Understanding that your period is more than just menstruation is key to a healthier relationship with your body. Nikki demystifies cycle syncing, hormone fluctuations and how to embrace your period so you can optimize your health, performance and life!
In this podcast episode, Nikki shares:
- Cycle syncing and taking into account our body’s natural hormonal fluctuations
- 4 Phases of the menstrual cycle: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation and luteal phase
- Understanding the difference between estrogen vs. progesterone and how they impact your energy levels
- Suggestions for adjusting your nutrition and exercise depending on phases of your cycle
- Advice for apps to help track your cycle
- Shifting your mindset and viewing cycle syncing as a tool to optimize performance
Memorable Quotes:
- “Our menstrual cycle is a key indicator for our health. It gives us so much insight and it is also such an important process from the body.. .you don't have to have it be a horrible part of every single month.”
- “Focusing on your nutrition can help support your energy levels, can help reduce cramping, can help reduce inflammation and just help you feel a lot better, too.”
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