Reclaim your cycle and support your health with this empowering guide featuring 100+ recipes and practices. There is no one-size-fits-all guide to your cycle. But family nurse practitioner Amy J. Hammer arms you with a strong foundation in the science of the menstrual cycle while exploring its historical and sociocultural significance. With evidence-based nutrition, movement, and self-care strategies, Cycles provides a detailed guide for living well in your body. This comprehensive, body-literate guide includes: -40 nutrient-dense, menstrual-phase specific recipes that support overall health -The science of menstrual cycles and how the different phases of the cycle affect the brain and body beyond the reproductive system -How to track your cycle using fertility awareness–based methods -How to prepare and what to expect during the menopausal transition and beyond -Detailed movement, self-care, and nutrition tips that optimize overall health throughout the menstrual cycle phases and your lifespan Become in tune with your internal rhythm, reclaim the meaning of self-care, and cultivate optimal health for every season of life.