hormonal birth control, it's inflammatory. It does lower the risk of some cancers, like ovarian and

endometrial cancer, but it is associated with the increased risk of other cancers, like liver,, brain and breast cancer.

And some of the most powerful anti-cancer practices that you can have

is exercise and living a lifestyle where one you're happy you've got community and you

are safeguarding really your overall circadian rhythm as well. From the Weston A Price Foundation,

welcome to the Wise Traditions Podcast for Wise Traditions in Food, Farming and The Healing Arts.

We are your source for scientific knowledge and traditional wisdom to help you achieve optimal health. Hey, Hilda here. The birth control pill was approved for contraceptive use in 1960.

Since that time, millions of women have used it to prevent pregnancy, manage hormonal challenges, and even to control acne. This is episode 291 and our guest today is

Dr. Jolene Brighton. Dr. Brighton is the author of the book

Beyond the Pill which empowers women to balance the hormones and reclaim their bodies,

whether they are on or have discontinued using the pill.

As you'll hear, Dr. Brighton isn't actually against the pill altogether. She simply offers

straightforward insights on its effect on our health. She discusses little-known

side effects from being on the pill like depression, low libido, brain fog, and fatigue. She covers the big picture about what it does

to our bodies hormoneally and energetically and how it can impact future fertility. She talks

about diet and what's best to eat to support your body

while on the pill and she also offers suggestions for how to transition off of it

should you decide to do so. Before we get into the conversation,

are you wondering where to start when it comes to healthy eating?

Get the basics on the Wise Traditions diet.

The Westinay Price Foundation has come up with a primer of sorts, seven easy lessons on how

to eat a nourishing diet.

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