Why seed cycling works to help balance hormones

[@aldinadauto]

I always wonder, if we lived in a matriarchal society, would these kinds of things be commonly taught in our schools, in health care settings, in the medical field? Instead, these topics are a 'niche' that you have to be lucky enough to stumble upon or hear about. I've brought up seed cycling to women doctors and nurses during my appts and they've never been familiar with it. So many of us know nothing about how our bodies work or what they need. Thanks for what you do, Beth!

[@DrBethWestie]

I wonder this too! Glad you’re finding the info helpful!

[@nazarethmaeve596]

I began seed cycling in parimenopause and all the crazy systems are quite tolerable. I sleep well enough and have some energy most of the time. I need it my dog is strong and psyco. I have good nutrition habits and I'm eating for insulin and thyroid as well as my "cycle?" With all these things going on I'm not storing fat. I support the female hormones with herbs and I too make a chocolate protein coffee seed shake. It's so good. I just shared this video with my sister. Thank you

[@DrBethWestie]

Glad you’ve found it helpful!

[@HaileyJo]

I love sesame seeds! I like to sprinkle it on top of carbs like cooked quinoa or rice - it adds a fun texture and extra flavor :) If you grind the sesame seeds, it's even more aromatic. You can also blend the sesame seeds with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and a bit of water to make tahini and it's amazing!!

[@DrBethWestie]

Great tips!

[@jeanninekim275]

Thank You! PS glass jar makes them go rancind as their oil is very delicate. Grind and freeze and use when needed. 🙏💕

[@gabriellagarcia382]

Hi you have to freshly Grind the seeds or they oxidize in 15 minutes

[@christinawen4989]

Does the second phase (sesame seed and sunflower seed) start AFTER ovulation? If someone has a 28 day cycle but typical ovulation at cycle day 16 or 17…do you start the second phase once ovulation has occurred ?

[@DrBethWestie]

Start after ovulation!

[@dupeit007]

Can we roast sesame and flax or are they to be eaten raw? I dont mind raw. So for menopausal women it'd be the same right 15 days pumpkin +flax then 15 days sesame + sunflower

[@DrBethWestie]

They’re more effective raw!

[@thedoppelmayr]

Can you just have 1 tbsp of each pumpkin and sunflower seeds at the same time all the time if you are menopausal

[@DrBethWestie]

I would recommend still following a 14 day pattern in each phase to help manage hormone levels.

[@nellybelly623]

Would you only do vitex the second half if your cycle?

[@DrBethWestie]

Because vitex helps with progesterone production, so you wouldn't want to take it during your estrogen phase!

[@nellybelly623]

@ my friend thinks it helps with ovulation too. I forget what you said about taking it too early?

[@aditirajnandini20]

Hi. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. Does it help in Hair Loss due to PCOS? How long should you continue for it to see the results?

[@DrBethWestie]

It can help to regulate hormones, which in turn can help with hormonal symptoms. You want to at least go through one hormonal life cycle which is 3 months.

[@kristengann6864]

Hey! I've been doing seed cycling and taking some of the herbs that are in your herbal supplements and yes I've been taking them in the correct phases, and my appetite is increasing, is that a good sign before had I hardly ever got hungry before but I'm feeling fantastic so I'm assuming it's a good thing. I haven't been able to loose weight for the past 5 years and when I would go into a deficit I would gain weight. But I'm also really focusing on nutrient dense foods now and asking sure I'm getting the minerals and stuff that I need for my thyroid. When I took a thyroid test my testosterone and TSH were low. So I'm hoping this is a good sign with my appetite increasing. Also I am hoping to finally loose this extra weight I just don't know at what time would be safe or even what to do from this point.

[@DrBethWestie]

Appetite increasing is typically a good sign!

[@sagawargbaner]

What is your opinion on evening primrose oil? Does it work with fighting PMS? And could you take it and also seed cycle?

