Blessings SiStars,

I had a wonderful conversation with Carrine and Susan about the Diva Cup and it is ready for your listening pleasure at http://www.mosaradio.net/Wisdom%20Talks%20PL.htm

As you know, I recommend the cup for catching your Sacred Moon Flow and/or natural cloth pads. Here what they have to say before you decide to purchase one.

Enjoy.

Hey everyone!

Yay! I think I'm in a place in my life to start posting a bit! I hope this post finds you awesomely well and that you find some information you can use. Any questions, definitely ask me!

Best blessings!

Leah
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How many of us suffer from eczema? It's an all too common ailment of modern living and most of us have had some experience with it, direct or otherwise. For me, eczema has been a part of my life since I can remember. As a young girl, my mother often turned to hydrocortisone and Milk of Magnesia to provide relief. Now as a natural health proponent I turn to the many natural remedies available and receive just the same if not better results. And the added benefit is that I know I'm doing synergistic goodness for my body!

Sun Eczema
Lavender and Tea Tree Oil Spray/Oil

Blessings SiStars,

Good4Girls is an organization that sends natural cloth pad kits to parts of Africa where the women need it most. Large companies like Always and Tampax have started campaigns to send menstrual pads but those pads that are laden with chemicals must be burned because there are no proper waste facilities in those areas.

Many women are using rags and young girls are not attending school during their cycle (they should be going to the Moon Hut or the Women's Hut) but since society has ruled out resting during the most sacred time of the month for a woman, something else must take place.

This organization is asking women to donate natural cloth pads that they sew or money if they don't sew to help women experience a more graceful moontime.

Here is the link to learn more... http://www.goods4girls.org/

Don't Treat Thirst with Medication!!

"When the body is well hydrated, all of the physiological and hormonal prerequisites to a satisfying sex life and more-than-adequate libido will be in place. In addition, one or two glasses of water before the "event" will help in achieving a firmer and sustained erection in men and the joys of participation in women."

Peace be with YOU!

I have been a Holistic Health Practitioner for over 15 years. I am a healthy 43 year old woman. Most people are stunned by my age and ask me what my secret is. I tell them plenty of water and plenty of sleep. Of course it's just words to them. But to me it's my life, my body and my entire well being. I kid you not when I say that water has been my preventative medicine and a big part of my daily and sacred rituals. Simply put, I just can't live without water. (And i am not selling anything so if you are wise you will read every word I have written - carefully.)

For a long time I have been gaining more and more interest in afrakan holistic living, kemetic yoga, the laws of MAAT. I am looking for someone who is willing to mentor. I can pay, but I can't afford the $600.00 that most certifications require. I live in the Atlanta area, but I am willing telecommute with someone. I am very sincere about this.

Yes, so as I let go of something I've taken on a new passion as a REBOUND. It's INVIGORATING AND JUST A GREAT WAY TO START THE DAY. It's my relationship with walk/running. Sometimes as I walk/run I pretend I'm running across a beautiful beach or somewhere near water. So as I continue to work on myself emotionally through my early morning walk/runs I realize how easily I shed all the layers of yesterdays situations off me and envision myself creating a new layer of powerful skin.Even thought this started as a way to shape up a bit for my trip back home to Grenada, I'm really taking this CHALLENGE for the long haul and continuing this in the fall. I'm looking for a goal of losing 10 lbs to treat myself to a new pair of running sneakers (trainers) as an incentive as well. Anywho, there's something amazing about putting on your sneakers (trainers) in the morning, tying yuh head as if I'm getting ready for a battle or a journey and listening to some jams to get me going. I treat this challenge as a way for me to breathe deeply the unwanted energy off me and blow it out as I run.

Do any of you garden? post up your pics and tips please!!!!?!!!

