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!

Creatine is a beneficial supplement that not only aids in increasing muscle mass and endurance, but also cuts down recovery time, improve cognition, and supports the immune and reproductive systems.

Do you feel disconnected from nature? Have you considered how nature can help us heal our bodies? In addition to providing us with nourishment and medicine, the natural world's energy can help us heal when we are connected to it!

Now has never been a better time to invest in your health! Let 2025 be your year for health by diving into the following health pillars that support the beginning of your wellness journey.

Explore the science of cortisol, its relation to stress, how cortisol impacts hormones, how I measure cortisol using the DUTCH Test, symptoms of high and low cortisol, and how to balance it!

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. 

‘Tis the season! Holiday gift guides are back! Here are my top picks and my go-to wellness products. Whether you are just starting off on your health journey or an avid health guru, these guides are ways to inspire you to live well.

If I had to share just three tips that you can do right now to help manage stress and balance hormones, I believe these tips have the most benefit: get morning sunlight exposure, prioritize sleep, and eat a fiber-rich diet.