[@hayleyhughes2673]

Awesome video! I currently have paraguard iud and am about to start taking birth control pills to schedule my periods less often than once a month. I’ve been seed cycling for about 5 years and love it. Would I still follow the moon as my seed cycling calendar since I will be scheduling my period around vacation or inconvenient times? Thank you for your advice.

[@DrBethWestie]

If you are on birth control you are not having a real period, it's a withdrawal bleed. So you can still follow the same seed cycling calendar you are now to help with natural hormones.

[@nellybelly623]

Ok so I am on day 2 of seed cycling & day 7 of my cycle and a very positive early ovulation positive strip. I am sick so that might have caused it. Do I switch to sesame & sunflower now?

[@nellybelly623]

So bummed because I roasted pumpkin seeds after the kids carved them and have plenty for the next week.😢

[@DrBethWestie]

If you’ve just started then yes switch over so you’re in sync with your cycle.

[@jenniferpujo5122]

Is there benfit to soaking seeds before use?

[@DrBethWestie]

No, grinding the seeds is how your body can best absorb the benefits!

[@maryalesh4887]

What if you have low estrogen? I’m only 28

[@DrBethWestie]

Seed cycling can help manage healthy hormone levels.

[@annedemarie]

How would I be able to purchase your tinctures? Your website seems to be down. Also, I’d love to have a 1 on 1 with you. Do you accept patients from out of state?

[@DrBethWestie]

You can find the tinctures here: nutritionforyourhormones.com/ And yes, I work with women all over the world. Send me an email [e-mail]

[@LoisJoos]

Can you grind a few days worth and keep in fridge?

[@DrBethWestie]

Yes you can!

[@LoisJoos]

@DrBethWestie what is the benefit of taking code liver oil in the first phase and eve primrose in second phase. I've started seeding for osteoporosis

[@1960genius]

So if you’re post menopausal can you just start with the pumpkin flax and go from there? Thank you for all the wonderful information ♥️

[@DrBethWestie]

Yes, exactly!

[@1960genius]

@@DrBethWestie thank you♥

[@nellybelly623]

Do chia seeds have an effect at all??

[@DrBethWestie]

They can be a nutrient dense additional overall, but in terms of hormone regulation what I’m talking about in this video is what you want to stick with.

[@kelddsrx]

My estrogen and progesterone are too low, but estrogen is higher than progesterone.. will this help?

[@DrBethWestie]

Yes this can help

[@sharlenebozeman8994]

What if you are past menopause?

[@DrBethWestie]

Your body still goes through a hormone cycle so you can benefit from following this pattern.

[@thedoppelmayr]

@@DrBethWestie how do you know where you are at if you don't have a cycle, even taking my temperature it was all over the place

[@DrBethWestie]

Your hormones are impressionable so they will sync up to following this pattern.

[@TinaBlahhh]

I ate them plain last night because I forgot and remembered at 10pm.😋

[@DrBethWestie]

Better late than never!

[@emkas36]

Any thoughts on sprouted seeds vs not?

[@DrBethWestie]

Not sprouted is best

[@kylieshinez]

I took vitex and I guess it messed me up so I am now 24 days late for my period. Should I start with the pumpkin/flax seeds or sunflower/sesame seeds ??

[@DrBethWestie]

I would recommend starting with pumpkin/flax & following a 28 day pattern (14 days in each phase) until your period comes back.

[@nellybelly623]

@@kylieshinez when dud you take the vitex?

[@thecraftynaturalmama9736]

Im just wondering what phase im considered to be after a miscarriage? Im not sure it Im doing it right

[@DrBethWestie]

First I am so sorry. In terms of the phase you’re in, if you haven’t gotten a period yet you can start in the estrogen phase. Do that for 14 days, then switch to progesterone for 14 days and keep up that pattern to help regulate things.

[@thecraftynaturalmama9736]

@@DrBethWestie thank you ❤️ and thank you for answering me. Now I know what I need to be doing