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"The average person with periods goes through more than four hundred menstrual cycles in their lifetime-over four hundred cycles of changing hormones that impact mood, energy levels, productivity, appetite, metabolism, sleep, connection, and more. Yet we don't learn enough about periods. The Period Literacy Handbook is a comprehensive guide to menstrual health that weaves together menstrual biology, naturopathic and conventional medicine, the world's socio-political landscape, advocacy tools, and practical strategies for more peaceful periods. From nutrition and lifestyle guidance to self-advocacy tips and resources, this book has something for anyone looking to move the needle forward on their menstrual health. It contains answers to questions like: What actually happens in a menstrual cycle? Is my period ""normal""? Do I need to get my hormones tested? Did I cause my period problems? Should I quit high-intensity exercise for my hormone health? Which foods, if any, will make my periods better? Why are hormone-based concerns not talked about more? How do I talk to my doctor about my period problems? Should I sync my life with my menstrual cycle? In a style that can be described as textbook meets conversation with a good friend, this book contains everything you need to know about your menstrual cycles and how you can live in hormonal harmony."

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Dr. Anne Hussain, ND is a naturopathic doctor and period literacy advocate based out of Canada. Her personal journey with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and a lack of reproductive health education growing up in Karachi, Pakistan drives her passion for menstrual health education. Her private practice is located near Toronto, Ontario with a focus on hormone health, fertility, and PCOS. She obtained her Doctor of Naturopathy degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine after completing her HBsc in Biochemistry at McMaster University.Anne is the founder of The Period Literacy School, an online platform that offers free and paid programming for people with periods. She has appeared on Canadian national TV and has collaborated with organizations such as Naturopaths Without Borders, VegTO, and The Period Purse. She's been vegan for over seventeen years and loves to spend her time exploring nature, hanging out with family and friends, playing saxophone with her community band, paddleboarding, cuddling with her husband and two dogs, and learning about the human body.

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