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Breastfeeding: Censorship Not Required

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Breastfeeding, Postpartum Leave a Comment

Straight out to of the gate I want to say— This is my Opinion. You’ve likely found your way onto my blog because you are interested in learning more about your health and I want you to know that you will continue to find educational health posts on this site, but today, well today I just have to speak out …

Prenatal Stress and Aging

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Pregnancy 1 Comment

When you’re pregnant, your baby depends on you for nourishment and a safe place to grow and thrive. As I often say, the mother is the seed and the soil for her baby. Your nutrition, your immunity, and your gut health become your baby’s nourishment, immunity, and gut health. But how does your prenatal stress levels affect your baby? You …

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Seven Ways to Decrease Your Breast Cancer Risk

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Wellbeing Leave a Comment

We all share one common trait that puts us at risk for breast cancer- we are women. While that is one risk factor we can not change, there are many places in our lives where we can take steps to prevent breast cancer. 7 Ways to Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Add More Fruits & Vegetables To Your Diet: Vegetables found …