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Just how regular is a regular menstrual cycle? And when is the best time to get pregnant? Dr. Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of Oova, a women’s health and fertility hormone testing company, explains how a woman’s menstrual cycle is more than her period.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of Oova [0:58]
The data missing from the field of women’s health [2:08]
What is an irregular menstrual cycle? What is a regular menstrual cycle? [2:39]
How does the body known when to menstruate? The menstrual cycle explained [4:57]
What Oova measures during the menstrual cycle [8:05]

What is PCOS? What does Oova’s data tells us about women with PCOS? [9:05]
How data tracking helps us understand PMS [12:39]
What disrupts a menstrual cycle? [14:38]
Health data vs. actionable health data [16:36]
Questions from the community
Do women’s menstrual cycles synchronize when living together? [19:30]
Why does cycle length change every month? How does stress delay a period? [20:36]
Can we predict how many menstrual cycles a woman will have in her lifetime? [22:10]
Why do some girls start having periods earlier than others? Does an early puberty mean early menopause? [22:57]
What’s the best age to get pregnant? [24:30]
What long-term effects do oral contraceptives have on menstruation? [27:58]
Can you have sex during your period? [31:14]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Learn about Oova at life or follow @oovalife on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
Ensure a Harmonious Cycle: What to do Before, During, and After Your Period
Why is Exercise So Difficult the Week Before My Menstrual Cycle?
6 Women's Health Allies to Support You During Every Life Phase
How Lifestyle and Environmental Factors Contribute to PMS
12 Biomarkers that Impact Your Fertility
Am I in Menopause?
9 Factors That You Didn’t Know Can Affect Fertility
Meet the Sex Hormones and Their Role in Your Health
A Lifetime of Balanced Nutrition Advice for Women
From the podcast archives: Rethinking Women’s Fertility with OOVA; A Guide to Your Hormone Health with Dr. Holthouse Part 1 and Part 2; Hormones and Your Health
Products mentioned in this episode: Fertility Test, Stress Test, Sleep Test, Menopause Test, Ovarian Care
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What are adaptogens? These substances, which can be botanicals, mushrooms, or certain vitamins, help the body “adapt” to stressors and maintain homeostasis. Dr. Amanda Frick joins host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss the uses and benefits of their favorite adaptogens, like ginseng, ashwagandha, lion’s mane, and cordyceps. 
During this episode you’ll learn about: 
1. What are adaptogens? How adaptogens help your body “adapt” [1:35] 

Botanical examples of adaptogens [3:38] 
Research on adaptogens [4:33] 

2. How do adaptogens support homeostasis? [7:17] 
3. Use of adaptogens in functional medicine [8:39] 
4. Dr. Amanda Frick’s and Dr. Robert Rountree’s favorite adaptogens and their uses [11:22] 

What determines good quality ginseng? What are ginsenosides? [13:17]  
Is Cordyceps vegan? Cordyceps for adrenal or immune support [16:13] 
Lion’s mane and medicinal mushrooms [17:47] 

5. Questions from the community 

What is the most powerful adaptogen? [22:37] 
How long can you be on an adaptogenic supplement? [24:27]
Can women take adaptogens while pregnant or nursing? [26:01]
Adaptogens can have a stimulating or energizing effect. Can adaptogens be calming? [26:30]
Can you overdose on adaptogens? [27:46]
What adaptogenic supplements does Thorne offer? [29:30]
What’s the difference between adaptogens and nootropics? [31:25]
How does the body know what to do with the active components in adaptogens? [33:07]
Are mushrooms adaptogenic? [35:19]
What’s the best time of day to take an adaptogen? [37:39] 

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 
What Are Adaptogens and Why Should You Care? 
How Stress Affects the Body 
Rhodiola Extract: Benefits and Uses of This Powerful Adaptogen 
Are Your Stress Levels Under Control? 
Medicinal Mushrooms – Immune Support and a Lot More 
How Mushrooms Benefit Athletic Performance and Optimal Wellness 
Meet the Greens, from Ashwagandha to Zinc: Part 1 – Greens and Adaptogens and Part 2 – Mushrooms, Antioxidants, and More 
Eleuthero: A Botanical that Supports Your Vitality 
Ashwagandha: Know Your Suppliers 
What Is A Nootropic and Where Do Nootropics Come From? 
Top 10 Nootropic Supplements 
From the podcast archives:  
Medicinal Mushrooms – A ‘Missing Dietary Link’? 
The Medicine Hunter Talks Ashwagandha 
How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights 
Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts 
Products mentioned in this episode: Daily Greens Plus, Rhodiola, Stress Test, Pre-Workout Elite, Creatine, Beta Alanine-SR, Stress Balance, Craving and Stress Support, Curcumin Phytosome 
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In this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Team Liquid’s Steve Arhancet and Caleb Anderson explore how the esports gaming franchise evolved into an international organization, and why Team Liquid trusts Thorne to support its athletes’ physical fitness and mental endurance online and off.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
This week’s guests: Team Liquid’s Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO, and Caleb Anderson, Senior Director of Global Partnerships [0:31]
Team Liquid’s origins and mission as an athletic esports franchise [1:31]
Building Team Liquid’s partnerships through brand-value alignment [5:32]

