Endometrial/Uterine Polyps

1. Use your menstrual cycle to clean out endometrial lining.
If you are reading this, then you most likely already know what uterine polyps are. Let us look at the aspects that you may not have alreay encountered. Since the nature of the uterine lining is to grow and shed every month, it is a vulnerable area for things to go amiss. Since the uterine blood is a reflection for what is going on with a woman's entire blood system, if there is brown, dark, foul-smelling blood, then we need to pay attention to a disruptive pattern that has been brewing. Changes in diet, self care routine and emotional patterning will all support the uterus to become stronger and fully eliminate the lining that grows monthly. Uterine massage and vaginal steaming are also highly recommended for changing this pattern.

2. Looking at the energetic function of the uterus/2nd chakra
In her book The ABC's of Chakra Therapy: a Workbook, Deedre Diemer address's this energetic vortex in the body by saying, "The 2nd chakra, located in the lower abdomen, contains sotred memoreis, emotions, and information about how you relate to other people, the quality of your relationships, the day-to-day physical aspects of living, the use of your sexual/creative energy. The pelvic and reproductive organs are located in this area and are most susceptible to disease when there is a blockage or imbalance in the 2nd chakra." Need we say more? I would add to this that due to the emotional layering, unexamined beliefs and judgemental projections that most human beings are walking around with, all of us are susceptible to having blockages in this powerful center in the body. The more sensitive one is, the more affected one is by the difficulty in relating to people in an open, loving and honest way.

3. Your diet either supports a natural, daily detox or inhibits it.
In the world of complementary health care, the concept of 'detoxification' is a huge one. My own personal journey into healing has led me down multiple paths of cleansing the body and mind. As a meditation practitioner, I have come to firmly believe that detoxing the mind is the most important part of getting the body prepared for letting go of the old and unwanted. If one is stewing in negative thoughts, the body will never move to true detoxification. Having just completed Donna Gates's "Detoxification Training" (visit www.bodyecology.com for more info.). Donna is a brilliant teacher with a no-nonsense approach to radically changing the body. The thing I walked away with from this class is that our daily routine and diet should facilitate the liver, blood and bowels to gently, slowly and steadily cleanse itself every single day. Through eating a lot of greens, alkalizing, avoiding poisons, drinking clean water and including fermented foods and drinks in our daily diet, the body is going to detox and therefore continually regenerate itself in a healthy way.

4. Using your moon time to actually rest and reflect: the 3 day rule
If you have not yet read the novel "The Red Tent", a wonderful tale of women living together in the days when you could actually retreat from the world of cooking, cleaning, parenting and relating, I highly encourage you to. It reminds us of the time when women were honored and respected during this time; to enter the red tent for 3 days and let your uterus have the time and space to do her job of releasing, cleansing and preparing for the next cycle. Without this time of conscious rest, because the uterus is put under a lot of strain everyday, she may not fully cleanse herself. This can result in a multitude of symptoms, endometrial/uterine polyps being one of them. Without the proper attention during this time, the uterus will not fully cleanse.

5. Female Tonic can be used to facilitate the "clean out" of old endometrium.
If you decide that you would like to call upon herbal support in 'cleaning out your uterus', then Female Tonic is an excellent choice. Although you can buy it as a ready-made tincture, there is something quite powerful when making the tea. I love the tea and feel huge benefits while drinking it. Female tonic warms your reproductive organs by lessening tension in diaphragm muscle, has a mild anti-spasmodic action on uterine muscles and, among other qualities, it acts as a uterine lavage to remove accumulated debris caused by incompletely flushed menstrual fluids. Visit www.happyuterus.com for more information on this product.

4 Products Your Child Needs

Although most parents begin to think about their childs immune system in the fall, the time to think about it is now.  I am going to share with you the five products that I never leave home without and that have significantly improved the quality of our lives and ultimately, supported my daughter in her recovery of asthma.

