Aunt Flo comes to visit us all ladies and many times she's not very pleasant. Some of us see our cycles as a nuisance, I used to feel that way. Like, "Isnt there some other way to notify me that I'm baby-free this month?" But no, there isn't. Our divine Creator in His infinite intelligence chose the flow. So here we are. Given a week out of the moth to rest, relax, and cleanse yet many of us don't take advantage of this time. We ignore our bodies tired, weak state and press forward. The demands of modern society don't make any exceptions for the differences in gender and because of that, we have come to neglect the care of those differences.
Our monthly cleansing, in most cultures, is respected and viewed as a blessing. In many ways it is. We, women, are assumed to have longer life spans because our blood is purified continuously. However, if we are living an impure life throughout the month, purification can be a pain to say the least. Though I tend to keep a healthy diet, I slip up (like the first day of Dedication, I WENT IN). I see my cycle as a time to reset and renew what I may have damaged during the month.
The symptoms we face due to the enormous loss of nutrients, vitality and energy can be eased by taking it light and easy during your week, eating light and nutrient-rich foods, and oddly enough, limiting our time using computers and cell phones. (Who knew?) Because I'm working, moving and shaking so much I am learning to take this time to just chill out and let my body rest and recharge. The elders I know have been telling me for years, never drink ice-cold drinks and "keep something on my feet" during my cycle and over the years I've learned to take heed. One of the best things I've found to help keep me balanced is fresh coconut water. You can buy it packaged as well but the quality and taste of fresh is unmatched! It keeps your nutrients balanced and it's just cold enough to quench without being ICE cold. Also, soup is an easy and delicious meal that the whole family can enjoy during your down time. It's a cinch to prepare, doesn't require much standing in front of the stove and you can make a big enough pot to last at least a few days.
This is a quick one to help those of us with 'normal' cycles feel a little more normal during them. I will post a more lengthy article on irregular, painful, and otherwise obstructed cycles when it's OK for me to spend more time at the computer lol :). Until then....
Love and Peace to all my sisters!
Our monthly cleansing, in most cultures, is respected and viewed as a blessing. In many ways it is. We, women, are assumed to have longer life spans because our blood is purified continuously. However, if we are living an impure life throughout the month, purification can be a pain to say the least. Though I tend to keep a healthy diet, I slip up (like the first day of Dedication, I WENT IN). I see my cycle as a time to reset and renew what I may have damaged during the month.
The symptoms we face due to the enormous loss of nutrients, vitality and energy can be eased by taking it light and easy during your week, eating light and nutrient-rich foods, and oddly enough, limiting our time using computers and cell phones. (Who knew?) Because I'm working, moving and shaking so much I am learning to take this time to just chill out and let my body rest and recharge. The elders I know have been telling me for years, never drink ice-cold drinks and "keep something on my feet" during my cycle and over the years I've learned to take heed. One of the best things I've found to help keep me balanced is fresh coconut water. You can buy it packaged as well but the quality and taste of fresh is unmatched! It keeps your nutrients balanced and it's just cold enough to quench without being ICE cold. Also, soup is an easy and delicious meal that the whole family can enjoy during your down time. It's a cinch to prepare, doesn't require much standing in front of the stove and you can make a big enough pot to last at least a few days.
This is a quick one to help those of us with 'normal' cycles feel a little more normal during them. I will post a more lengthy article on irregular, painful, and otherwise obstructed cycles when it's OK for me to spend more time at the computer lol :). Until then....
Love and Peace to all my sisters!
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