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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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Understanding PMDD: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is familiar to many, but for some, the monthly cycle brings a much more severe condition: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Affecting an estimated 3-8% of women, PMDD is a severe form of PMS that can significantly impact quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore what PMDD is, its symptoms, and how…
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Understanding PMDD: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Symptoms
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). While PMS is characterized by mild physical and emotional symptoms before menstruation, PMDD is marked by more intense and debilitating symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. It can be confusing to understand the symptoms of PMDD and how best to manage them.…
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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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The Negative Affects of Birth Control on Your Menstrual Cycle
First of all, let me preface this by saying that I do believe birth control has played a pivotal role in women’s rights. The freedom of choice it has given to us cannot be understated. However, we have not been given the proper education on how it truly affects our bodies. I have experienced first-hand…
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Back to Basics: What is a Menstrual Cycle?
Before you can fully understand the phases of your infradian rhythm and how they affect your life, you have to know the basics. So, let’s start from the beginning! First of all, the terms “menstrual cycle” and “infradian rhythm” are used interchangeably here. To be precise – the menstrual cycle IS an infradian rhythm –…
Infradian Alignment 