DiscoverMotherhood Alliance PodcastAll Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More w/ Dr. Mikhaila Riska | Fox Valley Functional Medicine
All Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More w/ Dr. Mikhaila Riska | Fox Valley Functional Medicine

All Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More w/ Dr. Mikhaila Riska | Fox Valley Functional Medicine

Update: 2025-09-02
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Hormones affect everything from energy to mood to long-term health—and in this episode, Dr. Mikhaila Riska from Fox Valley Functional Medicine is here to break it all down. Listen in to learn about DUTCH testing, PMS, cortisol, menopause, and more to help you understand what’s really going on in your body, no matter which phase of life you're currently in.


 


In this episode, we discuss:



  • How the DUTCH test works

  • The cyclical rhythm of hormones

  • The truth about PMS

  • The circadian rhythm/hormone connection

  • Options for avoiding common perimenopause/menopause symptoms

  • Potential reasons for the increase in estrogen dominance

  • Tips for maintaining happy hormones in daily life


 


This episode is part of a 4-part series with Dr. Mikhaila Riska, the owner of Fox Valley Functional Medicine based out of Appleton, WI. Be sure to listen to them all!



  • Part 1: Why Functional Medicine Might Be the Missing Link in Your Health Journey

  • Part 2: Finding Hope for Allergies, Thyroid Disorders, Hashimoto's, and More

  • Part 3: All Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More

  • Part 4: Your Gut is Your Health HQ: Why Everything Starts Here 


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Connect with Dr. Mikhaila:


🔗 FVFM's Motherhood Alliance profile


🔗 Website


🔗 Facebook


🔗 Instagram


 


About the Motherhood Alliance


The Motherhood Alliance is the #1 directory of holistically-minded health and wellness professionals, dedicated to providing trusted care + support for moms and their families in NE WI.


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All Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More w/ Dr. Mikhaila Riska | Fox Valley Functional Medicine

All Things Hormones: DUTCH Testing, Cortisol, Menopause & More w/ Dr. Mikhaila Riska | Fox Valley Functional Medicine

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