The Healthiest You

Learn what happens during each menstrual cycle phase and the effects they have on your mind and body. Your period is a monthly health check and just one piece of the puzzle as to why you’re feeling the way you are. On your period or not, every phase (before, during and after) impacts you.

Guest:

Julianna Grandinetti, PA-C, physician assistant with LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology–1245 Cedar Crest, discusses menstrual cycle phases with Mike and Steph from B104.

Chapters:

• 00:01 – Intro
• 1:24 - PMS relief
• 3:06 - Vitamins and supplements
• 3:54 - Can menstruation cause headaches?
• 5:16 - What is a regular period each month?
• 5:35 - How heavy is too heavy of a flow?
• 6:26 - Irregular periods
• 7:23 - Tampon safety
• 8:01 - Organic vs. regular tampons and pads
• 8:28 - Using a menstrual cup
• 9:31 - Period underwear
• 9:57 - Are periods a monthly health update?
• 10:22 - Should you track your period?
• 10:56 - Colors of period blood
• 11:45 - Avoid this during your period
• 12:06 - Is “period poop” a real thing?
• 12:53 - Chocolate and cramps
• 14:32 - Phases of your menstrual cycle
• 17:12 - Energy levels and your menstrual cycle
• 18:22 - Low-energy day recommendations
• 19:00 - Cycle syncing
• 19:43 - Syncing your cycle to your workout
• 20:41 - Nutrition and your menstrual cycle
• 21:26 - Advice to remember

Show Notes

Learn what happens during each menstrual cycle phase and the effects they have on your mind and body. Your period is a monthly health check and just one piece of the puzzle as to why you’re feeling the way you are. On your period or not, every phase (before, during and after) impacts you.

Guest:

Julianna Grandinetti, PA-C, physician assistant with LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology–1245 Cedar Crest, discusses menstrual cycle phases with Mike and Steph from B104. 

Chapters:

     • 00:01 - Intro
     • 1:24 - PMS relief 
     • 3:06 - Vitamins and supplements
     • 3:54 - Can menstruation cause headaches? 
     • 5:16 - What is a regular period each month?
     • 5:35 - How heavy is too heavy of a flow?
     • 6:26 - Irregular periods
     • 7:23 - Tampon safety
     • 8:01 - Organic vs. regular tampons and pads
     • 8:28 - Using a menstrual cup 
     • 9:31 - Period underwear 
     • 9:57 - Are periods a monthly health update? 
     • 10:22 - Should you track your period?
     • 10:56 - Colors of period blood
     • 11:45 - Avoid this during your period 
     • 12:06 - Is “period poop” a real thing?
     • 12:53 - Chocolate and cramps
     • 14:32 - Phases of your menstrual cycle 
     • 17:12 - Energy levels and your menstrual cycle
     • 18:22 - Low-energy day recommendations
     • 19:00 - Cycle syncing 
     • 19:43 - Syncing your cycle to your workout  
     • 20:41 - Nutrition and your menstrual cycle
     • 21:26 - Advice to remember

What is The Healthiest You?

Amanda Newman with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) talks with clinicians and experts across LVHN to learn practical health tips for everyday life. Each episode has one goal - to empower you to be the healthiest you. While you’re balancing all the responsibilities – work, mom life (kids, dogs, cats and chickens included), family, friends and the never-ending to-do list – you deserve to take a moment of time to focus on your health.