74 - Heather Allmendinger - Menstrual Cycles: The 5th Vital Sign and What They Reveal About Your Health

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Your menstrual cycle is so much more than a fertility marker — it’s your body’s fifth vital sign.In this episode of Embracing Flow™, Heather Allmendinger, founder of Vivydus: The Full of Life Company explores how menstrual health offers insights into hormone balance, thyroid function, adrenal health, and emotional well-being.You’ll learn:Why the “periods are only for pregnancy” myth misses the bigger pictureWhat your cycle can reveal about your thyroid, stress, and nutrient statusThe connection between hormone balance, brain health, and longevityHow to help daughters view their cycles as powerful, natural body literacy toolsReferences:American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign. Committee Opinion No. 651, 2015.Harvard Health Publishing. Hormones and Brain Health: The Estrogen Connection, 2021.Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Ovulatory Cycles and Cardiovascular Health, 2018.National Institutes of Health (NIH). Estrogen and Bone Health.The Endocrine Society. Hormones and Health Overview.Tune in and discover why your menstrual cycle is one of the most powerful indicators of whole-body health — and what it might be telling you. Connect with Heather Allmendinger!Freebies: https://linktr.ee/vivydusWebsite: https://vivydus.com/podcast/FB Group: https://facebook.com/groups/611487486871608/FB Personal: https://www.facebook.com/heather.m.allmendingerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivydus/Website: https://vivydus.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmallmendinger/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VivydusPolkaDot Powerhouse: https://www.polkadotpowerhouse.com/referral?atid=10634Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Dpf8nwAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about fertility — it’s your body’s fifth vital sign. In this episode, Heather explains what your cycle reveals about your hormones, thyroid, stress, and overall health. Learn why every period is a monthly check-in with your body and how to help your daughters understand this wisdom early. This episode empowers women to understand their cycles beyond reproduction — and gives moms practical ways to help daughters see their cycles as powerful health indicators, not inconveniences.

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