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…

Ovulation Signs Calendar

Ovulation Signs: How Do I Know If I’m Ovulating?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Ovulation

…peppers for ovulatory function15. Beta-carotene or vitamin A from sweet potatoes or carrots to support healthy eggs16. Gut-supporting17 fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, or full fat, unsweetened yogurt if you…

foods not to eat in pregnancy

12 Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food, Pregnancy

…evidence to show whether raw milk contains beneficial bacteria (versus pasteurized milk), or whether it helps the gut.  We do know for certain that raw milks can contain various harmful…

Is Adrenal Fatigue Real?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

…really just a term that helps us communicate a bigger concept, making it easier to grasp. And like “leaky gut,” which is really intestinal hyper-permeability, it is an easy way…

5 Tips for Human Papillomavirus & Cervical Health

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones

…understanding her health as a whole in order to create an individualized treatment plan. This often means completing lab testing, examining hormone and gut health, and looking at her medication…