Hormone Balancing With Seeds
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Imbalanced Hormones Can Reek Havoc on Your Body. More info
Please be advised that any suggested nutritional advice or dietary advice is not intended as a primary treatment and/or therapy for any disease or particular bodily symptom.
Balancing your hormones is imperative for our culture of stress and the SAD (Sad American Diet). Great for PMS and post menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, hormonal depression, insomnia etc.
Top 10 Benefits of These Seeds Together (Daily Use)
Complete Fatty Acid Balance (Omega-3, 6, 9)
Flax and chia supply omega-3s (ALA), while hemp, sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame provide omega-6 and omega-9—supporting brain function, hormone signaling, and cell membranes without skewing the ratio.Improved Gut Motility & Microbiome Health
Soluble fiber (chia, flax) feeds beneficial gut bacteria, while insoluble fiber (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame) supports regular bowel movements and toxin elimination.Blood Sugar Stabilization & Insulin Sensitivity
The fiber + fat combination slows carbohydrate absorption, reducing glucose spikes and improving metabolic flexibility—especially helpful for insulin resistance or cortisol-driven blood sugar swings.Cardiovascular Protection
Lignans (flax, sesame), phytosterols (pumpkin, sunflower), and arginine (hemp) support healthy cholesterol balance, nitric oxide production, and vascular function.Hormonal Support & Estrogen Metabolism
Flax and sesame lignans assist healthy estrogen detoxification and balance, while zinc (pumpkin) and magnesium (hemp, sesame) support adrenal and reproductive hormones.Anti-Inflammatory & Antioxidant Effects
These seeds provide polyphenols, tocopherols (vitamin E), selenium, and sesamin—helping reduce oxidative stress and chronic low-grade inflammation.Muscle, Nerve & Mitochondrial Support
Hemp delivers complete protein with all essential amino acids; magnesium, phosphorus, and iron support ATP production, nerve signaling, and muscle recovery.Bone & Connective Tissue Health
Rich in magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, copper, and zinc—key minerals for bone density, collagen cross-linking, and joint integrity.Satiety, Weight Regulation & Craving Control
The combination of fiber, fat, and protein promotes fullness, reduces snacking, and supports leptin signaling without spiking insulin.Liver Detox & Cellular Defense
Sulfur-containing compounds, lignans, and minerals support phase I & II liver detox pathways and protect DNA from oxidative damage.
OPTION 1:
Recent reviews suggest that consuming all six seeds—chia, hemp, pumpkin, flax, sunflower, and black sesame—together daily may offer more consistent nutritional and hormonal support than traditional seed cycling (rotating them by menstrual phase).
Each seed contributes unique bioactives: flax and sesame are rich in lignans that modulate estrogen metabolism and support liver detoxification; pumpkin seeds supply zinc and magnesium for progesterone and adrenal balance; sunflower seeds provide selenium and vitamin E for antioxidant and thyroid support. Studies show that flaxseed (1–2 Tbsp/day) can beneficially alter estrogen metabolites and reduce menopausal symptoms, while pumpkin and sesame seed consumption (about 1–2 Tbsp/day each) improve lipid profiles and antioxidant status.
Evidence for phasic cycling is largely anecdotal, whereas combining all four provides continuous delivery of essential fatty acids (omega-3, omega-6), fiber, minerals, and phytoestrogens that help maintain hormonal equilibrium, gut health, and cardiovascular protection. A practical dose is 1–2 tablespoons of each seed (ground or lightly toasted) daily, ideally added to smoothies, yogurt, or salads. Research shows 4-8 tbl daily is well tolerated.
I like to soak seeds night before.
Get 6 bags of Organic Seeds above (One of each: Hemp, Chia, Flax, Sesame, Pumpkin, and Sunflower). Note: If you are tight on freezer space, start with 1/2 a bag of each.
Empty and mix into 1 large stainless steel bowl
Rinse and mix the seeds up well
Fill with fresh, filtered water above the top of the seeds about 2 inch
Cover with plate or saran wrap
The next day, if there is extra unabsorbed water, empty it down the drain
Get “silicone” ice cube trays. You will probably need around 3- 6 ice cube trays depending on freezer space. I got these from Amazon. https://amzn.to/4iNFTSR (Note: if you use this affiliate link, I get a few cents, you pay the same price if you use the link or not)
Fill the trays and put in the freezer
Mix 4-8 cubes in power blender (Vitamix or Blendtek) with 1 to 2 scoops protein powder and fruit with water. If you are patient of mine, You will have more detailed dosing sent to you.
Enjoy!
