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Why Am I So Hungry During My Luteal Phase?
Among the many changes we experience throughout our menstrual cycle, an increase in appetite during the luteal phase is a common yet often misunderstood phenomenon. Understanding why hunger surges during this time can help you make informed choices about your diet and overall health. Why Does Hunger Increase During the Luteal Phase? Hormonal Fluctuations During…
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Heal Your Body With Food: An Introductory Guide to Healthy Eating
We often hear about the negative effects of unhealthy eating habits, but what about the positive effects that a diet of healthy foods can have on your body and mind? Making the shift toward healthier eating isn’t just about avoiding processed foods or counting calories—it’s about nourishing your body and mind so you can function…
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Protein and Women’s Hormones – It’s Not Just for Building Muscle
We all know the push of protein for gaining muscle, but we don’t normally hear about it’s impact on our hormonal health. The nutrients we consume affect many different systems in our bodies, including the hormones that affect your menstrual cycle the most. In women, hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play key roles in…
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Cycle Syncing Your Diet: The Best Foods to Support Your Menstrual Cycle
As you navigate the ebbs and flows of your menstrual cycle, understanding how to tailor your diet to support hormonal fluctuations can be a game-changer for your overall well-being. Before delving into cycle syncing your diet, let’s review the four main phases of the menstrual cycle: Cycle Syncing Your Diet: A Holistic Approach: Additional Tips…
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Lifestyle Factors that Affect Your Menstrual Health
Your menstrual cycle can be influenced by a myriad of factors, both internal and external. Beyond its primary role in fertility, the menstrual cycle serves as a crucial indicator of overall health and well-being. Choices in diet, exercise, stress management, body composition, and sleep quality can significantly impact the regularity and comfort of your menstrual…
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Cycle Syncing Your Workout Routine: The Optimal Exercises For Each Phase of Your Menstrual Cycle
Women do not have the same hormone cycles as men. Contrary to the way our society views exercise and diet routines, we are not supposed to function the same way men do. Men’s hormones function on a 24-hour cycle. Women’s hormones function on a 28-day cycle. Therefore, the “do the same intense workout and eat…
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Recipes for Each Phase of Your Infradian Rhythm
Each phase of your menstrual cycle, or infradian rhythm, has it’s own affect on your body. Your hormone levels are different throughout the month, and therefore your body requires different nutrients. An easy way to start supporting your cycle is to implement foods that contain the nutrients you need each week. I’ve compiled some of…
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Give In to Your Cravings: Why Your Appetite Fluctuates Throughout the Month
We’ve all heard (and lived) the cliche of craving chocolate when we’re on our periods, but we’re never really taught why this happens and why the chocolate is actually serving a purpose! Your menstrual cycle has a major influence on your appetite. Hormone levels change from phase to phase, resulting in a difference in appetite…
Infradian Alignment 