Is Adrenal Fatigue Real?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

Hold up! Adrenal fatigue isn’t real? Try telling that to my exhausted body! In this article I’m going to explain why adrenal fatigue isn’t real and what is going on instead. Chances are if you’ve been following my work then you’ve probably already heard me explain what takes place in “adrenal fatigue” and how it isn’t really an issue with …

Birth Control — What Doctors Don’t Say About Birth Control Effects

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Birth Control

Worldwide, 100 million use some form of birth control… Without knowing how it actually works and the possible damage it can do to their bodies. Are you aware that most women, at some point in their life, have been recommended the birth control pill by their doctor? The CDC estimates 10.6 million women use oral contraception in the U.S. alone. …

Seed Cycling to Balance Pre & Post Menopausal Hormones

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

Seed Cycling is a powerful tool that I teach to many of my patients to gently and effectively balance their hormones. And the best part is that it works no matter what stage you are at in life— pre-menopause, postpartum, post-menopause or even at the very beginning of your reproductive years.  The evidence is stacking up that seed cycling is good for …

Why I Prescribe High Dose Iron to My Patients

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

For years, the gold standard for overall health was thought to be long-form cardio. From running to biking to Jazzercise, your best bet was to increase your heart rate for an hour or more. Or so we thought. Many people still enjoy these forms of exercise, perhaps for the meditative quality of a long run or the challenge of participating …

7 Ways to Heal Your Thyroid & Gut!

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance

Do you suffer from hypothyroidism or know someone who does? Chances are you know a little bit about the gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that go along with it. I know. Fun, right? Thyroid digestive problems and intestinal issues, unfortunately, tend to go hand in hand. Here’s why that is and 7 ways to help heal. Hypothyroidism, a condition in which there is …

Best Fats for Hormones

MalloryPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance

Now that fat is back with a vengeance in the mainstream media (thanks, Time Magazine), I feel like it may be time to talk a little bit more about it: the types of fat that are considered healthy to consume and just how much you should be eating. Fat is Good for You & Your Hormones I’ll keep this brief. …

How Does Breastfeeding Shape Baby’s Immune System & Gut Health

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Pregnancy

The intricacies of the human body are vast. It’s only recently that we’re beginning to understand the true makeup of our microbiome and what these tens of trillions of microorganisms are capable of. This blog is going to examine the connections between breastfeeding, baby immune system health, and gut health. Gut bacteria helps to shape and strengthen our immune systems over …

9 Ways to Revive Your Hypothyroid Libido

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance

The unfortunate truth is that hypothyroidism libido function is less than stellar. While low libido is common in hypothyroidism…it should never be considered “normal.” Here, we’ll take a look at thyroid and sex drive and offer advice on how to increase your libido. Anyone with Hashimoto’s disease (the major cause of Hypothyroidism), or any autoimmune condition for that matter, knows …

7 Natural Ways to Curb Your Anxiety

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

Have you ever felt tired and unable to concentrate and reached for the nearest sugary treat for that familiar, quick rush of energy? It’s true, stimulants like sugar, caffeine, and chocolate do provide a shock of energy, but this is often short lived and followed by a huge dip in blood sugar, resulting brain fog and even less energy than …