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Check Out This Episode of the WTF Podcast "High Androgens: The Culprits Behind PCOS" w/Natalie Gustafson, R.PH & Co-host Kyle McAvoy


Tune into this episode of our founder’s podcast “Women Talking Frankly” for a discussion around “high androgens” and PCOS, including:

The factors that contribute to high androgens and what happens when these powerful drivers remain elevated, triggering a raft of symptoms that impact skin, weight, periods, and our peace of mind!

The key role that high Testosterone and DHEA levels play in PCOS, the causative link between diet, insulin resistance and ovarian overproduction of the androgens

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Check Out Candace Burch talking PCOS on the "Cyster + Her Mister" Podcast

Check this podcast out with our Founder, Candace Burch, on the “Cyster + Her Mister” podcast - a podcast focused on ways to holistically manage PCOS (including treatment + prevention). In this episode, Candace explains the key hormone imbalances related to PCOS and common symptoms women struggle with such as debilitating PMS, acne, irregular periods, fertility struggles, anxiety, weight gain, and more! They also discuss the birth control pill, the most effective ways to manage stress, suppleme…

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Listen to Candace on the "Feel Good Podcast" w/Kimberly Snyder

Tune into the “Feel Good Podcast” (w/ @_kimberlysnyder) to hear our founder share wisdom on natural hormone rebalancing techniques, including a discussion of:

👉The impact of stress on our hormones & tips for reducing our “allostatic load”

👉 Working out & how/why overtraining can contribute to imbalances if not done mindfully

👉 Why ovulating is SO important for our health & longevity

👉 Can we rebalance our hormones from diet & lifestyle alone or do we need pharmaceutical aids?

👉 Why eating a balance…

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Check Out Candace Burch on the "The Gabby Reece Show" - Part 1: "Understanding Female Hormones"

Our founder joined @gabbyreece for a 2-part podcast series on hormones, first up: understanding female hormones!

In this episode, Candace provides a road map to natural hormone balance - including “how not to let our cycles or menopause take us down.” She first addresses the lifestyle factors associated with hormone imbalance and then gets into what happens to female hormones at perimenopause/menopause and reveals the safest, smartest ways to explore bioidentical hormones and other forms of sup…

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Check Out Candace Burch on the "Flipping 50 Podcast" w/Debra Atkinson as they discuss Breast Cancer Risks + Your Hormones


Tune into our founder’s podcast interview with Debra Atkinson, Fitness Expert and founder of @flipping50tv - all about the hormonal connection to breast cancer and top prevention strategies.⁠

In this short episode they answer the following Q’s:⁠

✔️ How does estrogen dominance increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer?⁠

✔️ ​​Does progesterone protect against risk of breast cancer? ⁠

✔️ Is there a link between obesity and increased risk of breast cancer?⁠

✔️ What are Xenoestrogens and how do they…

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15 Tips for Skin Health and Hormone Balance

From the foods we eat, to our stress levels, to the products we use daily, there are many factors that contribute to hormone balance and skin health! The great news is that by getting to the root of skin disturbances and implementing various lifestyle adjustments, you will be able to support holistic healing, and prevent chronic skin issues from continuing to occur. 

But it starts with understanding how hormone imbalances connect to skin disturbances and what can be done naturally to rebalance!…

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Balancing Hormones to Boost Fertility (Testing + Lifestyle + Diet Suggestions)

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Infertility is one of the top concerns among women we work with, and current stats by the CDC report that approximately 22.3% of married women have problems getting pregnant or carrying a baby to term. In Dr. Aviva Romm’s new book, Hormone Intelligence, she points out that over 40% of infertility causes are attributable to women and many are due to “unknown reasons” (i.e. hidden causes that conventional medicine doesn’t recognize or address).

To better understand the specific hormonal component…

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Balancing Hormones to Manage your Weight (10 Reasons your Weight may not be Budging!)

You’re working out, dieting, tracking your food- but weight still not budging? 

“I exercise 5 days a week, watch what I eat, and have even tried eliminating dairy and excess carbs and STILL don’t see a change on the scale or in the way my clothes fit. I feel hopeless.”

If this sentiment sounds familiar, rest assured, you are definitely NOT alone. If you’ve struggled to lose or maintain weight or have packed on pounds in areas like the hips, thighs, and middle, you could have a hidden hormonal…

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BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D

 

An estimated 75-85% of the US population are falling short of optimal Vitamin D levels, commonly resulting in mood, energy + weight related symptoms. Lack of vitamin D is also linked to increased risks for covid-19, obesity, MS and cancer. 

If you struggle with seasonal depression or just feel “down” and unmotivated, Vitamin D could play a role as it activates the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, i.e. hormones that make us feel happy. There’s a reason it’s called the sunshine vita…

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Quick Tips for Better Sleep (+ YHB’s preferred sleep supplement)

We all know that sleep is important, but unfortunately, many of us struggle to make it a priority and get in the amounts we need to thrive! There are many factors that contribute to sleep disturbances, including stress, excessive blue light (from phones, laptops, etc), hormone disruptive chemicals in home & beauty products, and poor nutrition. The question is, do we know the real cost of consistently not getting enough quality sleep? 

Some symptoms that can arise from poor sleep include:

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