197 - How inflammation Affects Hormones and Healthy Cycles with Michelle Penicook

Both inflammation and hormones can tell us so much about the state of our health and our cycle. Joined by Michelle Penicook (https://www.instagram.com/hormoneharmonyrd) and myself as she explains how the two impact each other, how to identify if you have inflammation and so much more. In this episode: * The difference between acute and chronic inflammation? (9:59) * What hormones cause inflammation? (11:35) * The common imbalances that Michelle sees (16:09) * Hormones affecting inflammation and inflammation affecting hormones (27:52) * How to know if we have inflammation (31:18) * How to regulate and balance inflammation (32:37) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema