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Lotus Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine practice focusing on the root cause of infertility and women's hormonal imbalance

02/23/2026

Your cycle isn’t the enemy. It’s a roadmap.

During the follicular phase, rising estrogen supports higher-intensity workouts, strength gains, and faster recovery. The luteal phase, dominated by progesterone, often benefits from slower, restorative movement.

Training with your cycle can improve recovery, reduce burnout, and support hormonal balance.

This doesn’t mean rigid rules. It means listening.

Your body’s needs change week to week—and honoring that is powerful.

Sustainable fitness supports fertility, not fights it.

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02/21/2026

Implantation requires precision, timing, and a calm immune environment.

Chronic inflammation can block fertility signals by confusing the immune system and disrupting hormone communication. When inflammation is high, the body may struggle to recognize implantation as safe.

Hidden drivers of inflammation can include:
• Food sensitivities
• Poor sleep
• Blood sugar instability
• Chronic stress
• Gut dysfunction

Functional medicine focuses on identifying why inflammation exists rather than suppressing it.

Reducing inflammation isn’t about restriction. It’s about removing obstacles so the body can do its job.

Fertility thrives in a calm internal environment.

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02/17/2026

Being lean, disciplined, and “clean” doesn’t automatically equal fertile.
Overtraining, under-eating, and perfectionism can all signal danger to the body. When energy availability is low, reproductive function is often paused.

Fertility is not about being smaller. It’s about being supported.

Redefining health may mean:
• Eating more
• Training less
• Letting go of extremes
• Allowing rest

Your body isn’t failing you. It’s protecting you.

True health supports reproduction, not just appearance.

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02/15/2026

Estrogen balance doesn’t end in the ovaries. It continues in the gut.

The estrobolome—specific gut bacteria involved in estrogen metabolism—plays a major role in how estrogen is detoxified and eliminated. When gut health is compromised, estrogen can be reabsorbed instead of excreted.

Constipation is a big red flag here. If estrogen isn’t leaving the body efficiently, it can recirculate and contribute to PMS, painful periods, heavy bleeding, or ovulation issues.

Supporting estrogen clearance often starts with:
• Daily bowel movements
• Adequate fiber from whole foods
• Hydration
• Gut-friendly meals

This isn’t about detox teas. It’s about basic digestive function.

If digestion feels off, hormones often follow.

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02/12/2026

You can’t out-supplement stress.

Cortisol and progesterone share building blocks. When stress is chronic, the body prioritizes cortisol production, often at the expense of progesterone. This can lead to short luteal phases, spotting before periods, or difficulty sustaining implantation.

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02/10/2026

No, lifting weights will not make you bulky.

But it can make you more hormonally resilient.

Strength training improves insulin sensitivity, supports healthy cortisol patterns, and enhances communication between the brain and ovaries.

All things ovulation loves.

Muscle tissue acts like a metabolic organ. The more efficiently it uses glucose, the less stress your hormonal system experiences. This is especially important for anyone with irregular cycles, PCOS tendencies, or blood sugar instability.

Unlike chronic cardio, strength training tends to support progesterone rather than suppress it—when done appropriately.

The key is balance:
• Progressive but not punishing
• Rest days built in
• Enough fuel to match output

Your body doesn’t need to be pushed harder. It needs to be supported smarter.

Fertility isn’t fragile—but it does respond to how we train.

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02/08/2026

Ovulation doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s deeply connected to how your body handles blood sugar.

When blood sugar swings wildly—think crashes, constant snacking, energy dips, intense cravings—insulin levels rise. And chronically elevated insulin can interfere with ovulation by disrupting ovarian signaling and hormone balance.

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02/05/2026

Protein isn’t just about muscles.

It’s foundational for hormone production, egg quality, and implantation.

Amino acids (the building blocks of protein) are required to create hormones, support ovarian function, and build the uterine lining. Yet many women trying to conceive are unintentionally under-eating protein, often due to outdated diet culture messaging.

Common protein myths for women TTC:
• “Too much protein is hard on hormones”
• “Plant-based automatically means enough protein”
• “I eat healthy, so I must be getting enough”

In reality, consistent protein intake helps stabilize blood sugar, reduce cortisol spikes, and support progesterone production.

A simple fertility-supportive day might include:
• Eggs or Greek yogurt at breakfast
• Protein-rich salad or leftovers at lunch
• Balanced dinner with animal or plant protein
• Snacks that include protein, not just carbs

This isn’t about obsessing. It’s about giving your body the raw materials it needs to do what it’s designed to do.

If meals leave you hungry an hour later, protein may be the missing piece.

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02/03/2026

Fertility isn’t just about making a baby 🍼👶🏻

It’s actually one of the clearest reflections of overall metabolic and hormonal health.

Ovulation requires a huge amount of energy, communication between the brain and ovaries, and proper nutrient availability.

When the body doesn’t feel safe, nourished, or supported,
ovulation is often the first thing it down-regulates. Not because your body is “broken,” but because it’s prioritizing survival.

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01/29/2026

Strength training supports bone density, hormone health, metabolic function, and long-term resilience.

Muscle plays a protective role as we age and helps regulate inflammation and blood sugar.

Consistency matters more than intensity.

Strength training is about building a strong foundation for everyday life.

If longevity and feeling strong matter to you, strength training is a powerful place to focus.

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01/26/2026

When the body is nourished, rested, and resilient, HIIT can improve insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular health.

Short, intentional sessions can be effective and efficient.

The key is using HIIT as a tool, not a default.

Balance and recovery are what make it beneficial.

If you’re curious whether HIIT fits your current season of health, personalized guidance can help.

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01/24/2026

HIIT isn’t always supportive, especially during periods of high stress, poor sleep, or hormonal imbalance.

Pushing through exhaustion can keep the body stuck in a stress response.

Sometimes slowing down allows healing to actually happen.

Rest is not a weakness. It’s part of the process.

If high-intensity workouts leave you wiped out, your body may be asking for something different.

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Edmonton, AB
T6W3G1

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm

Website

http://www.lotusfunctionalmedicine.com/

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