The Autoimmune Hormone Connection

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance Leave a Comment

Autoimmune disease is undeniably on the rise and who does it affect most? Us ladies! This might not come as a shock, but what might surprise you is just how much your autoimmune disease can completely wreck your hormones. Autoimmune diseases that cause hair loss, brittle nails and worse seem designed to attack our femininity. In this post we are going …

The Rising Incidence of Thyroid Cancer in California

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance Leave a Comment

The rising incidence of thyroid cancer in California has been of great concern among many physicians. A recent study out of the University of California, Los Angeles has found a higher rate of advanced thyroid cancer in certain parts of California. The numbers are well above the national average in certain parts of the state, leading researchers to look into …