Busting PMS Myths
03/20/23 • 23 min
We have this idea in our society that period pain is just an inevitable part of life, that it’s normal and commonplace for women to suffer for one week out of every month, and that we should just accept it without complaint.
I’m here to tell you that this just isn’t true!
Period pain should NOT be normalized in this way. You do NOT need to spend four days laying on the couch with a hot water bottle over your pelvis, binge-watching Love is Blind and feeling like junk. You deserve to live your best life all month long (even if living your best life means laying on the couch, binge-watching Love is Blind!).
When it comes to painful cramping, inflammation is at the crux of the problem, and there are a number of simple, natural ways that you can reduce your overall inflammation and experience more comfortable periods.
I LOVE it when my patients report that they barely even noticed that their last period was happening, after spending years dealing with painful cramps. Let’s work on making your next period, your best period!
Let’s get started! Hit play to learn:
- Exactly what is happening in your body during each phase of your cycle
- What causes period cramping and how changing your diet can reduce your pain
- My top anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly food recommendations
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We have this idea in our society that period pain is just an inevitable part of life, that it’s normal and commonplace for women to suffer for one week out of every month, and that we should just accept it without complaint.
I’m here to tell you that this just isn’t true!
Period pain should NOT be normalized in this way. You do NOT need to spend four days laying on the couch with a hot water bottle over your pelvis, binge-watching Love is Blind and feeling like junk. You deserve to live your best life all month long (even if living your best life means laying on the couch, binge-watching Love is Blind!).
When it comes to painful cramping, inflammation is at the crux of the problem, and there are a number of simple, natural ways that you can reduce your overall inflammation and experience more comfortable periods.
I LOVE it when my patients report that they barely even noticed that their last period was happening, after spending years dealing with painful cramps. Let’s work on making your next period, your best period!
Let’s get started! Hit play to learn:
- Exactly what is happening in your body during each phase of your cycle
- What causes period cramping and how changing your diet can reduce your pain
- My top anti-inflammatory and gut-friendly food recommendations
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Well... it’s complicated. Let’s start with the basics.
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We live in a nation full of VERY tired people. If you’re drinking 2 or 3 cups of coffee every morning and are still ready for a nap by 3 pm, you’re not alone. Many of us feel sluggish, worn out, or simply low on energy throughout the day. In fact, fatigue is one of the most common reasons that women reach out to work with me.
The problem? Overcoming fatigue is rarely as simple as just getting more sleep. There are dozens of reasons why you may not be feeling as energetic as you used to.
The good news? Once you’ve discovered the roots of your exhaustion, you can make some minor lifestyle shifts that lead to MAJOR energy boosts!
If you want to ditch the drowsiness and regain your vibrant, vital, high-vibe self, this episode of The Healthy AF Mom is for you! I share a comprehensive, birds-eye view of 10 different factors that could be affecting your energy levels and outline the triage process that will help you figure out the WHY behind your fatigue, so that you can say goodbye to the mid-afternoon slump and feel great morning, noon, and night.
Quit yawning and hit play! You’ll learn:
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- The role that detoxification plays in your energy levels and what can happen when you’re not removing toxins efficiently
- Why quantity AND quality are important when it comes to the Zzzs that you catch — and how to improve both!
BONUS: Want to do the companion mind-map? Head over to my YouTube channel and watch this episode’s video!
Timestamps:
00:05 Intro
01:06 “Mom tired” isn’t a thing
03:24 Diet & nutrition
05:45 Hydration & exercise
06:46 Detoxification
08:23 Digestion
09:55 Nutrient & mineral status
10:44 Sleep
12:40 Hormones
14:48 Immunity
15:50 Cellular metabolism
16:43 Conclusion & final takeaway
18:52 Next steps
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