So, after being inspired by the fabulous garden from the fabulous Kiandra of quejiminez, I finally stopped procrastinating and started the inital process for getting our patio decorated and spruced up with color, veggies, fruit, and plants/flowers. We went to the nursery and I got two tomato plants, Thai Basil (this plant smells magnificent), lavender, and the hubby picked out some yellow bell peppers. I was like oh yeah!!!! Because those yellow and red bell peppers at the grocery store are ridiculously expensive! I still have to get some aloe vera, strawberries/or some kind of berry, mint, and cilantro, and who knows what else.

PEACE SISTAS IF U LIVE IN THE CHICAGO AREA, NO MATTER IF ITS THE SOUTHSIDE, NORTHSIDE, EASTSIDE, WESTSIDE COME CHECK THIS PLACE OUT. GOOD VIBRATIONS

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adult class: Saturday 4:30pm--6:00pm
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tai chi---- Tuesday, Thursday 6:30pm--7:30pm
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Greetings Queens,

I will be visiting New York in the Summer, and I will be available for Workshops or Lectures if you or your organizations is interested in booking me please contact me on my email on mjfontaine1@yahoo.co.uk.

It would be nice to connect with some of you.

marilyn

It's common to walk in your grocery or produce store and find signs announcing that the fruit before you is organic: "Organic Peaches - $3.99lb", but we will NEVER see a sign that confesses that the fruit you're about to purchase is genetically modified. Could you image a sign that reads "Genetically modified peaches - $1.99lb"?

While it may not be spelled out for us, those little numbers, on those little annoying stickers on our fruit communicates more than a PLU for the cashier. Those numbers also communicates whether you're purchasing organic, conventional or genetically engineered/modified fruit.

Add this to you the bottom of your grocery list until you memorize - your life depends on it!

Conventional Fruit Labels
Four digits and does not start with 9
** mostly starting with the digit 4
EXAMPLE: A conventionally grown banana would be: 4011

My deepest gratitude goes out to those who prayed for me. The Creator heard and answered. I'm finding the strength within and outside of myself to stay motivated. Suddenly my Kingman has made a turn for the better and is fully supporting my efforts for better living. The energy is certainly more pleasant when we are both in agreement. My little one only knows that he's going to the lake more often so he's elated.

Today my body i sore, but it makes me smile because I know it's a sign of good things to come.

My body is screaming for help right now. I'm tired, constipated, moody and gaining weight rapidly.

I finally had a visit with a doctor today to get a complete physical. I requested the usual tests and a couple extra that I just want to have checked out. One in particular is my thyroid. My heart is telling me the cause of all my dis-ease lately is my diet and lack of regular physical activity. I know in my heart what I need to do, but I sit her demotivated and feeling crappy about myself.

This too shall pass.

I'm praying for clarity on what is the core of these issues. I feel guilty because people around me still call me the healthy chic. I'm full of all this useful information on how to take care of the mind, body and spirit. Yet I've neglected to apply it to my life fully for at least the last year or so. And my health is suffering. My spirit suffers. My life suffers.

Metaphysical Benefits of Breastfeeding

By Afiya Orara

Copyright 11/28/2007

We have all heard about the physical benefits of breastfeeding on mother and child. Studies have shown that breastfeeding helps the new mother lose weight, is a natural firm of birth control, helps contract the uterus to pre pregnancy size, allows bonding with the baby. The advantages for the baby are getting the essential nutrients to build a better brain, the baby is also at a lower risk for developing allergies, colds,childhood illnesses, and childhood obesity amongst others.

But what about the metaphysical benefits of breastfeeding for mother and child? In my studies of the chakras,color therapy and other natural healing modalities. I have noticed that there are more benefits to breastfeeding than previously noted,and that the public is aware of. We all know where the breasts are on the woman. Between the breasts, is the area called the breast bone. The breastbone is one of the main energy centers of the human body, known as the heart chakra.

