Fertility Recipe FONIO ACHA Fried Rice

Fonio called ACHA in Nigeria, Po in Mali, Mora/Findinba in Senegal. Fonio Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua) is probably the oldest African grain. For thousands of years West Africans have cultivated it across the dry savannas. Indeed, it was once their major food. Even though few other people have ever heard of it, this crop still remains important in areas scattered from Cape Verde to Lake Chad. In certain regions of Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Nigeria, for instance, it is either the staple or a major part of the diet. 


FONIO is high in fiber, great for cholesterol and it's also gluten free!
    
      Fonio has low glycemic index. It is absorbed in body slowly and thus effect on blood sugar is gradual. Fonio is also believed to have insulin secreting properties and aids in controlling blood sugar levels in body.  Fonio is highly rich in essential amino acids, folic acid and iron. Thus it plays important role in iron metabolism. It is good in preventing anemia. This nutritious food is traditionally recommended for pregnant and lactating women in Africa.
 Like other millets, fonio offers body with phytonutrients which may reduce levels of thyroid hormones in body and lead to hypothyroidism. While this property can be helpful for people with hyperthyroidism, but people suffering from hypothyroidism should avoid fonio.

RECIPE:

Ingredients

1 Cup of Fonio

1 Cup of broccoli or any vegetable of your choice

1/2 cup shrimp and oysters

1/2 cup of Onion, dried ground shrimp, smoked fish

1 chicken seasoning cube

One teaspoon of Curry Powder or turmeric

Pinch of thyme, ginger, garlic and cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon of black and white pepper

A teaspoon of smoked paprika

1 bay leaf 

1 tablespoon of butter

1 tablespoon of palm oil or any oil of your choice

Method

Wash your fonio and set aside.

In a pan, pour in your butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil and stir fry your vegetables. Add in the chopped vegetables . Seasonings, onions, tomatoes, smoked fish, dried crayfish powder,  and spices. Stir well. Then add your fonio 

Stir well and add 1/2 cup of water. Cover and cook. Then add your shrimp and oysters. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir well  Taste for seasoning, adjust seasoning  and serve your stir fried acha hot.

PCOS Natural ways treatment to help and improve fertility

   I woke up on my bed screaming in pain could barely walk, my husband carried me from the stairs and called the ER. Got checked and he said it might be PID "pelvic inflammatory disease" usually caused by untreated BV. He wasn't for sure but will send me down for ultrasound tests and more intensive scans. Here I was being scanned and the ultrasound lady said to me "Wow you have so many cysts around your ovaries uterus, somehow they got up in your body seems like they got busted and causing you severe inflammation. Also I see you have  a retroverted uterus -  tipped and causes infertility. I'm not saying you can never get pregnant but it does cause infertility in some women."

    That was the worst fear I ever had like my wall was shattered to pieces. I just lost my job, depressed and sad. Now this just made my infertility struggle much worse. It has been 7 years since my diagnosis and I have been blessed with 2 kids. If you are reading this and suffering with PCOS, don't give up, you will conceive and conquer PCOS.

  So what is PCOS? Polycystic(pah-lee-SIS-tik) ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common health problem caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. The hormonal imbalance creates problems in the ovaries. The ovaries make the egg that is released each month as part of a healthy menstrual cycle. With PCOS, the egg may not develop as it should or it may not be released during ovulation as it should be. Basically your body is producing more testosterone than it should.

Some of the symptoms of PCOS include:

• Irregular menstrual cycle. Women with PCOS may miss periods or have fewer periods (fewer than eight in a year). Or, their periods may come every 21 days or more often. Some women with PCOS stop having menstrual periods.
• Too much hair on the face, chin, or parts of the body where men usually have hair. This is called "hirsutism." Hirsutism affects up to 70% of women with PCOS.
• Acne on the face, chest, and upper back
• Thinning hair or hair loss on the scalp; male-pattern baldness
• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight due to insulin resistance
• Darkening of skin, particularly along neck creases, in the groin, and underneath breasts
• Skin tags, which are small excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area 
• . Many women with PCOS report increased fatigue and low energy. Related issues such as poor sleep may contribute to the feeling of fatigue.
• . Having PCOS can increase the likelihood of mood swings, depression, and anxiety.Mood changes
• Sleep problems. Women with PCOS often report problems such as insomnia or poor sleep. There are many factors that can affect sleep, but PCOS has been linked to a sleep disorder called sleep apnea.  With sleep apnea, a person will stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep.
• Headaches. Hormonal changes prompt headaches.
• . Pelvic pain may occur with periods, along with heavy bleeding. It may also occur when a woman isn’t bleeding.Pelvic pain

MEDICAL TREATMENTS:

 Metformin - Although metformin is not approved by the FDA for treatment of PCOS, many doctors prescribe it for PCOS patients. Metformin is a medicine that makes the body more sensitive to insulin. This can help lower elevated blood glucose levels, insulin levels, and androgen levels. People who use metformin may lose some weight as well. Metformin can improve menstrual patterns, but metformin doesn’t help as much for unwanted excess hair.

Many women who are diagnosed with PCOS are often automatically prescribed metformin. However, it's important to have a reason for taking metformin and not be on it just because of a diagnosis of PCOS. Discuss with your doctor the reason why you are taking metformin and whether it is providing a benefit to you.

Clomid -  Clomid (clomiphene citrate or Serophene) is an oral medication that is commonly used for the treatment of infertility. It is often given to try to induce ovulation in women that do not develop and release an egg (ovulate) on their own. Women who do not ovulate (without drugs) are said to have a condition called anovulation. The most common cause of anovulation is PCOS.

Femara - Femara (generic name is letrozole) is an oral drug which can be an effective fertility treatment for women with ovulation problems, or for those with unexplained infertility.
This medication is in a class of drug called aromatase inhibitors. Femara has mainly been used to treat certain cases of breast cancer.

   Femara is a great alternative for those who tried clomid and they did not conceive or unpleasant side effects.  However, Many physicians will not prescribe letrozole because of concerns from a 2005 report from some Canadian fertility doctors suggesting a possible higher incidence of birth defects in pregnancies from using letrozole.

Injectables - Injectable FSH hormone products are often referred to as injectable gonadotropins or "injectables". Fertility patients with PCOS have usually tried treatment with oral medications as a first-line therapy, and if that is not successful, moving on to injections is an option US brand names for injectables include Follistim, Gonal-F, Repronex, Bravelle, and Menopur. However, because of the high risk for multiple births, particularly the risk of triplets and higher, injectables for PCOS is being used less often.

