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I felt so drawn to go on a big solo hike today ⛰️ and at the end of the hike it dawned on me that I was in the ovulatory phase of my cycle.

It then made perfect sense to me why my body was calling me to the mountains today because the ovulatory phase is one where you feel your strongest 💪 and most confident.

🪄Sometimes it feels a little like magic when my body knows exactly what I need in each phase of my cycle and I choose to listen to it.✨

It’s moments like these where I am so thankful for charting my cycle.

Charting your cycle with the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is for ALL WOMEN with cycles, not just for those wanting a natural option for birth control or help conceiving.

🔎Charting gives you clarity about your hormones by making something invisible (like hormones) into something you can see and assess.

💃🏻Plus you gain so much confidence and connection with your body and feminine power.

✨If you’re wanting a little more cycle magic and feminine power in your life, go grab my FREE Intro to Charting Your Cycle mini course! Link in my bio.✨

#menstrualmagic #cyclemagic #chartyourcycle #cyclesyncing #fertilityawarenessmethod #fam #femininepower

Do you use a menstrual cup yet?🩸 If so, are you

I can still remember that intense yet freeing feel

I can still remember that intense yet freeing feeling of going against the norm and not taking birth control at 21 years old (to the great horror of my friends and doctor 😱).

Everyone basically said a sarcastic “good luck” and expected me to be pregnant within the year. 🤰

Even though their doubt made me slightly nervous, learning the science of how the woman’s cycle and fertility actually work gave me confidence in my decision. There was no denying that charting my cycle using the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) was a responsible and effective option of birth control.

Some great advice I once heard was to never make a decision out of fear. If someone is trying to scare you into choosing a birth control method, don’t listen to them. Let the science, informed consent and your gut lead you.

A few years into using FAM as birth control my friends finally came around and started asking me how to chart their cycles and that is how I first started teaching!

As for the doctors that doubted me, I just say ✌️out and never go back.

✨If you’re lacking confidence in your decision of what birth control method is right for you, my Chart for Birth Control course is guaranteed to give you the confidence you deserve. Link in bio. ✨

#fertilityawarenessmethod #naturalbirthcontrol #chartforbirthcontrol #FAM #fertility

HOW TO CHOOSE A BASAL THERMOMETER FOR CHARTING YOU

HOW TO CHOOSE A BASAL THERMOMETER FOR CHARTING YOUR CYCLE
First of all, I hope you are relieved to learn that this is a thermometer you put in your mouth, and not in your vagina 🤣

🌡️ Your thermometer doesn’t need to be fancy, but for charting purposes it does need to say BASAL thermometer, as opposed to one of those quick read fever thermometers.

When charting your cycle you are looking for a temperature rise to confirm that you have ovulated thus have exited your fertile phase 💕

The reason why a more sensitive and accurate thermometer is necessary is because this temperature rise is not extreme. For example, a temperature rise can be a shift from 97.4 to 97.8 degrees.

This minor change in temperature may seem hard to detect, but once you put your temperatures into a Fertility Awareness Method chart, it becomes perfectly clear that you have experienced a temperature shift and can confirm ovulation!

✨ If you’re struggling to interpret your chart and pinpoint ovulation, my Chart Your Cycle courses are here for you! Link in Bio. ✨

If you’d like the link to the exact $15 thermometer I recommend, DM me!

Or if you like the idea of a thermometer that you can just wear while you sleep, check out @tempdrop and use code AFHANAWELLNESS for 10% off!

#basalthermometer #fertilitycharting #chartyourcycle #fertilityawarenessmethod #FAM #conceive #TTC #naturalbirthcontrol

CHARTING TEMPERATURE WHEN TRAVELING TO DIFFERENT T

CHARTING TEMPERATURE WHEN TRAVELING TO DIFFERENT TIME ZONES 🌡️

Best charting practices is to take your temperature first thing in the morning around the same time every morning.

🤒 We do this because a rise in your temperature is what confirms that you have in fact ovulated and have exited your fertile phase.

✈️ But what if you are traveling to a different time zone and can’t take your temperature around the same time that you normally take it?!

If you are traveling during the first few days of your period, or after confirming ovulation, then don’t sweat how the time difference may affect your temperature.

