Struggling with mood swings, anxiety, or depression before your period and wondering if it’s more than just “PMS”? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I…
Perimenopause Brain Fog: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
…your brain’s calming neurotransmitter that helps with sleep quality and nervous system regulation. When GABA drops, anxiety can increase and sleep can suffer, which worsens cognitive performance and your mood…
Stopping Birth Control Side Effects
…relentless acne for years after stopping the pill. The good news is, they were able to eliminate it naturally without needing to suppress their hormones. Mood Swings & Anxiety After…
The Benefits of Black Cohosh for Women
…anxiety and depression, specifically for peri-and postmenopausal women, and concluded that black cohosh had an overall significant effect on psychological symptoms31, but not on anxiety. However, herbalists have used black…
What’s The Best Magnesium Supplement?
…such as anxiety, irritability, depression, or mood swings. Insomnia or poor sleep Headaches and migraines Brain-Boosting Benefits of Magnesium Magnesium may keep your brain young, healthy, and protect it from…
Does Alcohol Affect Your Period?
…and see if it helps you. Plus, if you’re already suffering from headaches, fatigue, and anxiety brought about by PMS, adding alcohol to the equation probably won’t make things any…
Why Orgasms Are Good For Women + How to Improve Your Libido
…birth. Reduce Anxiety Research has shown sexual activity to reduce anxiety-like behavior and actually improve brain health. Oxytocin, which is released during an orgasm, reduces anxiety and stress, and has…
Adrenal Fatigue: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
…health issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. The HPA axis is also interconnected with other systems, including the endocrine and nervous systems. It helps regulate various hormones and physiological…
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Impacts More Than Just Energy
…Wentz’s book, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Root Cause. Looking for a food-based solution to anxiety? Check out the Anti-Anxiety Food Solution by my dear friend Trudy Scott. Struggling with autoimmune disease? Please…