Hormone Foundations
With the gut healing underway, we turn to hormones. This week is about understanding — not yet actively rebalancing — because hormonal health requires the gut and nervous system foundations you've been building.
How hormones actually work
Hormones are messengers, not villains. They respond to signals: blood sugar stability, stress levels, sleep quality, nutrient status, and environmental inputs. You can't force hormones into balance — you create the conditions under which they balance themselves.
The cortisol connection
Cortisol is the master hormone. When cortisol is dysregulated (too high at night, too low in the morning), every other hormone suffers. This is why we addressed the nervous system in Week 3 — cortisol regulation is hormonal work.
Seed cycling basics
An introduction to seed cycling — using flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds to support oestrogen and progesterone balance across your cycle. A gentle, food-based practice many members find remarkably effective.