But if you are traveling during your fertile phase and are eagerly awaiting that temperature rise, here’s what you can do:

1. Still take your temperature first thing when you wake up. If the time zone you are in is having you take your temperature earlier than you usually do, you can expect your temperatures to be a little lower. If you are taking it later, the temps may be a little higher than usual.

2. Wait until you can confidently confirm your temperature rise with three high temperatures above the cover line. It may take a few days for your body to adjust to the new time zone, so it may just take a little longer to confirm.

3. Pay extra attention to your cervical fluid observations. This will give you the most insight into your fertile phase if your temperatures seem off.

4. Most often you will still be able to see the temperature shift even with the challenges of traveling time zones, but if you are unable to, wait until your next cycle or use a barrier method.

And if you have taken one of my courses, you can always shoot me an email with your chart if you have any doubts 😉

✨Do you have any travel plans coming up? What phase of your cycle will you be in?✨

#travel #timezones #chartyourcycle #basalbodytemperature #fertility #fertilephase #hormonalhealth #fertilityawarenessmethod #FAM

I don’t want anyone to suffer with painful perio

I don’t want anyone to suffer with painful periods or hormonal imbalance, so if hormonal birth control has helped you live your life I’m so glad!

BUT

Hormonal birth control shouldn’t be treated as a one-size fits all women’s hormonal health solution.

If your birth control is not helping you, if you’re over the negative side effects, if you want to get to the root cause of your menstrual pain or hormonal imbalances and you feel dismissed by your doctor, you’re not alone.

My biggest advice if you’re ready to get to the root cause of your symptoms is:

1. Start charting your cycle to get as much data about your hormones and cycle as possible. ✨(Grab my free Intro to Charting Your Cycle mini course in the link in my bio).✨

2. Work with an alternative care provider such as a naturopath, functional medicine doctor, chiropractor, acupuncturist etc. who will help you support your hormones naturally instead of shutting them down with synthetic hormonal birth control.

What has been your experience at the doctors office when dealing with hormonal or menstrual issues?

*featuring my cold calm homeopathy in this video 🤣

#fertilityawareness #menstrualhealth #periodpain #endometriosis #hormonalhealth #chartyourcycle #naturopathy #functionalmedicine #rootcause #naturalhormonehealth

MY FAVORITE APP FOR CHARTING YOUR CYCLE

The @read.your.body app is what I personally use to chart my cycle and what I recommend to all my clients.

This is not your typical period tracking app!🩸

☝️First, this app DOES NOT predict your fertile phase! Now why is this important? When apps predict ovulation for you, you risk falling into practicing the rhythm method instead of charting your actual fertility signs using the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), which is MUCH more effective for both birth control and conceiving.

✌️Second, its design is simple, making it easy to read and navigate, but it does require knowledge of FAM to use. In my Chart Your Cycle courses, I walk you through step by step how to chart your cycle using this app. 📈

3️⃣ Third, @read.your.body doesn’t share your data🔒. All data is stored only on your phone for 100% privacy. They can’t see, share or sell your data. While this app does cost money ($1.99/month) this is how they are able to keep your data private. Other apps may appear to be “free” but are most often selling your data to make money.

✨Have you tried charting your cycle on your own but feel confused about how to properly identify your fertile signs, or how to interpret your chart? My Chart Your Cycle courses are here to help! PLUS included is a one-on-one session with me to review your charts so you can gain full confidence in charting! Link in bio✨

#chartyourcycle #FAM #fertilityawarenessmethod #fertilityapps #periodapps #periodtracking

A healthy cycle is between 25-35 days! It’s ok

A healthy cycle is between 25-35 days!

It’s okay if your cycle length varies from someone else, and it’s okay if your individual cycle length varies cycle to cycle!

🗓️ 28 days should not be your goal cycle length.

How long is your cycle length on average and how does it vary? 🩸

✨If you’re struggling with cycles shorter than 25 days or longer than 35, my Chart Your Cycle courses are here to help! There’s a whole module covering holistic ways to support your hormones and cycle length 💃🏻 Link in bio✨

#menstrualcycle #chartyourcycle #irregularcycles #FAM #fertilityawarenessmethod

I was recently talking with someone and when the s

I was recently talking with someone and when the subject of birth control came up (as it often does in my conversations) she said they were currently just playing with fire and hoping for the best 😬

I find that these anxious thoughts usually come when someone is using a cycle tracking app with predictive fertile windows aka the rhythm method.

