Seed cycling is one of those trends that floats around the wellness world like a whisper passed between yoga mats and Pinterest boards. It promises natural hormone balance, improved cycles, reduced PMS, and even better skin. But does it really deliver?
Your period is more than just a monthly event; it’s a window into your hormonal and systemic health. From the colour and consistency of your blood to the heaviness (or lightness) of your flow, your period is giving you valuable information about what’s going on internally.
If you’ve ever wanted a deeper connection to your body and a clearer understanding of your hormones, tracking your basal body temperature (BBT) is a simple and effective place to start. It’s surprisingly accurate, and gives you a day-by-day map of what’s going on in your cycle; from ovulation to your luteal phase and everything in between.
If you're here, chances are you're dealing with endo in some way. Maybe you've been diagnosed. Maybe you're stuck in that limbo of "we're not sure, maybe it's endo, maybe it's just bad periods" (which, by the way, is not a thing. Painful periods are common but not normal and you deserve to be taken seriously).
If you feel like your body is working against you, it might not be “just hormones”
You’re eating well. Maybe even exercising. You’ve tried cutting sugar, balancing your macros, or even intermittent fasting. Yet the weight won’t budge. Or maybe you feel like you’re hungry all the time, even after a full meal. Or you wake up exhausted, your energy levels crash mid-afternoon, and your body just feels… off.
Do you find yourself feeling utterly drained in the days leading up to your period? You’re not alone. Fatigue before menstruation is a common experience for many women and can range from mild tiredness to an overwhelming lack of energy that disrupts your daily life. While this premenstrual fatigue can be frustrating, it’s also your body’s way of signalling that something might be out of balance.
The good news? Herbal medicine offers a natural, holistic way to address the root causes of premenstrual fatigue and support your energy levels. In this article, we’ll explore why you may feel tired before your period, the underlying mechanisms at play, and how herbs can provide effective and targeted solutions.
