Ep 48: Your Period is Your Fifth Vital Sign with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Did you know that your menstrual cycle is a reflection of your overall health? Your period is your fifth a vital sign. In this episode I am joined by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to discuss the different phases of the menstrual cycle, and how hormonal changes affect both emotional and physical health. The discussion also delves into PMS and PMDD, highlighting the need for better research and understanding of women's hormonal health. We also discuss cycle tracking, the ultimate hack for listening and understanding your hormone health for life. This conversation delves into the intricate relationship between diet, lifestyle, and menstrual health, particularly focusing on the luteal phase and ovulation. If you're feeling confused and defeated when it comes to your hormone health, this is the episode for you. Your body is always communicating. You just have to learn it's language.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: The menstrual cycle is a vital sign that reflects your overall health. The luteal phase is crucial for understanding emotional shifts during the cycle. Cycle tracking can provide insights into hormonal health. Research on women's health lacks detail and depth. Support for progesterone can alleviate severe PMS symptoms. Charting provides personalized insights into menstrual health. Short luteal phases can indicate insufficient progesterone levels. Exercise intensity can affect menstrual cycles and hormonal balance. Eating enough food is absolutely crucial for a healthy cycle. Caffeine can suppress appetite and impact hormonal balance. LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 39 - How to Eat for Optimal Fertility with Lily Nichols RDN Listen to Episode 42 - Gut Health x Fertility: What Every Woman Should Know           CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website             CONNECT WITH LISA: Instagram  |  Website  |  Book: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility               If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