How to Seed Cycle & Why It Can Help Hormones | Dr. Jolene Brighten

[@uneditedwellness3687]

Right on time! I was just explaining seed cycling to someone, but now I can share this video instead!

[@DrJoleneBrighten]

Unedited Wellness so happy this was helpful for you. Definitely check out the resources on this at drbrighten.com

[@uneditedwellness3687]

@@DrJoleneBrighten Thank you! I was looking to see if you had a resource on whether seed cycling interferes with hormone replacement or oral contraceptives.

[@ttramos2203]

@@DrJoleneBrighten what if you're prone to fibroids and cysts. Which is an estrogen dominant issue. I understand flax increases estrogen. Can you still do seed cycling?

[@asmasultana3553]

I have a question. Can I take two tablespoons of pumpkin seeds instead of flaxseeds because it doesn’t suit me? Please help me regarding this issue. Thank you.

[@natalieayala2008]

Should you still do the flax and pumpkin to increase estrogen if you suspect estrogen dominance? My doctor suspects endometriosis and told me to cut red meat and reduce other meat and dairy to help not increase estrogen too much.

[@Zohra.10]

Wow thank you so much Dr. Brighten

[@DrJoleneBrighten]

Zee ! You’re so welcome. Thank you for your comment!

[@Jeannified]

Thank you for this very important information!

[@economicsknowledge6204]

Can we use it to stop spotting after periods due to pcos?

[@dakotadedreu1451]

Hi, thank you for this video I'd never heard of seed cycling before, so I'm really happy to hear about this method and excited to implement it into my life and into my routine and see if I can gauge its effectiveness in my body.Also I have a question as an herbalist I know that there are estrogenic and progestrogenic herbssuch as hops and cannabis which are both estrogenic would it be beneficial to implement those in the diet as well during the two-week period that you're boosting estrogen?

[@n8zuster]

Can I substitute flax seeds with other seeds? They give me instant cramps and runs to the bathroom.

[@drlam]

Great video!

[@Zohra.10]

For women over 50 that started menopause 3-4 years ago and now have low estrogen, for how long should be have flax seed and pumpkin seeds?

[@DrJoleneBrighten]

Zee ! Since the moon cycle corresponds with the number of days of the menstrual cycle (varies with each woman) we typically recommend following the moon and flipping on new moon and full moon.

[@486Nichole]

Is there an alternative for women who have digestive issues with seeds? Also love your work thanks!

[@velvisperez9489]

Yes. Soaking the seeds prior

[@tubashareef4551]

my both ovaries are removed can i use seed cycling along with HRT or as an alternate/ replacement of hormonal pills? ( prescribed by my doctor)

[@isabellouise8164]

these seeds support your body, they wont give your body hormones if you take them. No natural remedy/food can replace the actual hormones.

[@OliveB69]

I'm seeing mixed info online about whether flax seeds raise or lower estrogen. I am 27, not on the pill, and my estrogen falls right on the line between normal and low. Im trying to bump it up to get it off of the low line. When you Google how to raise estrogen, flaxseed is on every article. But there are some studies online that show that flaxseed actually LOWERS blood estrogen.. id hate to implement this and cause the opposite issue and cause my estrogen to dip down into low since its so close to that line already. Thoughts?

[@zupua2408]

Hi Olivia! Have you seen anything to help you with this? I’m in the same boat

[@OliveB69]

@Zupu A I actually had it rechecked with a different lab and my estrogen was on the higher end of normal! Don't know if it was just that lab or if somehow my levels came up between tests. I had started vitamin D in that time which I've read can raise estrogen if it's low.

[@MISSYMINX261]

I did this for 3 months and gave up, I didn't feel any different

[@balafamily5619]

Why grind ? Can we just chew raw seeds ?

[@hannahcronk7630]

Flax and pumpkin