Breaking the Silence: Understanding Menstrual Health

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow speaks with menstrual health advocate Betina Hunt about the often-overlooked aspects of menstrual health. They discuss how diet, hygiene practices, and harmful chemicals in feminine products can impact women's health, including menstrual irregularities, adenomyosis, yeast infections, fibroids, and endometriosis.Betina emphasizes the importance of hydration, balanced nutrition, and exercise in maintaining both mental and menstrual health. Staying hydrated and consuming a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables are essential for overall well-being, while regular physical activity can help reduce menstrual cramps and fatigue.Betina and Gabrielle also address the harmful chemicals found in many feminine products and the risks associated with tampons, including toxic shock syndrome. Betina advocates for 100% cotton, chemical-free, and fragrance-free sanitary products, including her brand, "Reign."Education on menstrual health is crucial for empowering young women and combating stigma. Open discussions about menstruation can help normalize the topic and reduce fear and anxiety. Betina stresses the importance of sharing knowledge within communities to address health disparities, especially among Black and Brown women. Join us for this enlightening episode that aims to inform and empower!You can find Betina (updated 5/31/2025):On the web: https://youfirstcf.org/On Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/betinamhuntOn Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/youfirstcfOn Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/betinahunt/On Instagram (business): https://www.instagram.com/youfirstcf/On Threads: https://www.threads.com/@betinahuntOn LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/betinahunt/On LinkedIn (business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/youfirstcf/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mstennesseecaBetina has a feminine product company called "Reign," where she's selling 100% cotton, chemical-free, and fragrance-free pads and panty liners. Purchase them here: https://youfirstcf.org/shopBetina also has a book called "Period Power." Purchase it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0K6WF3xWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/-8HzfSJpn98Rate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt37961960/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: May 16, 2025