Posts Tagged ‘menstruation’
Ep #111 | Seven Imbalances in a Woman’s Body: Progesterone and Ovulation
Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Spotify This week, we are diving into the third part of the series about the Seven Most Common Imbalances in a Woman’s Body, and today’s topic is all about Progesterone and Ovulation. Not so long ago women’s period was recognized as the fifth vital sign, and doctors…
Read MoreAll About Phase Four | The Menstrual Phase
Phase #4: The Menstrual Phase Luteinizing hormone (LH), Progesterone and Estrogen levels drop off to their lowest point of the month, signalling the uterine lining to shed. A healthy cycle can last anywhere from 3-7 days long. Your body is in search of foods to provide comfort and soothing. So many of us hear this…
Read MoreAll About Phase Three | The Luteal Phase
Phase #3: Luteal Phase This is the longest phase in your cycle typically lasting 10-14 days. During this time the corpus luteum leftover from the egg that burst during ovulation, grows on the surface of your ovary which is how your body produces progesterone. This signals your body to keep your uterine lining intact and…
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