Happy Thanksgiving week, ladies! 🧡 As we gear up for travel, family time, and festive feasts, let’s not forget about one of our most important guests at the table—our brain! Your brain needs 3 essentials to thrive: 1️⃣ Glucose: Holiday treats are tempting, but focus on balanced meals that fuel your brain without the sugar crashes. Think healthy carbs like sweet potatoes or veggies! 🍠🥗 2️⃣ Oxygen: Travel and stress can mean shallow breathing. Take intentional deep breaths throughout your day to keep your brain energized and your nerves calm. 🧘‍♀️ Here is link for a quick Guide to Box Breathing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPYmZOhJF5Q 3️⃣ Activation: Long car rides or couch time watching football? Get moving - Movement and mental engagement keep those neurons firing! A brisk walk after dinner boosts circulation and brain function. 🚶‍♀️🏈 This Thanksgiving, how can you make small adjustments to give your brain the love it deserves? Share your favorite tips for staying healthy during the holidays below. Let’s inspire each other to thrive this season! 💬💡

Ladies, did you know your gut is often called your "second brain"? 🧠💚 It’s true! The gut-brain axis is a superhighway of communication between your gut and your central nervous system, and for us as women, this connection is especially powerful. When your gut is happy, your brain is clearer, your mood is better, and even your hormones can find their balance. But when your gut is off (hello, bloating, irregularity, or stress eating 😅), it can send stress signals to your brain, leading to anxiety, brain fog, or fatigue. 📚 Experts like Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. Sara Gottfried, and Dr. Stacy Sims emphasize the critical role of gut health in not only neurological wellness but also hormone regulation and even physical performance. Dr. Gottfried’s protocol, for instance, highlights how balancing the microbiome can reduce inflammation and support mental clarity, while Dr. Sims reminds us how nutrition tailored to women’s unique needs can change everything! In our Essentials Phase 1 Step 1, we provide an overview of how nutrition fuels this gut-brain connection. If you choose to complete Phase 1 (3 months) - Together, we’ll cover: ✔️ Gut-friendly foods to promote gut health ✔️ Supplementation for restoring/optimizing GI Function ✔️ Simple, actionable steps to strengthen your gut-brain connection 🎉 Call to Action: Ready to explore the Essentials program for free? Level up with community engagement & Join us as we dive into the gut-brain connection and how to nourish your body and mind from the inside out. You can find the course in the Classroom Tab 💬 Let’s Chat! What’s one gut symptom or mood change you’ve noticed that might be connected? Share below, and let’s decode what your body is telling you! 🥗✨

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Welcome to NeuroPower4Women, where we’re dedicated to helping women optimize their health and wellness at every stage of their journey! Dr. Alid and I are passionate about empowering you with the tools, knowledge, and support to unlock your full potential. We’d love to invite anyone interested in engaging with our community to schedule a one-on-one meeting with us! You have two options for getting started: 1. Initial Interview – a casual 45-minute session to get to know us, learn about our mission, and see how we can support your goals. 2. NeuroPower4Women Enrollment Interview – a personalized 45-minute session where we’ll dive deeper into how our specialized program can support you, answer questions, and help you get started. Conducted through Zoom and designed to be a comfortable, one-on-one experience. Click the link below to schedule a call that fits your schedule! Initial Interview: https://calendly.com/neuropower4women/30min NeuroPower4WomenEnrollement Interview: https://calendly.com/neuropower4women/interview Let’s take this journey together! Warmly, sDr. Thali & Dr. Alid

The menstrual cycle is driven by communication between the brain and ovaries through the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis. Understanding this brain-body connection empowers women to track their cycles effectively and optimize their health. Phases of the Menstrual Cycle (~28 day cycle) and Brain Influence: Menstrual Phase (Days 1-5) - What’s happening: Uterine lining sheds as hormone levels drop. - Brain’s Role: The hypothalamus releases GnRH to stimulate Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) production by the pituitary gland - Mood/Energy: Low estrogen can cause fatigue, irritability, or brain fog. Follicular Phase (Days 6-14) - What’s happening: FSH promotes follicle growth; estrogen increases. - Brain’s Role: Estrogen improves serotonin levels, memory, and focus. - Mood/Energy: Feel energized, optimistic, and mentally sharp. Ovulation (Around Day 14) - What’s happening: A surge in Luteinizing Hormone (LH) triggers egg release. - Brain’s Role: Estrogen enhances reward circuits and social behavior. - Mood/Energy: Increased libido, confidence, and sociability. Luteal Phase (Days 15-28) - What’s happening: Progesterone rises to maintain the uterine lining. - Brain’s Role: Progesterone activates GABA receptors (calming effect). - Mood/Energy: Initially calm, but PMS (premenstrual syndrome) may occur as estrogen drops. *** I would suggest making note of any physical symptoms and/or feelings that may come up within this phase *** Hormones and Brain Function Across the Cycle - Estrogen: Boosts serotonin and neuroplasticity (positive mood and cognition). - Progesterone: Activates GABA for relaxation but drops near the period, causing PMS. - Cortisol: Chronic stress can disrupt the HPO axis, affecting cycle regularity. Tools for Tracking Your Cycle - Calendar Apps (i.e. Flo, Apple Health App, Period Calendar) - Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Tracking: 1. Use a basal thermometer 2. Take your temperature every morning before getting out of bed 3. A temperature rise (~0.3-0.5°F) indicates ovulation.