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SHANNON Leparski

Hi! I'm Shannon, a Certified Hormone Specialist and plant based blogger living in Chicago. I help women heal their bodies bodies from the inside out and balance their hormones naturally through a plant based diet and lifestyle. Let me guide you through it, so you can glow from within and feel the best you've ever felt!

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where are you at in your cycle? what phase? how ar

where are you at in your cycle? what phase? how are you feeling?! I’ve seen some other accounts do this and think it’s so fun! .
I’m currently on day 22, in the luteal phase, also known as “autumn” in the body. it lasts for 12-14 days. even though this is known as the PMS phase, I think its my favorite, mostly because I’m more motivated to finish the things I’ve been procrastinating for the last 2 weeks (this is due to the rise in progesterone!). its when I’m drawn to deep cleaning, organizing and purging/donating clothes and home things. its when I feel more grounded and my intuition is clear. it’s also when I have the deepest sleep! and this phase includes some of my favorite foods like cruciferous veggies, chickpeas and tahini. yummm.
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#progesterone does so much for the body. while it’s main job is to nourish a pregnancy, it also stabilizes mood, relives anxiety, soothes the nervous system and balances out estrogen which leads to lighter periods. it’s THE calming hormone and makes me so happy and clear. .
I have a blog post titled ‘Natural PMS Treatments’ if you are experiencing a lot of #PMS and want some relief > also check out my last post on #magnesium). I have a whole section of this in The Happy Hormone Guide if you want more info about living cyclically! #cyclesyncing #lutealphase

I shared something shady last night about CALM tea

I shared something shady last night about CALM tea on my stories! ahh! but first, let’s talk about MAGNESIUM, aka the magical mineral for women’s health ✨ it’s often a front line treatment for almost every period and hormonal symptom under the sun. we all need more magnesium because we burn through it like crazy, ESPECIALLY during times of stress. .
magnesium works together with vitamin B6 to manufacture progesterone. it reduces inflammation and calms the nervous system which is why you almost instantly feel relaxed after taking it. magnesium is effective at preventing cramps as it relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus. it’s helpful for migraines, restless nights, restless legs, anxiety, depression and ADHD, which are all affected by a magnesium deficiency. of course we can get magnesium through foods like leafy greens, avocado, dark chocolate, hemp seeds, cashews, almonds, quinoa and legumes but often times we need to supplement too!
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since my recent body scan showed low magnesium levels (even though I take it everyday) this can mean I’m either using it up like crazy or I’m not absorbing it due to my gut issues. so I added in this pure magnesium oil from Life-Flo which I’m loving. I rub 4-5 sprays on my belly before bed and take a couple capsules of chelated magnesium from @nestednaturals 💫
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sometimes we have to switch things up and try new forms. so last night, I shared why I no longer drink CALM tea because it’s not as clean as I once thought. I know, I’m bummed about it too. I shared a link to a statement about it (I’ll add this to a highlight too). I’m not bashing CALM tea at all and maybe things have changed since this statement but I do think you should be aware! #magnesium #pmsproblems

are you scared of soy? I wouldn’t be surprised i

are you scared of soy? I wouldn’t be surprised if you are. there’s so much misinformation out there… and this needs to be addressed! ORGANIC whole food soy products are a part of my #plantbaseddiet. they’re a great source of protein, prebiotics, isoflavones and plant sterols. foods like edamame, tempeh and tofu. where we run into problems is when we consume the highly processed soy products like fake vegan meats and protein powders that contain soy protein isolate. not to mention the non-organic and gmo soy products/ingredients/oils that are rampant here in the U.S. 😳 it’s all about the type and where you source it from. and with any food, you can overdo it. I love to eat whole food soy products in my menstrual and follicular phases when my estrogen levels are lowest, but I also follow my intuition and eat it when I feel like it, a couple times a week usually. the benefits of sprinkling soy in your diet far outweigh removing it completely. if you look at the countries that eat higher amounts of whole soy foods they actually have lower rates of hormonal cancers! it just doesn’t make sense that a whole food like edamame or fermented tempeh would be detrimental to our health… it’s common sense! now as with any food, there are exceptions. if you are allergic you obviously should avoid it or if you have super high estrogen levels, you probably shouldn’t be eating soy everyday, and you definitely should not be eating any highly processed soy. and like I always say, VARIETY is the most important part of a plant based diet so if you eat a variety of foods, you wouldn’t be eating soy everyday anyway. so, always choose #organic and as close to it’s whole food form as possible! I’m currently loving organic soy milk in my morning decaf coffee because it froths the BEST out of any plant milk and that makes me happy 🥰 so, are you still scared of soy? #soyprotein #soymyths

