74 - Heather Allmendinger - Menstrual Cycles: The 5th Vital Sign and What They Reveal About Your Health
About this episode
Heather Allmendinger discusses the significance of menstrual cycles as a vital sign of health and offers insights for mothers to educate their daughters about this aspect of their bodies.
Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about fertility — it’s your body’s fifth vital sign. In this episode, Heather explains what your cycle reveals about your hormones, thyroid, stress, and overall health. Learn why every period is a monthly check-in with your body and how to help your daughters understand this wisdom early. This episode empowers women to understand their cycles beyond reproduction — and gives moms practical ways to help daughters see their cycles as powerful health indicators, not inconveniences.
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