@valerieribon: 🌿ancient period rules here🌿 Until recently, I dreaded getting my period. Until I learned that some studies show we actually detox through menstrual blood -releasing things like heavy metals, BPA, pesticides, and phthalates- and that ancient cultures understood this deeply. They treated menstruation as a sacred time: deep rest, warm teas, nourishing foods, and rituals to support this detox. So I did a deep dive. What did ancient cultures actually do during their period? What did they believe it was for? And what could I bring into my own life? The first month I tried it (TMI), my flow was much heavier than normal. I was confused- until I learned that this can be a sign of increased detox. After that? My cycle balanced out. I felt better in ways that went far beyond my period. Now I treat it like a cozy, inward detox week- a built-in wellness retreat. And it’s completely changed my life. It’s anti-aging. It boosts energy, fertility, glow- not just during your cycle, but for the rest of the month. This doesn’t just make your period easier. It upgrades everything: metabolism, digestion, hormones, mood, even skin. Science backs this up too- lowering stress and supporting liver function during your period improves estrogen clearance, thyroid function, and cellular repair. What’s wild? Ancient cultures across the world all said the same things. TCM: menstruation as a monthly clearing of stagnation- rest, warm teas (goji, jujube, dong quai), broths, warmth, no cold foods. Ayurveda: detox through warmth- soups, roots, ghee, gentle teas, rest, reflection. Ancient Europe: rest by the fire, bone broth, liver, and teas like nettle, raspberry leaf, mugwort, yarrow. Isn’t it wild how all these ancient cultures- separated by oceans and centuries- said the same things? Wear wool socks. Eat warm, soupy foods. Drink bone broth soups & herbal teas. Rest deeply. It’s a wellness retreat built into your biology. And honoring it may be one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. follow along on @valerieribon for more deep dives like this one🕯️ #hormonalimbalance #hormonebalance #periods #menstrual #holistic

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