  

Over 90% of women with infertility and PCOS will be able to develop mature follicles and ovulate with injectables

However, the pregnancy success rate is only about 20% per month

Injectables and then sex at the time of ovulation is more fun, but injectables plus IUI

After 3 months have been tried and failed - the success rate with continuing injectables is quite a bit lower.

NATURAL TREATMENTS:

   Upon my diagnosis, I read a book called "The infertility cure; the ancient Chinese wellness program.." I only adapted her diet recommendation and tips but omitted most Chinese things because I focused on meditating bible scriptures on fruitfulness.

1. Stop drinking cows milk! No cheese, yogurts and creams made with cows milk. Yes as soon as I stopped I experienced less bloating and pain during my cycle. I switched to almond milk and coconut milk best decision I ever made. I still take ice cream occasionally though 😊 .

2. Say goodbye to white carbs and switch to whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, teff, spelt etc. I stopped wheat, white rice, starchy foods and started brown rice. I stopped drinking sodas, juices and sugary drinks. Switch to gluten free foods if you can. Eat green veggies, healthy fats like avocados, nuts, organic fruits(1-2  fruit a day or 1 cup of fruit juice a day!) No greasy foods or junk foods and no alcohol. Drink enough water daily spring water.

3. In her book she explained how some women who are always cold need to add warming spices to their foods, drink more soups, teas, cut back on cold foods, stop eating ice and icy drinks. Warming spices include cinnamon, cloves, a little bit of cayenne all which will enable blood to flow freely and encourage ovulation. In Chinese medicine, they use cinnamon bark (the spice) to warm the interior and nourish yang energy, which must be abundant for fertility.

4. STOP TAKING SOY! Yes I stopped anything with soy in it including popular Chinese foods. The truth is most soy in America is not organic and full of gmo.

5. DETOXIFICATION -

     Detoxifying the body is necessary especially to balance the hormones. You detoxify and then increase blood supply to the ovaries with herbs and foods. The top foods for detoxification are - Dandelion, burdock root (find the root in most Asian grocery stores), basil, ginger and cinnamon. Make a soup with healthy veggies and add those items into your soup.

  You can also purchase the detox tea I take here use code SAVE10 to save 10% off. Dandelion tea can also be purchased at target, amazon or vitacost. Start slowly with detox for once  a week to see how your body responds. Then try twice or 3 times a week. And then every day for 5-7 days. Also check with your doctor before starting any detox especially when taking any medication.

6. OMEGA 3 - This made a significant boost. I started eating wild salmon and raw smoked salmon to reduce inflammation in my body.

7. DO NOT EAT RAW VEGGIES - Steam your vegetables and do not eat them raw - all greens, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, collards,  mustard greens, carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, turnips, sweet potatoes. Also do not juice them rather lightly steam. Once I started doing that I felt way better.

8. EMOTIONS:  According to TCM, two of the most common organ systems addressed in fertility are the liver and the lungs. The liver is related to anger, frustration, stress, and desire. So, it’s no wonder why one of the most common TCM diagnoses for infertility is Liver Qi stagnation. The lungs are related to sadness, grief, and holding on. How to get the fertility “chi” flowing? Make sure to find time to calm your mind through meditation. I love reading biblical scriptures and positive thinking. So see your PCOS going away and trust God to see you through. Get a massage, take adequate walks, get moving! Learn how to mentally de stress.

9. CHART: Charting your basal body temperature can help you determine when you’re ovulating, whether ovulation occurs on the optimal day and if your body is at a temperature conducive for fertility. They are great apps now such as Kindara, Fertility friend, Natural Cycles and Clue help with charting on your phone to determine ovulation.

10. WOMENS MASSAGE:

You want to massage the lower part of your belly button lightly anti clockwise including the sides. From where you see the tip of her thumb to the lower parts where her fingers are all that area.

Fertility Massage and Menstrual Cycle

The average length of female menstrual cycle is about 28-30 days.
These entire duration can be divided into four phases which are highlighted below:

1. Menstrual phase (From day 1 to 5)
2. Follicular phase (From day 1 to 13)
3. Ovulation phase (Day 14)
4. Luteal phase (From day 15 to 28)

For women Trying to Conceive,   Fertility massage should not be done during the luteal phase. This is to avoid the risk of miscarriage incase implantation occurs immediately after ovulation. 
The best time for a fertility massage is after the menstrual phase till ovulation phase (From day 6 to 14).  
This is because the egg is produced, developed and released during this time, and self fertility massage can help direct regular supply of oxygenated blood and even distribution of hormone towards the reproductive area.
Women who are not trying to conceive but are only preparing their body can engage in self fertility massage anytime during the menstrual cycle EXCEPT during the menstruation.

Femoral Fertility Massage TechniqueThis type of massage increases the blood flow to the pelvic organ providing extra nourishment to the uterus and ovaries
Massage of the femoral artery around the pelvic region is completely natural and is a technique that women can use without any external aid to boost their fertility and handle their menstrual cycles better.


2ND MASSAGE CALLED "FEMORAL"

1. Press down on the area between your thigh and your lower abdomen around your pelvic region with your both thumbs as shown above
2. Cover the area with the tips of the fingers and hold down with fairly heavy pressure to cease the blood flow in 30 – 40 seconds.
3. The pressure increases and forces the blood back into the pelvic region nourishing the organs.
4. Then in Releasing your fingers (pressure) you will feel a warm sensation run down your legs to the extremities.
5. Repeat on the opposite side.
6. Perform the massage three times on each side, twice a day, from when your period finishes and up to ovulation.

12. Meditate on healing & fruitfulness scriptures. Always stay positive and learn to relax mentally!

I hope I provided enough free resources to defeat PCOS. Feel free to leave a comment below and send me a message.

DEALING WITH EMOTIONS

I know it's been a while I wrote but I felt the need to address the issue of forgiveness and why not forgiving can create a hindrance within ourselves. Choosing to forgive daily does come with a price tag - of getting over hurt, grief, pain and imbalance.  We as humans tend to over up our emotions and push it to the side, while in reality it breaks out spirit within.

Proverbs 17:22 "A merry heart improves the body and a depressed spirit dries the bones.."

