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Why I Love Talking About Hormonal Cycle Health
Menstrual experts inspire cycle-positive ways to support our physical and spiritual wellness.
Three years ago, I got more in tune with my cycle. By tracking phases, educating myself, and reflecting regularly, I feel more aligned with my “Goddess” energy and spiritual wellness.
The more I get curious about my shifting hormones, rather than ignoring them, the more embodied and alive I feel. I approach projects and opportunities more intelligently and find ways to support my natural flow.
“So many of us are completely divorced from our menstrual cycles. We do not pay attention to our rhythms and their change,” writes Dr. Stephanie Estima, a chiropractic doctor and author of “The Betty Body.”
Estima says menstrual cycle health is just as important as good sleep, foundational to creating a “Betty Body.” She offers a “Geeky Goddess’ Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex.”
Her book outlines ways for menstruating bodies to increase energy, reduce stress, and nourish our unique biologies. I felt inspired by her description of a Betty:
“A modern-day queen, associated with increased levels of self-worth because she continues to create it. She has the power…
