Today, Ellen Kamhi PhD RN interviews Dr. Jolene Brighten about her new book, Beyond the Pill. to learn how to eliminate symptoms of Post-Birth Control Syndrome & balance your hormones without birth control.

Dr. Brighten has been teaching, studying and practicing in health and wellness for over 15 years. Before earning her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at National University of Natural Medicine, Dr. Jolene Brighten graduated with a degree in nutritional biochemistry and clinical nutrition at California Polytechnic, San Louis Obispo. There she was involved in nutrition research exploring interventions for maintaining healthy hormones and body composition as we age.

She is currently the medical director at Rubus Health in Portland, Oregon. In her work with patients, Dr. Brighten integrates the data of the patient story with advanced lab testing to create a clear plan to enable patient’s to reach their goals. As a woman who has healed herself from Post-Birth Control Syndrome and autoimmune thyroid disease, Dr. Brighten is passionate about providing women with the tools to heal themselves.

Her post doctorate education and training in Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition is through The Institute for Functional Medicine. She continues to study with IFM to stay up to date on the most innovative therapies and techniques to help patients heal.

Her first book, Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth: The New Mom’s Guide to Navigating the Fourth Trimester was an instant Best Seller and has helped hundreds of women heal themselves after birth.

Contact: https://drbrighten.com/

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