Seeds Cycling For Hormonal Balance

Seeds cycling is a natural and effective treatmentto balance hormones, boost fertility and ease the symptoms of menopause. Seeds cycling involves eating flax, pupmkin, sesame ans sunflower seeds at different time of the month to balancecertain hormones. In this article, we will delve into the details of seeds cycling, whom does it benefit, who all should try it and so on.

How does hormones affect female health

• Reproductive health
• Hair and skin health
• Weight loss goals
• Reducing water retention
• Digestive health
• Thyroid health
• Cellulite health
• Sleep quality
• Moods and stress levels in the body
• Sex drive and general well being

What is seeds cycling ?

• Seeds cycling is a naturopathic remedy or treatment to balance female hormones
• By regulating estrogen in first  half of the menstrual cycle
• And progesterone in second half of the menstrual cycle

What all does it do ?

• Balances hormones in the body
• Help boost fertility
• Help maintain reproductive organ health
• Reduces post menopause symptoms
• Helps cure PCOS and PCOD
• Helps reduce pain in periods

What are the seeds used ?

• Mainly 4 seeds are used in seeds cycling
• Flax seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sesame seeds
• Sunflower seeds

How to regulate the use of these seeds ?

• In the first half, that is in follicular phase
• 1 tbsp flax and pumpkin seeds each are consumed daily
• You should start immediately after your periods
• Follow it for 13-14 days
• In the second half, that is the luteal phase
• 1 tbsp sesame and sunflower seeds are consumed daily
• This is followed for the next 14-15 days

Menstrual cycle and how does the seeds influence hormones

• In the 1^st phase, after the periods are over, estrogen is produced as eggs in the ovaries ripen, in ayurved, this phase is dominated by the kapha dosha
• Phytoestrogen, the plant compound that mimic estrogen in flax seeds manipulates the estrogen levels in the body
• Zinc in pumpkin seeds promotes progesterone production in preparation of the next phase
• Follical stimulating hormones and luteinizing hormone increases just before ovulation, the estrogen levels drop just after ovulation. In ayurveda, this phase is dominated by pitta dosha
• In the second phase, that is the luteal phase, progesterone and estrogen levels gradually increase to support conception. In ayurveda, this phase is dominated by vaat.
• Polyphenols in sesame seeds inhibit estrogen levels from increasing too much
• Vitamin E in sunflower seeds boosts progesterone levels in the body
• Estrogen and progesterone drops again before the next period if no conception or implantation happen
• Similarly sesame seeds help in balancing progesterone
• You will see visible results of seeds cycling in 3-4 months

Some general advice

• Seeds cycling is considered the easiest and safest way of balancing hormones
• Winter season is the best season to try seeds cycling
• In general, seeds cycling will help reduce menstrual and ovulation pain
• Seeds cycling also helps in production of healthy eggs and implantation of the embryo
• It also helps control levels of progesterone in the body and decreases insulin resistance in the body
• Seeds cycling may not work if you’re on contraceptive or birth control pills
• If you’re using any medications, please consult your physician
• Avoid seeds cycling during pregnancy, you can continue post pregnancy with seeds cycling