How Team Liquid turned gaming into an athletic enterprise with a focus on human health
Team Liquid’s shift from video games as entertainment to serious competition [7:07]
Why Team Liquid trusts Thorne for science-backed supplements [11:53]
Building the Thorne x Team Liquid partnership: Caleb Anderson’s Thorne journey [14:43]

Questions from the community
What does diversity look like in esports? How is Team Liquid leading the way with its inclusivity practices? [19:35]
How does Team Liquid support its players’ physical and mental health? [24:16]
With players on three continents, how does Team Liquid manage its organization? [28:57]
What advancements in esports technology can we expect in the next five to 10 years? [32:36]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Learn more at Thorne’s partnership with Team Liquid.
Visit Team Liquid.com or follow Team Liquid on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.
Brain Games: A Primer On Nutrition And Supplementation For Esports Athletes
Thorne and Team Liquid Announce Partnership for Esports
Product Quality: Thorne's Defining Characteristic
Fish Oil Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Methylation Affect Fertility?
Lights Out! 5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep Quality
The Close Connection Between Your Gut Health and Sleep Quality
Caffeine and Heart Health: A Benefit or a Risk?
How to Tell if You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What Does Carpal Tunnel Feel Like?
From the podcast archives: How to Coach Healthy Habits to Esports Athletes; The Gamer's Diet, with Dietitian Casey Thomas
Products mentioned in this episode: Methyl-Guard®; Fish Oil; Sleep Support; Weight Management Test; Weight Management Bundle; Fertility Test; Fertility Bundle
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Join us as we celebrate Thorne’s 40th anniversary! Dr. Kathi Head, Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne, and host Dr. Robert Rountree discuss Thorne’s evolution and the key innovations and partnerships that made Thorne the most-trusted name in scientific wellness.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, ND, Thorne’s Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne [0:54]
Formulating the Thorne way since 1984 [4:06]
The problem with magnesium stearate [5:44]
Refusing to use unnecessary fillers [7:10]
Why Thorne uses capsules vs. tablets for superior absorption [9:06]

Thorne’s partnership with Indena S.p.A. on phytosome technology for botanical extracts [11:32]
The big picture: Thorne’s evolution into home testing and sports performance [15:58]
Certification from NSF as a sign of Thorne’s quality [17:57]

Questions from the community
After 40 years, is Thorne the supplement industry’s best-kept secret? How is Thorne marketing itself to wider audiences? [22:04]
What is Thorne’s “No List” and how has it changed over time? [25:53]
What are Thorne’s quality control measures? [27:46]
What are some of the biggest challenges Thorne faces? [30:33]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Check out Kathi Head’s articles on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily online magazine
Thorne Leadership Reflects on 40 Years of Thorne
The Evolution of the Thorne Brand
Product Quality: Thorne's Defining Characteristic
Presenting: Thorne HealthTech, a New Era for Data-Driven Wellness
Quality Through Manufacturing the Thorne Way
Certification by NSF International Explained and What Certification Means For You
The Thorne 'No List'
'No List': Ingredients Never Found in a Thorne Product
Thorne's 'No List': What Makes These Ingredients Unacceptable?
What Happens When Our 'No List' and 'Yes List' Disagree
Here's Why Your Favorite Thorne Products Are Sometimes Discontinued or Out of Stock
Products mentioned in this episode: Vitamin D, Pancreatic Enzymes, Beta Alanine-SR, Gut Health Test, Whey Protein Isolate, Quercetin Phytosome, Curcumin Phytosome, Boswellia Phytosome, Green Tea Phytosome, Grape Seed Extract, Berberine, CoQ10
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In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman explore the topic of anxiety. Learn about the different types of anxiety, how to manage the body’s stress response through meditation, diet, and supplements, and more.
Note: This episode originally aired in July 2022. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman dive deep into the topic of anxiety. Learn about the different types of anxiety, how to manage the body’s stress response through meditation, diet, and supplements, and more. If you or someone you know needs help today, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK. The call is free and confidential, and crisis workers are there 24/7 to assist you. Listen to Part 2 of our conversation here.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Anxiety: all-time high? [2:18]
Gut health and anxiety [2:54]
Metabolic issues and anxiety [3:26]
COVID and anxiety [3:51]
Types of anxiety [5:04]
How anxiety manifests in the body [5:38]
Managing our stress response [6:56]
Anxiety and our body’s survival process [8:23]
Parasympathetic nervous system [9:42]
Meditation and breathing practices [10:48]
Movement as a means for meditation [12:01]
Other ways to meditate [12:39]
Headspace app [14:06]
Practical meditation [14:44]
Mantra meditation [15:48]
Nutrients, supplements, and anxiety [19:00]
GABA and magnesium [19:11]
Your gut, anxiety, and depression [19:43]
L-theanine and green tea [21:00]
Acupuncture and anxiety [21:59]
Questions from the community [23:52]
Is anxiety genetic, caused from deficiencies, a response to an environment or all of the above? [24:00]Epigenetics [25:06]

