Balanced Natural Health

03/10/2026

It’s undeniable that hormones affect the human soul.

When they peak, when they come crashing down.

Did she not heart weep during the postpartum period when that nine-month hormonal flood was suddenly stopped?

Did she not evaluate her life differently during the week leading up to her period or in perimenopause?

03/09/2026

But your menstrual cycle is actually a complex, rhythmic internal clock that lasts throughout the month.

It regulates everything~

☀️Metabolic rate, why you’re ravenous at certain times of the month.

💡Cognitive function, mood, stress management

💪Even your strength, it is why your workout feels harder on some days.

💐Loss of connection with this rhythm can make it difficult to live in harmony with your hormones.

🫶Whether you’re struggling with heavy periods, trying to conceive, or simply want to feel more like yourself again, there’s so much that can be done to support the health of your menstrual cycle. Nutrition, herbal medicines, and lifestyle adjustments, can all be combined so you don’t have to suffer but can be at your best.

If you want to take the next step in achieving hormonal harmony, book a 15-minute complimentary consultation with me. We’ll briefly discuss your symptoms and goals and determine what the best path is for you.

03/03/2026

The vaginal microbiome is different than other biomes in our bodies
where diversity seems less favorable.

Follow along as we dive into fertility and the vaginal microbiome.

02/26/2026

When we consider all that goes into creating life and supporting a healthy pregnancy, more is possible!

Fertility After 35🤸

"Sufficient musculature is required both for reproductive behavior and maintenance of pregnancy.

One could speculate that myostatin provides a peripheral signal to the pituitary, 💛💛indicating a physiological level of preparedness. "💛💛

Remember, fertility is much more than age. Factors like gut health, sleep, stress, lifestyle, and more all play important roles.

If you’re interested in learning more about my approach and how I might be able to support you, schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with me today.

02/21/2026

Your fertility isn’t determined by your age.

💡However, your overall systemic health – from your thyroid health to your blood sugar levels – can influence your chances of conceiving.

💡This is where natural interventions shine. We cannot change the chronological age of an egg, but we can significantly impact the biological environment in which it matures.🫶

Fertility over 35 isn’t a lost cause. It’s an opportunity to be informed and empowered. Remember, fertility is much more than age. Factors like gut health, sleep, stress, lifestyle, and more all play important roles.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed in your efforts to conceive, consider working with a specialist who can create a personalized plan for you. I’ve helped women across the country optimize their chances of conceiving and feel more confident along the way.

If you’re interested in learning more about my approach and how I might be able to support you, schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with me today. Link in bio

02/18/2026

How Stress Fuels Hormonal Chaos

Your stress response is governed by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. When your brain perceives stress, whether it’s from a stressful job, a physical threat, or insulin resistance in PCOS, your adrenal glands produce cortisol in response.

Normally, this is an incredibly useful temporary response. But for many of us, the chronic stresses of modern life mean our cortisol level ✨stays elevated.

Women with PCOS are particularly sensitive to the disruptive effects of high cortisol. The reason behind this is that cortisol and DHEA(S) are interconnected.

As a naturopath specializing in hormone health, I help women all over the country identify the core drivers of their symptoms, whether it’s high androgens, insulin resistance, or HPA axis dysregulation, and build a personalized roadmap to healing.

Ready to start addressing your hormonal issues at the source? Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with me today. I look forward to hearing from you. Link in bio

02/16/2026

Fertility and Light

One study found that seasonal fluctuations in fertilization rates and embryo quality were positively correlated with annual changes in light but not with temperature, humidity, or other seasonal factors.
In most living creatures, the effects of seasonal changes in the daily light/dark cycle on reproduction are evident

In men, photoperiod (the duration of daily light exposure) has been associated with seasonal changes in semen quality.

In women, both direct and indirect effects of the light–dark cycle influence the reproductive process. Even follicular fluid melatonin shifts with seasonal light exposure, suggesting that hormone production, oocyte maturation, and fertilization are not isolated from environmental light patterns.

Fertility is light sensitive by design

02/09/2026

Chronic Stress

Cortisol dysregulation, and the hormonal shifts that follow can be challenging to navigate.
But there is calm on the other side of the storm.
As a naturopath specializing in hormone health, I help women all over the country identify the core drivers of their symptoms, whether it’s high androgens, infertiltiy, insulin resistance, or HPA axis dysregulation, and build a personalized roadmap to healing.

Ready to start addressing your hormonal issues at the source?

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with me today.
Link in bio
I look forward to hearing from you.

02/06/2026

CARE SHOULD BE PERSONALIZED

Because understanding the whole person changes everything.

Learn more at: www.drbreannaguan.com

02/02/2026

The way I want to practice medicine

Time slows down. Not always, but intentionally.

There is no rushing, no fixing.
She can unfold her story honestly and share her experience.
She feels safe and excited to be with a caring, listening confidant.

I often imagine a quiet room.
Light through a window.
A warm cup of tea.
A place where there is time to be seen.

This is the kind of care I aim for in my practice.
Even when the work is virtual.

If you have been looking for care that feels more personal, you may feel at home here.

I am currently welcoming a limited number of new patients.
Details are in my bio

01/22/2026