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Understanding and aligning with the natural rhythms of your menstrual cycle can be a game-changer! Each phase of the cycle (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal) comes with unique hormonal shifts that can be supported through targeted foods and lifestyle practices.
In my practice, I prioritize signals of consistent safety as a through line over specific phase changes so that my patients have a structure they can rely upon as they find their own cadence and rhythm within the flow.
Alongside a core supplement protocol, I typically recommend that people plan three meals a day plus two snacks (any of which they can opt out of if they are not hungry), with each main meal having a protein, fat and carb, focusing in on hitting at least 75g of protein a day and adjusting fats/carbs after stacking based on their own intuition within the guardrails of the foods that serve their overall health and well-being.
For my patients, this often means removing gluten and dairy, and focusing in on a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory, whole foods oriented diet. From here, we can upgrade treats along the way.
For lifestyle, I take a similar approach. It is important to address movement, play, sleep, relaxation and the spectrum of relationships in a way that we honor structure and flow.
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To learn more about cycle syncing and the four phases of the menstrual cycle, check out this article about the 4 Stages of the Menstrual Cycle.
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More Resources
- 4 Stages of the Menstrual Cycle
- A Functional Medicine Approach To Diet And The Current Way I Am Eating
- Diet Philosophy: Drop the Dogma & Discover What Works for YOU
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Dr. Brooke Stuart is the Founder of Let Go & Grow®, Co-Founder of Lead Lab, and a holistic doctor in private practice, where she works with a unique combination of holistic counseling and functional medicine to personalize treatment plans for her patients as she partners with them to unlock their own, intrinsic ability to heal! She works with patients locally in Orlando, FL, and virtually worldwide. She also works with groups, families, couples and children upon request to address the root cause of a wide range of health issues including but not limited to: stress-related disorders, thyroid and hormonal imbalances, blood sugar dysregulation, compromised detoxification, gastrointestinal and cardiometabolic issues, and more.
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