Metabolism Hack & PMS Cravings
Metabolism Hack for Women Only
Ovulating regularly is the ultimate metabolism hack for women.
Women taking birth control are not ovulating!
Facts
- Around 65% of women aged 15-49 use birth control in the U.S
Explain
Ovulation has many benefits:
- Increases metabolism
- Regulates immune function
- Aids in thyroid function
- Supports healthy breast tissues
- Supports healthy brain function
- Reduces the risk of ovarian cancer.
Ovulation speeds up your metabolism because it triggers the production of progesterone.
After you ovulate, your body naturally increases progesterone which increases your basal body temperature
When your body temperature is higher you burn more calories (even at rest) and therefore your metabolism speeds up.
Resource
- "In The Flo" by Alisa Vitti is a great introduction to women's health and it gives you actionable tips and lifestyle choices to optimize your life based on your female hormones!
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What Your PMS (Period) Cravings Are Telling You
About 90% of Women Experience PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) Symptoms
Facts
Explain
So, what are PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) symptoms?
PMS symptoms - are a variety of emotional and physical symptoms that occur 1-2 weeks before your period starts and sometimes occur the first couple days of your period.
- Food cravings and/or appetite changes
- Anxiety
- Depressed mood
- Crying spells
- Mood swings
- Irritability or anger
- Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
- Social withdrawal
- Poor concentration
- Change in libido
- Joint or muscle pain
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Weight gain related to fluid retention
- Abdominal bloating
- Breast tenderness
- Acne flare-ups
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Alcohol intolerance
Food cravings are very common.
Have you ever craved chocolate while on your period or the week before?
Have you ever craved salt? Ice cream? CARBS??
These are PMS cravings, and they can tell you a lot about your health!
So, let's go through the most common!
CRAVING - What It Could Mean
- Coffee - cortisol imbalance
- Chocolate- magnesium deficiency
- Pasta - blood sugar instability
- Soda - blood sugar instability
- Steak - iron deficiency
CRAVING - What to Eat/Drink Instead
- Coffee - kukicha tea with holy basil
- Chocolate- magnesium and probiotics
- Pasta - protein, fats, and complex carbs
- Soda - coconut water
- Steak - liquid chlorophyll drops
Try the alternatives above!
These alternatives give your body what it really needs and over time (and with consistency) they can help eliminate your PMS cravings!
Resources
- All of the information above is from Alisa Vitti, a women’s hormones expert and functional nutritionist.
- "WomanCode" by Alisa Vitti is a must-have guide to help navigate your hormones and life in your reproductive years! This book changed my life.
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Actionable Tips:
- To shop my favorite clean + non-toxic + organic products, supplements, food, and more CLICK HERE!
- If you are in your reproductive years: track your cycle with MyFlo, 28, Flo, Clue, Wild.AI, or any other period-tracking apps. Understanding your cycle and living in accordance with your natural hormone fluctuations is the best bio-hack you have as a woman!
- To find a practitioner/doctor who specializes in women's health near you who can give you women's-specific advice and will be knowledgeable about ALL women's health topics! CLICK HERE
- If you are perimenopausal: dive into Dr. Mary Claire Haver's work. She is a board-certified OB/GYN who has helped thousands of women going through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause! She puts out incredible information on social media, but first watch or listen to this podcast to understand the basics.
- To find a practitioner/doctor who is certified by The Menopause Society near you who will answer ALL your questions, educate you, believe your symptoms, and help you! CLICK HERE
- If you are post-menopausal: take advantage of your hormones being the same every day. Follow Dr. Mindy Pelz on social media and check out her Viral YouTube channel for information on optimizing your health and body composition.
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*REMINDER:
This content is for informational purposes only and not medical advice. Consult a doctor for personal health concerns.
