Menopause Weight Loss

Tips to Help With Menopause Weight Loss

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Perimenopause/ Menopause, Weight Loss

Are you struggling to lose weight or prevent unwanted pounds during menopause? You’re not alone. During the menopause transition, up to 70% of women experience weight gain1. On average, women gain about four to five pounds (or about 2 kilograms) during menopause, often with some of the weight accumulating in their belly area. Menopause weight loss requires a different approach …

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Health Benefits of Infrared Sauna + How it Compares to Traditional Saunas

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Wellbeing

Unlike traditional saunas, which use heated rocks or steam to warm the air, infrared saunas utilize infrared light to heat the body directly. This unique mechanism results in a host of benefits—such as potentially helping to fight inflammation and support hormonal balance1 and heart health. In recent years, the popularity of infrared saunas has soared as more people seek innovative …

Endocrine Disrupting Compounds

Endocrine Disrupting Compounds and Fertility

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Balancing Your Hormones, Fertility

Endocrine disrupting compounds or chemicals (EDCs), may contribute to various reproductive health and fertility issues. As we’ll discuss in this article, EDCs may contribute to endometriosis, worsen symptoms of PCOS, and negatively impact male fertility. Endocrine disruptors are found in various sources — in the plastic bottles you drink from, in your favorite cosmetics, and in the cleaning products that …

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Understanding Magnesium for Menopause: Your Comprehensive Guide

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Herbs & Supplements, Perimenopause/ Menopause

Menopause is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, marked by hormonal changes that can bring about a myriad of menopause symptoms, including hot flashes, fatigue, and night sweats. Using magnesium for menopause symptoms, as well as for support of cardiovascular, bone, and brain health, is one way to help ease the transition.  Magnesium, particularly in the form of highly-absorbable …

Endometriosis Relief Naturally

19 Ways to Find Endometriosis Relief Naturally

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Endometriosis, Wellbeing

While conventional treatments for endometriosis, such as hormonal therapy or surgery, aim to manage endometriosis symptoms and remove abnormal tissue, many women with endo still struggle with discomfort and, therefore, seek complementary therapies to get endometriosis relief naturally. Endometriosis is a complex and often very painful condition caused by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, typically in the …

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Adrenal PCOS: Holistic Strategies to Manage Stress and PCOS

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Adrenal, PCOS, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing

As many as 30% of those diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have elevated levels of DHEA-S due to adrenal androgen excess. PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women, with some estimates stating up to 70% of women remain undiagnosed1.  Adrenal PCOS Symptoms include: In addition, upwards of 70% of those with PCOS struggle with insulin …

How Much Protein Should Women Have

How Much Protein Should Women Have

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Balancing Your Hormones, Brighten Lifestyle, Food, Gut-Hormone Connection, Weight Loss, What to Eat

From muscle building and metabolism to hormonal balance and disease prevention, protein is an indispensable nutrient for women’s health. Women of all ages need adequate protein for energy, focus, appetite control, and tissue repair. Across different life stages like pregnancy and menopause, protein becomes even more critical, supporting fetal development, maintaining muscle tissue and bone density, and managing moods, hormonal …

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Breakfast with 30 grams of Protein for Hormone Balance

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Balancing Your Hormones, Brighten Lifestyle, Food, Weight Loss, What to Eat

Being intentional about your protein intake is a crucial step in optimizing hormones, balancing blood sugar, creating your ideal body composition, and improving your longevity. Beginning the day by eating a breakfast with 30 grams of protein sets the tone for better energy, focus, and overall hormonal balance for the remainder of the day. But what I hear often from …

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What’s The Best Magnesium Supplement?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Brain Health, Cramps, Endometriosis, Herbs & Supplements, Sleep

Do you find it hard to drift off to sleep, frequently grapple with PMS symptoms, or regularly face headaches and constipation? These concerns could all be signaling that your magnesium levels are lower than ideal. Magnesium is a vital mineral that plays a crucial role in numerous bodily functions, from regulating blood sugar levels and blood pressure to supporting muscle …