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What Occurs During a Woman’s Monthly Follicular Phase?

What is the “follicular phase” of a woman’s cycle, and why should she care about it? Out of the four phases of the overall menstrual cycle, the follicular phase comes second, after the menstrual phase, and leads directly into ovulation. It normally comprises days 1-14 of an average28-day cycle. Three primary areas comprise the focus of the activity during this phase, which include 1. ovogenesis (translation: generating of the ovum, or producing the egg), 2. production of estrogen, and 3. determination of the length of the rest of the cycle. A follicle-stimulating hormone, or FSH, increases in the woman’s blood early in the days…

The Whats and Whys of the C-Diff Diet

What’s C-Diff and Why Should I Need a Certain Diet to Treat It? Also referred to as C. difficile, C-diff is considered a ‘superbug’ by many, and is officially termed Clostridium difficile. It is a bacteria which causes the irritation and swelling of the large intestine or colon. Known as colitis, this type of inflammation can result in loss of appetite, dehydration, fever, weight loss, diarrhea, nausea and cramps. It can be transferred between people on door knobs, telephones, or bed rails when the ill individuals do not wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom. Diagnosed mostly in those being…

What is Histamine and How Can I Treat Its Effects?

A body chemical found in and released by certain cells, histamine has a role in the immune system protecting against foreign bodies and germs. It also results in various symptoms depending upon where the release occurs (and in these situations, it is usually considered an excessive release in response to dust mites, insect bites, pollen, foods, or medications), including itchy and watery eyes, sore and scratchy throats, a runny nose, and/or a tightness of the chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing. Increased histamine levels are a sign the body is using its natural defense systems, producing issues within minutes…

The Top Health Benefits of the Life-Changing Coffee Enema

  The odd-sounding but health-promoting coffee enema, while new to most of us, is not a new concept at all We’ve previously discussed coffee enemas, which were popularized by Dr. Max Gerson’s cancer-fighting diet regimen of the 1920’s. A method through which toxic bile is eliminated via the liver, coffee enemas have been tested endoscopically and found to produce near immediate results. Simply explained, coffee enemas disrupt the colon walls’ collecting of toxins, which in turn prevents the liver from absorbing the toxins. By activating a sluggish liver this way, the small intestine is alkalinized and digestion is enhanced, while the astringency…

Suspect Gluten Allergy? Telltale Signs

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I have news for you — you may have a gluten allergy and not even know it. Do you feel bloated all the time? Are you prone to migraines but not sure what the trigger is? Do your joints ache and complain and feel creaky? Do you have a constant case of brain fog? Have you been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, or find yourself bogged down by some inexplicable malaise? Are you prone to candida and yeast infections? Is your immunity down and do you find yourself falling ill all the time? Does your digestive system need…

The Core-Strengthening Bridges Workout

    Bridge exercises build a strong core – and that’s great news for everyone, especially those with back problems! If you’re ready for a workout that targets and builds your core strength and stability, then say no more. We’ve got you – and the Bridge exercises we’ve gathered will have you strong and centered in no time! According to the Consumer Health Digest, your whole core benefits from the standard Bridge exercise, including your back and hips, not just the glutes and hamstrings you’d expect. And since the core is vital for holding your organs in place and controlling the limbs,…

How to treat hypothyroidism naturally

Have you ever wondered if maybe you have a slow metabolism, or perhaps hypothyroidism? Well according to Dr. Axe, these types of questions are not rare at all. And if estimates are correct on his website, 13 million sufferers of hypothyroidism are undiagnosed right now. So what can be done? The thyroid gland is located in the center of your lower neck and has a huge list of responsibilities.  Not only does it regulate body temperature and control your metabolic rate, but Dr. Axe states that it also “produces a hormone which impacts every cell, tissue and organ in the body.”…

Should I Get a Yoni Massage?

Could you benefit from a yoni massage? As discussed previously, yoni is a Sanskrit word meaning “womb”, “uterus”, “vagina”, “sacred space,” “sacred temple,” etc, and is associated with the Hindu Goddess Shakti and the Divine Feminine. A yoni massage, as recognized in the tantra, regards the female genitalia as a sacred temple. Yoni massage can be conducted for several reasons, including healing and releasing tension and stress held in the yoni, cervix and uterus from either trauma or suppressed sexuality or sexual energy, or for learning about owning one’s sexuality  Other reasons can include creating pleasure, learning how to orgasm, healing pain or…

The What, Why, and How of Yoni Steaming

What’s up with yoni steaming? Yoni is the Sanskrit word for “womb”, “uterus”, “vagina”, “sacred space,” etc, and is associated with the Hindu Goddess Shakti and the Divine Feminine. Yoni steaming, also known as v-steaming or vaginal steaming, is an ancient woman’s treatment which uses steam from an herbal tea blend directed onto the vaginal area. For the treatment, she can sit on a special stool designed specifically for yoni steaming, or use a chair with open slats placed over the steaming pot of herbs. Believed to cure an assortment of ailments from infertility to fibroids, yoni steaming is considered a cure-all for…

What are the Symptoms of a Yeast Infection, and How Can I Treat It?

Yeast Infections –  Those Unpleasant Little Secrets A yeast infection is, quite simply, a situation where too many yeast are growing in a woman’s vagina (it may also be present as oral thrush, under the breasts, beneath skin folds, in the nail beds, and around dentures.) And although they may be extremely unpleasant, they are very common, not serious, and usually easily cured. What causes a yeast infection in the first place? Typically caused by a yeast named Candida albicans, the yeast cells are often kept in moderate number by the vagina’s most prevalent bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus. However, when something…

The Amazing Health Benefits of Parsley Tea

Have you ever tried parsley tea? Turns out its one of a bevy of healthy new items making their way into health food stores and homes across the nation. But what’s the point of it? Well, aside from its traditional uses as a garnish for prettying up dinner plates and as an occasional chew for freshening the breath (due to its chlorophyll content), parsley is packed full of nutrients and has a slew of other uses as well as being a lesser known herbal detoxifying tea. Let’s check it out! Petroselinum crispus From the Greek word for “rock celery” (as…

The Sacred Yoni Connection

  What is Yoni? According to Wikipedia, yoni translates to mean “womb”, “uterus”, “vagina”, “vulva”, “source”, “sacred space”, or “abode” in Sanskrit, and is, in its pictorial state, a “stylized representation of female genitalia representing the goddess Shakti in Hinduism. Within Shaivism, the sect dedicated to the god Shiva, the yoni symbolises his consort. The male counterpart of the yoni is the lingam. The union of the yoni and lingam represents the eternal process of creation and regeneration, the union of male and female principles, and all existence. In art and sculpture, this union is represented by a cylinder (lingam, often interpreted as a stylised phallus) resting within a…

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