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'Yemanja' explores the West African origins of Candomble, a once-secret religion popular in Bahia, Brazil.
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“The woods gal, that’s what they called me.” Emma Dupree, 1898-1996. Photos by Mary Anne McDonald.
Emma Dupree was a respected herbal healer in Pitt County, North Carolina: “From the time she could walk, Emma felt drawn to the land. She would roam the woods, plucking, sniffing, tasting weeds. She grew up that way, collecting the leaves, stems, roots, and bark of sweet gum, white mint, mullein, sassafras in her coattail or a tin bucket. She’d tote them back to the farm, rinse them in well water and tie them in bunches to dry. In the backyard, she’d raise a fire under a kettle and boil her herbs to a bubbly froth, then pour it up in brown-necked stone jugs: a white-mint potion for poor circulation; catnip tea for babies with colic; tansy tea - hot or cold - for low blood sugar; mullein tea for a stomach ache …” — Paige Williams
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So today, I am stepping a little bit out of my comfort zone and am sharing a piece of myself in hopes that it will help someone else. About a year ago I was diagnosed with a pedunculate fibroid. What initially felt like a curse has now turned into a blessing. Today I decided to officially put my story out there. It's been tugging on my heart for months to share it, but for selfish reasons i've kept it inside. Since being diagnosed I have committed myself to a lifelong healing journey. The journey has allowed me to grow in so many ways and has even motivated me to pursue a career in holistic healing. To read more about my story click on the link in the bio. #healingfibroids #nicshealingjourney #healing #selfcare #fibroids #wombhealth #yonihealth #naturalhealing #myhealingjourney #positiveenergy #positivevibes #vibratehigher #fibroid #fibroidfree #allnatural #healthy #fibroidfree #blackgirlswhoblog #fightfibroids
“I politely told my doctor that instead of taking her advice, I’d dedicate myself to researching other options for my healing and care. She tried to deter me, repeating stats about infertility and cancer, and insisted I should begin birth control that day. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I was nervous to stand my ground, but that No! energy kept me from giving in.” #alisavitti #womancode || I swear this was me also! I am determined to heal myself naturally. I know there is a way and I believe it is already done. #nicshealingjourney #healing #alternativehealing #fibroids #hormonaldisorders #feminineenergy #womenshealth #fibroidawareness
This tastes so good! It's a banana,guava and mango smoothie. I added sea moss and a little agave to it 😋 #holisticnic #seamoss #smoothie #nicshealingjourney #fibroids #healingmyfibroids #naturalhealing #holistichealth #wombwellness #hempseed #fightfibroids
Disclaimer - I give a bit of detail in this post, for some, it may be TMI, but this is my story and I am here to share my experiences in hopes of serving anyone else who is or has been in my situation. Transparency is needed here. This is a continuation from this post. If you haven’t read it yet you can jump on over, and then come back. ...So, I went to Planned Parenthood. I had the Pap smear done. And if you have ever had a pap smear, which I’m sure most women reading this have, you know just how uncomfortable they can be. So I'm laying on the examination bed, legs up in the stirrups, Yoni all out in the open. And the nurse is examine my yoni. She's examining my uterus and feeling on my stomach and says, "hmm, that's a little big. You're not pregnant are you?" "No!?!?” I replied, with a smidgen of uncertainty in my voice "OK, your uterus is a little bit enlarged and there's a little blood here, she says" So she goes on and tells me she thinks it could be fibroids. But the only way to be sure is to have an ultrasound. Now this, I am familiar with this . My mom, aunts, cousins and friends of friends have all had experiences with this ‘Fibroid’. And have had surgery including hysterectomies to “remedy” the problem. And all I’m thinking is, I don’t want it! Meanwhile, she gave me a pregnancy test just to rule out the fact that I'm not pregnant and orders me to have an ultrasound. I go to have it done next day. A few days later I get the results and find out I have a 9 cm x 9 cm x 10 cm fibroid. Basically, I have a hard, rock-like grapefruit in my womb. My sweet and kind nurse at Planned Parenthood advises me to find a gyno so they can speak about it to me in more depth and provide me with my possible options for dealing with the tumor. I go on google and find a doctor, supposedly one of the best in the area. He confirmed with me that I do in fact have a fibroid. He told me that it is most likely a predunculated fibroid which means it is growing outside of my uterus connected by a stalk and it's coming somewhere off or around my left ovary. He told me what they are and basically that I need to have it removed ASAP. He orders me to have an MRI to get a better picture of exactly where it is coming from because based on his examination and the ultrasound report my fibroid was so large and it was covering my left ovary to the point where the doctor wasn’t certain the ovary was even there or functioning properly. I asked him if there were any other treatments other than surgery. He gives me a flat out no and tells me that Surgery is my only option. I’m thinking to myself, really?!? Prior to coming to this visit I had already begun to do my own research on natural treatments and remedies for shrinking fibroids, and I read so many, and you mean to tell me this doctor wasn’t able to provide me with at least one alternative treatment?! Cutting me open was his only remedy. He orders me to have an MRI to get a more definitive picture of the fibroid and to hopefully rule this out as being a malignant tumor. I have the MRI. So at this point it’s been about 3 weeks since my initial diagnosis… A couple days later I get the report. The MRI confirmed that I indeed have a 9 cm mass or tumor, not something that I didn’t already know, right? But this time the doctor is much more concerned about my report. He refers me to an oncologist, who again wants to cut me open. I refuse! At this point I decide to take matters into my own hands. I listen to my inner voice. My inner goddess. She’s telling me that surgery is not the way to go. Against everyone else's options and suggestions, I listen to my own voice and it has led me to where I am today. Now, one year later this fibroid has brought me on an incredible journey of healing and self-discovery. Who would’ve thought that a fibroid, a tumor, a disease a sickness or any ailment could actually be a blessing? Well this certainly has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Every day I’m learning something new about myself because of this fibroid. I’m not completely healed, but I am in the process and I am so happy to share my journey with you.
