Menstrual cycles and the changes taking place
Some people like to compare the menstrual cycles to the seasons.
The bleed Is like winter, when trees are bare and the season is cold, dank, and dark. At this time, we often feel low and lacking in energy.
Next comes the developing follicle in the ovary, this is compared to Spring when buds are forming on the trees, birds are nesting, and there is new life and hope. This is a good time for creativity and being productive.
Ovulation is related to summer, warmth, green leaves on the trees, and everything is beautiful and ripe. Birds are hatching out of eggs. This time we can be full of hope and joy.
Post ovulation, know as the luteal Phase, is compared to autumn when the leaves turn to brown and we are heading to winter again. The mood before the next bleed changes again to feeling low, blue, and lacking in energy.
Seed Cycling is a naturopathic remedy to balance hormones. Some women find it helps conditions like Endometriosis, PCOS, hot flashes and bad skin.
It is so simple, all it requires is eating flax and pumpkin seed during the Follicular Phase, i.e. Bleed up to Ovulation, followed by sesame, and sunflower seeds post ovulation, i.e. from Ovulation till the day before the next bleed.
Always make sure the seed are really good quality and fresh. Either sprinkle them on your cereal, salad or put them in a sandwich. They are also good ground and added to a smoothie.
Eating well throughout the cycle can also be really beneficial. I will be talking about this in my next blog.
