Femspace

A blog about all aspects of the female cycle. The latest scientific findings, inspiration and interviews with experts across disciplines.

How to support women's health in each phase of the menstrual cycle?

The body must receive information that it has enough and therefore has energy for reproduction. I'm not talking about overeating, but about sufficient energy intake . In men, it is not so significant, but for a woman, ovulation itself "costs" a few kilocalories. And if the body is in a deficit, it will certainly not support this process.

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Why do we need dietary supplements and how best to choose them?

Nutritional supplements are products that help to "replenish" nutrients that we cannot cover in food. Although our diet should always be varied and nutritious, it may not always be enough for us to receive enough of all nutrients . Whether due to a currently increased need for a given substance, or for example due to increased stress, certain food choices or deteriorated soil quality. Today we will mainly look at the aforementioned vitamins and minerals , how they are absorbed in the body, and how to choose the highest quality ones.

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Menstruation, PMS and hormonal imbalance from a naturopathic perspective

Some clients' PMS symptoms stopped after stopping contraception, others were helped by lifestyle changes, a quality diet, and others even quit their jobs or resolved their personal relationships. In my office, I always pay attention to an individual approach and look for areas that are good to change. What can we do for ourselves if we are stressed? Functional medicine doctor Dr. Jan Vojáček describes this perfectly in his book The Art of Being Healthy - It is essential to slow down and calm down as much as possible in a tense situation.

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