Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: Exercise, Health Concerns, and Holistic Rituals

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Holistic Ritual podcast, hosted by Kamala Celeste, a certified holistic health coach and former personal trainer, the discussion focuses on understanding the menstrual cycle and how to care for your body through various phases. Kamala covers a range of topics including exercise and rituals suited for different stages of the menstrual cycle, recent research on toxic metals in tampons, and offers a grounding meditation for mindfulness. Key insights include: The importance of acknowledging different phases of the menstrual cyclePotential health risks associated with tampon useand Various holistic practices to stay connected with your body during every phase of your hormonal cycle01:38 Affirmation Card Ritual06:02 Lead in Tampons: A Shocking Study07:58 Health Implications of Toxic Metals17:14 Alternative Menstrual Products24:40 Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle33:43 Exercise and Rituals for Each Cycle Phase47:15 Closing Meditation and Final ThoughtsSources & Citations:Shearston, J. A., Upson, K., Gordon, M., Do, V., Balac, O., Nguyen, K., Yan, B., Kioumourtzoglou, M., & Schilling, K. (2024). Tampons as a source of exposure to metal(loid)s. Environment International, 190, 108849. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2024.108849Krupp, A. (2024, April 22). How to Use Cycle Syncing to Connect with Your Body. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/guide-to-cycle-syncing-how-to-start#benefitsIncora Health. (2023, May 26). Incora Health on LinkedIn: Entrepreneur Minute - Lindsey Calcutt, Incora Health. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/incorahealth_entrepreneur-minute-lindsey-calcutt-incora-activity-7067823711743078400-v9SK/?trk=public_profile_like_viewTais, S. (2019, May 16). Low progesterone: Testing and treating the underlying cause. Fresno Holistic Medicine. https://fresnoholisticmedicine.com/low-progesterone-testing-treating-underlying-cause/Matharu, J. (2023, November 1). Menstrual cycle literacy: What is it and why is it necessary. Elara Care. https://elara.care/hormones/menstrual-cycle-literacy-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-necessary/Hearnshaw, J. (2024, July 8). The endocrine system & sleep. The Men’s Health Clinic. https://themenshealthclinic.co.uk/the-endocrine-system-sleep/Witkowska, D., Słowik, J., & Chilicka, K. (2021). Heavy metals and human health: possible exposure pathways and the competition for protein binding sites. Molecules, 26(19), 6060. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26196060Luteal Phase TikTok Clip: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8RVGrUu/ @greyson on TikTokSupport the showIf you've enjoyed todays episode it would mean the world to me if you rate the show as it helps more humans just like you find and listen to it.For shoutouts, topic requests, or to request a guest - send us a text in Spotify! Let's Stay Connected!Your Host: Kamela CelesteHttps://www.theholisticritual.substack.comhttp://www.instagram.com/kamelacelestehttps://www.tiktok.com/@kamelaceleste https://www.youtube.com/@kamelacelesteBook a Soul Alignment Reading with Mehttps://theholisticritual.substack.com/p/11-readings