Pre-menstrual migraines are mainly caused by hormones (of course!), often the pre-menstrual drop in oestrogen or progesterone deficiency which means there isn’t enough relaxation for blood vessels and low adrenal function because the adrenals need progesterone to produce cortisol. If menstrual migraine is plaguing you then perhaps some of the suggestions on this list might help. For end of …
Healing the world, a catch up ceremony- placentas and prayer
Shared with permssion of Minmia Under the Quandong Tree by Minmia– Aboriginal Teachings– this book has totally confirmed my sense of how important it is to bury our placentas and bleed on Mother Earth. These Aboriginal teachings from wise woman Minmia need to be shared far and wide. The rebirthing ceremony from her book, I believe is an extremely important …
Full Moon Ritual
Full Moon Ritual In 2012 I was co-running a Full Moon Ritual and Moon Lodge, the ritual has been handed down a line of women from Seneca Elder Grandmother Twyla right down to women in the UK including my friend Hoppi Wimbush here in West Wales. The ritual itself is simple but the wisdom and healing women bring to each …
Natural Contraception
Unedited version of the article published in issue 30 of Juno Magazine I feel let down by medical contraception, doctors ‘sell’ it to you as a simple and convenient way to enjoy sex without getting pregnant, well that certainly hasn’t been my experience. If I asked my doctor about ‘Natural Contraception’ her response would be that the dose of hormones …
My Menarche Ceremony at Sacred Arts Camp by Ro Ocean 2006
This article is published in ‘Menarche a Journey into Womanhood’ by Rachael Crow (Hertogs). My Menarche Ceremony at Sacred Arts Camp by Ro Ocean 2006 My Menarche Ceremony this year was truly beautiful. I just wish every girl could experience what I did. The sweat lodge the night before the ceremony was just as important as the actual thing, as …
cycle charting concerns
I am really interested in charting my cycle, but i’m a bit wary as a friend of mine was using it for natural birth control and became pregnant- twice! One time was while she was bleeding! (the first time she had an abortion, and the second time- quite soon after, she decided to keep the baby- and she was very …
What is a moon lodge?
A Moon Lodge … is a retreat place for bleeding women A Moon Lodge … is where women share their wisdom A Moon Lodge … is a place to dream A Moon Lodge … is a place to rest A Moon Lodge … is a place to just BE A Moon Lodge … is a …
A young woman’s description of her menarche
This article is published in ‘Menarche a Journey into Womanhood’ by Rachael Crow (Hertogs). My Menarche Ceremony at Sacred Arts Camp by Ro Ocean 2006 My Menarche Ceremony this year was truly beautiful. I just wish every girl could experience what I did. The sweat lodge the night before the ceremony was just as important as the actual thing, as …
Going Within
How do We “Go Within?” Most of us live over-committed, complicated lives, with guilt and/or income-generation as our primary motivator. Though we have precious little time in our current incarnation, it is still hard to say no to work, family or group activities that we don’t find personally meaningful. There are so many “shoulds” planning our daily schedule. So be …
Menstrual Health Tips…what tips would you like to share?
Menstrual Health Tips collected from REAL Women! As featured in my Thirteen Moons Book Use your pre-menstrual energy to clean the house and prepare food so you can relax and not have to take care of others while you are bleeding. Take care of your diet and try to avoid fatty foods and processed foods, coffee, tea, fizzy drinks etc …
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