Saunas and cold plunges are all the rage, but are they all that good for women (and especially women of reproductive years)? We opened up our Instagram stories to your questions and this episode is devoted to answering the most frequently asked, including: - What do saunas and cold plunges actually do for the body? - Why do they impact women and men differently? - When is the best time to use a sauna or cold plunge? When should they be avoided? - How does menstrual cycle phase impact their effects? - Is there a difference between a steam sauna or red-light sauna? Which is better?NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.GUEST BIO: Allie Parsons is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and owner of Off Beet Holistic Nutrition, where she and her team utilize functional lab testing and nutrition coaching to help men and women heal their health issues at the root cause level. She is the author of Wilted Women, a book that connects faith and science and encourages women to live into their full potential by caring for their bodies the way the Lord intended. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama on a small farm with her husband, one year old daughter, and plethora of farm animals.SHOW NOTES: Allie's Book -- Wilted Women: Cultivate a Healthy Body and Stand Tall Once MoreOff Beet Holistic Nutrition websiteEp. 166: How balancing minerals transforms your period and fertility, with Tori BlackSend Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

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