Odd Symptoms of Menopause

10 Odd Symptoms of Menopause

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Perimenopause/ Menopause

…cause bloating. Our digestion may become less efficient as we age, partly due to the intricate relationship between hormones and the gut microbiome – the bacteria in our digestive tract….

Quick Coconut Blueberry Yogurt

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food

…toddler in creating nutrient dense recipes that make him feel like he is getting to enjoy the foods he loves while also repairing his gut and setting my little foodie…

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

…Every Woman Needs to Know to Balance Hormones Naturally Episode: 55 Duration: 0H46MPublished: July 10, 2025 Gut Health Think your gut is just about digestion? Think again. In this eye-opening…