Why are so many student athletes anxious? [26:39]
Advice for those with panic attacks [28:25]
Does low progesterone play a role in anxiety? [30:30]CBD [32:28]

How should I know if I need anti-anxiety of antidepressant medication? [34:24]
Is the world going to be full of shut-ins post-COVID? [36:08]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Text “HELLO” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline / 988
Gut Health: The Link to Anxiety and Depression?
Mayo Clinic: Improve Your Well-being – Add Biophilic Design Elements to Your Living Space
Research Extracts: How Men and Women Experienced Anxiety Differently During the Pandemic
Research Extracts: Chocolate and Depression | Pollution and Brain Tumors | Sleep and Anxiety | Fish and Weight
A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice: Science-backed Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety During a Crisis
Anxious or Depressed? Focus On These Micronutrient Blood Levels
The Impact of Exercise on Mental Health
Managing Stress When Trying to Conceive
Stress and Your Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
From the podcast archives: All About Anxiety and Depression Part 2; Gut Check: How Your Gut Influences Whole-Body Health
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Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick took Thorne’s at-home Weight Management Test, and the results are in! Listen here or watch on YouTube to follow along as they explain how the test works, what it measures, and how to interpret their personal test results for better health.
Watch Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Thorne’s Weight Management Test: What is it? [1:33]
Different collection processes for men and women [03:10]
Tips for the finger prick and blood spot collection step [4:19]
Tips for the saliva sample collection step [5:14]

Who may benefit from Thorne’s Weight Management Test? What hormones does it measure? [7:20]
How follow-up testing can support weight management goals [10:18]
What patients taking weight-loss drugs may learn from Thorne’s at-home tests [11:19]

Amanda Frick’s Weight Management Test results and analysis [14:44]
Low progesterone meaning [17:01]
DHEA hormone levels [19:26]
Cortisol, hemoglobin A1C, and vitamin D measurements [21:33]
Frick’s diet, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations [26:47]

Robert Rountree’s Weight Management Test results and analysis [30:53]
High cortisol levels and difficulty falling asleep [35:02]
Weight management diet recommendations [38:33]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Watch Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results.
Five Strategies for Healthy Weight Management
At-Home Weight Management Test
10 Tips for a Summer Weight Management Program
Can a Probiotic Help You with Weight Management?
Mayo Clinic: Manage Your Weight with Mindful Eating
Stress and Weight Gain: What’s the Connection?
20 Surprising Things that Can Affect Your Weight
8 Questions About Menopause: Everything You Need to Know
Meet the Sex Hormones and Their Role in Your Health
Understanding High Cortisol Levels: Symptoms, Causes, and Regulation
What is a Modified Mediterranean Diet?
Preventing Metabolic Syndrome with Diet: What the Research Tells Us
What is the Ketogenic Diet?
Fish Oil Frequently Asked Questions
From the podcast archives:
Thorne’s At-Home Health Test Demonstration Series with Dr. Amanda Frick
How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights
The Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It Works
What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean?
How to Digest Your Gut Health Test Results

Weight Management Series
Episode 1: Diet
Episode 2: Exercise
Episode 3: Lifestyle
Episode 4: Supplements
Episode 5: Listener’s Questions


Products mentioned in this episode: Weight Management Test, Weight Management Bundle, Meta-Balance™, Phosphatidylserine (formerly Iso-Phos), FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Super EPA, Crucera-SGS®
Other health test kits from Thorne: Biological Age Health Panel, Vitamin D Test, Stress Test, Thyroid Test
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