Most women have learned the bare minimum to survive their period. It is not common knowledge that their body’s hormone levels change throughout their menstrual cycle. To support these fluctuations lifestyle modifications should be considered. Without the right support, their bodies become out of balance affecting their whole life: sleep, appetite, food cravings, emotions, productivity, energy and more.

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients like vitamin E and selenium. Both of these nutrients help to boost progesterone production at a time where progesterone is dominant. Selenium aids in the liver detoxing excess estrogen.  The lignans and zinc in sesame seeds are great at aiding the liver in detox of estrogen and blocking estrogen activity. 

Seed cycling is a way to help support optimal hormone balance by prioritizing different seeds throughout the month based on where you are in your cycle. These are seeds like pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds. These seeds contain specific nutrients that can be helpful at supporting the natural rise of specific hormones and enhancing the detox of other hormones.

It’s important to reduce inflammatory foods in your diet. What does that mean? You will want to avoid foods that contain trans fats, caffeine, sugar, dairy, and alcohol.

Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue, the tissue that lines the inside of your uterus or womb, grows in other areas outside of the uterus. Other areas include your ovaries, fallopian tubes, tissues holding the uterus in place. Tissue can also grow in other areas of your pelvic cavity, including your cervix, vagina, bowel, rectum, and bladder.

Castor oil packs are one of my favorite things to recommend to someone who is dealing with digestive issues and hormonal issues. I also regularly do castor oil packs just to support my liver, digestion, and overall health.