Seed Cycling and Hormonal Balance

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Hormonal Balance and Seed Cycling

• Advantages of Seed Cycling over Hormonal Balance

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• In recent years, seed cycling has gained
  popularity as a natural way to balance the female
  hormones. In order to maintain hormonal
  equilibrium, certain seeds are consumed during
  different phases of the menstrual cycle. Seed
  cycling involves the use of four seeds flax
  seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower
  seeds. The unique benefits of each of these seeds
  correspond to the hormonal shifts that occur
  during the course of the menstrual cycle.

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What is Seed Cycling?

• Over the course of a woman's menstrual cycle,
  seed cycling is a holistic method of balancing
  female hormones, primarily estrogen and
  progesterone. The product relies on the natural
  properties of seeds in order to support hormonal
  health throughout the various phases of the cycle.

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Hormonal Balance through Seed Cycling

• Pumpkin Seeds and Flax Seeds (Days 1-14) Flax
  seeds and pumpkin seeds should be consumed during
  the first half of the menstrual cycle, starting
  on the first day of menstruation until the 14th
  day.

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• Sesame Seeds and Sunflower Seeds (Days 15-28)
  From day 15 through day 28, sunflower seeds and
  sesame seeds play an important role in the second
  phase of the menstrual cycle.

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Seed Cycling How to eat the Seeds?

• One tablespoon of powdered or dry-roasted flax
  seeds and pumpkin seeds can be consumed daily. Be
  sure to prepare and consume the powdered seeds on
  the same day if you choose to use the powdered
  form powdered seeds cannot be stored.
  Alternately, the seeds may be dried roasted,
  stored in bottles, and consumed daily in the
  amount of one tablespoon. These can be added to
  salads or consumed as they are. For sunflower
  seeds and sesame seeds, the same quantity, one
  tablespoon, should be used.

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Hormonal Benefits of Seed Cycling

• Various hormonal issues that may affect women may
  be addressed through the practice of seed
  cycling, which is regarded as a gentle, natural
  approach. In general, seed cycling is safe and
  well tolerated, but prior to making significant
  dietary changes, particularly if you have
  specific hormonal concerns, you should consult
  your healthcare provider or registered dietitian.
  The practice of seed cycling should not be
  considered a substitute for other healthy
  lifestyle practices and is only one aspect of
  overall hormonal health.

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• Seed cycling has been investigated as an adjunct
  therapy for treating polycystic ovary syndrome
  (PCOS) in females in a number of studies. Several
  studies suggest that seed cycling can serve as an
  effective and natural method of treating
  polycystic ovary syndrome in females, as
  evidenced by the study Effectiveness of Combined
  Seeds (Pumpkins, Sunflower, Sesame, Flaxseed) as
  Adjunct Therapy. This may result in a healthier
  lifestyle by addressing hormonal imbalances and
  alleviating symptoms associated with PCOS.