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Happy Gut, Happy Cycle

Improving gut health through simple dietary and lifestyle changes can balance

hormones and alleviate symptoms throughout every part of your menstrual cycle

Many women can relate to the challenges Certain bacteria in your gut community
that come with our menstrual cycle. From are responsible for managing estrogen

mood swings to cramps, the symptoms metabolism, a hormone produced in
can be unbearable at times. What you the ovaries and circulated throughout
may not know is that your daily habits the body. When this system is balanced,

throughout every part of your menstrual excess estrogen leaves the body through
cycle play a crucial role in how your body stool. However, if the system fails,

feels, especially during the bleeding phase. the body produces an excess amount
Hormonal changes during this time can of estrogen, resulting in hormonal
affect your energy levels, mood, and imbalances called estrogen dominance.

appetite, and your gut microbiome is a
significant contributor to these factors. Estrogen dominance can lead to

PMS-like symptoms such as bloating,
The gut microbiome is a community cramps, heavier bleeding, and mood
of diverse bacteria in the gut that we all swings. To avoid this, there are some

have. Research shows that gut health simple things you can add to your
may play a significant role in hormonal everyday life to improve your gut

health, which is key during menstruation. health which in turn will improve
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