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Female Hormone Syncing by Meghan Joy Yancy
Female Hormone Syncing by Meghan Joy Yancy
Female Hormone Syncing by Meghan Joy Yancy
Hormone
Syncing
WITH @MEGHANJOYTODAY
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Table
of Contents
my story
what is female hormone syncing
the what
what not to do
benefits
tips + tricks
menstrual phase
follicular phase
ovulatory phase
luteal phase
mental preparation
support
seed cycling
lunar phases
detailed guides
essential oils
scripture
yoni steam
disclaimer
contact
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About Me
My story…
I had 6 beautiful children before coming to a
place where I had gone 2 years trying to
conceive and nothing was working. I really
started looking into my hormonal health and
wanting to make changes for my overall health.
This is when I happened up syncing my life to
my menstrual cycle + hormonal patterns. It
opened up a whole new world of womens
wellness that I never knew about. How our
unique bodies were created in a cyclical way
and our entire lives can be altered by tapping
into it. This is only the beginning.
Women have been taught to do all the same things men do when it comes to fitness + nutrition +
overall wellness. But our bodies are made so differently + uniquely and there are ways to better
support our hormones and cyclical functions. We are better equipped when we sync our life to
our cycle. In all areas. Physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, relationally, in our careers,
fitness, food we eat and many other aspects. When we have this information and implement it,
we are able to have a more thriving life because we have supported our body according to our
cycles, giving our physical body what it needs to be at its best through all other areas.
*You will notice varying numbers throughout this guide of the actual days of each phase of
your cycle. This is done intentionally. Every woman, every body is different. All of our cycles
are unique to our bodies and thus, our cycles occur on different days than others (and from
month to month. I share different numerical days throughout the guide to aid in the flexibility
of that.
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What is female
hormone syncing?
The practice of altering your life to align with your menstrual cycle. By
adjusting your diet, lifestyle, mindset and habits, you can better support your
hormones and equip your body during each of the 4 phases of your cycle.
Female hormone syncing encourages you to tap into your natural hormonal
rhythms to have a better understanding of your individual body.
Who is female
hormonal syncing for?
Any woman who wants to use it! It can be especially helpful to women who
have a somewhat regular cycle that lasts in between 21-35 days. It is best to not
be on hormonal birth control. It can be beneficial if you are trying to get
pregnant, wanting to reduce PMS symptoms, trying to lose stubborn weight,
are feeling fatigued often or have heavy/painful periods.
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What is the best way?
The first step is being aware of your body and how your
hormones affect your well being and being able to
support yourself in each cycle best. Every body is
different so it’s important to try different methods and
find what works best for you. There are endless areas that
you can sync to your cycle and here are just a few:
+exercise
+nutrition
+seeds
+supplements
+herbs
+social
+skincare
Throughout your monthly cycle, you have ebbs and flows of estrogen and progesterone which can cause the
release. We go through this cycle every single month. While female hormone syncing can be so beneficial to
support our bodies to conceive, it goes far beyond that in supporting our physical bodies and our emotions
during our changing fluctuations of hormones. Instead of dreading our monthly cycle, what if we embraced
it? We can work with our changing hormonal levels to improve our moods, productivity, and even body
composition. Some women haven't been taught that our cyclical changes have a significant influence on so
many other aspects of our wellbeing. We might not be aware of the large impact our hormone levels play on
our day-to-day life. Our hormone levels can affect our energy levels, appetites, sleep quality, energy levels and
even our vulnerability to injuries. We should be aware of these hormonal changes and give ourselves the best
support during each phase of our cycle. We aren't necessarily supposed to experience harsh side affects
during our menstrual phase like painful cramping, heavy bleeding or intense mood swings. Those things
could be signally something off in our hormone levels and a better way to benefit our bodies + minds. We
aren't getting everything we need out of our mainly male-centric workouts and eating plans because they
weren't designed for the uniqueness of a woman's body. Our hormones play an active role in our skin health,
weight, emotional status, brain function, food cravings and so much more. When we can appreciate this
beautiful dance of hormones during each phase, we gain insight into the entire design of how we function.
