7 Reasons Why I Prescribe Bone Broth for Autoimmune Disease

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Food Leave a Comment

You may have heard about the health benefits of a good bone broth, but what exactly is the magic behind the broth? And why do Dr. Brighten and I recommend bone broth to nearly all of our autoimmune patients? How two little amino acids help us heal Bone broth can be a therapeutic food for gut healing because of the …

8 Truth Bombs About Fat

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Fat is necessary. It just is. But people will definitely try to tell you otherwise. I can remember (not too long ago) the great lengths that the media, nutrition field and doctors would go to in order to keep fat out of our diets. “Fat causes heart disease.” “Dietary fat will raise your cholesterol.” Or…”Eating fat will make you fat.” …

Doctor’s Orders: Should I Stop Drinking Coffee?

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In my practice, I get asked about coffee nearly every day. “Should I stop drinking coffee” is one of the most common questions I get. Often, my patients assume I’ll tell them to stop drinking coffee and are surprised when I tell them that it depends on their unique situation. Coffee has many health benefits, including lowering the risk of liver …

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The Healing Properties of Bone Broth

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Touted for its gut-healing, immune-boosting properties, bone broth has to be one of the most delicious healing foods out there. Broth is a traditional food prepared by cultures worldwide for generations because of its association with healing. As trendy bone broth bars pop up in cities like New York and Portland, you might be wondering if this warm, salty broth …

Increase Your Libido and Enhance Your Orgasms Naturally

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Wellbeing Leave a Comment

In this day in age sex is everywhere in the media. We are constantly bombarded with sexual images and profiles of what Hollywood thinks the perfect sexual experience is. All of this makes it easy to feel like you may be the only one without a libido. If you’re looking to increase orgasm naturally, read on for expert advice. Low …

Yoga Pose: Tree Pose (Vrksasana)

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Tree pose is an excellent posture for strengthening the lower body and core. It also has the benefit of improving your balance and concentration. The muscles of the feet, as well as the calves, thighs and glutes should be engaged while in tree pose. You want to feel as if the foot is rooting down into the earth and that the …

Simple and Effective Natural Heartburn (GERD) Relief

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Heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common complaint among patients I see. While you may consider it nothing more than an inconvenience after meals or before bed, it may actually be doing some serious damage to your esophagus. In this article I share natural heartburn (GERD) relief strategies that have helped many of my patients. Chronic GERD can …

The Great Pumpkin and All Its Nutrition

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Pumpkin season has finally arrived and with it comes an array of pumpkin goodies. Pumpkin soup, beer, pie, latte, bread… the list goes on and on. And as long as you aren’t over indulging in the sweet pumpkin treats, there are a lot of health benefits that this bright orange gourd brings to the table. 1. Mood Enhancement Pumpkin seeds …

Is Fat Slowing Your Brain Down?

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Is Fat Slowing Your Brain Down? In this article we’ll explore how the wrong kind of fat can seriously affect your brain and how to biohack your brain health. New research is showing that the fat you eat may be affecting how well your brain is functioning. For a long time, the nutrition and medical community have been concerned with …