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The Importance of Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: How Stress and Cortisol Impact Progesterone Production During Perimenopause

This post explores the critical connection between stress, cortisol, and progesterone production, particularly for women in perimenopause. It explains how chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can disrupt hormonal balance by reducing progesterone production and impairing its effectiveness. The post highlights the role of progesterone in regulating mood, sleep, and menstrual cycles, emphasizing the importance of managing stress during the nurture phase. Practical tips include embracing rest, incorporating healthy carbohydrates, and supporting adrenal health to mitigate symptoms like mood swings, bloating, and irregular cycles. The information in this post is meant to encourages women to listen to their hormonal rhythms and make intentional lifestyle changes to navigate perimenopause more smoothly.

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Understanding the Eating Window

Create a structured eating window that balances macronutrients is crucial for maintaining energy, supporting bodily functions, and optimizing metabolic health. Quality in the window is vital!

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Fresh Perspective

Where can you start a routine that creates good habits? Don’t wait! Start now.

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