author, Alana Campbell, ND, L.Ac Endometriosis is a severely debilitating disease characterized by dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and…

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