Balancing Your Hormones with Seed Cycling

Is this for real?

Like seriously, can eating seeds help me not have PMS?

Well according to tens of thousands of women who've tried it, and their naturopath doctors who recommend it, YES!

Using seeds in the diet to balance hormones is a practice that's been around for hundreds of years.  More recently the "seed cycling" protocol seems to trace back to a naturopath doctor circa 2012.  It's been in practice to help things like PMS, PCOS, and infertility long before it was trending on Instagram.  

Personally, I've used seed cycling on and off for the last 7 or 8 years and I do feel like I notice a reduction in my PMS symptoms and cramps during my period.  

Seed Cycling as a protocol though, has NOT been scientifically studied and there is no definitive proof that it can reduce PMS symptoms or balance your hormones.  You should also know that seed cycling should NOT be considered a cure or a treatment for any hormonal issue.  There are however tens of thousands of women who self-report an improvement of symptoms which may make this something worth trying for you too! Plus the fact that it's relatively inexpensive, easy to do, and has no real known side effects make it a pretty safe protocol to try and see if it might work for you!

In this episode I'll give you the lowdown on exactly what seed cycling is, exactly how to do it, and what we DO know about the science and how adding seeds to your diet could benefit your hormone balance.  Send me a DM on Instagram if you give it a try or have questions!

XOXO

Tara

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor, and more importantly I'm not YOUR doctor.  Any info in the podcast is for informational purposes only and not a recommendation for treatment of any kind. Always consult your medical professionals before beginning any type of protocol.  

Show Notes & Full Transcript: 

https://www.tarafaulmann.com/podcast/entry/63

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