How to adjust your diet, manage stress, and sync with your menstrual cycle to start the year off right.
Stress and Hormones: Why Do You Feel Out of Balance (in more than one way)?
After the holidays, many women experience a lack of hormonal balance caused by stress, changes in diet, and disrupted routines. Chronic stress triggers the production of cortisol, a hormone that competes with estrogen and progesterone. This can lead to irregular cycles, lack of ovulation, and intensified PMS symptoms.

Estrogen, Progesterone, and Cortisol: The Wellness Trio
Estrogen: Rises during the follicular phase and is responsible for energy, libido, and overall well-being.
Progesterone: Increases after ovulation in the luteal (post-ovulatory) phase, promoting calmness and emotional stability.
Cortisol: Prioritizes stress responses and uses the same precursors as sex hormones. Excess cortisol can disrupt your menstrual cycle and affect fertility.
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This delicate hormonal balance can impact your choices regarding diet and wellness, especially when considering popular trends like intermittent fasting. Next, we’ll explore how this approach has gained traction and what you should keep in mind based on your menstrual cycle.
Intermittent Fasting: Is It Right for You?
Intermittent fasting has become popular, but it’s not suitable for all women or all phases of the menstrual cycle:
Follicular phase: The body tolerates fasting better due to higher estrogen levels.
Luteal phase: More calories and nutrients are needed, and fasting may increase stress.
Another Approach to Nutritional Resets: Ayurveda and Personalization
Natural Solutions for Your Body
La sabiduría ayurvédica ofrece alternativas al ayuno extremo. En Ayurveda, los doshas representan las energías biológicas que influyen en nuestra constitución física y mental: Vata, Pitta y Kapha. Cada persona tiene una combinación única de estos doshas, que afecta su bienestar general y sus necesidades dietéticas.
Natural Solutions for Your Body
Ayurvedic wisdom offers alternatives to extreme fasting. In Ayurveda, doshas represent the biological energies influencing our physical and mental makeup: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each person has a unique combination of these doshas, which affects their overall well-being and dietary needs.
Mono-diet: Focus on easily digestible foods like kitchari or soft vegetables.
Doshas: Tailor your diet to your individual constitution.
When is it useful? During perimenopause, to improve insulin sensitivity, or for weight loss.
When to avoid it? If you’re trying to conceive, have digestive issues, or specific conditions like heartburn.

Natural Methods to Rebalance Your Menstrual Cycle
Include protein in your breakfast: Aim for at least 25 grams of protein, such as eggs with spinach and a plant-based protein smoothie.
Cut back on sugar: This helps stabilize your hormonal levels.
Boost oxytocin: Hug your loved ones, practice gratitude, and enjoy activities you’re passionate about without expecting a productive outcome.
The Symptothermal Method: Connect with Your Body
The symptothermal method is a powerful tool for understanding your hormonal patterns. It combines daily tracking of basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and other physical signs to identify the phases of your menstrual cycle with precision.

Why is it useful?
Helps you recognize fertile and infertile days with accuracy.
Detects hormonal imbalances that might be affecting your cycle.
Provides valuable insights for better communication with healthcare professionals.
For example: If your basal body temperature doesn’t consistently rise after ovulation, it could indicate insufficient progesterone production. This kind of information offers a clearer picture of your hormonal health, helping you make informed decisions.
The symptothermal method isn’t just a fertility tool, it’s a way to empower yourself and sync with your body’s needs. Want to learn more?
Read this article: The Symptothermal Method: Complete Guide
And book a FREE session to learn more about this amazing menstrual tracking method.
Disclaimer:
This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related topics. The information shared on this website or in any linked material should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In case of medical concerns, it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
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