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…

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…