A clear, evidence-based guide that helps you understand what’s normal in your cycle, what’s not, and how to support your hormonal health with confidence.

Written by Balance & Birch’s naturopathic doctor, Dr. Ann Ijeh.

Your period is a vital sign.
It offers powerful insight into what’s happening inside your body — but most people were never taught how to read those signals.

Whether you’re dealing with irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, intense symptoms, or you’re simply curious about your hormonal health, you’re not alone. And you’re not stuck. There are natural, evidence-based ways to support your hormones.

This guide is designed to help you understand:

• What a healthy menstrual cycle actually looks like

• Which symptoms are common vs. concerning

• What irregularities can tell you about hormones, stress, and overall health

• How to track your cycle without obsessing or overthinking

• First steps you can take to support better balance

Clear, compassionate, and grounded in real integrative medicine — this PDF gives you the knowledge you should’ve been taught years ago.

Because when you understand your cycle, you understand yourself.

⭐ WHO THIS IS FOR

• Anyone confused about whether their period is “normal”

• People experiencing heavy bleeding, irregular cycles, pain, or hormonal symptoms

• Teens and adults wanting to understand their body without shame

• Clients preparing for naturopathic work or wellness planning

• Anyone tired of Googling symptoms and getting 50 different answers