endometriosis adhd treatment

ADHD and Endometriosis: Why Symptoms Overlap and a Smarter Treatment Approach

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Brain Health, Endometriosis, Menstrual Cycle

If you are living with both ADHD and endometriosis, you have likely experienced something that is still widely under-recognized in conventional medicine: your symptoms do not exist in isolation. Instead, they interact in ways that can make both conditions more difficult to manage. You may notice that your ability to focus declines during a flare, that your motivation drops significantly …

Magnesium for ADHD

Magnesium for ADHD: Benefits, Evidence, and Why It Helps

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Balancing Your Hormones, Brain Health

Magnesium for ADHD is one of the most researched and promising nutrient-based approaches for improving focus, emotional regulation, impulsivity, and sleep. Many adults and children with ADHD show low magnesium status, and correcting this deficiency can support more balanced neurotransmitter activity and a calmer, more resilient nervous system. This article explains how magnesium works in ADHD, which forms are best …

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Bacopa Monnieri Benefits: Memory, Mood, Sleep, Hair & Brain Health

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Brain Health

If you’ve ever looked into natural remedies for improving focus, learning, or mental clarity, chances are you’ve come across Bacopa monnieri, also known as brahmi.  This ancient Ayurvedic herb is a homeopathic medicine that people have turned to for hundreds of years to naturally support brain function, mood, and even hair health. As you’ll learn more about below, today, bacopa …

Natural remedies ADHD

Exploring Natural Solutions for Adult ADHD — How To Find Relief

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Balancing Your Hormones, Brain Health

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn’t just a childhood condition; it affects millions of adults too. Up to 5% of adults in the U.S.1 struggle with ADHD, with symptoms that can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life.  While conventional treatments such as stimulant medications are commonly used to manage ADHD symptoms, many people seek natural remedies for ADHD, too—especially those …

ADHD in Women

ADHD in Women: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Brain Health

ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, can affect women differently than men, often causing unique symptoms that fluctuate throughout the month as women’s hormones do. While each case of ADHD is unique, studies1 show that compared to men, many women with ADHD present with more: Inattention, Emotional dysregulation…

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ADHD and PMDD Hormone Connection

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Brain Health, PMS & PMDD

There is a significantly higher prevalence of PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) among those with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). In fact, it is estimated that 46% of women with (ADHD) also struggle with PMDD. When compared to the general population, with only 28% reporting PMDD, it is clear those with ADHD are at increased risk. If you find that you’re …

Best-Magnesium-Supplement

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 …

Benefits of Passionflower for Anxiety

Benefits of Passionflower: How to Calm Anxiety

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Adrenal, Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Balancing Your Hormones, Brain Health, Wellbeing

Passionflower is an herb that has been used for centuries to support a calm state in the nervous system. It is well tolerated by most and has a low side effect profile, making it an ideal gentle herb to create a sense of peace in the body.    Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is an herbal medicine used to support a healthy emotional …

Increase Oxytocin Naturally

How to Increase Oxytocin Naturally

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Anxiety, Depression, Mood, Brain Health, Mood & Emotions

The feeling of love and relaxation you experience when cuddling with your kids or having sex results from releasing oxytocin.  The hormone oxytocin is the “love hormone” that promotes trust, connection, attachment, and relaxation. It plays a critical role in social behavior and female reproduction. In fact, women have more oxytocin than men.  Oxytocin has many health benefits, and most …