How to Seed Cycle…
whether you menstruate or not, this practice has been benefiting women and their hormones for years all over the world.
New Moon: Days 1-14/15 — Follicular Phase
Day 1 of your cycle is the day that menstruation begins, or you first notice bleeding. For peri or post-menopause go by the moon phases. This two week period (depending on the length of your cycle) is called the Follicular phase. The first phase of your cycle, from the first day of menstruation through ovulation or days 1 - 14/15 of the lunar phase, is when your estrogen levels increase and is the predominate hormone in your body. The combination of pumpkin seeds and flax seeds provide the body with an effective hormonal balance by sequestering excess estrogen via the lignans in flax to bind and eliminate it from the body. The pumpkin seeds provide zinc that aids your body in the production of progesterone which is released in the luteal phase of your cycle. These seeds are also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids which means that they nourish the cell membrane needed for a healthy brain and nervous system, increase immunity, reduce inflammation and promote a healthy vascular system - all the good things! To boost these results it’s also a good idea to add a high-quality fish oil supplement daily during this part of your cycle.
