Is Adrenal Fatigue Real?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

…irregularities PMS Feeling lightheaded when you go from lying down or seated to a standing position Low blood pressure Blood sugar irregularities Anxiety Difficulty concentrating Exercise intolerance or difficulty recovering…

Balance Your Hormones in 4 Easy Steps

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

…every system in the body, resulting in a laundry list of concerns such as: Acne Hot flashes Painful or heavy periods Mood swings Difficulty conceiving Fatigue Anxiety or depression Hair loss…

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Is It Bad To Take Melatonin Every Night?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sleep

…who have difficulty sleeping may find melatonin supplementation useful. Furthermore, melatonin has been shown to settle pre-surgery anxiety without the side effects of other pre-surgical calming medications.  As mentioned previously,…

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The Importance of a Healthy Gut in Pregnancy

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Pregnancy

…microbes it houses are capable of sending signals directly to the brain, which influence both anxiety and depression.  Childbirth alone can trigger systemic inflammation in mom, leading to a myriad…