The HPA Axis and Healing Anxiety

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

…There are three common causes of anxiety: HPA dysfunction, compromised gut health, and nutrient deficiencies. In this article, we’re talking about one specific root cause of anxiety: HPA dysregulation and…

Biotin—The Importance of Vitamin B7

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

…the root cause of the behavior.  Long-term antibiotic use Those good gut bugs do a whole lot for our health, including making biotin. Therefore, anything that kills off these critters…

The Dr. Brighten Show

The Dr. Brighten Show

…the world.\n\n Ready to elevate your health and wellness journey? The Dr. Brighten Show brings you fresh, evidence-based knowledge with every episode. From hormone balance to gut health, fertility, and…

alcohol menstrual cycle

Does Alcohol Affect Your Period?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Menstrual Cycle

…with more misery than usual. It can affect your gut microbiome and can make you more susceptible to leaky gut and inflammation. That can leave your body less equipped to…

adrenal fatigue symptom

Adrenal Fatigue: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

…disrupting gut health linked to hormone production. Overuse of stimulants: Excessive use of stimulants like caffeine can exacerbate HPA axis dysfunction, while smoking and alcohol can worsen inflammation, interfere with…

How to Tell If You Are Gluten Intolerant

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food

…to experience a change in symptoms. For many of my patients, elimination diets are recommended in conjunction with gut repair therapies to help heal leaky gut and to give their…

adhd and pmdd

ADHD and PMDD Hormone Connection

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Brain Health, PMS & PMDD

…hormonal imbalance that’s thought to be involved in PMDD. Estrogen can build up in the body when the liver does not process estrogen properly or the gut does not eliminate…

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Women’s Health Trends to Look Out for in 2025

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Wellbeing

…other holistic benefits, such as detoxification, improved gut health, and reduced inflammation. Do saunas burn fat, and are saunas for weight loss effective? While they’re not a magic bullet for…