🦄 GIVEAWAY! 🦄 with @real_mushrooms 💛 I’

🦄 GIVEAWAY! 🦄 with @real_mushrooms 💛 I’m so happy I came across this company because medicinal mushrooms will be a huge part of my healing protocol, I can feel it! Real Mushrooms makes completely pure and certified organic mushroom products with scientific verification of the beneficial compounds found in mushrooms 🍄 they have over 40 years of mushroom growing experience and their products have ZERO grain/starch fillers. I love adding lions mane and chaga to my morning decaf coffee or dandy blend latte. And their mushroom chocolate is 👌🏼 mushrooms are just fascinating to me! to enter this giveaway, follow me and @real_mushrooms and tag 2 friends in the comments below. I’ll pick a winner on Thursday! the winner will receive two mushroom products! ✨ #medicinalmushrooms #realmushrooms #giveaway

nope, not pregnant (I wish!) this is my before pic

nope, not pregnant (I wish!) this is my before picture. I’m still waiting on the after picture. I know I will get there! my mindset is focused on healing. currently, my gut is inflamed with candida and parasites. I have mold and mycotoxins. my hormones are low (although I’m still ovulating with a normal cycle - my body is working so hard!) and I can’t imagine where I would be without #cyclesyncing and a #plantbaseddiet. I know... I’m “supposed” to be the one with balanced hormones! but like I always say - when there are deeper health issues going on, the body does not make sex hormones a priority because it is focused on other tasks. and in my case, you will end up with hormone imbalances no matter what you do, until you work on the root issue. my body has been fighting these pathogens for so long that now it’s always in fight or flight. I’m honestly surprised I still have a normal cycle with only a little PMS 🤯 I think a number of things have thoroughly destroyed my gut: being on birth control for 11 years, taking 2 rounds of accutane, I used to drink booze every night from college on until I met my husband who changed my outlook on this 🙏🏻 , drinking coffee almost daily since high school and not remineralizing (until I switched to chemical-free decaf and @teecino), being fully vaccinated and having to get yearly shots in my adult life when I was a nanny (never again!) and lastly, abusing amphetamines which I will open up about someday 🥺 most days i feel like I’m just getting by, if we’re being honest. I know it sounds dramatic and most people will think I’m exaggerating but only I know how I feel. Of course there are good days mixed in and I cherish them, but I dream about having more energy to accomplish all the things. I will get there! here’s to everyone who is struggling, but no one seems to believe them. I believe you. I’m determined that my new healing protocol from @creatingbalancedhealth is exactly what I need and will take me in the direction I need to go. I will update you along the way! If you want to take the creating balanced health full scan, use my code “glowingfridge” for $20 off! It has given me such clarity 💕 #guthealingprotocol

whipped dandy blend dalgona coffee ☕️ ✨ // d

whipped dandy blend dalgona coffee ☕️ ✨ // dreamy, vegan and caffeine free for #happyhormones // it’s only 3 ingredients and while it takes some patience, this is the perfect alternative to jittery coffee!! @dandyblend is one of my fave instant coffee replacements because it’s so rich and tasty. I used coconut sugar but you could try monkfruit sugar or stevia powder. deliciously whipped coffee recipe is on the blog!! >> theglowingfridge.com << #dairyfreedalgonacoffee #caffeinefree #whippedcoffee

Shannon is a health enthusiast and plant based nutrition advocate, living in Chicago. She studied Health and Fitness at Purdue University and loves everything about the plant based vegan lifestyle, especially creating colorful, nourishing, happy hormone recipes in her kitchen. Read More…

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