Seed cycling is a naturopathic treatment to boost fertility, regulate menstrual cycle and ease menopausal symptoms. It is advised to take the specific seeds in a cyclical manner in specified quantities to support the hormonal balance in Follicular phase and luteal phase. Though enough studies are not there to back up the process, it is quite popular and effective too. In the current changes in lifestyle, there are many imbalances. Sleeping late after midnight for instance is one of the biggest changes that is very common now. Sleep is a cyclical activity that interferes with all the systems in the body. Thus, the natural cycles of eating, digesting, repairing are all altered. In addition, there are huge imbalances of nutrients in the food we take that takes toll on the entire system called body. Now with all this happening around, its not strange that we run out of hormone balance. Let’s check what seed cycling is all about and how it effects the hormonal system. What is Seed Cycling? Here are how seeds are prescribed: (Follicular phase): From 1st day to 15th day of menstrual cycle: Flax seeds and Pumpkin seeds are recommended (Luteal phase): From 16th day to 28th day of menstrual cycle: Sesame seeds and Sunflower seeds are recommended Dosage: 12 to 15g For those who do not know their cycle date, moon phase is used. How Seed Cycling works? Seed Cycling proposes to balance estrogen and progesterone through the phytoestrogens, Vitamin E, Selenium and Zinc present in these seeds. Few studies showed regularity of menstrual cycles using seed cycling in PCOS/PCOD cases. In menopausal women, decrease of hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes and headaches. Though the evidence is weak about seed cycling, it is a great way to improve over all health. These seeds are full of nutrients and are heart protective, helps in lowering cholesterol, normalizes sugar levels, high in antioxidants and has anti-cancer properties as well. Our Experience: Our experience with seed cycling for the past 10 years showed excellent results. Patients gained good health. Wellbeing was noticed with improved regularity of cycles in PCOS/PCOD and improved mood and emotional well being in menopausal women.