Going Gluten Free? Read this first!

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food Leave a Comment

If you’re considering going gluten free then you’ll definitely want to test for this! I know it may seem counter-intuitive, but there’s something you might consider doing if you feel like gluten is harming your health. Eat more of it. Ok, let me explain. Our first instinct when we learn about the inflammatory properties of gluten is to eliminate it …

Recipe: Sweet Potato Noodles with Bacon

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food Leave a Comment

Does the thought of what to eat for breakfast leave you staring into your fridge or feeling flustered in the morning? You’re not alone. My patients often report that breakfast is the most difficult meal for them every day. Why? There’s a lot of reasons (and I’m sure you have your own), but some of the most common reasons are …

7 Daily Habits for Glowing, Youthful Skin

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Wellbeing Leave a Comment

You know all about avoiding sun exposure, wearing sunscreen and keeping toxins off your face, but there are other practices that can help you achieve that daily glow. Make these 7 daily habits part of your skin care routine for vibrant and youthful skin. 7 Daily Habits for Glowing Youthful Skin Eat Gelatin Eat 2 Tablespoons every day to improve collagen …

Quick Coconut Blueberry Yogurt

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food Leave a Comment

My son has struggled with food sensitivities since birth. Even while he was exclusively breastfed, he would react to certain foods that I ate, with dairy being the worst. His primary symptom was extreme congestion (yeah, I’m talking about two parents not sleeping, taking shifts to allow their infant to sleep vertical at night kind of congestion), but he also …

How to Tell If You Are Gluten Intolerant

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food Leave a Comment

In this article I want to help you identify how to tell if you are gluten intolerant. More and more patients are coming to me wanting to know if they have a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is a condition in which you experience symptoms when eating gluten, but do not have an autoimmune response like that …