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FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday 0

Oct 25, 2019

In today’s episode I discuss period pain. I go into the most common causes for period pain, and specific steps you can take to reduce and/or eliminate your pain starting today!

Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!

Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

What is primary dysmenorrhea
What is period pain a sign of
How period pain is very common but not normal
The flow pattern of a normal period
Why you should get checked out by your doctor if your bleeding is too light or too heavy
How extreme pain with your period can be a sign of endometriosis or other issues
Why the pill may manage period pain but does not fix the underlying cause of the pain
Other modalities to look at when you have severe period pain
Strategies for reducing period pain
How processed dairy products can affect women
The importance of reducing xenoestrogenic chemicals from your household products or makeup
The benefits of acupuncture or abdominal therapies for period pain
How vaginal steaming can improve your bleeding issues
Supplements that can improve period pain
The importance of identifying the sources of inflammation causing your period pain

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor:

The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility

This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.

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FFP 282 | What You Need To Know About The Implant | Pill Reality Series | Lisa & Tessa 0

Oct 18, 2019

Today I share another Pill Reality Series Episode! Today I interview Tessa who shares her experience with the Implant. Tune in to discover what you should know about the Implant before you have it inserted.

Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!

Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

What happened in Tessa’s menstrual cycle that led her to first getting on hormonal birth control
What diagnosis did Tessa receive after years of painful and absent periods
How the cost of hormonal birth control in Australia affected Tessa’s use of the pill
Why Tessa decided to get the implant rather than birth control
Tessa’s experience with the implant
The complicated process Tessa experienced when having the implant removed
How Tessa finally put all her birth control struggles together and decided to be rid of hormonal birth control for good
How Tessa and her husband dealt with no longer using hormonal birth control
The importance of listening to your body and being your own advocate for you health

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor:

The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility

This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.

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This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

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FFP 281 | Intermittent Fasting, Keto Diets, and Why Women Should Approach it Differently | Shawn Mynar 0

Oct 11, 2019

Shawn Mynar is a holistic nutritionist and mindset coach based out of Boulder, Colorado. After years of chronic health issues, Shawn was able to regain complete health by changing the food she puts on her plate, the lifestyle choices she makes, and the mindset she brings to daily life. She now has made it her life’s mission to help others understand both the power of using food and a healthy, positive mindset as medicine on the path to total wellness. Shawn believes in and coaches on the frameworks of intuitive eating, body respect, self-compassion, and health at every size.

In today’s episode we get down to the biggest differences between men and women when it comes to Keto diets, intermittent fasting, and much more!

Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!

Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobook is finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

What the Keto Diet was originally intended to for
The personal experience that led Shawn to start the Keto Diet and therefore begin her career
What is the Keto Diet
How do you know you are in Ketosis
The difference between full-on ketosis and a lower carb diet
Why getting enough fats is important to build ketones and get to ketosis
What makes Keto a healing tool
The real goal of Keto for women
How Keto works differently for men vs. woman
Whether Keto is best used only for the healing process or a way to eat forever
The importance of listening to your body when eating
How to know if Keto is right for you
How to add fats to your meals and to your vegetables
Why you should do Keto on your own terms and your own guidelines

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor:

The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility

This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.

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This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

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FFP 280 | Hormones, Menopause, and Using the Keto Diet to Manage Symptoms | Dr. Anna Cabeca 0

Oct 4, 2019

Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple board certified, Emory University trained physician and hormone expert was diagnosed with early menopause at age 38. Devastated, she set out on a personal wellness journey to reverse her menopause side effects, which resulted in her delivery of a healthy baby girl at the age of 41.

After experiencing her own health successes, Dr. Cabeca began counseling others, ultimately changing the lives of thousands of women across the globe. Her new book The Hormone Fix and other empowering transformation programs have helped women of all ages become their best selves again.

In today’s episode we talk about balancing hormones, and how the Keto diet can be used to reduce symptoms and improve the menstrual cycle, particularly as we approach menopause.

Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook. The first fully customizable paper charting workbook of its kind, available in both Fahrenheit and Celsius editions. Click here to grab your copy today!

Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.

Topics discussed in today's episode:

What brought Dr. Anna to write The Hormone Fix
How Dr. Anna’s early menopause diagnosis changed her work, her health and her life
What is Mighty Maca Plus
How a tragic loss in Dr. Anna’s life led to early menopause
The impacts of stress on the body and the menstrual cycle
How Dr. Anna was able to heal her body, mind and spirit to began ovulating again
The natural things Dr. Anna used to help heal herself
The process Dr. Anna has used to help her “infertile” clients conceive
How sugar affects our hormones balance
What is Dr. Anna’s 10-80-10 rule
What is Ketosis and the Keto Diet
The differences in the way intermittent fasting works for men vs. women
Why you have to take bio-individuality into consideration when changing your diet or eating habits
Symptoms that have improved with Dr. Anna’s clients after lifestyle and diet changes
The importance of never losing hope in your journey

Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca:

You can connect with Dr. Cabeca on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor:

The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility

This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.

Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs

This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!

Download this Episode