Unforgiveness can cause depression and break your spirit. When emotions are blocked they will vibrate to a corresponding organ system. it is important to remember that it is normal to experience the full range of emotions. It is only when a particular emotion is experienced over a prolonged period or with particular intensity that it becomes a source of imbalance. Depression can stem from anger, rage, bitterness, sadness, not feeling loved/wanted. In a more long-term view, suppressed anger or frustration often causes liver qi to become stagnant; this might result in depression or menstrual disorders. Too much thinking or obsessing about a topic can also deplete the spleen, causing a stagnation of its qi. Sadness or grief affects the lungs, producing fatigue, shortness of breath, crying, or depression. A person with this condition may exhibit such symptoms as poor appetite, forgetting to eat, and bloating after eating. A person who worries too much "carries the weight of the world on his/her shoulders,"

When the Qi/Emotions and blood are blocked and not flowing smoothly symptoms such as endometriosis, blocked tubes, blood clots, premenstrual cramping and pain, and irregular menses can occur. The Liver is important in reproduction largely because of its role in menstruation. During the premenstrual period the Liver shifts the Blood flow from other body parts to the Uterus. Right before menstruation, when the Liver is busy directing the body to menstruate, it has a tendency to neglect its other functions of keeping the Qi and emotions flowing smoothly. As a result, the emotions are no longer able to flow freely, and depression, anger, sadness, weepiness, or any combination is experienced. There may be headaches, breast pain, cramps, and a wide variety of other physical and emotional symptoms. Blockage in the Liver system is a most eloquent description of why pre-menstrual tension and its associated symptoms occur. At this time any Liver obstruction will cause Qi and blood to "back up" or stagnate. If the channels remain blocked, the flow of energy to the Uterus will be impeded, and then the menses are associated with pain and cramping. When diagnosing patterns that are preventing conception, it is absolutely essential to assess where there are blockages in the Liver and Gallbladder.
         When the Liver system is not functioning smoothly, the hormonal system is not either. The Uterus itself can become a toxic environment, hostile to implantation. Excess estrogen is not metabolized effectively and can build up, because it is the liver that metabolizes hormones. (It doesn't help that there is a preponderance of synthetic estrogen in our diet, and even in the products we apply to our skin.) Estrogen dominance is implicated in conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and cancer. Most women with these diseases are diagnosed with an element of Liver  stagnation.

      During my 4 year wait  of wanting to get pregnant, God began to bring to the surface about forgiveness and letting go. I was sad depressed and cried out to him, then he began to remind me of my unforgiveness. I had been through so much hurt, sadness and pain from the past that I just covered up those feelings without really letting go. I literally broke down in tears and truly forgave the parties. As I began to forgive, I free and finally got a positive pregnancy test but then miscarried. However, since Ihad spent months on forgiving, I refused to allow the loss make me bitter/stop the flow.  Forgiveness is not an easy task and it will never be. You might say hey how do I forgive,where do I start; I have been through rape, abuse, messy divorce, hurtful things said, humiliation and betrayal. Most times we think it would go away but it never really does, you can pretend all is well but it never really is. In many cases of abuse, we can see that depression is merely a cover-up for suppressed anger and guilt. When we are depressed, we dwell on negative thoughts about ourselves or our perpetrators. In turn, those negative thoughts cause further depression. It becomes a downward spiral which we often feel is uncontrollable.
               People who have been emotionally abused usually suffer from depression and anxiety long after they end unhealthy relationships. Many researchers believe that depression and anxiety surface as a result of suppressed anger toward our abusers. From a clinical perspective, depression often occurs when the brain cannot hold onto serotonin, the feel-good chemical that our bodies naturally produce. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are drugs that were designed to block this 'leaking' of serotonin from our brains. From an internal perspective, depression is a turning away from the outside world and closing down to everything other than self. I've suffered from depression, and I know how it feels to be so emotionally isolated that nothing seems worth doing anymore. There have been times when I didn't want to eat, sleep, play, or even breathe anymore. I saw myself as a worthless creature, taking up space on a planet where I had become obsolete.
   First step is to start now - Are they any unresolved emotions that you haven't dealt with and placed on the back burner? Is there something from your past that still fuels that anger or depression? Most times we get thoughts/flashbacks and then a sudden rush of emotions. If you do feel anger, resentment, sadness or depressed then you really haven't gotten over it.

1. Deal with unresolved anger, sadness or whatever issues from the past by writing down what it could be. And then ask yourself why you are still feeling such way.
2. Find someone who you trust to talk about the situation - this is crucial because talking about it actually now opens the door to forgiveness meaning if you can talk about it then you can certainly let go of it.
3. Tell God you forgive, ask him to forgive you of harboring such & help you be whole. If you are a believer ask God to show you any unresolved issues, give you the grace to forgive and heal the hurt/pain/grief.
4. If you can talk with who caused such grief & let them know it did cause you pain but you choose to forgive them and move on. This was a very hard step for me but I chose to do it anyways because this would also cause them to reflect on their action & hopefully choose  to act better.
5. Never allow your mind dwell on the hurt anymore, thoughts or flashbacks will happen but the key is refusing to dwell on that emotion and think positive. Act positive, live positive and force yourself to be positive. "I have forgiven them, God has forgiven me and I have moved on."  Say that to yourself anytime your ind tries to play tricks on you.
6. At least twice a week, find ways to destress -  getting a massage, taking a bath, meditating on positive words & scriptures, praying, listening to worship music, talking walks.
7. Live a healthy life - avoiding sugary foods/drinks, refined carbohydrates, refined or junk foods, practice a habit of juicing  especially carrots, beets and apple(carrots are great for detoxifying the liver), Eating small, easily digestible meals - sitting down, chewing thorough, Avoid too much cold foods, drink water - not with meals, Eat frequent, small meals. This keeps the blood sugar levels more stable and inhibits adrenaline release. Use spices that move the flow , like peppermint, rosemary, spearmint, turmeric, and thyme. Most times avoiding drinking milk also helps not necessarily though. Do not overeat. Try to avoid heavy, hard to digest foods like nuts, peanut butter, butter, animal fats, too much meat, and too much bread. Avoid foods with preservatives or chemicals.
8. Avoid harboring anger and resentment. Feelings of frustration and internal emotional tension need to be resolved as soon as possible, as any stagnated emotion can inhibit the Qi mechanism.
9. Laugh often. Watch comedies or funny movies to release any stuck internal feelings.
10. Avoid food with GMOs especially soy foods, I realized I was had too much estrogen & made sure to avoid estrogen foods. And also avoid chemicals like bleach or cleaning products with fumes. 
11. Do light massages with your fingers below the navel- Only for women* this will help improve blood flow and help with any stagnation/blockage. This is also important for anyone that has had surgery as those adhesion's can cause stagnation. 

