ADHD in Women

ADHD and Hormones

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Balancing Your Hormones

…times ADHD is misdiagnosed as anxiety, depression, PMS. Or symptoms are simply overlooked because ADHD presents differently in women compared with men.  In addition, symptoms of ADHD in women might…

Natural Remedies for Cramps & PMS

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: PMS & PMDD, Sex Hormones

…sugar cravings, irritability, mood swings, anxiety, depression, bloating, headaches, and sleep disturbance affect 75% of women. And about 20% of those women will be medicated for their symptoms because they…

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The Contraception Guide

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Birth Control

…gain Changes in appetite Anxiety, nervousness Hair loss on head Increased hair growth on body Hyperpigmentation of skin (melasma) Irregular bleeding Loss of libido When To Contact Your Doctor After…

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12 Natural Treatments for Hyperthyroidism

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance

Hyperthyroidism symptoms can include unexplained weight loss, heart palpitations, diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia, and excessive sweating. This is a condition most commonly caused by antibodies that stimulate the thyroid gland to…

Postpartum Thyroiditis

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Postpartum

Fatigue, weight loss or gain, anxiety and irritability are all just part of being a mother, right? Not necessarily. In fact, when these symptoms persist, postpartum thyroiditis is a likely…