Articles tailored to your follicular phase.
Rising estrogen improves muscle recovery and pain tolerance.
5 rounds: 40s jump squats, 40s push-ups, 40s mountain climbers, 40s lateral lunges, 20s rest.
Estrogen enhances neuroplasticity.
Compound movements: squat, deadlift, bench press, row.
As estrogen rises in the follicular phase, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale help your liver metabolize excess estrogen properly, keeping hormones balanced.
Quinoa, roasted chickpeas, kale, pumpkin seeds, and a lemon-tahini dressing.
Fresh, raw, and light foods align with follicular energy.
Massaged kale with orange segments, sunflower seeds, and soft-boiled eggs.
The follicular phase mirrors spring — a time of new beginnings.
Free-write about what you want to manifest this cycle.
Estrogen enhances verbal fluency and social confidence.
Cold water splash, 5 minutes of free movement or dance, 3 deep breaths with arms overhead.