Greetings Ladies,

Thanks for your thoughts on this subject. You know the other issue that came to mind around this topic of Black people and Wellness was around the diversity of Black people in general. I almost felt like the sister who had become offended at the mention of "Wellness" in the AA community, was assuming that all Black people were the same and at the same place. While we are statistically, all Black folks, that does not represent the differences (extreme difference) within our communities. Many of us ARE dealing with our STUFF and thus wellness is very applicable. However, some of us are really just dealing with basic survival and safety issues, so so-called "wellness" may not mean as much. HOWEVER, even in those survival categories, WELLNESS, depending on how its defined, can still play a role in our healing.

So the question is how does a sister or brother, living in a violence and/or drug ridden community in say East Oakland, incorporate Wellness into thier lives and what would that Wellness look like?

Quesion?

Is the idea of wellness relevant to Black People? Or are we so jacked up, have so many issues (i.e. poverty, mental health, trauma, post traumatic slave syndrome, etc)that we can not even think about the word "wellness"? I was in a discussion today, where a white woman brought up the importance of Wellness in the AA Community ( and i agreed) but another sister disagreed (very strongly) stating that the idea of Wellness, rejeuvanation,renewal, etc. is not possible with Black Folks cause we got soooo much other stuff to deal with and that even the idea of "wellness" is an insult that seems to ignore all that Black folks have to deal with. What do ya'll think?

Peace and Blessings, Aishah
http://www.muhsanacenter.blogspot.com
http://www.aishahart.blogspot.com

Diet and Menstruation
According to Obstetrics & Gynecology 2000;95:245-250 (© 2000) from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (link to study done), eating a vegetarian diet may ease premenstrual and menstrual symptoms. A study found that when women changed to a low-fat, meatless diet they felt less pain than when on their usual diets. This diet also helped to improve mood changes and water retention. At end of this it shows the association of endometriosis (inflammation of uterus) and PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) with menstruation.

Do you enjoy long periods? Bloating, moodiness, exhaustion and anemia? Well if you do, we have the illness for you!! It's polycystic ovarian syndrome! Its side effects are male pattern balding, she wolf hair growth on parts of your body that are otherwise hairless, an assembling of body fat around your middle that you will never get rid of and when you're old enough and have retained enough insulin...ah, we'll throw in diabetes to boot! PCOS, join us today!

Before I found out that I had PCOS, I was so invested in becoming a mother. I yearned for a child of my own, often stopping in the baby aisle of any store and gazing for hours at cute baby clothes and imagining my stomach round and heavy with my husband's child. But, it was not to be--at least not naturally. After several months of 'trying' we decided to go to the fertility clinic. Being that young, I didn't believe anything was truly wrong. Having sex for an entire month without being encumbered by a period was something I truly enjoyed. I never thought I had to have a period for the correct function of my womanly inside parts. After all, women took birth control measures that would allow them this luxury....

Blessings Goddesses,

Thought you might find this interesting. I've been a Sacred Blood Advocate for years now and have encouraged women to give away their blood to Mother Earth in a ritualistic way. Though this article does not speak to ritual, it says a lot about the healing power of a woman's Sacred Monthly Blood Cycle.

Scientists Say menstrual blood can repair hearts

The monthly discomfort many women see as a curse could pay off someday as Japanese researchers say menstrual blood can be used to repair heart damage.
Scientists obtained menstrual blood from nine women and cultivated it for about a month, focusing on a kind of cell that can act like stem cells.

Some 20 percent of the cells began beating spontaneously about three days after being put together in vitro with cells from the hearts of rats. The cells from menstrual blood eventually formed sheet-like heart-muscle tissue.

The success rate is 100 times higher than the 0.2-0.3 percent for stem cells taken from human bone marrow, according to Shunichiro Miyoshi, a cardiologist at Keio University's school of medicine, who is involved in the research.

On January 1, 2008 as many of us made resolutions to loose weight and exercise more regularly, I began my first day of a 90 day transformation challenge on www.supernaturalbootcamp.com.

