From the time of her first cycle to menopause, the average woman will have around 450 periods in her lifetime. Added up, this equates to around 10 years — or about 3,500 days — of the average woman's life that will be spent menstruating!
From a young age, we’re told that our periods will be painful, shameful, and inconvenient. And while you’ve probably experienced PMS, cravings, bloating, or cramps at some point in your life, this doesn’t always have to be the case.
A healthy cycle is a sign that your body is functioning properly. It provides vital information about our hormones and current state. So what does a healthy cycle look like?
It’s no coincidence that the menstrual cycle and the moon cycles are both set on 28 days. Just as the moon waxes and wanes, so does your womb. A healthy cycle will have 28 days with your menstrual period marking day one. When we’re in alignment, and not on hormonal birth control, we may ovulate on the full moon and bleed on the new moon.
The first half of your cycle, days one through fourteen, is called the follicular phase. During this time, eggs are maturing, and estrogen is rising, peaking with ovulation.
Your metabolism is slower and you may enjoy more vigorous movement and lighter foods.
The second half is called the luteal phase, beginning after ovulation and lasting up until the next menstrual period. At this time, estrogen drops and you may experience pre-PMS - irritability, fatigue, and a down mood. At this time, metabolism is higher and you may need to eat more and enjoy gentler exercise.
Consider it a special time for deep rest and self-care and you may even find yourself celebrating this monthly rite. Your cycle can be a beautiful chance to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms. Menstruation allows us to cleanse - to shed the old and start over new.
Do you feel powerful after this menstruation cycle? Do you dread your menstruation? Do you have healthy cycles? And how do we gain back our power?
Homeopathy helps you gain this power of you connecting with yourself during menstruation. Homeopathy acts on your Manomaya Kosha and Pranmaya Kosha to heal your Annamaya Kosha - the physical body. Homeopathy helps in all kinds of menstrual irregularities. Call us for free 15 minutes teleconsultation.