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We are thrilled to introduce you to Laura Martell, ND, our NEW medical partner, who is now available for telemedicine calls, exclusively with YHB clients!

Dr. Martell brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in naturopathic medicine (20+ years), with a special focus on helping women overcome hormone imbalance concerns. Her holistic and personalized approach ensures that each client receives tailored advice and support. She holds fellowships and certifications from the American Board of Natur…

Whether you’re looking for a non-hormonal birth control option OR trying to conceive, the fertility awareness method (FAM), is an amazing and effective technique to consider (up to 99.6% with perfect use). See the Frank Herman pub med study to back it up HERE.  👏 👏

The Sympto Thermal Method (symptoms + temperature), requires you to track your menstrual cycle, basal body temperature and cervical fluid/mucus to determine fertile and non fertile days 👇 Keep in mind, there are many different methods …

Keep reading for a run-down of the biggest guest podcast interviews featuring Candace (YHB's founder, Hormone Health Educator) Jess Suchan (Candace's daughter, Hormone Health Coach @bodyblissbyjess) and/or Rye, as well as details about the podcasts they each host!

YOUR HORMONE BALANCE HOSTED PODCASTS:

YHB’s founder, Hormone Health Educator Candace Burch, co-hosts the podcast “WTF: Women Talking Frankly” with her close friend, Kyle McAvoy, NP. Together they bring decades of experience in hormon…

Whether you’re looking to get pregnant now -or- are interested in prepping and priming your body for a future pregnancy, we highly suggest digging into the fertility optimizing strategies outlined in this blog! This includes an overview of the main hormone imbalances and hormonal conditions linked to infertility / difficulty get pregnant.

The WHO organization's 2023 report states that 1 in 6 couples globally struggle with infertility (defined as the "inability to get pregnant after 1+ years of …

Nuts and seeds are nutritional powerhouses packed with essential amino acids (protein), vitamins, minerals, and fats to support our brain and hormone health. But did you know that rotating your nuts and seeds will help prevent the development of allergies and sensitivities? PLUS: you get a lot more bang for your buck (by making them last)! In this blog, we break down the health benefits of specific seeds + nuts and provide tips for buying / preparing them.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF SEEDS:

Regula…

Do you notice your anxiety soar the week before your period? You’re certainly not alone!

This phase of the menstrual cycle, known as the late luteal (referred to as the "PMS" week) is when we often hear women complain about anxiety (obsessive thoughts, worried about small things, overthinking, racing brain etc.) and it can have A LOT to do with the hormonal fluctuations that are happening.

➡️ It is only upon ovulation that we produce progesterone (the “calming hormone”) and when it rises, this s…

Did you know: 100 million women are currently on the pill and roughly 60 percent of them take it for non-contraceptive reasons (including heavy/ painful periods, PMS, acne, endometriosis and/or PCOS)?

This is in large part because many women are told by their doctors that hormonal birth control is the only solution for the symptoms they’re struggling with, and rarely given education or resources that would actually get to the root of the problem and relieve symptoms naturally. Since the synthet…

This blog in a nutshell:

If you struggle to wake up, are dragging through the day with low energy and/or feel tired and wired at night, these are signs of cortisol (“stress hormone”) imbalance, and an indication that your adrenal glands need some extra TLC. Developing cortisol balancing habits is an important first step to relieve symptoms and optimize your hormone health!

Are you experiencing symptoms of a cortisol (‘stress’ hormone) imbalance? 

Considering the fast-paced, high pressure so…

One of the most common questions we get from our clients is: "How is saliva testing different from the standard blood test I received from my doctor?" 

Typically, the main type of hormone tests provided by traditional doctors are standard blood tests (because they are covered by insurance),  which unfortunately do not measure free, 'bioavailable' I.e. active hormone levels, and therefore do not shed nearly as much light on the key imbalances behind the symptoms we are presently experiencing!

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The New York Times Magazine recently published a front page article titled: “We Have Been Misled About Menopause,” which has been making waves for its coverage, yet the contents of the article FURTHER mislead women about their options for safe, hormone replacement therapy in menopause! (NOTE: this is a topic that is relevant to women in perimenopause also!).

…WTF!!!

Our founder, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch (MA), has been working in the hormone health field for over 25 years, includ…