How the Menstrual Cycle Works

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Fertility

…Progesterone “counters” the effects of estrogen in the body, reducing anxiety, increasing sleepiness, helping to build and maintain bone, and promoting appetite and fat storage, among other things. Progesterone ramps…

6 Ways to Support Your Adrenals After Baby

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Postpartum

…day-to-day stressors. Cravings, addiction to stimulants, exhaustion, feelings of agitation or anxiety over the tiniest things. All of these things signal possible adrenal dysfunction. Other symptoms include: Acne or rashes…

Prenatal Stress and Aging

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Pregnancy

…Premature Aging in Baby Anxiety, depression, and stress during pregnancy are risk factors for shorter gestation periods, lower birth weight, and can negatively impact fetal brain development. (1) This can…