Seed Cycling – brings balance to hormone production, activity, and regulation of hormonal pathways
Because hormones like estrogen, progesterone (and maybe testosterone) are important for bone building, Seed Cycling is most important. Though we’ll discuss some of the less healthy methods to address hormones (HRT, etc.) later, we want to focus on this powerful, natural, and safe method to address hormone balance. As one of the causes of osteopenia/osteoporosis mentioned in the beginning is hormone imbalance, it is critical to cover this topic. If more people (women especially) had practiced this very old protocol for hormone balance earlier in their lives, many may have been spared the torment of bone loss through osteoporosis. This is possibly one of the most important things one can do for their health overall, as well as for their bones.
Seed Cycling, as this article points out, is critical for many areas of our health. Because hormones are involved in the digestive process, Seed Cycling remains key in getting the nutrients we need, as mentioned in the article. Our digestive process requires many hormones, along with enzymes and acids, to fully and properly digest our food. If even one of those crucial elements is missing, then our digestive ability is diminished, and we will not get all the nutrients needed for our health. Since Osteo requires a concentrated focus on nutrient absorption, this remains a primary point of focus.
Additionally, because vitamin D (which is a hormone) is also critical for the health of our bones, Seed Cycling again is vital as it aids in the production, supply, and conversion of 7-Dehydrocholesterol in the skin by the sun, to vitamin D3 (precursor), which is then converted in the liver and kidneys so our bodies can use it as needed.
Further, even though many suffering from Osteoporosis are menopausal or post-menopausal, it is even more important to practice Seed Cycling. Many believe that if they’ve had a hysterectomy or are post-menopausal, they no longer have the means to produce estrogen, which is the primary hormone needed in the bone-building process, but this is not correct. Though most are not knowledgeable of this, the brain and adrenals are capable of producing sex hormones, and Seed Cycling can help these organs to produce them when needed. (69)
Without estrogen as a slowing mechanism, old bone breaks down faster than new bone can form, leading to bone weakness. Knowing more about how estrogen influences bone growth and the development of osteoporosis can help you learn how to prevent your bones from becoming weak or build up new bone strength if you already suffer from osteoporosis. (70)
While those are perhaps the more primary reasons for practicing Seed Cycling, when it comes to Osteoporosis, there are many others. Every cell and system in the body needs hormones. Sound sleep is also a key to healing, and seed cycling can aid in this as well. Thyroid issues are known to be a cause or trigger for Osteoporosis, and I’ve seen nothing more effective at addressing the thyroid than Seed Cycling. Many other areas of our health benefit from cycling the seeds and oils used in this protocol, and I highly recommend the practice from pre-puberty throughout one’s lifetime. Seed Cycling is also the only method known to regulate the hormonal pathways of the endocrine system.
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