The research says it all: your menstrual cycle is an essential indication of your overall health. So why do doctors continue dismissing it and just pushing hormonal birth control?   Tune in to today’s episode to hear why your period should be treated as a vital sign and some of the root causes that lead to irregular periods in the first place. It’s time to understand what’s normal, what’s not, and how you can dial in to what your body needs to heal. Join me today to get started!   Mentioned in this episode: The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Friday Podcast Fix Your Period by Nicole Jardim The Period Party Podcast Essentially You episode #100: Why Food is Key to Balancing Your Hormones Plus Key Nutrient Deficiencies Top 11 Supplements for Hormone Balance   Additional Resources: How to Navigate Your Menstrual Cycle with Essential Oils Essentially You episode #147: How to Use Your Cycle as an Instrument of Unfair Advantage with Kristen Karchmer Essentially You episode #186: Debunking Period Myths Once and for All with Nicole Jardim