Dr. BreAnna Guan

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Follicular Phase Foods: What to Eat During Your Cycle’s Spring Season

Have you ever wondered why some women breeze through their cycles while others struggle with PMS, mood swings, and painful periods? The answer often lies in the follicular phase—the first half of your cycle (days 1-14). This is when your body is busy building estrogen, preparing for ovulation, and setting the stage for the entire […]

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Cycle Syncing 101

Cycle Syncing 101: The Complete Guide to Eating for Your Menstrual Cycle

When most women think of their menstrual cycle, they envision the few days a month of their period. But your menstrual cycle is actually a complex, rhythmic internal clock that lasts throughout the month and regulates everything from your metabolic rate to cognitive function.  It’s why your workout feels harder on some days than others,

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Fertility Over 35

Fertility Over 35: How to Support Your Hormones and Preserve Your Options

With more women excelling in their careers and embracing personal growth, it’s no surprise that many of us are delaying pregnancy until our thirties or forties. Thankfully, outdated terms like “geriatric pregnancy” (once used to refer to pregnancy in women over 35) has been replaced with “advanced maternal age,” But the message that fertility “falls

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PCOS, Cortisol & Chaos: How to Calm the Hormonal Storm

If you’re one of the 5-25% of reproductive-aged women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) you may feel like you’re in a state of constant hormonal chaos. Symptoms like stubborn acne, pervasive fatigue, irregular menstrual cycles, and weight gain seem to appear one after another—or even at the same time—making you wonder if your body

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The Ultimate Guide to Gut Health for Hormonal Balance

In recent years, there has been a huge surge of interest in gut health. We now understand that dysbiosis—imbalances in your gut microbiome—is linked to a diverse array of health issues, ranging from inflammatory bowel disease to diabetes and even cancer. This means that many of your hormone-related frustrations—bloating, skin issues, mood swings, and period

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How to Heal From PMS and Period Pain for Good With a Holistic Approach

If you’re like most women, your period isn’t something you look forward to. After all, who would look forward to bloating, mood swings, fatigue, and cramps? Despite what millions of women are told, period pain and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) aren’t just “part of being a woman.” They’re powerful signs that something is out of balance.

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11 Foods That Boost Ovulation and Improve Hormone Health Naturally

Infertility is a complex condition with many possible causes, but research shows that nutrition plays a crucial role. In fact, suboptimal nutrient intake is one of the leading factors affecting fertility. The good news? The right foods can actively support ovulation, hormone balance, and overall reproductive health—giving you more control over your fertility. But which

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Top Herbs to Help You Cope Through Perimenopause Symptoms Before Trying HRT

Perimenopause is a time of significant physiological and psychological changes for women. Many describe feeling like something is ‘off,’ yet they’re often told there’s nothing they can do—unless they opt for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage their symptoms. If you’re in perimenopause and experiencing frustrating symptoms, I have good news for you. Many herbs

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7 Ways Weight Loss Can Affect Your Fertility

Fertility challenges can be a deeply personal struggle for any woman trying to conceive. But the struggle intensifies if you have both weight and fertility challenges. Weight is an often overlooked factor influencing fertility. In this article, we’ll discuss the connection between weight and fertility, and how weight loss may be able to improve your

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This guide will take you on a journey to understand your menstrual cycle and hormones, giving you the tips you need to connect with your monthly rhythms.

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