Or when they’ve been trying to learn how to chart your cycle for birth control simply by piecing info together from tiktoks or from a book.

Ever since I learned how to chart my cycle for birth control using the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), I NEVER have these anxious thoughts anymore.

✨If you want to be done having these anxious thoughts, my course Chart for Birth Control teaches you step by step how to confidently answer the question - am I fertile today or not. PLUS it includes a one-on-one session with me to ensure your confidence! Link in bio! ✨

Comment with an emoji that captures your feelings if you’ve ever had these same anxious thoughts 😬🙏🤞😰

#Fertilityawarenessmethod #naturalbirthcontrol #chartyourcycle #planB #condoms #fertile #anxiety

THE PILL & S3X DRIVE It

THE PILL & S3X DRIVE
It’s a catch 22: go on the pill so you can have worry free s3x, but on the pill lose your s3x drive 😑.

In a healthy menstrual cycle the hormone estrogen rises leading up to ovulation. This is the fun, confident, sexy hormone which creates more desire. 💃💗

But when you’re on any form of hormonal birth control, like the pill, it shuts down your body’s natural production of estrogen and progesterone, and replaces them with synthetic versions which do not rise as high, thus suppressing ovulation. In essence they make your hormones more flat, which may help explain how you’ve felt on them.

You don’t have to choose between safe, worry free s3x and your s3x drive!

✨If you’re struggling with low drive, but are nervous to come off your hormonal birth control, my Chart for Birth Control course is here to help. Learn how to confidently chart your cycle using the Awareness Method and get your drive back! Link in bio!✨

#ditchthepill #chartyourcycle #fertilityawarenessmethod #fam #naturalbirthcontrol #birthcontrolsideeffects #s3xdrive

✨ FREE ✨ ESSENTIAL OILS FOR WOMEN’S HORMONE

✨ FREE ✨ ESSENTIAL OILS FOR WOMEN’S HORMONE HEALTH Mini Course

Often women go on hormonal birth control for things other than contraception - usually for hormone imbalances, painful periods, acne etc. That’s why in my Chart Your Cycle courses I cover a lot about nutrition to help these things, but there are also many other tools in our natural toolkit, and that’s where essential oils come in.

Cleaning up our home and personal care products is vital to our hormonal health and essential oils have been the key thing to help me do this!

WHAT’S COVERED IN THE COURSE:

💧My Essential Oils Story
💧How Our Hormones Work
💧What Disrupts Our Hormones?
💧What Are Essential Oils?
💧How to Use Essential Oils
💧Essential Oils for Hormone Health
💧How to Get Started

👩‍💻 The course is broken down into seven bite-sized videos, totaling about 20 minutes. The lessons are easy to follow and digest and you even have the option to watch on your phone 📱 via the app.

✨ If you’re ready to improve your hormonal health then this FREE mini course is for you! Go grab it in the link in my bio✨

💖PLUS a valentine's week giveaway to celebrate the launch of my new website and Chart Your Cycle Courses! 💖

🌱 ESSENTIAL OIL PREMIUM STARTER BUNDLE GIVEAWAY💧

Follow the instructions on the image above to enter this amazing giveaway! I will announce the winner on February 17th! Check out my stories for details of everything that comes in the Premium Starter Bundle 🎁

#menstrualcycle #periodpower #periods #PMS #hormonesolutions #giveaway #youngliving #essentialoils

✨ FREE ✨ INTRO TO CHARTING YOUR CYCLE Mini Cou

✨ FREE ✨ INTRO TO CHARTING YOUR CYCLE Mini Course

Charting your cycle with the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is for ALL WOMEN with cycles, not just for those wanting a natural option for birth control or help conceiving.

FAM consists of charting 📈 your cervical fluid and basal body temperature patterns which makes something invisible (like hormones) into something you can see and assess.

CHARTING YOUR CYCLE CAN HELP YOU:
✨Get clarity about your hormones.
✨Gain confidence and connection with your body and feminine power.

✨Have amazing data to help you address the root cause of a health issue, to present to your health care provider, or to advocate for yourself if your healthcare provider isn’t taking you seriously.

