Generally, progesterone dominates the body and affects the skin, hair, metabolism, brain and intestines. What happens in your body … Low oestrogen & high progesterone means: As the body ‘prepares’ for a potential pregnancy the immune system is lowered and is more susceptible to colds & infections. It’s quite common to experience insomnia and restless sleep during this phase. What to focus on for this phase For fitness goals – gentle movement is recommended as your heart is working slightly harder than usual. Be compassionate towards your body. Certain foods & behaviours disrupt sleep, so before bedtime try to avoid exposure to blue light (devices & cellphones) as well as, heavy, spicy foods, meat and fried foods. Cycle sync with superfoods that help:
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