Gut Health and the DUTCH Test

When seeking health advice, we’ve all heard the recommendation, “start with the gut.” Whether we have high cholesterol or heavy periods, it always somehow comes…

Progesterone Estrogen Balance

Evaluating the Pg/E2 Ratio for Estrogen Dominance: What we do and don’t know The progesterone to estradiol (Pg/E2) ratio was a tool created to assess…

Phase 1 Estrogen Ratios

Why Should Providers Evaluate 2OH/4OH and 2OH/16OH Ratios to Understand Estrogen Detox?  How one metabolizes estrogen can influence their signs and symptoms of estrogen excess,…

Stress and Cortisol in the Type A Man

When we think of a Type A person, we generally think about high achievers, go-getters, motivated movers, and possibly more. In a society that is…

The Science Behind the Dad Bod

If you have heard the term “dad bod”, it probably triggered a distinct mental image. Body composition changes that smooth out muscular definition (increased body…

Self-Care Tips for Hormone Balance

Hormonal imbalances can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms in women. While some hormonal imbalances may require medical treatment, self-care practices such as…

DUTCH, Oura Rings, and Predicting Fertility

Bryan Mayfield, PharmD, BCGP is a registered pharmacist, medical writer, and clinical instructor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He received his Doctor of…