In this episode, Evelyn Kennedy interviews Mel from The Seed Cycle about the practice of seed cycling and its benefits for hormonal health. Seed cycling is an ancient practice that uses four key seeds to support the production and elimination of estrogen and progesterone. Mel shares her personal journey of discovering seed cycling and how it has helped her clients with hormone imbalances. She also discusses the research behind seed cycling, including a study that showed positive results for women with PCOS. Mel emphasises the importance of consistency and incorporating seed cycling into a holistic approach to health, including managing stress and reducing toxic load. Keywords seed cycling, hormonal health, estrogen, progesterone, PCOS, fertility, stress management, toxic load Instagram :@the_seed_cycle Website : https://theseedcycle.au/ Follow me: @enhancedfertilitynutrition (name soon to change) Takeaways Seed cycling is an ancient practice that uses four key seeds to support the production and elimination of estrogen and progesterone. Research has shown positive results for seed cycling in women with PCOS, including a reduction in cyst degeneration and weight loss. Consistency is key when seed cycling, and it may take at least three cycles to see the full benefits. Incorporating seed cycling into a holistic approach to health, including stress management and reducing toxic load, can enhance its benefits. Seed cycling can be beneficial for fertility, perimenopause, and other hormonal imbalances. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Happy Hormone Hour Podcast 01:11 Introduction to Seed Cycling and Guest Introduction 03:01 Discovering Seed Cycling and its Benefits 09:03 How Seed Cycling Works and the Four Key Seeds 13:44 Potential Benefits of Seed Cycling for Hormonal Health 15:06 Seed Cycling for Specific Health Conditions 19:32 Incorporating Seed Cycling into the Diet 28:22 Additional Lifestyle Changes to Enhance Seed Cycling 37:17 Success Stories and Closing Remarks Sound Bites ”Seed cycling is a food as medicine technique that supports the balance of estrogen and progesterone.” ”A study on seed cycling for PCOS showed positive results, with a reduction in cyst degeneration and weight loss.” ”Reducing toxic load and managing stress are important lifestyle changes that can enhance the benefits of seed cycling.”