The Seasons of Your Menstrual Cycle: How does winter impact your period?

Summary: In this episode, Kate Morton RDN discusses the metaphorical seasons of the menstrual cycle and how winter can impact your cycle. She explains that the menstrual phase is like winter, a time for reflection and recharge. The follicular phase is compared to spring, a time for new beginnings. Ovulation is likened to summer, a time of peak energy and activity. The luteal phase is compared to fall, a time for wrapping things up. Kate also explores how winter can affect your cycle, including changes in vitamin D levels, increased inflammation, and disruptions to ovulation and cycle regularity. She provides tips for combating these effects, such as establishing a consistent routine, getting sunlight exposure, considering vitamin D supplementation, focusing on nourishing foods, and reducing screen time. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share their experiences and observations with winter's impact on their cycles.Takeaways The menstrual phase is like winter, a time for reflection and recharge. Winter can impact your cycle through changes in vitamin D levels, increased inflammation, and disruptions to ovulation and cycle regularity. To combat winter's impact on your cycle, establish a consistent routine, get sunlight exposure, consider vitamin D supplementation, focus on nourishing foods, and reduce screen time. Share your experiences and observations with winter's impact on your cycle. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Metaphorical Seasons of the Menstrual Cycle 02:22 How Winter Can Impact Your Cycle 05:17 Ways to Combat Winter's Impact on Your Cycle 09:35 Conclusion 1:1 Client Application: https://kathryn-morton.clientsecure.me/ Sign up for my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iE0JVU Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/carbsandkate/ Shop Hormone Support (seed cycling): https://funkitwellness.com/