The Autoimmune Hormone Connection

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance

…into menopause, estrogen declines and a woman’s immune system is more comparable to a man’s. For this reason, some women see a decline in their autoimmune symptoms post-menopause. And it…

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How To Exercise With Your Cycle

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Cycle Self Care™, Exercise, Menstrual Cycle

…for World Menopause Day 2012 (2012) Understanding weight gain at menopause, Climacteric, 15:5, 419-429, DOI: 10.3109/13697137.2012.707385 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22978257. Wikström-Frisén L, Boraxbekk CJ, Henriksson-Larsén K. Effects on power, strength and lean body…

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Estrogen and Histamine

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Balancing Your Hormones

…symptoms. People with low estrogen can experience symptoms that mimic perimenopause or menopause (characterized by low estrogen), like irregular periods, hot flashes, insomnia, and mood swings.  Higher than normal estrogen,…