    And the truth of  the matter is you will always have someone who will try to hurt you emotionally or do things to make you sad. It's part of life and living above anger/sadness/depression/hurt/grief shows maturity.It's most times those that are close to us that say hurtful things but CHOOSE to FORGIVE.

FERTILITY FOODS BUILD UTERINE LINING IMPLANTATION AVOID MISCARRIAGE FERTILITY MASSAGE

I had a request to post on fertility friendly foods and give a list. This is very detailed so please read thoroughly. Fertility friendly foods are basically foods to help increase your chances of conceiving while eating healthy at the same time. Most healthy foods are already fertility friendly so try not to stress yourself about what foods to eat.

  1.The first step would be eliminating bad foods from your diet, sodas, junk, sugary foods and fast foods. An occasional fast food is certainly fine. My first step towards stopping cysts from growing was saying goodbye to cow's milk. I no longer drink cows milk and only drink nut milk. Almond milk, coconut milk etc. The sooner you get used to eating fertility friendly foods the easier it would be once you get pregnant.

2. Water: Drink alkaline water. Alkaline water has a higher pH level than regular drinking water. Because of this, some advocates of alkaline water believe it can neutralize the acid in your body. The more alkaline your body & foods are the less disease you have. And also easier to conceive.

   The easiest way to alkaline your water is with lime. Purchase spring water or buy filtered pur jug and squeeze in a whole lime cut up(the juices in a gallon) I prefer lime but you can certainly use lemon. If using lime or lemons use preferably key lime with seeds or lemon with seeds. So squeeze the lime/lemon in a bowl remove seeds and then add to your gallon of water.

3. Cleansing: It is very essential to cleanse and detox your body especially liver/kidney to filter out any excess hormones. Why is it important to cleanse?  The Liver is important in reproduction largely because of its role in menstruation. During the premenstrual period the Liver shifts the Blood flow from other body parts to the Uterus.

     Blockage in the Liver system is a most eloquent description of why pre-menstrual tension and its associated symptoms occur. At this time any Liver obstruction will cause Qi and blood to "back up" or stagnate. When the Liver system is not functioning smoothly, the hormonal system is not either. The Uterus itself can become a toxic environment, hostile to implantation. Excess estrogen is not metabolized effectively and can build up, because it is the liver that metabolizes hormones. Estrogen dominance is implicated in conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and cancer. Most women with these diseases are diagnosed with an element of Liver  stagnation. When the Qi/Emotions and blood are blocked and not flowing smoothly symptoms such as endometriosis, blocked tubes, blood clots, premenstrual cramping and pain, and irregular menses can occur.
   Now the question is how are your emotions? I will cover how emotions affect menstruation, reproductive cycle and fertility later on.

CLEANSING JUICE:
Organic Celery, Organic cranberry/pomegranate, Organic apple, Organic Carrots, 1/2 cup of pineapple and Ginger. Juice and drink

CLEANSING TEA:
Organic Dandelion, Nettle, Raspberry Leaf(This will also tone your uterus), Burdock, Ginger(fresh if possible), Dong Quai and Red Clover. Find those herbs or single herb tea from vitacost add each tea bag to teapot with water and dilute with 16 oz of hot water and drink. Or purchase herbs from mountain rose herbs add 1/2 teaspoon of each herb to hot water, allow to steep for 20 minutes and drink. Or purchase the women's herb tea blend from here

BACTERIA FIGHTING HERBS: These herbs are essential to help remove any bacteria blocking the fallopian tubes and causing inflammation especially with cysts/fibroids/endometriosis.
   Calendula, Cinnamon Stick, Oregano, Ginger and Echinacea. Make a tea with 1-2 of  these and drink daily.

CLEANSING VEGETABLE SOUP:
Burdock Root(Most Chinese grocery stores sell burdock root it looks like cassava. Peel and cut up like potatoes. I would start small 1/2  a cup in soups at first. Don't go overboard with this), Organic Celery, 1/2 cup of quinoa, Onions, ginger, 2 tablespoon of dandelion leaves (also in most Asian or Chinese grocery stores) and wild salmon/oysters(add this for the men high in zinc and increases sperm count).

So take about 7 days taking the juice, tea and soup. Ensure you are drinking lots of water(lime/lemon in it) during these 7 days to help flush out toxing through your urination. You will find you are urinating more and that is fine.

4. MALE SPERM BOOSTING FOODS

  The key is eating foods high in vitamin c, a, e, selenium, zinc and antioxidants.
Oysters(highest in zinc get one from usa instead of made in china. They sell fresh oysters at most fresh seafood stores - add them to soups, some eat them raw with hot pepper sauce or stir fry with vegetables), brazil nuts(highest in selenium), Turkey, kale, turnip greens, mustard greens, asparagus, garlic, ginger, walnuts, ginseng American/Chinese, pineapples, banana, English cucumbers(from trader joes its very small but best), organic eggs, organic romaine lettuce, coconut water, gluten free brown rice spaghetti, spelt pasta, organic roma tomatoes, zucchini, oranges, organic apples, peppers, habanero(try to have them avid using too much hot sauce), pomegranates, avocadoes, broccoli, almonds, dark chocolate, brown rice (I love Uncle Ben's brown rice not too hard like other ones I have tried), Sesame seeds, Lamb(eat organic if possible), walnuts, cashew, mushrooms, chickpeas(you can get hummus dip at the grocery store and it contains garlic, chickpeas & sesame read the ingredients), lobster, red snapper, halibut, rockfish, any good fish(avoid tilapia or mackerel). . Oils - grapeseed use for cooking or frying. Grass fed unsalted butter add about 1 tablespoon for cooking also.

