Ask Dr. Hazel Wallace: Period Myths, Cravings & Period Recovery Tips | Honest Answers to Real Questions

Ask Dr. Hazel Wallace: Period Myths, Cravings & Period Recovery Tips | Honest Answers to Real Questions

The Food Medic · 2025-05-21

In this solo episode of The Food Medic Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, a renowned women's health nutritionist and former NHS doctor, speaks directly to the camera, delving into period myths, cravings and recovery tips. Alongside sharing expert advice, Dr. Wallace answers listener questions, grounding the discussion in real-life concerns and offering practical, accessible guidance.

In this episode, Dr. Wallace answers:



What are your thoughts on seed cycling—can it actually help regulate periods and support fertility, or is it just a myth?




Do you have any advice for managing body composition changes while recovering from low energy availability and under-fuelling?




What can I do to better manage strong premenstrual cravings, especially when they feel overwhelming?




Dr. Wallace provides evidence-based insights and practical advice, emphasising the importance of understanding one's body and hormones. She also promotes her new book, ‘Not Just a Period,’ which offers a comprehensive guide to menstrual health.In the show notes can we add how to submit a question in?



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Welcome to The Food Medic podcast hosted by medical doctor, personal trainer, blogger, and author, Dr. Hazel Wallace. In this podcast you will hear from leading experts in their field who share evidence based advice on how we can live healthier lives and cut through the confusing information that we find online. For more information you can find Hazel at www.thefoodmedic.co.uk or on social media instagram, twitter, and facebook @TheFoodMedic. The Food Medic for Life books is out now which is available online on amazon and in most good book stores.

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