Your cycle is a vital indicator to your overall health, often called your fifth vital sign, like your heart or breathing rate. When issues arise with our cycles, our culture puts band-aids on them by putting women on medications or synthetic hormones, but charting your cycle can help you treat hormonal issues at the root cause.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:

👩‍💻 The course is broken down into six bite-sized videos, totalling about 20 minutes. The lessons are easy to follow and digest and you even have the option to watch on your phone 📱 via the app.

🏠 You can do the course at your own pace, from your own home and you will have access to the videos for a whole year.

✨ If you’re wanting to learn how to chart your cycle for general health and knowledge, or you’re not yet ready to dive in and purchase my Chart for Birth Control or Chart to Conceive courses, then this FREE mini course is for you! Go grab it in the link in my bio!✨

#fertilityawarenessmethod #FAM #chartyourcycle #menstrualhealth #reproductivehealth #hormonehealth #knowyourbody #readyourbody

This Agreement is made today between Hana Wellness and the person named in the order of this video course [the Client].

The Program in which you are about to enroll in will include all of the following:

3 Videos on how to practice the Fertility Awareness Method
List of best resources
One, 1 hour video call session with Hana
Support in sharing FAM with your partner, overcoming fears and anxieties and establishing a trust in your body for your lifetime.

Refunds

Because of the nature of a video course, I do not offer refunds.

1:1 Video call scheduling

I understand that my clients have busy schedules and I take pride in not keeping them waiting or keeping them longer than planned. Each session will end 60 minutes after it was scheduled to begin. Please be on time. If the Client needs to cancel or reschedule the appointment, the Client must do so 24 hours in advance; otherwise, the Client will forfeit that appointment and will not have an opportunity to reschedule it.

Disclaimers

The Client understands that the role of Hana is not to provide health care, medical or nutrition therapy services; or to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body. The Client understands that Hana is acting in the capacity of a certified holistic health coach and not in the capacity of a doctor, licensed dietician-nutritionist, psychologist or other licensed or registered professional, and any advice given by Hana is not meant to take the place of advice by these professionals. If the Client is under the care of a healthcare professional or currently uses prescription medications, the Client should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplements use with her doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting her doctor. The Client has chosen to work with Hana and understands that the information received should not be seen as medical or nursing advice and is not meant to take the place of seeing licensed health professionals.

Hana is not a certified Fertility Awareness Method educator. The information taught here is based on her own experience, knowledge and research. Hana is self-taught, she has tried and tested FAM herself and feels obliged, hugely passionate and responsible to help more women learn FAM.

This video course is perfect for all women who would like an introduction to FAM. If you need additional support, beyond Hana’s bonus one hour video call, it’s advised that you consult with a certified FAM educator. This additional support can be helpful if your charts are unclear due to hormone imbalance or during different life stages such postpartum and perimenopause. See my resources document to find certified FAM educators in your area or online.

Personal responsibility and release of health care related claims

The Client acknowledges that the Client takes full responsibility for the Client’s life and well-being, as well as the lives and well-being of the Client’s family and children (where applicable), and all decisions made during and after this program. The Client expressly assumes the risks of the Program, including the risk of pregnancy. The Client releases Hana Wellness from any and all liability, damages, causes of action, allegations, suits, sums of money, claims and demands whatsoever, in law or equity, which the Client ever had, now has or will have in the future against Hana Wellness, arising from the Client’s past or future participation in, or otherwise with respect to, the Program, unless arising from the gross negligence of Hana Wellness.

Confidentiality

Hana Wellness will keep the Client’s information private, and will not share the Client’s information to any third party unless compelled to by law.

Arbitration, choice of law, and limited remedies

In the event that there ever arises a dispute between Hana Wellness and Client with respect to the services provided pursuant to this agreement or otherwise pertaining to the relationship between the parties, the parties agree to submit to binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Center for the Americas Mediation and Arbitration Rules). Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Such arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator. The sole remedy that can be awarded to the Client in the event that an award is granted in arbitration is refund of the Program Fee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no award of consequential or other damages, unless specifically set forth herein, may be granted to the Client. This agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is deemed unenforceable, the remaining portions of the Agreement shall be severed and remain in full force. The Client acknowledges that: (1) She has received a copy of this letter agreement; (2) she has had an opportunity to discuss the contents with Hana Wellness and, if desired, to have it reviewed by an attorney; and (3) the client understands, accepts and agrees to abide by the terms hereof.