Today is the first day of my period and day 1 of a new menstrual cycle - yay! I love the menstrual phase or "inner winter", not only because it brings a relief of the tension of the pre-menstrual phase but because it is the time of the month when I honour myself with rest … Continue reading Stress and the menstrual cycle: Self-care tips for the menstrual phase
Tag: woman code
The HA recovery diet: How to eat to get your period back
If you have read my posts in the period recovery series on Why has my period stopped and how do I get it back? and What is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? you will know that chronic or restrictive dieting is one of the major reasons for missing periods. So what is the perfect HA recovery diet? What … Continue reading The HA recovery diet: How to eat to get your period back
The 4 phases of your menstrual cycle
In this post I want to give a short summary of the phases of your menstrual cycle. As I shared in my previous post, why understanding the menstrual stages is important, this is useful information not only for women who are preparing for pregnancy but for any woman who wants to feel more connected to … Continue reading The 4 phases of your menstrual cycle
The pre-menstrual power of losing it
Right now I am in my pre-menstrual phase and I have been struggling a lot with difficult emotions. I am feeling unsettled, sad, angry, lost and confused. Luckily because I track my cycle I know that this is the time of the month when things like this are most likely come up. As women we … Continue reading The pre-menstrual power of losing it
A new perspective on your lady cycle
If I ask women which part of their cycle they like the least I can almost guarantee it will either be the menstrual or pre-menstrual phases. For some, extreme pain and heavy bleeding can make menses a horrible time of the month. For others, suffering from mood swings, fatigue, headaches and a whole range of … Continue reading A new perspective on your lady cycle
Menstrual cycle awareness
Recently I have been completely enthralled by the book Wild Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer. I love all things hormone related so I was really excited to read this one and I really think it is a must read for all women! I know when I first started my periods as a … Continue reading Menstrual cycle awareness