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Week 1 of a moon cycle and hormonal wisdom guide, including topics on menstrual phases, moon phases, cycle awareness, stress, and building a personal rhythm journal. Features an open cacao ceremony, moon phase overview, community connection, and reflection on cycle tracking and intentions.
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The Phases at a Glance

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Phase One · The Build Phase

Fasting: Safe for longer fasts (13–16+ hours).

Eating: Ketobiotic/Low-carb. Focus on healthy fats (avocado, olive oil, nuts, seeds) to support estrogen.

Foods: Leafy greens, fermented foods (sauerkraut, yogurt) for estrogen breakdown.

Movement: Pilates

(Days 1–10: Menstrual & Early Follicular)
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Phase Two · The Peak Phase

Fasting: Intermittent fasting is fine (up to 15 hours).

Eating: Moderate "hormone feasting." Focus on nutrient-dense foods, antioxidants, and fiber.

Foods: Berries, leafy greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and moderate healthy carbs.

Movement: Lymphatic Drainage Tapping and Kundalini Yoga

(Days 11–15: Ovulation)
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Phase Three · The Integration Phase

Fasting: Return to longer fasts if not focusing on fertility.

Eating: Return to ketobiotic (low carb/high fat) to manage insulin.

Movement: Pilates 

 (Days 16–19: Early Luteal)
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Fasting: Stop or limit to 12 hours max.

Eating: "Hormone feasting." High complex carbs to support rising progesterone and minimize PMS.

Foods: Root vegetables (sweet potatoes, yams, beets), squashes, beans, lentils, and magnesium-rich foods (dark chocolate).

Movement: Guided meditation,  sound healing 

(Day 20–Bleed: Late Luteal)

Phase Four · The Reset Phase

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Your body runs on rhythm — hormonal or lunar. Moonlight & Medicine maps your fasting windows, food choices, and movement to whichever one you follow, so you can work with your biology instead of against it. Calibrate to Cycle Day 1, or to the nearest new moon if you don't menstruate, and get a personalized 4-phase guide updated every day.

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Fasting

How Long Do I Fast?

There are several delightful varieties of fasting, each with its own rhythm and purpose. Like an assortment of teas on a quiet morning, every length of fast offers a different flavor of clarity, rest, and renewal. Below is a whimsical stroll through the most common fasting lengths and a taste of the benefits each may bring.

  • Intermittent fasting (12–16 hours): The friendly, everyday fast. Often as simple as skipping late-night snacks and finishing dinner earlier, it helps regulate appetite, supports steady blood sugar, and can gently encourage metabolic flexibility. Think of it as giving your digestive system a polite little afternoon nap.

  • 17–24 hour fasts: A slightly more intentional pause. This window can deepen insulin sensitivity improvements, aid mild cellular cleanup, and sharpen mental focus. Picture a quiet walk at dusk—calmed senses, clearer mind, and a sense of tidy restoration.

  • 24–48 hour fasts: A purposeful retreat. These longer fasts amplify autophagy (the body’s cellular housekeeping), promote more pronounced reductions in inflammation, and can reset hunger cues. Imagine a short sabbatical for your cells—more thorough, restorative, and clarifying.

  • 48–72 hour fasts: A deeper cleanse. Often undertaken with preparation and care, this duration supports stronger autophagy, immune system modulation, and notable shifts in metabolic signaling. It’s like a mini pilgrimage: challenging at times, but rewarding with fresh perspective and resilience.

  • Prolonged fasts (beyond 72 hours): The advanced expedition. These fasts can lead to significant metabolic changes and profound detoxification processes but should be approached with medical supervision and thoughtful aftercare. Consider them extended voyages—transformative when guided, but requiring experienced navigation.

Remember: fasting is not one-size-fits-all. Individual needs, health conditions, medications, and lifestyle should guide the choice of fast. Approach each style with curiosity, kindness, and adequate preparation—hydration, electrolytes, gentle movement, and a mindful refeeding plan—to ensure the journey is as nourishing as the destination.

What’s Next?

Week 1 - Moon Cycles & Hormonal Wisdom

Learn how the phases of the moon can serve as a guide for understanding your hormonal rhythms.

Topics include:

  • Menstrual phases

  • Moon phase tracking

  • Cycle awareness

  • Stress and hormone connections

  • Building your personal rhythm journal

Experience:

Cacao ceremony, intention setting, community connection

Week 2 - Nourish to Flourish

Discover how food can support hormone production, detoxification, energy, and mood.

Topics include:

  • Cycle-syncing nutrition

  • Protein and blood sugar regulation

  • Iron, magnesium, and healthy fats

  • Hormone-supportive foods

  • Anti-inflammatory eating

Experience:

Recipe tasting, meal planning tools, seasonal recipes

Week 3 - Flow & Release

 Support your body's natural detoxification pathways.

Topics include:

  • Lymphatic drainage tapping

  • Dry brushing

  • Hydration strategies

  • Movement for detoxification

  • Reducing toxic burden

Experience:

Hands-on lymphatic drainage practice and self-care rituals

Week 4 - Detox Your Home, Detox Your Hormones

Many hormone disruptors are hiding in plain sight.

Topics include:

  • Endocrine-disrupting chemicals

  • Kitchen detox

  • Bathroom detox

  • Clean beauty

  • Safer food storage

  • Air and water quality

Experience:

Product swaps, label reading, healthy home checklist

Week 5 - Nervous System Medicine

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Topics include:

  • Cortisol and hormone health

  • Somatic healing

  • Breathwork

  • Meditation

  • Sleep optimization

  • Digital boundaries

Experience:

Guided meditation, sound healing, nervous system reset tools

Week 6 - The Integration Ceremony

Bring everything together into a sustainable lifestyle.

Topics include:

  • Creating your personalized Moon & Hormones plan

  • Building daily rituals

  • Long-term habit formation

  • Maintaining momentum

Experience:

Moonlight & Medicine closing ceremony, cacao ritual, reflection, celebration, and next-step planning

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