Check out these four reasons why vitamin D should be part of your menstrual cycle routine. It’s that time of year again; our fingers are turning blue, we don’t want to leave the house, and the sun has said goodbye until further notice. The cosier nights aren’t all bad, but sadly, the imminent darkness comes… Continue reading Vitamin D and the Menstrual Cycle: What’s the Big Deal?
Category: Uncategorized
The 5 Nutrition Tips That Will Maximise Your PCOS Diet
How these five nutrition tips can help you level up your PCOS diet. September is finally coming to an end, and with it, we say goodbye to PCOS Awareness Month 2023 – and what a month it’s been! We’ve looked at all things PCOS diet, exploring everything from How To Build a PCOS-Friendly Plate, Breaking… Continue reading The 5 Nutrition Tips That Will Maximise Your PCOS Diet
PCOS 101: How to build a PCOS-friendly plate
How the basics of a balanced meal can help support polycystic ovary syndrome. PCOS can be a confusing and overwhelming condition to live with. For most people trying to manage it, the support they receive from traditional medicine is limited. This can leave people unsure about how to look after themselves as they navigate their… Continue reading PCOS 101: How to build a PCOS-friendly plate
PCOS 101: Breaking Down The Causes And Symptoms
This week’s blog post takes a deep dive into the causes of PCOS symptoms. As part of the PCOS Awareness Month Series, we’re spending the whole of September deep-diving into all things PCOS. If you missed last week’s blog, check out why we need PCOS Awareness here. This week, we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty… Continue reading PCOS 101: Breaking Down The Causes And Symptoms
PCOS Awareness Month: why do we need it?
It’s September, which means it’s PCOS awareness month! If you haven’t heard of PCOS or are wondering why there’s a month dedicated to the condition – this article is here to bring you up to speed. PCOS stands for polycystic ovary/ovarian syndrome and is a condition affecting the ovaries’ ability to produce eggs. Although the… Continue reading PCOS Awareness Month: why do we need it?
Period Cravings: Everything You Need To Know
If you’ve been menstruating for a while now, you’re probably no stranger to a period craving or two. In fact, according to the Office on Women’s Health, over 90% of us experience cravings during our premenstrual phase (1). It’s practically considered a ‘normal’ part of our cycle, signalling to us that our period is looming.… Continue reading Period Cravings: Everything You Need To Know
Get to know cycle syncing: how to optimise your cycle
How can this powerful technique help you optimise your menstrual cycle to empower your life? Fun fact: Did you know that the hormone cycle for those assigned female at birth is 28-35 days, depending on your cycle, yet the hormone cycle for those assigned male at birth is 24 hours? Granted, this might seem a… Continue reading Get to know cycle syncing: how to optimise your cycle
It’s Time To Debunk These Five Period Myths
It’s time to debunk these myths for good. Whether you’re a person who menstruates, is related to someone who does, or just want to improve your understanding of the menstrual cycle (go you!), you might have a few preconceived ideas about periods. The taboo surrounding the menstrual cycle has influenced our attitude towards periods and… Continue reading It’s Time To Debunk These Five Period Myths
Try This Easy, Nourishing Roasted Chickpea and Halloumi Salad
I’m calling it… it’s the summer of salads! Fresh veg, green leaves, and crispy protein – what more could you want? Well, if you’re looking for a salad that’s both tasty and nourishing for the body, mind, and cycle, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re new to eating in ways that support the menstrual… Continue reading Try This Easy, Nourishing Roasted Chickpea and Halloumi Salad
Let’s Talk ‘Endo Belly’: How to manage flares with nutritional therapy
What nutritional tips could help with my ‘endo belly’? Last week, we talked about all things ‘endo belly’. The potential causes and effects it can have, and how this could inform our approach when managing this frustrating symptom. If you missed part 1, you can check it out here. When looking at nutritional support for… Continue reading Let’s Talk ‘Endo Belly’: How to manage flares with nutritional therapy