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The Cycle Solution

A female forward wellness company focused on optimizing your hormonal health and helping you live your most balanced vibrant life.

11/03/2025

When your hormones are out of sync, your skin often speaks first.

Here are 3 common ways hormonal dysfunction shows up on your skin ⤵️

1️⃣ Acne & Breakouts (Testosterone, Progesterone, Cortisol) Excess androgen activity or chronic stress can overstimulate oil glands, clog pores, and increase inflammation, especially around the jawline and chin.

2️⃣ Dryness, Thinning & Less Elasticity (Low Estrogen) When estrogen dips—during perimenopause, after birth control, or under stress—your skin can lose hydration, elasticity, and that natural glow.

3️⃣ Redness & Sensitivity (High Cortisol or Histamine) Chronic stress, poor gut health, and adrenal imbalance can lead to inflammation and a compromised skin barrier, showing up as redness, irritation, or rosacea-like flare-ups.

✨ Your skin isn’t the problem—it’s the messenger. When you rebalance hormones, nourish your gut, and reduce your toxic and stress load, your skin naturally clears and glows again.

Save this post for reference and read my latest blog for more information.

07/29/2025

Check Your Labels - Your Hormones Will Thank You. 
What you put on your skin gets absorbed into your body. And some ingredients in everyday skincare may be messing with your hormone balance without you even knowing.

Here are 3 common culprits to watch for: 1️⃣ Parabens – Often found in lotions + makeup. Can mimic estrogen. 2️⃣ Phthalates – Usually hidden in “fragrance.” Linked to hormone disruption + fertility issues. 3️⃣ Oxybenzone – Found in chemical sunscreens. A known endocrine disruptor.

No need to panic, just time to get curious.  
At my upcoming workshop, I’ll show you how to spot these toxins and easily swap for safer options (no overwhelm, I promise!)

🗓 September 10
6:30-8 PM
📍Lake Forest  |🎟 Link in bio to register
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07/28/2025

Is your body trying to tell you something?
Fatigue. Mood swings. Bloating. Irregular periods.
These aren’t just random symptoms, they could be signs your hormones are out of balance....and hidden toxins might be making it worse.

Join me for a Hormones & Toxins workshop that breaks it all down and gives you practical tools to take control.

🗓 Sept 10 6:30-8 PM
📍Wellness Solutions
179 Deerpath Rd
Lake Forest
Go to link in bio for details & to register

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07/15/2025

Save the date! You're NOT going to want to miss this!! Workshop coming 9/10/25

02/08/2022

Love is in the air this month and it has us all giving some extra special attention to our significant others. ⁠
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Whether you have been with your hunny for 20+ years or just getting started on your journey as a couple here are a few ways to add some extra spice in the bedroom. ⁠
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👀Explore fantasies & fetishes⁠
-Have you had this conversation with your partner? Opening up and getting to know truly what turns each other on could bring your relationship to a whole new level. ⁠
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💕Role play on a date⁠
-Meet each other up on a date and either pretend to be on a first date or pretend to be different characters over a meal and maybe a few glasses of wine.⁠
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✈️Plan a couples retreat/Change your location ⁠
-If you are feeling like you don’t have much to talk about with your significant other, try planning a couples retreat or eating at a new restaurant. Bonding over new experiences will bring you closer as a couple and give you more interesting topics of conversation.⁠
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🎵Ambiance is key⁠
-Music: Throw on some of your favorite sexy songs/playlists and get to dancing. ⁠
-Sexy scenes: If both parties are comfortable, pick out a movie to watch together *wink wink*⁠
-Set up: some candles, chocolates, rose petals, bubble bath, etc.⁠
-Food - wine and dine baby - bonus points if you include some aphrodisiacs⁠
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What are some ways you keep the spark alive?

02/07/2022

Do you have estrogen dominance? ⁠
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Estrogen dominance can show up in both physical and mental symptoms. From a physical perspective this could look like: ⁠
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-Weight gain ⁠
-Headaches⁠
-Tender breasts/lumps in breasts ⁠
-Irregular/heavier periods ⁠
-Hair loss⁠
-PMS: bloating, headaches, acne, breast tenderness⁠
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It’s important to remember that these symptoms might be due to another underlying cause. The important thing to remember is that this doesn’t have to be your normal. If it is due to estrogen dominance, it’s time to take some action to get your hormones optimized and get you feeling energized and vibrant. ⁠
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If you want to book a one-on-one call, check out the link below: https://www.thecyclesolution.com/

