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I am curious if anyone has experimented with Seed Cycling? I have been incorporating pumpkin, sunflower, and hemp seeds into my diet for some time now, and recently began experimenting with the Seed Cycling protocol. I am very much a rabbit, and a day without a salad is a sad day for me. I have been using the seeds as a topping and extra crunch in my salads. I have also added them to soups, and made dressings (better to soak them for this purpose) I found that flax and sesame are better when ground. The research I have done says that freshly ground is better, so I use a bullet blender with the small container. Works perfectly. I am wondering if any of you experimented with this long-term, and if you saw any benefits, especially when it comes to peri-menopausal symptoms? Here is my recipe: Phase 1 (Days 1-14 of cycle): * 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds * 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds * 1 tablespoon hemp seeds * Total: 2 tablespoons daily Phase 2 (Days 15-28 of cycle): * 1 tablespoon ground sesame seeds * 1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds * 1 tablespoon hemp seeds * Total: 2 tablespoons daily

Learn more in this article from Dr. Courtney Craig. I experience this in my explorations of intermittent fasting. When I get into a good pattern with fasting, I find myself craving vegetables like cauliflower and carrots. Intermittent fasting, when done properly and mindfully, actually resets and heals the gut micro biome . When I’m eating more frequently and not fasting as much, I start craving more bananas and sugary things. Have you noticed that the more fruits/carbohydrates you eat, the more you start craving those things? It’s because those carbs feed certain microbes and then those microbes make you crave more of the foods they like to eat. Isn’t that wild?! Some ideas for healing your gut, from the article above- “If your gut microbiome is fueling food cravings, especially sugar, rebalancing it is key. Here’s how: - Increase Fiber and Prebiotics – Support beneficial bacteria with resistant starches, flaxseeds, and low-glycemic carbohydrates. Add resistant starch to your diet to increase SCFAs. - Reduce Added Sugars Gradually – Cutting sugar too quickly can trigger intense cravings; stabilizing meals with protein and healthy fats helps. - Support Beneficial Bacteria – Eat probiotic-rich foods (fermented vegetables, unsweetened yogurt) or take high-quality probiotic supplements. - Address Yeast Overgrowth – If Candida is a factor, reduce simple carbs and consider natural antifungals like oregano oil or Saccharomyces boulardii.”

And what do they do for you? Are there any you love to hate? None of this is medical advice, just conversation :) Here are a few of my go to-s, not daily, but as needed…. Black Cohosh to support my estrogen levels in perimenopause Vitamin D and Natural Vitamin C, from Amla and plants, for immunity and general health Magnesium and triphala, probiotics, and occasional Wormwood for digestive system support and Smooth Moving BMs Blood Builder Iron supplement since I tend towards anemia Gymnema and Berberine for blood sugar balance support St John’s Wort, Ashwagandha, and healthy mushrooms for mental health support I don’t hate any supplements but I did try L-Theanine once, it’s supposed to help with stress relief, and it made me super anxious!

Welcome to the Thrive! Community. New and Old Members are welcome to introduce themselves in the comments below! It is WONDERFUL to have you here. We are here to live a life of health and vitality. If you’re a Health and Wellness Professional, or a Business Coach who can help our amazing H&W Pros, Message me to set up a Masterclass and send me your bio/pic/links so i can add you to the Wellness Directory! Topics that we have been exploring... -optimal nutrition for energy, health, and breast cancer prevention -intermittent fasting for healing and metabolic flexibility, -how to create a Thriving Gut -healing the nervous system, -developing emotional resilience and rewiring the brain for joy, -learning how to focus better and eat more frogs to attain our goals in any area of life. We know that optimal health and fitness help us to show up in a bigger, bolder way in our business. We also know that doing well in our business helps us to be our healthiest, fittest selves. Both of these aspects of our lives feed into each other. We support each other in being the healthiest, fittest, most vibrant, abundant, wealthy version of ourselves. We are committed to overcoming addictive behaviors like stress eating, excessive scrolling, overworking, and other behaviors that derail us and hold us back. You will not find long lists of what to do and what not to do in here. What you will find are tools, useful information, meditations, live meetings, and conversations to support you as you craft your own path to health, wellness, vitality, and abundance.