9 Ways to Revive Your Hypothyroid Libido

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

The unfortunate truth is that hypothyroidism libido function is less than stellar. While low libido is common in hypothyroidism…it should never be considered “normal.” Here, we’ll take a look at thyroid and sex drive and offer advice on how to increase your libido. Anyone with Hashimoto’s disease (the major cause of Hypothyroidism), or any autoimmune condition for that matter, knows …

Simple and Effective Natural Heartburn (GERD) Relief

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Wellbeing 2 Comments

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 …

5 Simple Practices to Improve Your Digestion

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Digestion 2 Comments

Implementing simple practices to improve your digestion can go a long way in overall health. While you may have heard you are what you eat that isn’t the full story. You are what you can digest and absorb, making these practices crucial to your health. 5 Simple Practices to Improve Your Digestion Put a Little Time Into Food Prep. Digestion …

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Wellbeing Leave a Comment

Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) teach their patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and cutting edge natural therapies to enhance their bodies’ ability to ward off and combat disease. NDs view the patient as a complex, interrelated system (a whole person), not as a clogged …