What to Eat On Your Period

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food

Looking for what to eat on your period for better energy, moods, and less breakouts? In this article I’m going to share with you what you can eat for easier periods! When it comes to our period, there are essential nutrients found in foods that can help us get through it with energy and ease. Choosing whole food versions of …

Yeast Infection Natural Remedies

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

A vaginal yeast infection is one of the most common reasons women have abnormal discharge, burning and itching of their lady parts. In this article I’m going to help you understand what causes yeast infections, how to prevent them, and some of the best yeast infection natural remedies to bring you relief. What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal …

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Menstrual Migraine Relief

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Menstrual Cycle

Migraines go hand in hand with hormone fluctuations, which drives many women to seek menstrual migraine relief and medication. Women often experience new onset or an increase in migraines around menarche (the first time you get your period), perimenopause, and with starting or stopping birth control. These migraines can persist and show up monthly with each period we experience, hence …

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Post-Birth Control Syndrome Brighten Protocol™

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Birth Control

We have to honor my patients in the evolution of the post-birth control syndrome Brighten Protocol™. The term Post-Birth Control Syndrome and protocols surrounding it were born out of my naturopathic medical practice and through my work with thousands of patients. Yes, these protocols were developed with the help of real patients like you! I am so happy to share that you …

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Do Birth Control Pills Cause Gallbladder Problems?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Birth Control

Women are at a much great risk for gallbladder disease. In fact, some studies show we are two to three times more likely to develop gallstones and other gallbladder related conditions compared to men. Considering the vast majority of women are on or have used birth control pills at some point, it raises the question in many women’s minds, “do …

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Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food

Seed cycling has long been used to support women’s hormones by supplying them with the nutrients they need at specific phases of their cycle. I recommend seed cycling for hormone balance in both my clinic and book, Beyond the Pill, because it is an effective and gentle way to support women’s hormones. In this article I’m going to help you …

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Set an Intention, Not a New Year’s Resolution

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

Set an intention, not a New Year’s Resolution. In fact, skip the resolution all together! Yes, you read that correct. As we move into the new year there is a lot to reflect on and there is probably a lot you’d like to see change for the better in 2019. This is the day where most people are making resolutions, …

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Embrace Your Moon Cycle

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Mind-Body

Full moon period or ovulation? Let me know who you are in the comments! This is the last full moon of 2018. And it is a big one! Full moon is here and girl, this is your time to shine! Let that moon turn up the lights like a little Kayne & Rhianna. You know that jam…”turn up the lights …

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Can You Get Pregnant Any Time of The Month?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

Can you get pregnant any time of the month is a very common question women ask in my clinical practice. Heck this, was something I wasn’t even sure about until I got into naturopathic medical school. And this is a question a lot of women don’t know the answer to until they set out to get pregnant. I had the …