As promised, here is the recipe for the banana oat pancakes I made on the first day of my period. I'm not much of one for complicated recipes so this one is simple and quick. I'm sure you can find many pancake recipes out there but this is one that worked for me. I love … Continue reading Recipes for your period: Banana oat pancakes
Tag: period positive
Yoga for during your period / Yoga for period cramps
Should you practice yoga during your period? Yes! Practicing yoga can be very supportive for women during menstruation. Yoga can help to relax the body and mind, reducing tension which can cause symptoms such as intense cramps, lower back pain and headaches during your period. However, I recommend taking a break from exercise for a … Continue reading Yoga for during your period / Yoga for period cramps
How I got my period back after 8 years of HA
I shared a story a while ago about my experience with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) and how I got my period back (see my posts here). But I finally decided to make a video about this topic as I realised just how important it is to spread this message. I don't know whether it is just … Continue reading How I got my period back after 8 years of HA
Top 50 blogs on menstruation
So happy that Moon Life Yoga got added to the top 50 menstruation blogs list on Feedspot at #25. I'm excited enough that this exists never mind that my blog is on the list! Anyway if you like my content and you're interested in all things period-related check out their page to find some other … Continue reading Top 50 blogs on menstruation
What to eat during your period/menstrual phase
I got a lot of positive feedback on my last post about how to eat to optimise the pre-menstrual phase so I thought I'd carry on to the other phases of the cycle. Next up is the bleed itself.. the menstrual phase. In this post I will explain what to eat during your period to … Continue reading What to eat during your period/menstrual phase
Learning from my mistakes
I'm on day 6 of my cycle and have just come out of a deep, challenging bleed. I had a lot going on last month. As well as my day job, I had a deadline to submit a nutrition article to a scientific journal which fell on day 23 of my cycle, so for the … Continue reading Learning from my mistakes
Reconnecting with menstruation, rethinking menarche
Do you remember when you got your first period? How did you feel.. empowered? Afraid? Ashamed? Energised? Powerful? Disappointed? Excited? For me it was a pretty forgettable experience. I don't even remember the exact age although I know I was around 11-12 years old. I couldn't tell you whether I was at home or school … Continue reading Reconnecting with menstruation, rethinking menarche
My full moon menstrual emotional rollercoaster
This week has been chaotic emotions-wise for me. With the super pink moon and my bleed falling at the same time, energies were running high. It started on Monday, the night before the full moon. I couldn't sleep well at all, then on Tuesday the same thing again. I woke up at 3am exactly in … Continue reading My full moon menstrual emotional rollercoaster