74. Should You Go "All In" To Recover Your Period From Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Release Date: 09/08/2020
Holistic Health Radio
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info_outlineToday’s podcast is about a slightly controversial topic that I get asked about ALL the time in terms of recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea and getting your period back. And that’s whether or not to go “all in”.
If you've been wondering yourself if this is the right option for you then listen in.
In this episode I discuss:
- What “all in” really means when it comes to recovering your period
- What an “all in” recovery plan looks like in terms of food intake (calories, carbs, food frequency), exercise, and rest
- Reasons why you might choose to go “all in” versus a slower approach to recovering your period
- Questions to ask yourself to decide what approach to hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery is best for you
- Where to go for extra help and support to help your recovery process
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