It was a defining moment in my life, as I had gained more weight that I had wanted to admit and was feeling sluggish, fustrated and depressed. For the challenge, I had to set my own goals: eating 75% Raw/Live Foods and to exercise consistently. It was definitely a challenge putting my Self first! I know for many of us, taking care of ourselves becomes an after thought rather than a declaration of Love!

On April 1, 2008, after 90 days, I had released 33 pounds. Also, my energy drastically increased and I had earned the trust of my Spirit. I kept my word to my Self and completed what I started.

I want to invite each of you to participate in the Reboot Your Life 60 day Challenge on May 1, 2008. It's an open challenge to everyone and you'll set your own goals. You'll have Founder, Richard Blackman as your personal Intuitive Health and Fitness Coach, and a powerful team of coaches & trainers to provide support in completing your goals and tranforming your life. The time is NOW!!

Last year my kids and I planted some flowers in honor of earth day,this year I would like to do something in our community;have any ideas?
Please share some of the ways you plan to honor Mother Earth.

I'm so delighted and honored to amongst so many fabulous woman. I look forward to meeting and sharing with you all in cyber-space. Peace and Blessing!!!

Inhale the sweetness of life and exhale joy!!!!!!!

Dez

PS
Thanks to my sweet sister for the shout out earlier today. She's amazing!! D

as i mature & grow more comfortable in my skin, i notice the silly things that i hang onto, that i need to let go of. things like, caring about how other folks perceive me. this has been a sad burden that i've been carrying from childhood & i think i've grown so weary of it through the years that i'm ready to lighten up & laugh it away from me. it is funny, the ridiculous lessons that we put ourselves through. but it is good, because of how much we needed to learn them in the first place.

that being said, i have also grown into a person who seeks truth, wholeheartedly. i identify with the word rebel, because rebelling is required when it comes to rejecting lies in order to embrace the shining truth. so i can be rebellious, in many ways, yes! radical means to originate from the "root" source of a thing. can i save myself the energy & just be real? this is how i connect rebel, radical & self love together.

If your body is in need of healthy changes and you are looking to replenish your exhausted body with herbal remedies. Please try out the website: Yew360.

Yew360 is a company offering holistic health services (consultations, wellness & diet plans, private sourcing, and more) as well as natural products for cleansing & detoxification, specific diseases & ailments, hair & skin care, addictions, energy, and general health maintenance to anyone interested.

I had the owners, Yuma and Iya Oyawumi do a work up on me because of my back pain and high blood pressure; not to mention, I'm obese with poor health.

I am now doing a 7 day fast and I am feeling wonderful, healthy and not the least bit tired. I never fast unless it's for spiritual purposes. I have been on a diet ever.

This change I'm making is because I want to improve my health and hopefully by improving my health, I improve my quality of life if not increasing my longevity.

Please give them a try. It takes a few days for Yuma to do a health plan for you. the products you can get at health food stores or you can order it from them.

I am looking for advice. I have been reading the blogs regarding taking care of the womb and getting that back to optimal performance. This is important because we are the mothers of creation and if we are not working properly then all things start to break down. But my question is regarding the father's of creation.

My Other has been medically diagnosed with a sperm disorder, the name escapes me, right now. Basically 90% of his sperm moves in a circular motion. The diagnosis is that he will probably not be able to conceive naturally.

Recipe Cleansing Ritual

Most Afro-Surinamese do a cleansing ritual before the year change or their birthdays. However this cleansing ritual can be used to cleanse your Kra when you feel out of balance or out of touch with Self. This is one of the most basic and simple recipes most of the items are found in your kitchen cupboards or medicine cabinet. The reason I am sharing this recipe is because I believe firmly in the principal of "each one teach one" There are lots of afrikan descendants all over the world that have lost touch with their roots. Rituals taken from the homeland were forgotten and in times of illness or despair no one knows how to gather themselves again and start fresh. I hope that if you recognize yourself in that description that this sweet water will help you to reposition yourself.

