What Your Period is Trying to Tell You

Learn what happens during each menstrual cycle phase and the effects they have on your mind and body. Your period is a monthly health check and just one piece of the puzzle as to why you’re feeling the way you are. On your period or not, every phase (before, during and after) impacts you.Guest:Julianna Grandinetti, PA-C, physician assistant with LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology–1245 Cedar Crest, discusses menstrual cycle phases with Mike and Steph from B104. Chapters:     • 00:01 - Intro     • 1:24 - PMS relief      • 3:06 - Vitamins and supplements     • 3:54 - Can menstruation cause headaches?      • 5:16 - What is a regular period each month?     • 5:35 - How heavy is too heavy of a flow?     • 6:26 - Irregular periods     • 7:23 - Tampon safety     • 8:01 - Organic vs. regular tampons and pads     • 8:28 - Using a menstrual cup      • 9:31 - Period underwear      • 9:57 - Are periods a monthly health update?      • 10:22 - Should you track your period?     • 10:56 - Colors of period blood     • 11:45 - Avoid this during your period      • 12:06 - Is “period poop” a real thing?     • 12:53 - Chocolate and cramps     • 14:32 - Phases of your menstrual cycle      • 17:12 - Energy levels and your menstrual cycle     • 18:22 - Low-energy day recommendations     • 19:00 - Cycle syncing      • 19:43 - Syncing your cycle to your workout       • 20:41 - Nutrition and your menstrual cycle     • 21:26 - Advice to remember