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Do you know what day of the month it is? More importantly, do you know what day of your menstrual cycle you’re on? If you’re like many women, you are probably pretty mystified by your period and cycle in general, so you’re not alone if you don’t know.

I used to be that girl. At doctor’s appointments, when the inevitable question was asked “When was your last period Nicole?”, I’d look like I was thinking really hard and say “Oh, my period was March 9th” with so much confidence. Ha, of course I was lying through my teeth because I had absolutely no idea! Little did I know then that not knowing those simple facts would be rather detrimental to my health later on.

Some of you know my story and in fact many of you are probably living in one stage or another of my “period story.” It all began in my teens (doesn’t it always? *wink*), with really really ferocious periods. My mom said, “you think this is bad Nicole? I used to be in bed for days at a time.” Ugh. So I just accepted that this must be my lot in life. Then something strange happened. I stopped getting my period every month. Hmmm...that didn’t seem quite right but a huge part of me was relieved that I didn’t have to deal with the period drama every month. The problem is, when your period stops, it doesn’t usually start again unless you make some changes. And I was not making any changes. To be fair, I didn’t even know I needed to make changes!

So off I went to the gynecologist where I was prescribed the birth control pill and sent on my way. I took it for 5 years. I got my period every month, it lasted for maybe two days, had barely any cramps, no bloating, none of the she-monster mood swings....a girl’s dream come true right? At first I thought so but over time I noticed a whole lot of other issues cropping up. Dry skin, eyes, hair and nails, chronic yeast infections, chronic urinary tract infections, chronic colds, IBS-like stomach problems, even a low sex drive (in my early 20’s!). Oh and joint pain. Lots of joint pain. I was an old, sick lady in a 20 year old body. All of these symptoms were evidence that the pill was no longer working for me. However, it took me a little while to figure that out!

Instead I saw a lot of conventional doctors who did a lot of tests and I got nothing. One thought I had crohn’s disease, another thought it was rheumatoid arthritis (my mom has it so naturally I was a candidate). Yet another doctor diagnosed IBS. My gynecologist suggested I try a vaginal estrogen cream to get my sex drive back. Oy vey. Clearly this approach was not working. So I decided to take back the reins and steer my health in a different direction.

It led me to an acupuncturist, a little Chinese man named Dr. Kim who at 65 had more energy than my 23-year old self. In the first visit he diagnosed and explained all of my ailments. Miraculous. I’d been trying to get a straight answer for years and this dude gave me what I needed in 30 minutes. I saw him for years and he blew the door off on my conventional-medicine ways of thinking. I was introduced to herbs, better ways of eating, bio-feedback, qi-gong...you name it. I also finally ditched my pill and started getting my period normally for the first time in my life.

For years I tried every alternative medical treatment out there - network spinal analysis, colonics, infra-red saunas, laser hair removal - oh does that not count? Haha! This led me to The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York where I got certified to be a holistic health coach. I knew I had to help as many women as I could get my hands on so I apprenticed at Flo Living in New York, where I learned a ton about women’s hormonal health and how one could balance their hormones and heal themselves with food. I then went on to train with Dr. Sara Gottfried, the queen of hormonal health.

It’s been 12 years since I first saw Dr. Kim and changed the trajectory of my life. Back then if you had told me I’d be doing what I do now I’d have said, “Girl, puleese!” Yet here I am. Your personal period fixer-upper!

Almost two years ago, I created Fix Your Period, a series of private and group programs to help women heal their menstrual conditions in a sassy and fun way. I designed my programs on the belief that fixing your period doesn’t have to be painful or difficult, but rather fun. It takes effort, but doesn’t have to be hard; I’m not trying to restrict anybody - I literally want flow; once your body is flowing, your period will follow. I also don’t want it to be overwhelming – because menstrual problems are overwhelming enough!

On Wednesday I am launching my first ever Fix Your Period 4-Week Home Study Program. This has been a number of years in the making and I’m beyond thrilled to share it with women all over the world who might not otherwise have access to this kind of information.

The program will be hosted on Ruzuku.com, an incredible platform for online courses. Each week you will receive a new webinar, in which I will introduce practical concepts and steps that you can take to finally start addressing your underlying hormonal imbalance. This will be accompanied by informative and thought-provoking handouts, my Fix Your Period Recipe E-book and Shopping List. You’ll also have access to my private online Fix Your Period Facebook support group.

Here’s to Happy Hormones for you!

 

 

 

 

"I admit to debating whether I wanted to spend the money on the course in the first place, even with the discount, just because I wasn't quite sure what I would get out of it. Now, my head's spinning with so much information! Worth every penny (and more)! I love the FB group and that I can really get my personalized questions answered." - Dori W., Online Educator, Baltimore, MD

"Nicole, this has been such a wonderful program and I can't thank you enough! I'm sad that it will be coming to a close soon, but so happy for all I have learned and for connecting with this amazing group of women. One thing I really take seriously now is the impact that sugar has on my body. And after learning about how our hormones are constantly engaging in a delicate dance throughout our cycles, I see how the choices we make truly matter. And I love how you always emphasize the importance of this knowledge, but also the importance of self-kindness and care along the way. Such an awesome balance you bring to this!" - Kate M., St. Louis MO

 

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