The cleansing water is referred to as a bath but under no circumstances is one to sit or stand in the prapi! The water is thrown onto yourself (or your child if that is who you are bathing) with a calabash while praying to Anana, Komfo's, Djodjo's, Kra and Mama fu doti.

To make a cleansing-water you will need the following ingredients:

A TASTE OF TANTRA!!!

What is all the talk about Tantra? And do you truly grasp the meaning? Come find out what tantra is and how it relates to culture, sexuality and every day living. Change the way you see your body and the way you experience life - with ease and sensuality.

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Warm hugs and blessings on this rainy day in downtown Orlando. I didn't know where to put this blog, but I know it will be well received wherever it ends up. Sisters, Happy Black Love Day!!!!!!!

I was driving my boys to school and thinking about the meditation I did with them this morning. The African proverb for today was about "kindness." I thought about how I was anything but kind to my warriors this morning; trying to get their shoes on, tshirts on, breakfast ready, lunch ready, baby ready, EVERYTHING! Then I got angry at my husband because he takes his time in the mornings, does his "primping" rituals, looks well put together and well rested. I thought "how come he gets to go out of here looking so fresh and so clean, while I'm looking like a throwback from Dexie's Midnight Runners (anybody remember that group from the 80's)?"

Okay Sistren, let's do our part for Mama Earth. Here is a simple way to start a backyard compost as suggested by the city of Austin. Have fun and get the whole family involved.

Composting
Compost is decomposed organic matter, made from leaves, grass clippings, wood chips and fruit and vegetable scraps. Added to your soil or sprinkled on your yard and garden, it helps grass and plants to thrive. Unlike some fertilizers, compost will not run off your yard and pollute neighboring creeks and waterways.

Recipe for Compost
Composting is easy. Simply put different yard trimmings such as leaves and grass clippings in a bin or pile. You should have a mix of green material and brown material. Add water so the pile is slightly damp. Let the pile sit for 12 to 16 months.

You can add fruit and vegetable scraps and other materials as generated. Cover new kitchen scraps with leaves or bury them in the pile. If the pile dries out, add more water to keep it damp.After 12 to 16 months, most of the material at the bottom of the pile will be dark, rich sweet-smelling compost. Sift or sort out large undecomposed materials and sprinkle the rest on your yard and garden.

If you are anything like me, then some electronic devices have become somewhat of a necessity in everyday life. For me it is my cell phone and of course my beloved computer. Having grown up in the technological era, I often think where would I be without my gadgets? Well, while we are keeping up with technologies' must-haves, there is a down side to their continuous usage, electromagnetic smog. This subtle, yet detectable energy is given off from power lines, and electrical devices such as microwaves, televisions, computers and cell phones. This negative energy can cause stress and long term damage to the nervous system, weakening the body and immune system. In addition, electromagnetic smog can also weaken the aura, the biomagnetic sheath that surrounds the body. The aura is a protective zone that extends about eighteen feet and gives information about a person's mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical states. There are ways to protect ourselves from this silent attacker with gifts from Mother Earth herself. Below are some wonderful crystals that can protect you and your family against electromagnetic smog.

Thank you God! I finally passed my statistics exit exam for college! I am one semester away from graduation! Math was always a challenge for me, but I did it! I am please with myself for continuing to press forward when things became challenging! I will treat myself to a pedicure and lots of fruits and vegetables! I have one more challenge in my life right now which is to release the extra weight I gain within the last two years. I have made many attempts to lose the weight and succeeded a little only to regain it back. I can be a nutritionist and a expert with all the education, information and knowledge that I have at knowing the right foods to eat, eliminate meat from my diet, drink lots of fresh water and to exercise everyday or three times a week, but some how I am not able to apply what I know. There seems to be a spiritual and mental block that I need to negate and nullify even if I don't know what it is! I need help! I graduate in less than 5 months and I desire to give myself the gift of good health and release the extra weight! I have obtained some meatless dishes and soups to prepare and am asking if any one would give me a hand with this!