Now that we have covered the uniqueness of both the menstrual and the follicular phases, the next phase up is ovulation! For many women who track their cycle and know what phase they are in, ovulation is generally viewed as the favorite. From unbeatable energy to glowing skin, menstruating women tend to thrive during this time. 

The follicular phase is about growth–not just mentally with heightened creativity, physically with an increase in energy and mood, but internally as the body prepares to release an egg. It is our body’s internal spring and there are multiple ways we can support our mind and body through our food choices, movement, and intention setting. 

Menstruating women know firsthand how periods can affect mood, appetite, energy levels, and body temperature, but have you wondered what is actually going on inside the body? Periods are vital markers of health, and our bodies invite us to tune in through diet, exercise, and lifestyle.

Let’s start at the beginning with the menstrual phase!

Each phase of the hormonal cycle offers an opportunity to align our nutrition, movement, and lifestyle with our body's natural rhythms. By supporting our cycle, we cultivate balance and well-being from the inside out!

Your ultimate Costco grocery staples guide is here! Simplify creating healthy meals in a pinch by stocking up on kitchen staples to help crush your health goals.

Thinking about your New Year's resolutions or your goals for 2025 yet? Atomic Habits by James Clear is the perfect way to help you understand the process of habit-building and the behaviors behind creating good habits that last while breaking bad ones for good. 

Don’t let the stress of trying to be perfectly on track with your health goals ruin your holidays! Remaining healthy amidst the season of social gatherings begins with breaking down core wellness pillars that will put your mind and body at peace and fuel your holiday cheer. 

L-theanine is a unique amino acid that is found almost exclusively in the green tea plant. L-theanine has been shown to positively modify brain waves and the key neurotransmitters involved in mood, focus, and memory.

Adaptogens are a great, natural way to help ease the effects of stress. They work in both your hormonal and nervous systems to help your body handle stress and build your “reserves” so you can handle larger stress loads and recover faster. This helps increase your stress resilience overall. 

Adaptogens can help reduce fatigue, increase resistance to stress, and help preserve healthy cortisol levels and HPA axis function.