What Is Seed Cycling?
Seed cycling is a natural, food-based ritual that uses four types of seeds to support the hormonal shifts that happen during a girl’s monthly cycle.
It’s like a gentle, rhythmic way of syncing with the body — using whole foods to nourish the changing internal seasons girls experience each month.
No harsh supplements.
No overwhelming science.
Just seeds, rhythm, and intention.

The 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
Every menstrual cycle has four energetic phases, and learning them helps a girl understand why her mood, energy, and needs shift week by week:

1. Menstrual Phase (Winter) – Days 1–5 (your period)
   Rest, reflect, and release.
2. Follicular Phase (Spring) – Days 6–13
   Energy rises, creativity blooms.
3. Ovulation Phase (Summer) – Days 14–17
   Confidence peaks, connection feels easy.
4. Luteal Phase (Autumn) – Days 18–28
   Time to slow down, ground, and soothe.

The Seeds & When to Use Them
Here’s how seeds can support each half of the cycle:

• Follicular & Ovulation Phase (Day 1–14)
• Flax Seeds – Rich in lignans to support estrogen balance
• Pumpkin Seeds – High in zinc to support progesterone production

How to use: 1 tbsp each daily, ground or blended

Luteal & Menstrual Phase (Day 15–28)

• Sesame Seeds – Help regulate estrogen and support detox
• Sunflower Seeds – Packed with selenium for hormone support

How to use: 1 tbsp each daily, ground or blended

Why This Ritual Matters for Growing Girls
Seed cycling is more than nutrition — it’s an invitation to connect with your body and care for it intentionally.
For teens, this practice:

• Reduces PMS symptoms naturally
• Supports mood swings and acne
• Encourages body awareness without shame
• Instills the habit of gentle, mindful nourishment

And for parents, it’s a safe, holistic way to help your daughter befriend her body without introducing synthetic hormones too early.

Ritual Tip:
Encourage your daughter to sprinkle with intention.
As she stirs in her seeds, have her say:
“I nourish the girl I am and the woman I’m becoming.”
This is what self-care looks like — slow, sacred, and sustainable.

Shop the Becoming Her Seed Cycling Kit
Want it all prepared for you? We’ve curated a gorgeous Seed Cycling Starter Kit with:

• • Pre-ground, organic seed packets
    

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