1. Digestive Enzymes:  enzymes are somewhat controversial because some feel that they can weaken the digestive system and create a dependency.  The anecdote is to build digestive fire and not need supplemental enzymes.  However, when dealing with children, building digestive fire is ongoing  and what is often needed is some immediate pain relief.  Young Living Essential Oils (although NOT my favorite company) sells a very effective enzyme for children called MightyZyme.  I bought two bottles and they have lasted me for a year and work 100% of the time for any stomach upset and hurting bellies.

2.  Acacia Fiber powder:  This is the best fiber supplement on the market to ensure that your child will poop!  It is dietary soluble fiber, certified organic and has a prebiotic effect, which means that it increases the good gut flora that your immune system depends on.  It is tasteles, odorless and poses no choking risk.  You can add it to liquids or moist foods and it will regulate yours and your childs eliminative process so you can poop daily with ease.  Please visit my products page at www.happyuterus.com for more info. on this product.

3.  Liquid Astragalus vials by Plum Flower:  When your child is old enough to sip through a straw, then they will begin receiving the benefits of taking this daily tonic to boost their immune system.  Astragalus is a single herb designed to support the lungs and spleen, the foundation for your immune system. One vial has 700 mg. of astragalus root extract, each comes with its own straw.  My 4 year old begs for 1-2 of these vials a day and without a doubt, I have seen the cumulative benefits in her health.  She went from having a weakened immune system and an asthma diagnosis to having strong, powerful lungs and not missing one day of school in 2 years!! Thank you to our chinese ancestors for finding this wonderful root!

4.  Children's Herbal Sentinel by Kan Herbs:  This formula was designed to be used at the first sign of a runny nose.  When the first drips from the nose begins, turn these tables into a fairly thick liquid, add stevia powder and administer.  It is a guarantee to stop the runny nose and prevent the phlegm from entering the lung and turning into something much more complicated to treat.

All of these products can be purchased from Happy Uterus Consulting.  Please contact us if you do not see what is listed here or would like more information.

Spirit Babies: How to Communicate

Spirit Babies- How to Communicate with the Child You're Meant to Have by Walter Makichen. A must read for any woman or couple who has exhausted her emotions, physical body and logic in the realm of science and conception. Walter Makichen brings his natural gift of a clarivoyant to the service of those trying to conceive and helps you connect with the spirit baby that is already connected to you. Truly amazing, undeniable stories of success and connection! He will inspire to meditate and get in touch with the love in your heart for your baby that easily becomes covered by fear, loss and confusion. Visit his website: www.spiritbabies.com for more information.

Tampons vs. Lunapads

Ways to eliminate excess estrogen

Estrogen dominance is a recurring problem for many women.  Too many processed foods in one's diet can cause this, coupled with constipation,  can pose a serious health risk.  Changing one's diet to a whole grain, organic plant based diet will greatly improve one's health very quickly.

At times however, certain products may be needed to help quicken this process.  Visit www.healthresources.net for more information on this product.

Orgasm and Conception

This is an area of research that is truly fascinating and surely not addressed (for the obvious reasons) by any fertility doctors.  How to improve chances of conception by ensuring that a woman has an orgasm.  

How does the orgasm itself help increase chances?  The cervix pulls during orgasm and helps actively assist the sperm to enter into the uterus and swim up to the fallopian tubes.

6 Days to prepare for implantation

During my certification training, Dr. Arvigo said that it "takes about 6 days for the endometrium to prepare for implantation."  (www.arvigomassage.com).  This really struck me as something very important for all women trying to conceive to keep in mind.

Preparing the endometrium, is also preparing our minds and spirits to be open enough to receive. Being receptive may be one of the harder parts of conception because we are so quick to grasp, attempt to control and figure everything out.  But if we can work on cultivating our mind in a meditative way, we are more likely to be receptive.

Nourishing foods to build the blood, beginning on day 3 of a woman's cycle, is essential to having a well nourished lining that can be receptive to implantation.  For a list of blood building foods, visit www.lifesourceacupuncture.com.