The "why" behind less patience, not handling stress well or responding to people in ways we normally
wouldn't- outside of our normal behavior. And it also helps us realize how we can work WITH our bodies
natural rhythms. By adapting our diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle to each of the 4 phases of our cycles, we
can optimize our wellbeing to reflect in all areas including our hormones, work performance, and overall
happier life.
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What not to do...
Get caught up in what you feel you HAVE to do and instead, just experiment to find
what works best for you.
Get stressed trying to do it in a particular way . Instead, try, listening to your body
and mind on what is needed in each cycle.
Feel the need to follow strict diets. There are beneficial foods and herbs for each
phase of your cycle, and you can start implementing them during each of those times
of the month
Overdo it on workouts. Especially during your menstruel phase, a slow walk and
stretching can be all you need, Your body is in a season of winter rest, treat it as such.
Rush into it. Take bites of this knowledge and begin to activate in your life with each
new cycle, slowly.
Start randomly. Begin tracking your cycle at the beginning of your menstrual phase.
Track your bleeding, pain, cramping, energy levels, cravings and anything else you
would find beneficial to discover.
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Benefits
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tips + tricks
A HOW TO GUIDE ON MAKING THE MOST OF FEMALE HORMONE SYNCING
Diet:
Eat iron-rich food to support blood loss (nourishing + warming foods)
Beef, lamb, poultry, fish, soup, stew, bone broths, leafy greens, liver, tumeric, garlic,
ginger, parsley, cayenne, cinnamon, nettles, and alfafla to improve iron absorption.
Exercise:
Go easy and do simple + slow workouts like a long walk or pilates. Avoid HIIT training.
Lifestyle:
Rest + slow down.
Reflect and focus on new beginnings.
1 2 3
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Follicular Phase
Days 7-13
lasts from after your period until your ovulation. your ovaries are growing
follicles containing eggs. One follicle takes over and while growing, estrogen
+ testosterone start to rise (estrogen peaks right before ovulation.) Your
energy + mood improve as your hormone levels increase.
Diet: Boost your nutrition to nourish these growing follicles. Include lots of
colorful veggies + protein. Some foods to include are beef, fish, eggs, sweet
potatoes, beets and grains. Add in lots of protein + carbs. With your higher
estrogen levels you will have better insulin sensitivity. Try meal prepping.
Exercise:
Lift weights with those extra testosterone levels.
Try HIIT because of your extra energy + motivation.
Lifestyle:
This is the point of your cycle with access to your
most creative side and best productivity. Plan all
your big projects, brainstorming and important
events and meetings for this time of the month. This
is also your most social part of your cycle to
schedule time with friends + family.
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Ovulatory Phase
Day 14-17
This is the point of the month where your body releases an egg into the fallopian tubes
ready to be fertilized. Your estrogen levels are still high and you will feel the most
confident in this phase as your testosterone levels are at their peak.
Diet:
Lots of cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts to help
metabolize estrogen levels because they contain DIM which is substance that can help
break down and + balance those levels.
Exercise:
Keep moving as your energy continues to be high during this phase of your cycle. In
your most confident state, try something new. Join a class and expand your horizons
or push yourself to reach some goals you have for yourself.
Lifestyle:
Your sex drive will also be higher during this time because of your testosterone levels.
As well as this being your fertile window, take advantage of your increased sex drive
if you are trying to conceive. You often feel most confident + attractive + flirty in this
phase. This confidence also translates into your work life so do all the brave things-
plan the meeting you've been putting off, schedule the public speaking gig, ask for a
raise and negotiate deals and do those sales calls.
A B C
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Luteal Phase
Days 18-28
The follicle that contained the egg remains in the ovary and is what is called the corpus luteum which produces and
secretes progesterone which brings us into the luteal phase. Your progesterone + estrogen levels are high (especially at the
beginning of this phase). During the late part of this phase, if there is no pregnancy, both of these hormones fall into
baseline levels before the next cycle begins again.
Here, we start with normal mood + energy balances and shift into pre-menstrual symptoms such as cravings, bloating,
acne, cramping and increased appetites.
