Cortisol Imbalance in Women: 5 Signs Your Adrenals Need Major Support Cortisol imbalance plays an essential role in many women’s health challenges. But cortisol itself isn’t the problem. We need cortisol for a healthy stress response. The real issue arises when cortisol patterns become dysregulated, with either chronically high or chronically low levels. Women are […]

[The LOdown] Your Guide to Electrolytes (for the Adrenals & Thyroid) In this episode, Lauren Papanos dives into the essential—but often overlooked—role of electrolytes in hormone health and daily function. From stress to sweat to pregnancy, your body’s need for key minerals like sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium shifts constantly. Lauren breaks down how hormones […]

Assessing Hormone Levels with the DUTCH Test The DUTCH Test, or the Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones, is a helpful tool to assess hormone levels in the body. The DUTCH Test assesses adrenal hormones, such as cortisol, as well as sex hormones and organic acids. Assessing these different hormones and their metabolites gives insight […]

Let’s get into all things adrenal hormones with Dr. Kelly Ruef. Dr. Ruef is a licensed naturopathic doctor. She has been a clinical educator for Precision Analytical, makers of the DUTCH Test since 2019, and she spends most of her time educating on how urine hormone testing can improve the field of women’s and men’s […]

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