been LOVING how often you've been posting!!!

Seed cycle changed my life as far as my cycle! No cramps, regular periods, 2-3 day light periods, no headaches, no nausea, no acne, no bloating First day of period (or if you don’t have a regular one the pick a day of the month you’d like to have your period on) take flaxseed capsules every day for 15 days. Then switch to primrose oil for 15 days. Then back to flaxseed and keep following that cycle and you will get your period back or have a balanced period. Any symptoms…I mean any like even mild cramps are not normal. Society and men in the medical system have normalized that periods are painful or it’s normal to be bloated, moody, have cravings. It’s not normal and it can be helped. Regulating your hormones is key and seed cycling and supporting during specific times of your cycle are important rather than taking something all the time. The primrose supports that time/potion of your cycle and then flaxseed helps during that time of your cycle

This video is SO SO HELPFUL! I'm struggling with irregular cycle, so I really appreciated this! 💗

@MelissaMerk

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

What about DIM? I remember you suggested it years ago and it helped me so much!

Hiiii I have the same issues as you with PCOS, I am still battling acne but when it comes to regulating periods my doctor recommended GNC WOMEN'S EVENING PRIMROSE OIL 1300 mg! I cannot recommend this enough myself, as I get my period monthly now. Of course in combination with a balanced lifestyle and gym, this has helped me in this matter. Also wanted to add that I love your videos, you are an inspiration. Keep doing what you do!

@lilbrit1811

7 ай бұрын

Seed cycling is amazing. I used primrose during the second part of my cycle and flaxseed during my actual period

I have been diagnosed with insulin resistance and my doctor put me on a cardiometabolic diet i would highly recommend it🧚

Oura ring is great for tracking sleep. On the flip side, it doesn't track steps very well.

Love this, can relate to lot of things ❤ good luck

Your nails 😍 I’m really excited for the podcast!

I think Berberine is a metformin alternative

i get my period like 7 times a year i wish we can fix it but i cant wait to get a look on new food recipes 💚💚

Get the Oura Ring. It was so worth it. I too got it because of my hormone imbalance and irregular cycle. It has been so helpful to track my temperature and it also detects your stress. Instead of using Natural Cycles, I use Clue which syncs with the oura ring.

@Meliiiiif

7 ай бұрын

How much is the subscription for clue?

@MelissaMerk

7 ай бұрын

oo that's so good to know! I use clue right now

A nice healthy routine!❤

Oura or evie? I’m struggling to choose which smart ring I want to go with 😅

Vitex is amazing but sadly gave me horribly painful ovarian cysts so o couldn’t continue to take it or any supplement with vitex

@MelissaMerk

7 ай бұрын

it really doesn't work well for some people . Have you found any alternatives that you like?

Bonjour chere Melissa, je voulais ecrire absolument et j’espere que tu vas lire ou traduire mon commentaire, j’ai le meme syndrome et je pwux t’assurer qu’a 38 ans avoir tes cycles reguliers est tres important pour la qualite de la peau et la beaute des cheveux mais aussi les os, le moral en general, j’ai absolument tout essayé tout ce que tu peux imaginer mais la seule chose qui a vraiment fonctionné c’est de manger proteiné des le matin, fasting is good too, mais low carb is verry important, and fruits are high in sugar si tu veux absolemnet des fruits prend les le soir bon courage melissa❤

Can you do a video talking more about your experience with pcos/how you got diagnosed. Im currently struggling with the drs here in bc (from vancouver but moved to victoria). Apparently because i only have one cyst, that means im fine. My other symptoms are overlooked and the only diagnostic criteria theyve looked at for pcos is cysts. This was from a gynacologist. He also then contradicted himself by telling me that the only treatment for pcos is birth control and because i dont want to be on it then theres nothing else he can do for me. I cant be on estragen birth control because the extra estragen likely gave me a small stroke years ago so ive been on a progesterone only pill and its been messing with my hormones, to tbe point its affecting the quality of my life. Husband just got a vasectomy so i should be coming off birth control soon. Periods have been a whole other issue... some months i wouldnt get it or barely get one and then currently for the past 6 months ive been getting periods that last two weeks every month (these are full periods for the entire two weeks). Which means i only get two weeks of no period. The only thing thats helped so far is changing my diet to align with a pcos diet and having spearmint tea twice a day, taking coq10, collagen, salmon oil. I definigely dont present like a stereotypical pcos affected person and i think thats why im struggling to get proper care. I love hearing other peoples experiences, especially when they dont fit the stereotyped mold of that disgnosis.

@MelissaMerk

7 ай бұрын

I have a video on my channel! kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaBmwaeIm9C5pLw.html

Not related but your fiddle leaf tree!!! Where is she from? xx

Apparently Vitamin D is the best vitamin to take to regulate your hormones. I'm about to take it soon. Apparently your period is really heavy the first time the it regulates, it's also more of a hormone than a vitamin.

I have pcos and no cycle atm😢

I used to love the Lorna brand, but they got bought out 😢

Hi Melissa, check out the book “Fast Like A Girl” and also author Cynthia Thurlow. Their intermittent fasting protocols may help. ❤

how bad does dandelion tea taste lol i've been wanting to implement it into my routine but worried it tastes gross

@MelissaMerk

7 ай бұрын

I drink a lot of herbal tea so I don't think it tastes bad at all aha. I think you get used to it

@njag__

7 ай бұрын

@@MelissaMerk appreciate the response 🙏🏼 maybe I’ll try haha

cU"z"s mY dad loves me

I changed my diet in May to almost no carbs (no rice, no pasta, no bread and absolutely no sugar or sugar substitutes) and went on a modified Mediterranean diet as I'm vegetarian. No alcohol or deserts. I lost the last 10 pounds and I'm so much more energetic. I also noticed my diet makes my skin is brighter and my hair looks shinier too. Eating better food reflects on my mood, my sleep and I'm never sick either. I'd rather heal with food than with medication as I honestly think they don't know me as well as I do. Sorry but if I give up something like caffeine or sweets I won't go back as I know my body doesn't want or need it. Good luck! ☺️😊🥰❤️🌴☀️🦩🥰❤️🥰❤️ we need more Tika!!!!

@MelissaMerk

7 ай бұрын

that's awesome! Mediterranean diet is great

@더평균값

7 ай бұрын

Your vegetarian AND you’ve cut out all carbs… 🤔🥲

@katrinacool

7 ай бұрын

@@더평균값 Yes mostly. I do eat Wasa crackers and very low carb wraps. Mostly high raw and never felt better. Cholesterol and blood pressure are fantastic. Carbs are terrible for you- sugar and processed. I feel like I did in my 20's and I weigh less than I did in high school!

@Foxbayb89

7 ай бұрын

⁠@@katrinacool Not all carbs are bad for you, your body does in fact need some carbs.

@katrinacool

7 ай бұрын

@@Foxbayb89 It works for me. I've never felt better. 😊

What about DIM? I remember you suggested it years ago and it helped me so much!

@MelissaMerk

7 ай бұрын

yes love DIM! Its in the cyclesmart supplement :)