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In this insightful episode, Dr. Heather Sandison and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the root causes of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's, how a naturopathic approach differs from conventional medicine, and practical strategies for brain health at any age. 
This episode also highlights: 
The six drivers of cognitive decline 
The impact of hormones, especially the steep drop in estrogen at menopause 
How infections like Lyme disease, shingles, and COVID-19 can be linked to cognitive decline 
Tips for early intervention, including the importance of sleep hygiene along with diet, exercise, and stress management 
Using genetics to inform and optimize early intervention strategies 
Show Notes 
Learn more about Dr. Sandison and follow her on Instagram @dr.heathersandison! 
Read the ovarian aging study mentioned by Dr. Smeaton in this episode. 
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In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton sits down with Dr. Bryant Esquejo, ND to unpack acne through a functional medicine lens, moving far beyond the surface to explore what’s really happening inside the body.
 Dr. Esquejo and Dr. Smeaton also discuss:  
Acne as not just a skin condition, but a reflection of imbalances involving hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and the gut microbiome 
The science behind acne development, from bacterial activity and oil production to deeper drivers like insulin resistance, androgen metabolism, and chronic inflammation 
The influence of diet, stress, sleep, and gut health 
How advanced testing, like hormone metabolite analysis, can reveal hidden imbalances in the body 
Treating acne as an opportunity to better understand and optimize whole-body health 
Learn more about Dr. Esquejo and follow him on Instagram @dr.bryant! 
Check out Dr. Esquejo’s blog post on blood sugar, insulin, and acne, and read our whitepaper on 5a-Androstanediol as a marker of androgen status in women. 
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In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and DUTCH Founder Mark Newman discuss a case study published in Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal in which Mark himself was the patient. The case covers the step-by-step hormonal and metabolic effects of using HCG to boost endogenous testosterone, revealing how increasing testosterone can cascade into elevated estrogen, impaired estrogen clearance, and strained methylation capacity. 
Their conversation also highlights: 
The benefits of combining serum testing and DUTCH testing to monitor dosing as well as metabolism, clearance, and methylation 
How methylation is affected by raising testosterone 
The value of tracking step-by-step supplementation plans with repeated testing 
The importance of baseline testing before beginning testosterone therapy 
An upcoming research publication that compares hormone testing methods for testosterone monitoring 
Read the DUTCH article and access the full IMCJ case report. 
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Join Dr. Allison Smith and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton for this episode as they share expert insights into how hormones, the HPA axis, and lifestyle factors influence immune health, injury risk, sleep, and overall well-being during perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Smeaton and Dr. Smith also discuss: 
The relationship between hormonal changes, stress, and inflammation 
How cortisol and estrogen can impact sleep quality and inflammation in perimenopausal women 
Patterns seen on DUTCH tests indicating inflammation, immune overactivation, or hormone resistance 
Inflammation markers like quinolinate and melatonin and how they can help assess immune health 
How hormonal fluctuations alter immune responses, leading to symptoms like itchy ears, joint pain, and autoimmunity
Show Notes 
Check out our DUTCH Education Hub for more resources on perimenopause, menopause, stress, and inflammation! 
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In this episode, Dr. Alan Bauman and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the complexities of hair restoration, particularly focusing on menopausal hair loss in women. 
This discussion also explores:
Understanding female pattern hair loss
Emotional and hormonal factors affecting hair health
Innovative therapies that can aid in hair restoration, including stem cell therapy
The importance of nutrition and stress management in hair health
How personalized treatment plans can help effectively address hair loss in women
Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Bauman and follow him on Instagram @dralanbauman!
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