Why Digestion Shapes Your Cycle
Hormones don’t just live in your ovaries or adrenals—they move through your entire body, including your gut.
If your digestion is sluggish or your gut microbiome is out of balance, those hormones can get reabsorbed and cause:
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Bloating, cramps, or skin issues.
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General inflammation
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PMS, mood swings, or heavy periods
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Irregularity in both digestion and cycles
Support the gut-hormone connection by:
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Eating fiber-rich foods like leafy greens, seeds, cruciferous veggies, and legumes to help sweep excess hormones out through the digestive tract
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Chewing each bite thoroughly (aim for 20–30 times) to kick-start digestion and reduce bloating
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Adding fermented foods such as sauerkraut, yogurt, or kefir to support a diverse and balanced gut microbiome
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Resting during and after meals to shift your body into “rest and digest” mode
And just as important: avoid ultra-processed foods, excess sugar, and alcohol, which can disrupt gut bacteria, slow detox pathways, and lead to hormone recirculation.
When the gut is strong, hormone metabolism improves—and so does how you feel all month long.
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