Written by Dr. Jennah Miller
#menstrualmonday coming at ya, wild and weird with my FAVOURITE phase of the menstrual cycle, the luteal phase 🌸✨
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This phase of the menstrual cycle typically runs from cycle day 15-28 (from ovulation to right before your period). It tends to get a bad rap, because it places you right in the thick of the pre-menstrual phase - a time of the month character sized by over 150 different symptoms that fit the bill of PMS .
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This is the Autumn of our menstrual cycle - characterized by the wild woman archetype. Progesterone (our calming, stress managing, sleep promoting hormones) is dominant and then plunges right before we bleed. This phase can be a mixed bag - some people have nothing more than a little dip in energy, while other suffer mood swings, bloating, and cramps. .
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This phase is my favourite because no matter what your symptom picture, the pre-menstrual phase is a big ol’ reminder to SLOW YOUR SHIT DOWN. We are at our most yin dominant at this time, meaning our energies are directed inwards upon our inner world. We retreat to the red tent, the cave (physically and emotionally), making our tolerance for bullshit both in ourselves and others, V LOW (manifesting as irritation and annoyance at seemingly insignificant things) .
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Support your self care during this phase by harnessing this energy. Pull inwards, journal, let go of that which does not serve you (clean, throw out old stuff, delete social media), and SAY NO TO THINGS without guilt. Our inner critic is very loud at this time, so be gentle with yourself. .
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Pro tip: if your PMS is overwhelming, and interferes with your sense of well being, it’s time to ask for help. Naturopathic medicine can address anything from breast pain to menstrual migraines, to mood changes. It’s time to do more than just survive your period, no? DM me if you wanna chat PMS! .
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#pms #endometriosis #endowarrior#period #weirdwildwell#naturopathicmedicine#torontonaturopath #toronto #torontond#badasswomen #torontolife #the6ix#womenhelpingwomen #womeninbiz
#menstrualmonday coming at ya, wild and weird with my FAVOURITE phase of the menstrual cycle, the luteal phase 🌸✨
.
.
.
This phase of the menstrual cycle typically runs from cycle day 15-28 (from ovulation to right before your period). It tends to get a bad rap, because it places you right in the thick of the pre-menstrual phase - a time of the month character sized by over 150 different symptoms that fit the bill of PMS .
.
.
This is the Autumn of our menstrual cycle - characterized by the wild woman archetype. Progesterone (our calming, stress managing, sleep promoting hormones) is dominant and then plunges right before we bleed. This phase can be a mixed bag - some people have nothing more than a little dip in energy, while other suffer mood swings, bloating, and cramps. .
.
.
This phase is my favourite because no matter what your symptom picture, the pre-menstrual phase is a big ol’ reminder to SLOW YOUR SHIT DOWN. We are at our most yin dominant at this time, meaning our energies are directed inwards upon our inner world. We retreat to the red tent, the cave (physically and emotionally), making our tolerance for bullshit both in ourselves and others, V LOW (manifesting as irritation and annoyance at seemingly insignificant things) .
.
.
.
Support your self care during this phase by harnessing this energy. Pull inwards, journal, let go of that which does not serve you (clean, throw out old stuff, delete social media), and SAY NO TO THINGS without guilt. Our inner critic is very loud at this time, so be gentle with yourself. .
.
.
Pro tip: if your PMS is overwhelming, and interferes with your sense of well being, it’s time to ask for help. Naturopathic medicine can address anything from breast pain to menstrual migraines, to mood changes. It’s time to do more than just survive your period, no? DM me if you wanna chat PMS! .
.
.
#pms #endometriosis #endowarrior#period #weirdwildwell#naturopathicmedicine#torontonaturopath #toronto #torontond#badasswomen #torontolife #the6ix#womenhelpingwomen #womeninbiz
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