Thyroid & Hormone Balance
The Anxiety Hormone Connection
Could hormone imbalance and anxiety be linked? The anxiety hormone connection is real and it is why so many women struggle with anxiety, despite…
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Guides on hormones, reproductive health, neurodivergence, and perimenopause — written by Dr. Jolene Brighten, reviewed by clinicians, and cited to the peer-reviewed literature.
Birth Control
How to Boost Low Sex Drive After Stopping The Birth Control Pill
You don't have to live with a low sex drive! Learn the solutions to boosting your sex drive after stopping birth control pills.
Sex Hormones
What is Estrogen Dominance, and What to Do About It
Estrogen dominance is one of the most common hormone imbalances we see at Rubus Health. Often, it is rather a relative state, in relation…
Thyroid & Hormone Balance
Is Iodine Bad for Hypothyroidism?
There is a connection between excess iodine, hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. This post and accompanying video delve deep into it.
Birth Control
Period Gone Missing After the Pill? Here’s What to Do First.
More than 3% of women may never see the return of their period after using the pill. Learn more about post pill amenorrhea and…
Thyroid & Hormone Balance
5 Ways For Healing Leaky Gut
Leaky gut syndrome is involved in the development of hypothyroidism or more specifically, autoimmune hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s) in many cases.
Endometriosis
What Causes Endometriosis & Natural Treatments That Help
Managing endometriosis pain naturally is possible. Learn what causes the condition and explore our guide to natural treatments for endometriosis.
Thyroid & Hormone Balance
10 Top Foods for Thyroid Health
Eat these top thyroid superfoods to improve thyroid function today! Great for hypo and hyperthyroid conditions. Enhance energy, improve mood and memory...
Sex Hormones
Healing Anxiety with Functional Medicine
These herbs, supplements and techniques have been show to reduce anxiety. Healing anxiety with functional medicine will help eliminate symptoms for good.