02/03/2022

SUGAR + HORMONES = 👎⁠
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Refined sugars have been linked to a number of health issues from metabolic disorders like diabetes and obesity, to hormonal disorders like PCOS. ⁠
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The problem with sugar is that it impacts a VERY important hormone called insulin, which is responsible for regulating blood sugar. It is also very closely tied to inflammation, hormonal dysregulation (particularly testosterone + estrogen), and issues with metabolic function. All of which, can have a domino effect on our hormones and general functioning. ⁠
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In the US, our diet is FILLED with refined sugars. There are companies sneaking in sugars which are making us addicted to their products. Fun fact: there are 56 different names for sugar, so read your ingredient lists carefully. Refined sugar can lead to a sudden increase in blood sugar levels. The problem is that over time, this sugar high is no longer manageable and causes our bodies to go into overdrive. This can lead to a whole host of issues: brain fog, mood changes, digestive issues, weight gain, skin issues, etc. ⁠
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Curbing sugar craving is not easy, I know from first-hand experience. Especially after decades of eating it on a regular basis (even without knowing it). But, I promise you that overcoming this obstacle will rid you of many of the symptoms you’ve been struggling with.

Are you up for the challenge? ⁠
https://www.thecyclesolution.com/

01/27/2022

We’ve talked about seasonal affective disorder (a.k.a SAD) in the past. But, as we head into a few more months of winter with a splash of pandemic uncertainty, I think this conversation is more important than ever. ⁠
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Two natural chemicals responsible for SAD are serotonin (too little of it) and melatonin (too much of it). Serotonin is responsible for uplifting and energy-boosting, while melatonin helps improve sleep by regulating our circadian rhythm. Sunlight is important for the production and regulation of both of these. Because we are getting a lot less sunlight during the winter months, both of these hormones are impacted. ⁠
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To learn about how light therapy can be beneficial during the winter months especially when it comes to SAD check out our blog post: https://www.thecyclesolution.com/blog/HowLightTherapyMayImpactSeasonalHormonalChanges

01/25/2022

Do something for you today, you deserve it.⁠
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Remembering to fill up our own cups before pouring into others can be challenging. To bring our A-game to the rest of the world (family, work, friends, spouses, etc) we have to remember to take care of ourselves. When we neglect our own self-care routines, mental and physical fitness we take from our ability to give to others. They deserve you at your best and you deserve to feel your best.⁠
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What have you done for yourself today?

01/21/2022

4 hacks for keeping your new year resolutions to eat healthier.⁠
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1. Plan your weekly menus.⁠
Without a plan, you are planning to fail. You don’t have to strictly eat in an outlined manner but have a general gist of what you are making for your 3 meals each day. ⁠
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2. Order groceries online or go to the same store⁠
You will get quicker and quicker at grocery shopping with each visit⁠
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3. Make it delicious.⁠
Healthy eating does not mean eating only plain chicken and salads. Start pinning healthy yet delicious-looking recipes or grab a cookbook you find enticing. ⁠
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4. Make it fun.⁠
Throw on some music, grab your favorite evening beverage or maybe slap on a face mask and whip yourself up something nice. I find the more I dance while cooking the better the meal tastes - ha!⁠

01/19/2022

5 benefits of gratitude and how to practice it ⁠
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~Gratitude has been shown to have profound impacts on our emotions, physical and mental health. Here are a few of the MANY: ⁠
~Gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression. It also can reduce emotions like anger, envy, and resentment. ⁠
~Writing down things you are grateful for has been shown to improve the quality and quantity of sleep⁠
~Gratitude can improve mental strength⁠
It can help with self-confidence and life satisfaction ⁠
It can also help to improve your ability to empathize with others ⁠
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P.S. check out research by Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. (a leading gratitude researcher) ⁠
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Some ways to practice gratitude: ⁠
1. Gratitude journal (i.e. using prompts, writing what you’re grateful for each day etc.) ⁠
2. Gratitude jar⁠
3. Telling your a loved one what you are grateful for ⁠
4. Writing gratitude letters to people who have impacted you/supported you ⁠
Gratitude meditations⁠
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Let me know in the comments how you practice gratitude?

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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My Story

Hi! I’m Megan Cooper. Having had a laundry list of symptoms tied to my endometriosis, every doctor I met with provided a bleak solution (like getting a hysterectomy). Instead, I took my health into my own hands and did extensive research on nutritional science, holistic and functional medicine and natural healing approaches to recover.

The program I developed, The Cycle Solution, healed my symptoms and changed my life! The Cycle Solution works so well because it addresses the root cause of symptoms along with the health of your whole body, and gives women the solutions I wished I had when I first started this journey.