SAMPLE MALE MEAL 1
Breakfast: Make with grass fed unsalted butter 1 tablespoon should be fine. Omelette with diced kale, oysters, tomatoes, onions, dash of ginger, green peppers and avocadoes.
Snack: Pita Crackers or pita chips (get some from trader joes with plain sea salt) with 5 tablespoon of hummus dip.
Water - filtered or spring water with lime/lemon in it. Pomegranate juice or fresh juice made with (carrots, apples, celery).
Lunch: Sourdough bread( I love sourdough because of the fermentation process which is great for the body but any whole grain or food for life gluten free breads. Note the Ezekiel breads are great for men but not for women because of the soy.) Make a sandwich with toasted bread turkey meat a slice of tomatoes, slice of avocado and spread of hummus/Hampton creek just mayo. Serve with 1 banana or a smoothie.
Smoothie: Banana, blueberries/strawberries, almond milk and a little ginger.
Dinner: Brown rice topped with lamb stew( add tomatoes, burdock, ginger, garlic, onions) and serve with steamed stir fried (broccoli, kale, mustard greens or asparagus)

SAMPLE MALE MEAL 2
Breakfast: Cooked old fashioned rolled oats, kamut hot cereal by Bob's red mill, rolled spelt hot cereal, creamy rye flakes hot cereal, brown rice farina hot cereal. They are all by bob's red mill cost about $5 and can be found on vitacost.com. So cook with spring water(plain no lime or lemon) or almond milk sweeten with agave nectar. Serve with cut up fruit mix - watermelon, strawberries and blueberries.  Another cereal alternative is a bowl of healthy dry cereal with almond milk.
Snack:  Banana with almond butter, heathy cookies, healthy chips, veggie chips, nuts with healthy juice.
Water - filtered or spring water with lime/lemon in it. Pomegranate juice or fresh juice made with (carrots, apples, celery)
Lunch: Boiled yam or sweet potatoes with baked salmon and side of veggies. Or big bowl of salad with cut up turkey breast, avocados, tiny cherry tomatoes, sprinkle of sesame seeds/crushed up brazil nuts and balsamic dressing.
Dinner: Fufu made with (brown rice flour, teff flour, quinoa flour, kamut, spelt or dark rye) also called dumplings in Jamaican. Eat with lots of kale/mustard/turnip greens cooked with onions, touch of habanero, 1-2 tablespoon of palm oil/grapeseed oil add your choice of meat - fish/turkey/chicken/goat/lamb. You want your fufu to be about 1 cup and 3-4 cups of veggies with protein. Substitute fufu for spelt pasta/whole grain pasta/boiled or baked plantains.


4. FEMALE FERTILITY FOODS:

  Healthy foods in general but also targeting foods that will help build your uterine lining, reduce mucus, encourage blood flow to the uterus and healthy eggs.
Avoid soy products read your labels also most Chinese foods include soy sauce, avoid beef I eat beef twice or three times a month, alfalfa( they cause inflammation especially cause lupus, chia seeds, no ginseng only good for men.
     Thin uterine lining  are caused by tilted uterus, low blood flow to the uterus, fibroids, cysts, hormones, birth control medications, repeated use of clomid and so much more. So building a healthy uterus is essential.
    Key foods to build uterine lining and help implantation of baby:
     Pomegranate juice(highest in building uterine lining), red raspberry leaf tea(also second highest add a 3 drops of almond milk to reduce the tannins. Purchase at target in store, any grocery store, whole foods, and vitacost), Pineapple Core - The core is the center of the pineapple. (great for implantation start adding them to smoothies before your ovulation period and when you ovulate. Stop using once you get pregnant), Organic Romaine Lettuce, Almonds, mustard greens, kale, turnip greens, avocado, cauliflower, broccoli, sesame seeds, hazelnuts, kiwi, grass fed butter, paprika, red chili, organic range free eggs, fresh herbs(oregano, basil, thyme, sage, parsley),  boiled African/Caribbean yam(great high in progesterone which will help prevent miscarriage), oils to cook with - grapeseed oil, sunflower oil or safflower oil. Organic berries - strawberry, cranberry, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries eat with hot cereal or make into a smoothie.

      Healthy foods: grapefruit, wild salmon or smoked fresh salmon(very necessary for those with cysts/pcos/fibroids/endometriosis due to the healthy fats to help reduce growths), zucchini, grass fed lamb, rage free chicken,  organic carrots, oysters, banana, millet,  organic apples, English cucumbers(from trader joes its very small but best), organic eggs, tomatoes, oranges, peppers, habanero(try to have them avid using too much hot sauce), pomegranates, avocadoes, broccoli, almonds, dark chocolate, brown rice (I love Uncle Ben's brown rice not too hard like other ones I have tried), Sesame seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seed, cashew, mushrooms, chickpeas(you can get hummus dip at the grocery store and it contains garlic, chickpeas & sesame read the ingredients), lobster, red snapper, halibut, rockfish and any good fish(avoid tilapia or mackerel). decaf green tea (avoid once pregnant as it reduces folic acid in body) Grass fed unsalted butter add about 1 tablespoon for cooking also.

SAMPLE MEAL 1:
Start with a glass of spring water with lime/lemon before breakfast. And a hot tea of red raspberry leaf.
Breakfast: Make with grass fed unsalted butter 1 tablespoon should be fine. Omelet with diced cauliflower, smoked salmon, tomatoes, onions, dash of ginger, green peppers and avocadoes. Serve with sourdough bread and a cup of milk or almond or nut milk(necessary for those suffering from cysts/fibroids/endometriosis)
Snack: Pita Crackers or pita chips or gluten free crackers(get some from trader joes with plain sea salt) with 5 tablespoon of hummus dip.
Water - filtered or spring water with lime/lemon in it. Pomegranate juice or fresh juice made with (carrots, Pineapple Core - The core is the center of the pineapple not the flesh, apples, celery).
Lunch: Turkey wrap with  turkey meat a slice of tomatoes, slice of avocado and spread of hummus/Hampton creek just mayo. Serve with 1 banana or a smoothie.
Smoothie: Banana, blackberries/strawberries, pineapples, almond milk and a little ginger.
Dinner: Brown rice/jollof rice/fried rice(made with uncle bens brown rice) topped with lamb/fish/goat/vegetables stew( add tomatoes, burdock, ginger, garlic, onions) and serve with steamed stir fried (broccoli, kale, mustard greens or turnip greens)

SAMPLE MEAL 2:
Start with a glass of spring water with lime/lemon before breakfast. And a hot tea of red raspberry leaf.
Breakfast: Cooked old fashioned rolled oats, kamut hot cereal by Bob's red mill, rolled spelt hot cereal, creamy rye flakes hot cereal, brown rice farina hot cereal. They are all by bob's red mill cost about $5 and can be found on vitacost.com. So cook with spring water(plain no lime or lemon) or almond milk sweeten with agave nectar. Serve with cut up fruit mix - watermelon, strawberries and blueberries.  Another cereal alternative is a bowl of healthy dry cereal with almond milk. Whole grain bagel with light cream cheese spread and fresh wild smoked salmon.

