FFP 214 | Hormone Testing | The DUTCH Test | Diana Walley | Kristen Burkett - a podcast by Lisa | Fertility Friday

from 2018-08-01T04:00

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Diana and Kristen are Master Nutrition Therapists who are board certified in Holistic Nutrition by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP).

In today’s episode, we talk about how to utilize the DUTCH test to identify hormone imbalances. You'll also appreciate Friday's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones, where we delve deeply into the importance of working with a trained practitioner to help you interpret this complex hormone test.

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Topics discussed in today's episode:
  • What is the relationship between stress and reproductive hormone production?
  • The specific challenges women face with respect to stress management
  • Why does stress impact the body differently as we get older?
  • Stress, the adrenal glands, and cortisol
  • Adrenal fatigue vs HPA axis disregulation (your hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal axis)
  • The connection between the stress response and our sex hormones
  • What is the DUTCH test? And how is it different to regular (blood) hormonal testings?
  • Why is testing the urine (as is done in DUTCH testing) more helpful for hormonal testing?
  • When is it appropriate for a woman to have this test done?
  • How hormone testing can provide valuable information that can empower you to make informed choices about your hormone health
  • What can you do to improve your hormone balance when you aren't in a financial position to pay for DUTCH testing
  • How much exercise is too much?

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

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