Women's Health Tips: (Part 4) Conquer!

We're made it to the last post in this series of women's health tips! How are you doing so far? Have you found that these tips have helped you to give yourself grace, feel better, and truly thrive?

For this last post, we are talking about optimizing your ovulation phase. Here are 5 tips to help you feel your best and THRIVE for the next week or so!

By the way, if you're having a hard time tracking your cycle and figuring out which phase or your cycle you are in, there are apps that can simplify this for you. It's as easy as pie, and not the 3.14 version. More like cherry... :)

Now without further ado, lets dive on in!

Tip #1 - Eat raw and real.

This is the time to load up on salads and smoothies. Really get into a full, colorful plate. You want some carbs ad protein, but perhaps more than that, you want to lean into the vibrant vitamin rich foods. Get some energy dense foods into your system and watch your body take off!

Tip #2 - Go the extra mile...maybe literally.

As women, we become power houses during this week. We (hopefully) are feeling our best, and ready to push yourselves. Thinking about hiking a new trail? Go for it! Thinking about starting a more intense workout or starting a Zumba class? This is the week to jump in! Whatever you've been putting off, this is the week to lean in and watch what your body can do. Celebrate your strength and power this week. If your body doesn't want to work, try to push it just a little bit beyond your normal limits. See what you got!

Tip #3 - Take action!

Last week you planned. This week it's time to hit the gas petal. See if you can work an extra hour on that project you've been putting off. Don't stop until you're done! Give yourself that extra "umph" and go for it!

Tip #4 - Collaborate, communicate, congregate.

Whether you're more introverted or extroverted, you may notice that this week affords just enough energy for an exra social gathering or two. Maybe this is the week you dive into group work projects, or call up a friend you've been meaning to connect with for a while. Or maybe this is the week you invite friends over for dinner or go out one evening. Have fun! And lean into your social side in some way.

Tip #5 - Make sure you are getting enough magnesium.

All our bodies are different, so it can be hard for me to make specific recommendations on minerals, but I can say that most doctors agree that magnesium is a big part of balancing hormones, increasing fertility, and preventing PMS.

"a lack of serum magnesium in the luteal phase of women’s cycles (approximately 14 days post-ovulation when progesterone peaks) has been associated with an increased risk of pre-menstrual syndrome in women. Magnesium is hypothesized to work on reducing PMS symptoms through several pathways, one of these being through the normalization of estrogen and progesterone levels, and supporting their action on the central nervous system." ~ Dr. Morgan Ramsey

There are a lot of ways to get magnesium. One way is to take an Epsom salt bath. The skin absorbs magnesium through the water. Another way is through eating magnesium and potassium rich foods or by drinking an adrenal cocktail. (I'll do a post about adrenal cocktails soon!) Just remember, that magnesium and potassium work together. You want to make sure that you're getting enough of both since they work in tandem.

Well, that's it! I hope this series has given you at least some "food for thought" on how to best support your body throughout your cycle. How do you feel? Did you conquer any extra special projects this week? Leave a comment and let me know! I'd love to hear from you. Or just pop in and say hi! Now, let's get out there and conquer a challenge this week! Good luck!

Source Cited: Magnesium & Fertility: Everything You Need to Know – Conceive Health