Thyroid & Hormone Balance
The Rising Incidence of Thyroid Cancer in California
New research suggests thyroid cancer is on the rise in California. Understand the areas at highest risk and what to be on the look…
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Articles
Guides on hormones, reproductive health, neurodivergence, and perimenopause — written by Dr. Jolene Brighten, reviewed by clinicians, and cited to the peer-reviewed literature.
Postpartum
8 Ways to Eliminate Postpartum Depression & “Mommy Brain”
8 Steps to Help: How to Get Rid of Postpartum Depression and free yourself of 'Mommy Brain.' Feel like you know you should!
Pregnancy
The New Mom’s Guide to Navigating the Fourth Trimester
Navigating the fourth trimester, the months following childbirth, has never been easier with the new guide, Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth.
Postpartum
Optimal Health for New Moms on Thriving Force Radio
New moms need support! Learn how to support Optimal Health for New Moms in this article and listen to the interview to take a…
Pregnancy
6 Doctor Recommended Herbs for Pregnancy
While not all herbs are safe in pregnancy, this list contains my 6 favorite pregnancy safe herbs that can support your body during this time.
Food
Is Whiskey Gluten Free?
Is whiskey gluten free? This is a common question in my practice as people begin to eat gluten-consciously. Learn more with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Postpartum
Why I Advocate for Better Postpartum Care
There's a need to support mothers in those early months following birth. So I wrote a book that would be a mom’s go to…
Thyroid & Hormone Balance
Glutened? Recover with these 5 steps.
When you are traveling or at the mercy of other people's cooking, it can be hard to tell if you are getting "glutened." Read…
Thyroid & Hormone Balance
Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Fertility to Postpartum
Autoimmune thyroiditis affects millions of women. Thyroid conditions impact our fertility, pregnancy, birth outcomes and can influence our postpartum period