Snack: Unsalted plantain chips, veggie chips, almonds and banana, 1 cup of healthy popcorn mixed with nuts, pita chips.
Water - filtered or spring water with lime/lemon in it. Pomegranate juice.

Lunch: Sandwich meat a slice of tomatoes, slice of avocado and spread of hummus/Hampton creek just mayo. Serve with 1 banana or a smoothie. Stir fried rice with veggies and protein(wild salmon, grass fed lamb, free range chicken or turkey breasts).
Smoothie: Banana, blueberries, Pineapple Core - The core is the center of the pineapple, almond milk and a little ginger. Or Fresh juice with organic carrots, pineapples, ginger, apples and English cucumbers.
Dinner: Pasta topped with tomato sauce/any good sauce or herbs and serve with steamed stir fried (broccoli, kale, cauliflower, mustard greens or turnip greens) . Fufu made with (brown rice flour, teff flour, quinoa flour, kamut, spelt or dark rye) also called dumplings in Jamaican. Eat with lots of kale/mustard/turnip greens cooked with onions, touch of habanero, 1-2 tablespoon of palm oil/grapeseed oil add your choice of meat - fish/turkey/chicken/goat/lamb. You want your fufu to be about 1 cup and 3-4 cups of veggies with protein. Substitute fufu for spelt pasta/whole grain pasta/boiled or baked plantains.

    Other Lunch/Dinner Samples: Spaghetti squash with pesto, mushrooms and onions, and a baked parmesan+nut crusted chicken, Baked salmon with quinoa and roasted asparagus. Acorn squash stuffed with quinoa and veggies, and a side of  baked chicken or fish.

Cycle Days 1-13

In addition to eating healthy foods, concentrate on these below during cycle day 1-13 first half of your cycle.

• 6oz pomegranate juice mixed with 4oz spring water with lemon/lime: 1x/day, usually with dinner
• 6oz red raspberry leaf tea/ bacteria fighting tea/womens tea: 2x/day, mid-morning and mid-afternoon (this keeps me from grabbing a coffee during these times of day. It’s just a warm, cozy, herbal tea. I sweeten with local honey or agave nectar). Rotate between those teas on cycle 1-13. Cycle day 1 is when your period starts.
• Eat Yam African or Caribbean yams.  yams should only be eaten in the first half of the menstrual cycle, from menstruation until ovulation.  After ovulation, don’t eat lots of yams.  wild yam taken in the first two weeks of a menstrual cycle improves fertility by converting diosgenin into two other hormones essential for ovulation, luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. 
• Add cinnamon to hot cereals especially for those with pcos or cysts.

Do a fertility massage is after the menstrual phase till ovulation phase (From day 6 to 14).  

Cycle Days 13-30

      * 10oz fresh  juice  organic carrots, ginger, 1 cup  Pineapple Core - The core is the center of the pineapple not the outer part, and apples 1x/day, usually with lunch or dinner

     * 

Entire Cycle/Daily

• 400iu Vitamin E: 1x/day, mid-morning
• Vitamin B Complex: 1x/day, mid-morning
• Folic acid once a day

FYI ON PINEAPPLES FOR IMPLANTATION:

  Eat the "Center thick middle part" and not the flesh around it.

If you are taking baby aspirin, a blood thinner, remember that pineapple is also a mild blood thinner and too much could lead to miscarriage. Ask your doctor before taking both.

Don’t start eating pineapple until after ovulation as it can actually inhibit pregnancy if taken too early as the acidity of pineapple can effect cervical mucous.

Cut up a whole pineapple, cut the CORE "CENTER MIDDLE PART" into 5 pieces and eat once piece daily starting the day after ovulation/IUI/IVF transfer.

If you don’t have a fresh core, eat one cup of pineapple meat a day once a day starting the day after ovulation/IUI/IVF transfer.

Canned pineapple has been heated which destroys the Bromelain so you have to eat fresh pineapple

Stop eating pineapple after a positive pregnancy test.

Supplements:
    While I'm not a fan of supplements. I would recommend taking just vitamin e, vitamin b complex and  folic acid. This can be taken by both the men/women. I avoid taking vitamins because I find my body doesn't really break down the iron so I just take those supplements and ensure I eat lots of healthy foods. L-Arginine is another supplement which may help improve fertility by increasing the production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide dilates blood vessels and helps to increase blood flow to the uterus, ovaries, and genitals. Men or women.

Safe Sex Lubricant:
     Easiest way is drinking lots of water or grapefruit juice! Yes! lol it works 1 cup daily and you will be swimming in cervical mucus. Why is cervical mucus necessary? It helps the sperm travel from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tube to meet with the egg. The more alkaline your CM(Cervical mucus is the more easier for conception), citrus fruits - lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, green veggies and less dairy/cow meat/sugar & processed foods. Avoid grapefruit if on any blood thinner or any medication that can interfere with it.
   
   I would stay away from ky jelly or oils if you are dry down there and it hurts. I find foreplay helps and also using sperm friendly lubricants such as; pre seed, samsar conceive plus, yes baby lubricant. Any of those will help you feeling not so tight and ph water based. I do use pre seed when I feel dry but any of those listed works.
 
   If you think your cervical mucus is too thick, expectorant cough medicine can help make it thinner. Your choice of syrup will depend on where you live, but make sure the active ingredient is guaifenesin (ask at your local pharmacy or online). Use it only during the last few days 3 days before ovulation, and do not take more than the recommended daily dose indicated on the package.


TIPS TO AVOID MISCARRIAGE:
Doing all listed above helps with miscarriage. Also Herbs or  supplement below can help. Select one herb or supplement at a time. Consult with a physician before using.

Vitex
Vitex (Chaste Tree berry) has been traditionally used by midwives and herbalists in the first trimester of pregnancy to prevent miscarriage associated with low progesterone due to corpus luteum insufficiency. It can also be used in conjunction with progesterone cream.
While Vitex can be used to help with a threatened miscarriage due to low progesterone levels, it is best to begin taking it at least 3 months prior to conception. Also, we feel it is best to consider progesterone cream use to help maintain stable progesterone levels once pregnancy has occurred. Working with a healthcare practitioner once you are pregnant to help you keep your progesterone levels up is the wisest option at that point. Should you desire to continue using Vitex into pregnancy, please only do so under the supervised care of a skilled herbalist or midwife trained in herbal medicine.

Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)
Used traditionally as a preventative for recurrent miscarriage, this herb has been shown to reduce spasm of the uterine muscles and ovaries. Cramp bark works to relieve uterine irritation, relax the muscles, with specific action on the uterus. This herb slowly relaxes the nervous system as well. This combination of actions may help prevent miscarriage in women with a history of miscarriage.
  A teaspoon with 2 cups of hot water, steep remove herbs and drink.

  
Low progesterone during pregnancy may be a common cause of recurrent miscarriages. Progesterone is responsible for creating a healthy environment in the womb by creating and maintaining a healthy uterine lining. It also may reduce the chances of blood clots and immune system responses to the fetus as a foreign substance. It is the pregnancy hormone.
If you feel this might be your situation try to get your hormone levels tested before using progesterone cream, then get tested again to make sure your levels are high enough.

Maca is a nourishing food for the endocrine system, aiding the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid glands (all involved in hormonal balance.) Maca has the ability to affect key hormones in both women and men without containing hormones itself.

Could you be zinc or vitamin e deficient?
Zinc and vitamin e is the most important mineral for the reproductive system when you want to prevent miscarriage. Zinc deficiency among many other things, impairs body’s ability to properly maintain pregnancy in women and produce healthy sperm in men.


DO A FERTILITY/WOMENS MASSAGE:

It should be practiced by all women not just those trying to conceive. Especially for those with fibroids, pcos, cysts and endometriosis.

Before commencing any of the massages, make sure your bladder is empty (you don’t feel like urinating)Also if you are eating before the massage, eat light meal and use a light oil for massage.

Regularly receiving fertility massage provides many benefits for the reproductive system. Some of the benefits are:

• Helps to reposition a tilted uterus
• Promotes hormonal balance and helps with blocked fallopian tubes
• Massage helps to break up scar tissue
• Helps to bring fresh blood to the uterus
• Helps to reduce stress & stress hormones
• Increases circulation to the uterus & cervix
• Improves endocrine system communication
• Encourages the liver to get rid of excess hormones
• Promotes hormonal balance by strengthening the hormonal feedback loop
• Helps the body to rid itself of old stagnant blood, clots and tissues

Is a fertility massage right for you? if you answer yes to any of the below then yes.

Are you experiencing any of the following?

PCOS Endometriosis Blocked Fallopian Tubes Blood clots during menstruation Ovarian Cysts Hormonal Imbalances Uterine Fibroids Unexplained Infertility High FSH levels Poor Egg Health

Ovarian Failure Stress from infertility Lack of menstruation Anovulation Excessive Mensuration Constipation Pain during ovulation Tilted uterus Scar tissue Gas

This is how your reproductive system looks like so light massage those areas

SEE BELOW ON AREAS TO DO MASSAGE WHERE THE ENTIRE HANDS ARE SHOWING

You want to massage the lower part of your belly button lightly anti clockwise including the sides. From where you see the tip of her thumb to the lower parts where her fingers are all that area.

Fertility Massage and Menstrual Cycle

The average length of female menstrual cycle is about 28-30 days.
These entire duration can be divided into four phases which are highlighted below:

1. Menstrual phase (From day 1 to 5)
2. Follicular phase (From day 1 to 13)
3. Ovulation phase (Day 14)
4. Luteal phase (From day 15 to 28)

For women Trying to Conceive,   Fertility massage should not be done during the luteal phase. This is to avoid the risk of miscarriage incase implantation occurs immediately after ovulation. 
The best time for a fertility massage is after the menstrual phase till ovulation phase (From day 6 to 14).  
This is because the egg is produced, developed and released during this time, and self fertility massage can help direct regular supply of oxygenated blood and even distribution of hormone towards the reproductive area.
Women who are not trying to conceive but are only preparing their body can engage in self fertility massage anytime during the menstrual cycle EXCEPT during the menstruation.

Femoral Fertility Massage Technique

This type of massage increases the blood flow to the pelvic organ providing extra nourishment to the uterus and ovaries
Massage of the femoral artery around the pelvic region is completely natural and is a technique that women can use without any external aid to boost their fertility and handle their menstrual cycles better.

1. Press down on the area between your thigh and your lower abdomen around your pelvic region with your both thumbs as shown above
2. Cover the area with the tips of the fingers and hold down with fairly heavy pressure to cease the blood flow in 30 – 40 seconds.
3. The pressure increases and forces the blood back into the pelvic region nourishing the organs.
4. Then in Releasing your fingers (pressure) you will feel a warm sensation run down your legs to the extremities.
5. Repeat on the opposite side.
6. Perform the massage three times on each side, twice a day, from when your period finishes and up to ovulation.

I hope I provided enough free resources to boost your chance of fertility. Feel free to leave a comment below and send me a message.

WONDERFUL BENEFITS OF RASPBERRY TEA LEAF

Raspberry Leaf has been traditionally used by midwives and Western herbalists during pregnancy as well as to help ease the discomfort of menstruation. Midwifes, herbalists, and even many doctors will recommend the use of raspberry tea to pregnant mothers. The main reason is that it can make the labor process much easier on mother and child, with less severe contractions and less bleeding during the process. After the labor process, it can improve lactation and reduce the occurrence of post partum depression. During menstruation, drinking it can help alleviate the majority of symptoms that a woman commonly deals with. Cramping, hot flashes, and mood swings can all be lessened greatly when this tea is drank regularly. Even the frequency and duration of the menstrual cycle can be lessened thanks to the use of this tea. Another major benefit for women is that they can obtain a lot of relaxation and soothing stress-relief as a result of drinking this tea. For this reason, it really is no wonder that raspberry tea has become the choice herbal drink among many people.

Raspberry Leaf Tea Benefits

• Relaxation and stress reduction
• Attack inflammation
• Lowers possibility of C-section
• Balances PMS symptoms
• Boosts fertility in men and women
• Aids in miscarriage prevention
• Eases morning sickness
• Alleviates leg cramps and edema in the 3rd
  trimester
• Produces more productive contractions
• Increases quality of breast milk
• Regulates postpartum hormones
• Cures stomachaches

Raspberry tea has been commonly referred to as ‘the woman’s herb’, but it certainly isn’t only for women. Regardless of whether you are a pregnant mother or just someone looking for a boost in nutritional intake, this tea can be incredibly helpful. Raspberries will continue to be one of the most delicious and prized fruits on the market. As more studies come to prove the health benefits that teas made from the plant can provide, it certain that it will increase in popularity in the herbal remedy market as well. And with good reason since it certainly is one of the most effective natural remedies that can be offered today.