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Grounding doesn’t have to be hard. Shake around, literally shake it off. Eat some toast. Stretch and stomp on the floor. Whatever. Be creative. It doesn’t all have to be about dirt and rocks and trees and stuff.
Shonda Buchanan: Who is Afraid of Black Indians?
Shonda Buchanan of Choctaw, Coharie, Cherokee & African Heritage is an Award-winning Poet and Fiction Writer.
Shonda was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan where she spent much of her adolescence curled up in libraries, bathtubs, and on her front porch, reading. Her book “Who’s Afraid of Black Indians?” is a difficult yet beautiful collection of poetry that peeks into one American family’s cultural window.
“Trust the first drum, your heart, for all your answers. The ancestors will follow…” ~Shonda Buchanan
Wanting to forget the past, this chapbook of poetry explores the journey Shonda’s ancestors took from North Carolina to Tennessee, to Indiana and finally Michigan, and the flight and fight to escape racial persecution and racial classification.
Yet it is also a book about the recovery of an identity–the intersection of Blacks and Native American Indians in this country. Shonda and her family, like so many other “bi-racial” Native American Indians, suffered from not knowing their full roots, and the ills of assimilation, all the while and enduring society’s ever-evolving definition of them. This book will hopefully help other Black American Indians, as well as bi-racial and tri-racial peoples, research, reclaim and celebrate their multifaceted heritage.
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Five Herbs To Support Feminine Energy :: By Ashley Neese “All plants carry energy. Taking herbs on a regular basis is a great way to connect deeply to yourself and Mother Earth. The simple act of adding rosemary to a pot of soup or brewing a chamomile tea are grounding practices that help you tune into the subtle energies that are alive in each moment. When we learn about herbs we learn how to better support ourselves. Each plant has specific energies and qualities that come through depending on what part of the plant we use. When we work with roots like ginger or valerian the energy is clear and grounded. The energy of flowers like hibiscus are often cooling and free flowing through the body. Healing herbs have a variety of uses from boosting our immune system to clearing our minds for rest. In addition, you can work with specific herbs to nourish your feminine spirit. We live in a very fast world and tuning into our feminine energy is all about slowing down, creating and caring for ourselves and each other. In order to be fully present for all that we have to show up for in a day we need to rely on the gifts of Mother Nature to give us strength and support. Here are five potent herbs to feed your feminine spirit: Raspberry Leaf Raspberry leaf has long been used to strengthen and tone the uterus, the birthplace of creativity. This delicate leaf has a mild sweet flavor and makes the perfect cup of tea or works beautifully as base for a feminine tea blend. Red raspberry leaf is commonly given to pregnant women because it is rich in vitamins C and B as well as iron and magnesium. Damiana Damiana leaf has been cultivated in Mexico for centuries and is a well known aphrodisiac. Tuning into our sexual energy is vital as women. Damiana leaf helps to relieve depression especially when it is related to sexual issues. Taken as a tea before bed it can relax nerves to support dreaming and restful sleep. Damiana helps us relax and go with the flow which is a huge asset when deepening our relationship to the feminine. Nettle leaf Nettle leaf is one of the powerful nourishing tonics for women. Drinking a simple nettle leaf infusion will boost your iron levels giving you the energy you need on busy days. Nettles increase fertility, help manage emotional swings and helps us stay grounded when we are multitasking. Rose Rose is the ultimate love flower, heart healer and feminine herb. Anytime you need a boost of feminine energy take a bath with rose petals, brew a cup of rose tea or spritz your face with rose water. Rose is an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, blood tonic and menstrual regulator. There are so many ways to engage with rose medicine, find what resonates for you and attempt to work with this herb in some way once a week. Vitex Vitex is often referred to as ‘the woman’s herb’ is often used to help balance irregular cycles and heal PMS. This strong herb has been used for centuries as a female remedy. Vitex can be used to boost fertility and should be taken consistently if you are trying to regulate your cycle. Be sure to talk with a professional herbalist to figure out the quantities that are right for you.”
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Science has proven that:
Humans have auras
Humans have organs that sense energy
We inherit memories from our anscestors
Meditation repairs telomeres in DNA, which slows the process of aging.
Compassion extends life
Love is more than just an emotion
Billions of other universes exist
Meditation speeds healing