Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-283) and index.

"Whether you're wondering how your cycle impacts your emotional memories and fear response, how gut health impacts your cycle and fertility, how to find whole body strength and balance, or why the luteal phase is a good time to break or make new habits, this comprehensive, body literate guide will provide answers and tips for living well in your body. By imagining the four phases of the menstrual cycle as four seasons within the body, we become in tune with our internal rhythm. Cycles provides a detailed guide for not only living well in your body through the menstrual seasons, but also through the four seasons of womanhood from young adult and reproductive years to perimenopause and menopause. Each season is marked by unique internal physiology and dynamic, changing hormone levels. By focusing on the science of the body and providing supportive, phase-specific recipes, movement and self-care rituals, this book acts as a guide through each phase of the menstrual cycle and seasons of womanhood and allows you to cultivate optimal hormonal and overall health. This guide to optimal hormonal health includes: 40 nutrient-dense, menstrual-phase specific recipes that support hormonal, emotional, cognitive, gut and overall health including both omnivorous and vegetarian options. The science behind menstrual cycles and how hormonal fluctuation impacts your brain, breasts, skin and weight and how to take care of your body through the different phases. How to track your fertility using fertility awareness methods, allowing you to naturally and effectively avoid or pursue pregnancy. Supportive full body movement, self-care and nutrition tips that optimize physiological and hormonal health through the lifespan from young adult to postmenopausal woman"--,Provided by publisher.