During her 15-year practice as a Naturopath, Dr. Katherine has focused on uncovering the mysteries of Women’s Health: fertility, menstruation, and hormonal balance. In order to remain connected to her Natural Medicines (herbs, vitamins, and homeopathics) she regularly holds Mindful Moon Meditations. Dr. Katherine will guide you to connect to the cycles of the earth and your own body cycles; allowing you to heal your own body. In today’s episode we delve into the connection between the menstrual cycle and the lunar cycle. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon. Exciting news!! The audiobookis finally here! Listen to The Fifth Vital Signfor FREE when you sign up for a 30 day free trial with Audible. Click here to download now.   Topics discussed in today's episode: Who inspired Dr. Katherine to get into health care What is Lunaception? The relation between the light and dark of the moon and the ebbing and flowing of activity in our own lives How the average menstrual cycle of 29 days matches up with the lunar cycle Does the light aspect of the lunar cycle impact women’s menstrual cycles How lights in your room at night can affect your hormones How Dr. Katherine uses the new moon to get a woman’s menstrual cycle back and on track Do all women cycle with the moon? The importance of getting in tune with your cycle Are you still affected by the moon if you are on hormonal birth control? How beneficial it is to connect your body with your creative potential within you by connecting to the moon cycle and your own cycle Connect with Dr. Katherine Dale: You can connect with Dr. Katherine on her Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.   Resources mentioned: Dr. Katherine Dale | Website Moon Calendar 2019 Manifesting with the Moon Workbook FFP 053 | The Effect of Light on the Menstrual Cycle and Fertility | Sleeping in Darkness to Regulate Menstruation | Natural Family Planning | Joy DeFelice Fertility Friday Awareness Mastery The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize your Fertility| Audiobook | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book)| Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 197 | The Mind-Body Connection to Fertility | Amira Posner FFP 157 | Energy Medicine & Fertility | The Energetic Fertility Method | Nancy Mae FFP 150 | Harnessing the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle | Wild Power | Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer FFP 093 | Mind & Body Connection to Fertility | Visualization & Meditation for Fertility | Circle + Bloom | Joanne Verkuilen FFP 042 | Lunaception | The Power of Night Lighting to Regulate the Menstrual Cycle | Louise Lacey   Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic   A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.  Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now!