{"product_id":"cycles-the-science-of-periods-why-they-matter-and-how-to-nourish-each-phase-9781611809060","title":"Cycles: The Science of Periods, Why They Matter, and How to Nourish Each Phase","description":"\u003cb\u003eReclaim your cycle and support your health with this detailed guide featuring 100+ recipes and practices from RN, and author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Grow a Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, Amy Hammer.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is no one-size-fits-all guide to your cycle. But registered nurse Amy Hammer arms you with a strong foundation in physiology and hormonal health, explores historical and sociocultural aspects of women's health, and reimagines the phases of the menstrual cycle as aligning with the four seasons to provide a detailed guide for living well in \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e body.\u003cbr\u003e Also included are nutritive recipes (kabocha squash curry soup, seed balls, wild salmon congee), supportive movement practices to incorporate into your whole day (abdomen relief stretch, buddy walking, foam rolling), and self-care rituals and recipes (dandelion-infused breast massage oil, alternate nostril breathing) to guide you through each phase of the menstrual cycle and of life--from the young adult and menstruating years to perimenopause and menopause.\u003cbr\u003e Become in tune with your internal rhythm, reclaim the meaning of self-care, and cultivate optimal heath for every season of life. This comprehensive, body-literate guide includes: \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e40 nutrient-dense, menstrual-phase specific recipes that support hormonal, emotional, cognitive, gut, and overall health.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe science behind menstrual cycles and how hormonal fluctuation impacts your brain, breasts, skin, and weight. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to track your cycle using fertility awareness methods, allowing you to naturally and effectively avoid or pursue pregnancy. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupportive full-body movement, self-care, and nutrition tips that optimize physiological and hormonal health throughout the phases and your lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Roost Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781611809060\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Amy J. Hammer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42561910538421,"sku":"9781611809060","price":23.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_97f305a6-44fc-418e-a9f6-fee2a79faaff.jpg?v=1670942818","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/cycles-the-science-of-periods-why-they-matter-and-how-to-nourish-each-phase-9781611809060","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}