Diet:
Reduce carbohydrates because this is when your body is most insulin resistant. Eat blood-building foods to prep for
nearby menstruation. Eat anti-inflammatory foods to reduce cramping and for your period to be less painful all around.
These types of foods include fish, EVOO, avocados, berries, nuts, and turmeric. Ensure optimal hydration and try to intake
less caffeine.
Exercise:
When still energetic at the beginning of this phase, continue your high energy workouts. As your energy declines as you
near the next phase of your cycle, try more restorative + gentle exercises. Always include movement to keep your mood
balanced.
Lifestyle:
Be prepared to rest as you feel yourself getting closer to menstrual phase and see a shift in your mood. Be aware. Be okay
with staying home more and saying "no" to doing more things. Listen to what your body needs and stay attuned to what is
most beneficial in this fall season.
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FEMALE
HORMONE
INFORM + SYNCING
ENCOURAGE
PRAISE BE.
Eat certain seeds during certain
phases of your cycle to support the
flow of estrogen (higher during first
half) and progesterone (higher
during the second half.) You can eat
them plain, add to smoothies,
yogurt, salads, yogurt or toast.
Enjoy!
FEMALE HORMONE
SYNCING GUIDE
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SEED CYCLING
Menstrual + Follicular (Days 1-14):
Flax + Pumpkin
1-2 tablespoons per day
Improve estrogen levels, high in zinc
which helps support progesterone
production.
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Menstrual phase Follicular phase
days 1-7 days 8-15
flax + pumpkin flax + pumpkin
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Lunar phases
Our menstrual cycles have 4 phases- just like the
moon. You can actually sync your cycle to that of the
lunar cycle to help regulate + experience more well-
being. Start by tracking your cycle with length of days
in between menstruation, how many days you bleed
for, how frequent you cycle and even the quality of
your blood. Each cycle should be similar each month.
You can improve your overall reproductive health
while syncing to the lunar cycle (after you have ruled
out any other health concerns with your healthcare
provider.) Any other irregularities could be linked to
hormonal imbalances, circulation issues or nutrient
deficiencies.
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Female hormone SYNCING:
A guide to help you naviagate through
your monthly phases and support you
best in each area of your life. Print these
out and hang somewhere you can see
every day and link to your own
planner/calender. Keep track of your
cycle, journal if you can. Be aware of
what phase is coming next and when
you will enter into it. Prep for each new
"season" you are entering into. Grocery
shop a few days prior to prep for the
foods you should eat in each cycle.
Know what moods you might be in and
have grace for yourself + others. Be
keen to schedule your social activites
during cerain times of the month. Use
this guide to thrive.
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Prayer + oils
Phase 1- geranium + clary Sage + Neroli + lavender +
fennel + frankincense + coriander + ylang
glang
Menstrual
REST - “winter” season
psalm 4:8 “In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in
safety.”
Work NUTRITION
iron rich + anti-inflammatory + increased appetite + cravings +
give feedback to team
warming foods like stew + red meat
members lower calorie needs + immune boosting food
reflect + plan avocado daily + beets + sweet potatoes + blackberry + cranberry +
analyzing + reporting grapes + watermelon + wild rice + peanuts + pork + red meat +
improving systems + kidney beans + Himalayan sea salt + raw dairy + ginger +
processes dandelion tea + carrots + soups + broccoli + citrus fruits
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Phase 2- scripture + oils
geranium + clary Sage + neroli + lavender + fennel
+ frankincense + coriander + ylang ylang
Follicular
Colossians 3:10: “Put on your new nature, and be
renewed as you learn to know your Creator and
become like him.”
Days 8-14
Work NUTRITION
clear communication + productivity sweet potatoes + brown rice + greens + avocado + alfalfa + pomegranate +
+ problem solve lean protein + foods high in vitamin E + veggies + steam + sauté + raw +
schedule work meetings + project beans + dense grains + plant-based + fermented + eat sauerkraut daily +
plan whole month of work + broccoli + sprouts + carrots + lettuce + peas + string beans + zucchini +
research new ideas + concepts + set rhubarb + parsley + lemon + lime + grapefruit + orange + celery + cherry +
goals + create + start projects + oats + wheat + cashews + eggs + poultry + lentils + nut butters + vinegar +
learning new things + concentration good time to detox + light + fresh foods + barley + chicken
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Jesus + oils
Phase 3- geranium + clary Sage + Neroli + frankincense
Ovulatory
OPEN UP - “summer” season
Psalm 1:3
That person is like a tree planted by streams of
water, which yields its fruit in season and whose
leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.
