Here's What I Tell Women in Perimenopause About Seed Cycling

By Kristi Carlson | Perimenopause Wellness · Watch on YouTube

Seed cycling for hormones in perimenopause... helpful or just another overhyped wellness trend? SLEEP HACKS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/WwF_39WCrDM I've seen influencers recommending flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds to “balance hormones naturally." Seed cycling has exploded on social media as a hormone solution for hot flashes, mood swings, PMS, irregular cycles, and even weight gain in perimenopause. But does it actually work? In this video, I break down seed cycling from a functional medicine perspective including: * What seed cycling is and how it’s supposed to work * The role of lignans, phytoestrogens, zinc, selenium, and vitamin E * Whether seeds can really...

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