Beyond the Pill

Out of the 100 million women?almost 11 million in the United States alone?who are on the pill, roughly 60 percent take it for non-contraceptive reasons like painful periods, endometriosis, PCOS, and acne. While the birth control pill is widely prescribed as a quick-fix solution to a variety of women's health conditions, taking it can also result in other more serious and dangerous health consequences. Did you know that women on the pill are more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant? That they are at significantly increased risk for autoimmune disease, heart attack, thyroid and adrenal disorders, and even breast and cervical cancer? That the pill can even cause vaginal dryness, unexplained hair loss, flagging libido, extreme fatigue, and chronic infection. As if women didn't have enough to worry about, that little pill we're taking to manage our symptoms is only making things worse.

Jolene Brighten, ND, author of the groundbreaking new book BEYOND THE PILL, specializes in treating women's hormone imbalances caused by the pill and shares her proven 30-day program designed to reverse the myriad of symptoms women experience every day?whether you choose to stay on the pill or not. The first book of its kind to target the birth control pill and the scientifically-proven symptoms associated with taking it, BEYOND THE PILL is an actionable plan for taking control, and will help readers:

• Locate the root cause of their hormonal issues, like estrogen dominance, low testosterone, and low progesterone

• Discover a pain-free, manageable period free of cramps, acne, stress, or PMS without the harmful side effects that come with the pill

• Detox the liver, support the adrenals and thyroid, heal the gut, reverse metabolic mayhem, boost fertility, and enhance mood

• Transition into a nutrition and supplement program, with more than 30 hormone-balancing recipes

Featuring simple diet and lifestyle interventions, BEYOND THE PILL is the first step to reversing the risky side effects of the pill, finally finding hormonal health, and getting your badass self back.

Autorentext

, NMD, is one of the leading experts in women's medicine and is a pioneer in her exploration of the far-reaching impact of oral contraceptives and the little known side effects that impact health in a large way. After many years of clinical practice, she has developed a unique protocol to support women in preventing and treating Post-Birth Control Pill Syndrome, as well as lowering the risks that the pill has created.

A trained nutritional biochemist and Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Brighten is the founder and Clinic Director at Rubus Health, an integrative women's medicine clinic with locations in California and Oregon. Dr. Brighten currently resides in Portland, Oregon with her family. She is a certified yoga instructor, daily meditator, urban homesteader, and a mother to one beautiful boy.

Klappentext

A natural, effective program for restoring hormone balance and reversing the uncomfortable and sometimes harmful side effects of the pill, whether you are taking it or have stopped—the first book of its kind to specifically target oral contraceptives and the scientifically-proven symptoms associated with them. Every day, approximately 100 million women—almost 11 million in the United States alone—start their day taking an oral contraceptive. Many of these women use the pill to prevent pregnancy; but nearly 60 percent, take the pill for medical reasons. While the pill has revolutionized women's lives, it also comes with some serious—and for many women, little known—side effects, including:

• hormonal confusion
• missing or irregular periods, light or heavy flows, or short cycles
• leaky gut
• extreme fatigue
• hair loss
• dry skin
• headaches
• chronic infection
• low libido; vaginal dryness; and pain from sex
• increased risk of cancer, heart attack, and blood clots that can lead to a stroke In addition, the pill has been show to deplete vital nutrients such as folate, B12, and magnesium; sabotage the thyroid; trigger autoimmune disease; and lead to a condition known as Post Birth Control Syndrome, which is characterized by infertility, pill-induced PCOS, and hypothyroidism.

To correct and avoid these symptoms, Dr. Jolene Brighten, a leading expert in women's medicine, has created a proven 30-day natural program that will reverse the harmful effects of the pill. In Beyond the Pill, she reflects on the changes the pill has wrought—the positive impact it has had for women as well as the negative, often overlooked effects on their health and quality of life. Featuring simple diet and lifestyle interventions, this book allows women to rebalance their hormones, revamp their fertility, make friends with their periods, and take control of their bodies and health.

Zusammenfassung
Out of the 100 million womenalmost 11 million in the United States alonewho are on the pill, roughly 60 percent take it for non-contraceptive reasons like painful periods, endometriosis, PCOS, and acne. While the birth control pill is widely prescribed as a quick-fix solution to a variety of womens health conditions, taking it can also result in other more serious and dangerous health consequences. Did you know that women on the pill are more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant? That they are at significantly increased risk for autoimmune disease, heart attack, thyroid and adrenal disorders, and even breast and cervical cancer? That the pill can even cause vaginal dryness, unexplained hair loss, flagging libido, extreme fatigue, and chronic infection. As if women didnt have enough to worry about, that little pill were taking to manage our symptoms is only making things worse. Jolene Brighten, ND, author of the groundbreaking new book BEYOND THE PILL, specializes in treating womens hormone imbalances caused by the pill and shares her proven 30-day program designed to reverse the myriad of symptoms women experience every daywhether you choose to stay on the pill or not. The first book of its kind to target the birth control pill and the scientifically-proven symptoms associated with taking it, BEYOND THE PILL is an actionable plan for taking control, and will help readers: Locate the root cause of their hormonal issues, like estrogen dominance, low testosterone, and low progesterone Discover a pain-free, manageable period free of cramps, acne, stress, or PMS without the harmful side effects that come with the pill Detox the liver, support the adrenals and thyroid, heal the gut, reverse metabolic mayhem, boost fertility, and enhance mood Transition into a nutrition and supplement program, with more than 30 hormone-balancing recipesFeaturing simple diet and lifestyle interventions, BEYOND THE PILL is the first step to reversing the risky side effects of the pill, finally finding hormonal health, and getting your badass self back.