   You can purchase the tea now at target, Walmart and most grocery stores. Get drinking!

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BITTER MELON ALKALINE FOOD GREAT FOR DIABETICS

I had to share with you all this wonderful vegetable called "Bitter Melon." I had gestational diabetes with my pregnancy and was placed on a diabetic diet. During which I dropped from a size 14 to a size 10 but back to 12 towards the end thank to water.  If you know any diabetic or trying to be healthy in general please add this to your diet.

   What is bitter melon?

Bitter melon, bitter cucumber or karela  bitter melon is also a good source of nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, iron and phosphorus. Findings from both human and animal studies have demonstrated a hypoglycemic effect of concentrated bitter melon extract, meaning it helps to lower blood glucose (sugar) levels and regulate the body’s use of insulin. In many ways, bitter melon extract acts just like insulin that the body produces naturally.

    Does it really reduce blood sugar levels? Yes it does my sugar dropped 80 points with just using 1 bitter melon. So this is a great vegetable to add especially for diabetics.

 A report printed in the International Journal of Microbiology states that powdered bitter melon has been used in Ayurveda for centuries “for dusting over leprous and other intractable ulcers and in healing wounds, especially when mixed with cinnamon, long pepper, rice, and chaulmugra oil.” Additionally, studies have identified anthelmintic agents within bitter melon, a group of anti-parasitic compounds that help expel parasitic worms and other internal parasites from the body. Anthemintics work by killing parasites internally, without causing significant damage to the host (the person or animal carrying the parasite).

    There’s evidence that bitter melon extract can help reduce stomach and intestinal disorders, decrease kidney stones, help prevent liver disease and improve liver function, help treat parasitic worms that enter the GI tract, reduce symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (including colitis) and improve overall digestive health.  Research done at Annamali University in India showed that extract from bitter melon increased levels of glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase, helping to improve detoxification and prevent liver damage.

  Extracts of bitter melon have been shown to increase metal chelating, promote detoxification, prevent lipid peroxidation, and inhibit free radical damage which contributes to cell mutations and tumor growth.

How to use Bitter melon?

Cut into half, remove seeds and cook or juice with it. Add to soups, stir fry and any food.

Natural Ways to deal with heavy bleeding Fibroids Fertility Infertility PMS Build Uterine Lining

 The herbs below not only address heavy bleeding but also builds uterine lining which is necessary for implantation. I used to bleed heavily until I changed my diet and started incorporating the herbs below as a tea. Heavy bleeding is most always linked to fibroids. So what causes heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle? Hormonal imbalance (estrogen or progesterone), blood thinners, pelvic inflammatory disease, Polyps or fibroids are usually the cause for heavy bleeding. And mostly common in African Americans. In literary terms it is called "menorrhagia".  Needing a new pad every half-hour to an hour is not normal, passing large clots and a period lasting more than 7 days. The amount of blood that a woman loses should be one that is manageable with most of today’s hygiene products.

       There are medications given to help with heavy bleeding. I strongly believe those with heavy bleeding should control their high levels of estrogen and stay away from estrogenic foods. The question is are you high in estrogen - do you have hair underneath your chin always? I am not a fan of medications so the herbs to help are below:

Wild Yam:

    I actually eat the wild yam which is sold in Caribbean or Mexican store in the usa. Grown in Mexico, Caribbean and Africa. The wild yam itself when cooked looks like potato. 

Wild yam root is a potent source of diosgenin, a chemical that resembles female sex hormones and was used in the manufacture of the first oral contraceptives. It supports healthy menstrual cycles by lessening pain and cramping. Wild yam's diosgenin, is a precursor in the chemical synthesis of progesterone, a hormone whose numerous functions include uterine health and warding off PMS.

Raspberry Leaf
   This leaf is great for uterine cramps, It's astringent properties stop excessive bleeding and recommended during pregnancy to tone the uterus.

Ladys Mantle:
    In herbalism, lady's mantle is commonly used to prevent and treat menstrual cramps, excessive menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. Proponents of herbal and folk remedies may also recommend lady's mantle tea for muscle spasms, diarrhea, nausea and certain gastrointestinal disorders.
Sage:
   Yes the same sage you cook with for turkey is wonderful for heavy menstrual bleeding and hot flashes.

Burdock:
   Burdock helps to cleanse the body from the inside out and is myost useful in those conditions that can be traced back to liver disorders or a general overload of toxins in the system. The liver and kidneys control the hormone system. So it is essential to treat the kidney and liver also.

Dandelion:

  It is great for the liver - the major organ that helps rid the body of toxins and excess hormones. it also benefits the female reproductive system by helping to regulate and normalize hormone production.

Juicing:

    There are so many great benefits to juicing and you should incorporate them into your daily life. That means no sodas, white starches, junk foods and fast foods.

More veggies like - amaranth, avocado, okra, lettuce, onions, watercress, zucchini, squash, olives, mushrooms except shitake, turnip greens, kale, bell peppers, cucumbers, ginger.

Fruits: Apples, bananas, cherries, Soursop also called guanabana(highly recommended), tamarind, pear, peach, prickly pear, plums, papaya, prunes, raisins, dates, berries no cranberries, figs, limes, mango, melons, orange - sevile or sour is best and currants.

Grains/flours/bread  - hempseed, kamut, rye, spelt, tef, amaranth, fonio, wild rice

Nuts/Seeds - Hempseed, raw sesame, walnuts,  Brazilian nuts

Oils - Grapeseed oil, Sesame, Avocado, Hempseed oil.

Sweetener - Agave syrup and date sugar

DIY HERBAL TEA BLEND FOR HEAVY BLEEDING/FIBROIDS/HORMONE BALANCE

1 teaspoon raspberry leaf

1/2 teaspoon lady's mantle

1/2 teaspoon burdock 

1 teaspoon dandelion

1 stick cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger

Boil hot water, use 4 cups of hot water pour in the ingredients. Then cover in a pot.  Let it steep for at least 5 minutes. Sieve the herbs and drink. You can keep the tea in a clean glass bottle with cap(I love the ones Ikea sells for like $5), sweeten with agave nectar and drink. Drink a week before your period and during your period.

If you try this blend and it works for you please leave a comment. I would love to hear from you. This blend is also great for infertility as the herbs will tone the uterus and cleanse kidney/liver.

Happy Drinking!

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