L-Theanine Benefits

L-Theanine Benefits: Better Sleep and Less Stress

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Stress Reduction

…stress. Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels during menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause could make women more prone to anxiety.  I’ve discussed previously how hormonal imbalances can trigger anxiety. But the…

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…

how to exercise on your period

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…