Welcome to July Menstruators! In honor of Fibroids Awareness Month, we are fighting our hearts out to spread awareness so we can do what's necessary to avoid being a statistic. According to the Office of Women's Health (2021), up to 80% of uterus owners will develop a fibroid by age 50. We are here to dismantle that theory and showcase advocacy just for this month but indefinitely.
Happy #FlowFriday! We want to provide you with education, resources and opportunities to advocate for menstrual equity, combat period poverty and achieve optimal womb wellness. Let's challenge ourselves to be open-minded to alternative techniques that may improve your uterine health. If any of our information is unfamiliar or does not resonate with you, we encourage you to research for yourself to gain a better understanding.
Ready for to deep dive into #periodtalk and review #periodtips?! Activating #menstrualeducation in 3, 2, 1...
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.
Fibroid Advocates That We Recommend
There are multiple organizations and individuals out here pushing the agenda to eliminate and/or prevent fibroids! Being in the first generation to not have acquired fibroids in our family, we highly encourage you to connect with those who research, spread awareness and provide realistic resolutions to the daunting numbers of fibroid diagnoses.
Upcoming Virtual Workshops
We want to inspire you to "Kick Cramp's Ass" in an effort to educate our community about practical, holistic methods for self-care! Kick Cramp's Ass will host 2 virtual workshops (August 13th & October 8th) to advocate for positive techniques to take back control of our wombs! This interactive workshop aims to serve, heal and educate for menstrual equity, period poverty and womb wellness in the underrepresented (melanin, women, LGBTQ+, military affiliates & individuals w/ disabilities) community in an effort to achieve optimal wellness.
As women of color, we often are hindered with uterine health issues that not only interfere with our wombs but our overall optimal wellness. Come out and join us as we present the "Kick Cramp’s Ass!" Workshop facilitated for Brittany Walker, M.S. where we will deep dive into applicable knowledge to become a Womb Wellness Goddess!
What to Expect?!
● Lucrative gems being dropped that will aid in your overall optimal wellness (physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually)
● Review of essential tools and best practices
● Take home resources including complimentary coupons & recipes
● POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE & PEACEFUL strategies
● Q&A session with a certified wellness professional
● Networking opportunities among like-minded individuals
● Raffle Giveaways totaling more than $2,000!
● Opportunity to vibe with AMAZING energy!
We look forward to serving and connecting with you! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at contact@kickcrampsass.org
Thank you and see you soon!
Workshop Facilitator: Brittany Walker | Founder of Kick Cramp's Ass - Entrepreneur |Plant-Based Nutritionist | Educator | Author | Podcast Host | kickcrampsass.org
Toilet Paper...Can It Impact Your Period?!
Common brands have PFAs in their toilet paper. Polyfluorinated Substances, are also known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down naturally. Whether one time use or a recycled paper company, PFAs are prevalent either way.
Common ingredients that are added to toilet tissue but we want to try and avoid are:
Chlorine
Furans
Dioxins
Formaldehyde
Fragrances
Paraffin
Bisphenol A (BPA)
PFAs
Pesticides Residue
Petroleum-based Mineral Oils
Check out these recommendations:
Bidets: will get you clean and pristine.
Bidet Handheld Sprayer: alternative to full bidet.
Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment: alternative to full bidet. Most hygienic when you use bottled spring water.
Organic & Chemical Free Bamboo Toilet Tissue: research brands first
Reusable Cloths: may be the most sustainable financially however will require frequent cleaning.
Check out our partner, Bim Bam Boo and receive $10 off your order!
Exercise Moves to Eliminate Cramps
Engaging in exercise moves will aid in decreasing period pain and symptoms. In just the first year of consistently staying on a workout routine, our cramps diminished along with balancing our hormones and mood. Since there are so many helpful positions to choose from, we will highlight a different move each blog for you to incorporate into your menstrual pain relief regimen.
Have you ever tried the Alternating Knee to Elbow Crunch Kick?!
This is an extremely easy pose that takes less than 5 seconds to get into position. Be sure to breathe by thoroughly inhaling and exhaling throughout the entire movement (inhale in between each move and exhale as you make the movement). You can repeat as many times as needed until you feel relief. You can view the video on the right for a quick demonstration!
Some of the benefits that the Alternating Knee to Elbow Crunch Kick offers are:
Releases pressure from bloating
Stretches abdomen area thus relieving contractions
Assists with lower back pains
Aids in balancing hormones
60 seconds is not too much time out of your day to do something that may potentially improve your menstrual cycle each month. Try this move out and start discovering what does and does not work as you are creating your own menstrual pain relief regimen. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest resources.
KCA Product Highlight: KCA KIT
In honor of Fibroid Awareness Month, we are giving away one of our KCA Kits. This box provides you with a Goddess experience that will give you everything that you need for your next menstrual cycle. Valued at $88, this period packed prize may be your for FREE!
The KCA Kit is a menstrual self-care box that provides a goddess experience which features:
A signed copy of "NNG's Formula to Kick Cramp's Ass!"
Disposable menstrual discs (Soft Discs)
All-natural feminine wipes (Vagesty)
Cramp Elixir tea
Menstrual blood chart
Information cards
Access to discounts
Catch the Latest Episode of "Kick Cramp's Ass - The Podcast"
We release new episodes on Menstruation Mondays having the most candid conversations about what others perceive to be a "taboo." Tune in as we talk about ways to Kick Cramp's Ass, acquire menstrual equity, overcome period poverty and achieve optimal womb wellness on one of your favorite podcast outlets (Spotify, Anchor, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or Google Podcasts).
Check out the sneak peek to this week's episode, "Womb Revitalization!"
Indulge in this raw conversation that we are having in order to provide other techniques to improving your overall womb wellness. We share a unique gift, the ability to procreate. And whether you desire to have children or not, we still want to ensure you are protecting your womb to avoid any unwanted diagnoses or uterine health issues.
If after listening to any episode and you would like to contact us, feel free to comment directly to the episode or you can email us at contact@kickcrampsass.org for further assistance. We look forward to serving, educating and potentially healing you as you embark on conquering a pleasant menstrual cycle journey!
New Womb Recipe!
Want to try a new recipe that can help decrease fibroids?! Discovering new recipes that are affordable, simple to prepare plus nutritious are always a great resource. Green food items happens to be one of the best types of foods to consume for uterine health issues. Let's get into this yummy yet womb-healthy recipe!
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