Episode 139 A Better Way to Test Hormones: The Dutch Test with Dr. Debbie Rice

This week I welcomed Dr. Debbie Rice, ND, MPH who is the Director of Clinical Education for Precision Analytical, the creators of The Dutch Test.  She is a practicing naturopathic doctor where she focuses care on pediatric health, hormone health, thyroid health, and adrenal health. She has had experience working with communities in need, both in the United States and internationally. Her training has been primarily in women's health, pediatric care, hormone therapy and hormone function, as well as complimentary adjunct care. Dr. Rice utilizes multiple modalities including diet and lifestyle, botanical medicine, and conventional approaches that meet the patient where they are in their health journey.

Today we got into why you would want to take the Dutch Test over conventional blood draw testing.  We talk about:

- what are metabolites and why are they important to measure?
- what exactly does the Dutch Test measure?
- cortisol vs cortisone and why testing throughout a 24 hour period is important.
- what is the difference between blood tests for sex hormones and dried urine and even saliva testing.
- what does 5a reductase mean and why is this so important?

I have personally been doing the Dutch Test an average of twice a year since I was 45 - so 7 years, and I believe this is an incredible tool to help one navigate through hormonal imbalance challenges - and yes!  There is a lot we can do through food as medicine and therapeutic-grade supplements!

No medical advice here - see your own practitioner for what's right for you.

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