Philippians 2:13
Seeds - SUNFLOWER + SESAME That energy is God's energy, an energy deep
within you, God himself willing and working at
Days 14-21 what will give him the most pleasure.
Work NUTRITION
organize brainstorming session focus + on fats + protein + carbs during endurance sessions + quinoa + eggs + fresh
with team + attend networking fruit + cucumber + lean meat + cauliflower + crucifer plus veggies + brussel
events + share ideas with the sprouts + fresh herbs + spices + raw nuts + eat big raw salad daily + red bell
world + work hard + set pepper + spinach + tomato + Swiss chard + asparagus + scallion + chive + coconut +
boundaries + communicate + fig + strawberry + raspberry + apricot + cantaloupe + pistachio + pecan + almond +
productivity peak + teamwork dark chocolate + pickled veggies + salads + smoothies + fruit + light grains +
lightly prepared food + high fiber
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Phase 4- Faith + oils
ylang Ylang + peppermint + clary Sage + fennel + lavender
+ orange + rosemary + thyme + marjoram + geranium +
Luteal
frankincense + Ylang Ylang
Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you
WORK - “autumn” season will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his
good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Seeds - SUNFLOWER + SESAME Lamentation 3:40
Days 22-28 “Let’s take a good look at the way we’re living and reorder
our lives under God.”
Work NUTRITION
check off to-do list + handle anti-inflammatory foods + nitric-oxide rich foods + eat organic berries
administrative tasks + schedule time to curb cravings + eat grounding foods like soups + root veggies + dark
for deep work + finish projects + chocolate + spinach + nuts + healthy fats + quality protein + eat cooked
declutter + prioritize detail-oriented sweet potatoes daily + stay in + cook healthy meals + cabbage +
tasks + pitching ideas + speaking + cauliflower + celery + cucumber + greens + onion + radish + potatoes +
assertiveness + problem solving + apples + dates + peaches + pears + brown rice + walnut + chickpea +
presentations turkey + grass-fed beef + roast + bake food
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FEMALE
HORMONE
YOUNG LIVNIG PRODUCTS + OILS
SYNCING
AND ESSENTIAL OILS
Thyromin- capsule helps maximize using eo's to support
nutritional support for healthy thyroid your hormones
function
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Scripture Support female hormone syncing
Ephesians 6:10 "And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So
take everything the Master has set out for you, well -made weapons of the best materials.
And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything Devil throws your way.
2 Corinthians 4:16 "So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it
often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life,
not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes
compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far
more here than meets the eye.
2 Corinthians 10:5 "...We use our powerful God-tools for... fitting every loose thought and
emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ. Our tools are ready at
hand for clearing the ground of every obstruction and building lives of obedience into
maturity.
2 Corinthians 4:7 "If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry
this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That's to
prevent anyone from confusing God's uncomparable power with us... We've been
surrounded and battered with troubles, we're not sure what to do, but we know that God
knows waht to do. "
*You can grab a simple one off Amazon that is a plastic fitted steamer that sits over your toilet. My wooden design was made
by my dad (and he does take orders- my contact page is at the end of the document.)
better option< i also want to mention the fact that our periods are meant
to be a cleansing + releasing time of our cycle. Our bodies are meant to
have a natural flow of blood OUT of our bodies. So, to use products that
keep it all inside of us for a time period, can be counterintuive for our
natural flow. I reccomend doing more research in this area as well. As
always, check with your health professionals for any information for
your particular body as I am not a medical professional. Just a crunchy
hippie mama who has been enlightend and tried many new natural
things for my own body + health that I desire to share. Have fun,
experiment and find what works best for you.
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