Seed Cycling 

There is NO Scientific Evidence to support Seed Cycling - yet. 

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Does Seed Cycling Help Balance Hormones? | Nutrition Diva (quickanddirtytips.com)

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'Seed cycling claims are indirect effects on the women's hormonal cycles, PMS and, menopausal symptoms. However, there is research showing the direct benefits of the nutritional components present in the individual seeds, flax, pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds, in promoting hormonal balance. For example, flax seeds seem to be the most researched and beneficial. In a study, women taking one tablespoon of flax seed meal daily were able to lengthen their luteal phase, which resulted in fewer months without any ovulation. Flax seed has an effect on the luteal phase progesterone-estradiol ratio.

Another theory for rotating the seeds, rather than consuming all four at once, is the different mineral content that might support the follicular or luteal phases. For example, during the follicular phase, there is an increase in calcium, whereas there is an increase in magnesium during the luteal phase.' Wikipedia

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How to Seed Cycle 

Seed cycling is said to enable balance for female hormones.  

4 kinds of seeds are added to the diet and rotated on the Follicular and Luteal phases 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine seeds are said to tonify the Kidneys and nourish Essence which is said to help the reproductive system.

Day 1 -14 or until ovulation 1 tablespoon of each daily - *Flax and *Pumpkin 

Day 15- 28 or until menstruation 1 tablespoon of each daily - *Sunflower and *Sesame 

*These can be ground up and sprinkled on food or added to a Smoothie

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