Non-Toxic Cleaning Products for Better Hormones

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones Leave a Comment

As a mom, I always have an eye out for non-toxic cleaning products to use in my home. After all, kids spend a lot of time in contact with the floor and they all inevitably have a “put everything in the mouth” phase that increases their exposure to what’s in their environment. But it’s not just our kiddos that we need …

5 Hormone Superfoods for Women

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Sex Hormones Leave a Comment

When my dear friend, Bridgit Danner, LAc told me she wanted to share with you 5 hormone superfoods she prescribes to patients I was instantly interested. I know this is the type of actionable information you like and these foods are not typically thought of as superfoods, but do have amazing nutritional benefits.  Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND 5 Hormone Lovin’ …

Common Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms

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

Estrogen and Progesterone are generally regarded as the female sex hormones, although women also have testosterone, but it is in lower amounts than men (except in PCOS). When your sex hormones are out of balance, they are rarely alone. In fact, your hormonal imbalance symptoms may stem from issues with your adrenals, thyroid, gut, liver, diet or lifestyle factors. Because of …