My Recipe:
2 cups water
1 cup frozen organic bluberries or cherries (Costco)
4 cubes of seeds
1 scoop Creatine Monohydrate (optional: Purchase here for low cost and free shipping)
2 scoops Coconut milk powder or 1 scoop MCT powder. Highly recommended to satiate. Good fats, Good health, Decrease cravings! (optional: Purchase here for low cost and free shipping)
2 scoop vanilla, choc or unflavored Designs for health Bone broth protein
1 to 2 grams of Taurine to help digestion and brain health. (optional: Purchase here for low cost and free shipping)
Now you have a full meal replacement!
Enjoy!
Supplement + Seed Comparison Table
Weight Loss • Stress • Health
| Item | Weight Loss Benefits | Stress / Nervous System Benefits | Metabolic & Overall Health Benefits | Typical Daily Dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creatine (Monohydrate) | Preserves lean mass; increases metabolic rate; improves exercise capacity | Supports brain ATP; improves mental resilience | Muscle, brain, and mitochondrial energy | 5 g |
| Coconut Powder (Whole) | Fiber increases satiety; low glycemic | Stabilizes blood sugar → calmer cortisol | Minerals; gut and digestive support | 1–2 Tbsp |
| MCT Powder | Rapid fat-to-ketone conversion; suppresses appetite | Steady brain fuel; fewer energy crashes | Mitochondrial efficiency; ketogenic support | 1 Tbsp |
| Bone Broth Protein | High satiety; preserves lean mass | Glycine supports relaxation and sleep | Gut lining, joints, skin, connective tissue | 1 scoop |
| Taurine | Improves insulin sensitivity; supports fat metabolism | Calming (GABA-like); reduces anxiety | Bile flow, heart, electrolyte, and mitochondrial support | 1–2 g |
| Chia Seeds | Expands with fluid → fullness; appetite control | Stabilizes blood sugar | Omega-3s; gut motility | 1 Tbsp |
| Flax Seeds (ground) | Fiber + lignans increase satiety | Hormonal balance buffers stress | Gut health; cholesterol support | 1 Tbsp |
| Hemp Seeds | Protein and fats reduce cravings | Magnesium supports calm | Complete protein; anti-inflammatory fats | 1–2 Tbsp |
| Pumpkin Seeds | Protein and zinc curb hunger | Zinc + magnesium support stress response | Blood sugar, immune, and metabolic support | 1 Tbsp |
| Sunflower Seeds | Healthy fats improve satiety | Vitamin E supports adrenal resilience | Antioxidant and cardiovascular support | 1 Tbsp |
| Black Sesame Seeds | Supports metabolism; reduces cravings | Mineral-rich nervous system support | Liver, bone, skin, and hormone support | 1 Tbsp |
Option 2 seed cycling:
Note: The video shows muffin silicone containers, use silicone ice cube containers instead! Here is the one I order (Note: this is an affiliate link, I get a few cents, you get the same price!)
Follow the moon calendar as described below to alternate the seeds if you are post menopausal or if you are a man.
Seed Cycling is for Hormone Balance in the realms of naturopathic nutrition and herbal medicine. Seed cycling for hormone balance has been shown to be a helpful and natural approach for hormone balance in both men and women. The seed cycling protocol uses specific seeds during specific times of the month in order to balance estrogen and progesterone. A pumpkin-and-flaxseed combo during the first two weeks after the new moon (for men) or following menstruation (for women) helps detoxify the extra estrogen that occurs this time of the month. A sunflower-and-sesame combo used in the second half of the twenty-eight day cycle is rich in selenium, which promotes progesterone production.
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Use the calendar shown above as a reference for which seeds you should be taking each day.
The blue dates = sunflower and sesame
The red dates = pumpkin and flax
Here’s how seed cycling works:
DAY 1 OF PERIOD to DAY 14: Or… for Men or Post Menopausal Women (NEW MOON TO FULL MOON)
Eat 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds and 1 tablespoon ground pumpkin seeds every day.
(Optional) Dr. Paul recommends adding fish oil on Days 1 through 14 [1200mg per day of high quality Omega-3 rich fish oil (Dr. Paul recommends a blend of DHA and EPA, from Designs for Health called OmegaAvail Synergy 1/d (up to 150 lbs), 2/d (150 lbs +).
DAY 15 to DAY 28: Or… for Men or Post Menopausal Women (FULL MOON TO NEW MOON)
Eat 1 tablespoon ground sunflower seeds and 1 tablespoon ground sesame seeds every day.
(Optional) Dr. Paul recommends Gamma Linoleic Acid = GLA (2/d) from Designs for Health to further help balance fatty acids.
It’s recommended that the seeds are ground up so that the body can fully digest and consume all of their nutrients. They can be ground in a mortar and pestle, coffee grinder, or food processor and added to cold foods like smoothies or salads, or mixed with water.
If you have a powerful blender like the Vitamix or Blendtec, you can skip the Mortar and pestle and put the seeds whole. I recommend investing in 1 of these blenders. It's very versatile and saves you a lot of time!
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