Welcome to November Menstruators! The last two months of the year can be stressful due to the traditional holiday season. Even if you do not celebrate the holidays, it is imperative to partake in healthy practices to better manage your menstrual cycle. Periods are normal and here at Kick Cramp's Ass, we will continue to advocate for painless menstrual cycles.
We have made it halfway through the month of November! Can you believe that we only have one full month left in 2023?! The best way that we can improve our menstrual cycle experience is by educating, researching and shifting our mindset to engage in positive techniques conducive to achieving optimal womb wellness.
We are Coming in Hot Serving up the "Chai?"
Tea, gems or whatever you choose to call resources these days...Chai actually means "life" or "living" in Hebrew therefore, we are serving what will aid in transcending your life?! Events, resources and tips...why not?! Check out the support in order to improve your menstrual cycle journey.
Regulating Your Body Temperature for the Colder Seasons
Does Meat Cause Womb Issues?
Womb Manifestation
Relax, Relate, Release
Ways to Eliminate Stress During the Holidays
Fitness Moves to Get Rid of Cramps
Craving Some Soul Food?
Regulating Your Body Temperature for the Colder Seasons
As we are entering into the colder months of the year in the United States, we want to prepare our wombs to combat colder weather. When your body temperature is not regulated, the body is prone to inflammation, constriction in blood flow, and sensitivity to pain restrictors thus causing severe period cramps and an ignition of PMS symptoms. For the next 3-4 months, we recommend to maintain an ideal body temperature to take back control of your menstrual cycle for future colder seasons.
Once you are aware of when your period will start through your desired period tracker app, we recommend this holistic approaches to balance the temperature in your body:
Heating pads
Wrapping up in a blanket
Taking a hot/warm bath
Drinking hot tea (We also like cacao)
Wearing socks
Wear a hoodie when you have to walk around or to enclose warmth once the hood is on.
If your body is prone to get cold quicker, there may be a lack of iron or vitamin D. Be sure to get ample sunlight and eat foods high in iron such as:
Quinoa
Chickpeas (Garbanzo beans)
Teff
Seeds
Hemp
Pumpkin
Chia
Leafy greens
Collard
Kale
Spinach
Legumes
Lentils
Whole Grains
Beans
Peas
Nuts
Walnuts
Cashews
Pecans
Mushrooms
Berries
Elderberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Blueberries
Strawberries
Does Meat Cause Womb Issues?
There is a debate whether meat can cause womb issues. Let's first talk about ractopamine. It is a meat additive to aid in animal growth in pork, beef and turkey. This has also be shown in farm-raised salmon and chlorinated chicken. Although banned in over 160 countries, this ingredient is approved for use in the United States. The intention is to contribute to mass production quickly for the meat processing industry. So does meat interefere with the process of conquering your period?
Ractopamine and the body:
It is carcinogenic and an added steroid
Causes tumor growth in the body
Linked to cancer
Associated with Alzheimer’s
Can elevate heart rate
Increases chance of heart disease
Causes hyperactivity and aggression
What does this mean for womb wellness?
Research for yourself how ractopamine can affect the body
Tumor growth may be associated with cysts, fibroids, cancer, etc.
Eat foods where you are fully aware of it’s production
Shift your mindset from what is comfortable to what makes sense for your body
Womb Manifestation
"I am embracing the knowledge and various techniques in order to achieve optimal womb wellness!" - Asé
Relax, Relate, Release
When was the last time you ran yourself a hot bath and had 30-60 minutes of alone time to truly relax and rejuvenate your body? Taking a bath is a way of honoring your body and womb by detoxing the impurities that may hinder your body. Not only will engaging in a soak promote physical wellness but it will also elevate your emotional well-being, regulate your mental health, and ignite your spiritual presence.
This soothing potion may aid in a relaxing experience each time you decide to indulge in a Goddess bath soak. No matter the time of day, light some candles/incense, turn on some music (audiobook or podcast) then run some hot water with or potion.
The Goddess Bath Potion includes:
Epsom Salt: relieves pain, relaxes uterine muscles, and reduces inflammation
Pink Himalayan Salt: balances pH balance, provides hydration and natural pain relief
Oat Milk: decreases PMS symptoms, lessens cramps, and restores nutrients in the body
Rose Petals: reduces bloating, eliminates cramping, and eases anxiety
Orange Peels: diminishes bloating, regulates PMS symptoms, and weakens spasms/cramps
Lavender Oil: balances blood flow, improves mood, and removes pain
Tea Tree Oil: anti-fungal, combats bacteria, and decreases inflammation
Peppermint Oil: mood booster, anti-inflammatory, and soothes pain
Are you ready to begin conquering your period?! Try out our Goddess Bath Potion.
Ways to Eliminate Stress During the Holidays
Most would assume that the holidays is a joyous time to be around family, fellowship and exchange gifts. However, it can be extremely stressful to host events, afford festivities and gifts with the influx of inflation and to ultimately people please by taking care of everyone else except for yourself. This amount of stress can be harsh on the womb and we encourage you to avoid any energy or factors that do not contribute to maintaining your peace.
Ways To Eliminate Stress During the Holidays:
Set boundaries with any person, place, or situation that disrespects your wishes and boundaries
It is okay to say, "No" if you do not want to do something.
Be okay with how others handle the boundaries that you set. It is not up to you feel guilty for their reactions.
You can pave your own path. You do not have to follow what everyone else is doing just because that is the influenced trend.
Save as much money as possible. If you do not have extra money to buy gifts, then save for your necessities. If you cannot afford a lavish dinner, cook or purchase what you can. Besides, who really wants to continue celebrating colonizers raping, abusing and taking over the land of our indigenous ancestors?!
Be kind to yourself and show yourself some grace! If you want to rest, do that. If you want to have some "me" time, do it. Whatever you choose, ensure that you are taking care of yourself first before you can pour into others. Your womb will thank you for next month's cycle the more you decrease the amount of stress that circulates your womb.
Fitness Moves to Get Rid of Cramps
Daily movement at least 30 minutes daily is vital for achieving optimal wellness. Whether walking, swimming, cycling or playing a sport, developing a fitness routine will increase mobility and aid in improving life longevity. When related to womb wellness, we have found exercise moves, yoga poses and pilates positions that positively impacts womb health.
On our YouTube channel, we feature various playlists that display Exercises Moves and Yoga Poses to get rid of menstrual cramps. Take less than 30 seconds to review the resoures that we release every #WellnessWednesday / #WombWednesday and #FlowFriday to enhance your menstrual cycle journey.
Craving Some Soul Food?
One of our favorite memories of the holidays is smelling the greens cooking in the kitchen from either our mother or grandmother. Collard greens are packed with nutrients including iron, fiber and complex carbohydrates that are beneficial for the body. Even if you do not celebrate the holidays, you can still try this easy and tasty recipe that will also contribute to achieving optimal womb wellness. Let's get into this yummy yet womb-healthy recipe!
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