by Jutta Russell | Jan 28, 2019
Today this body region is especially susceptible to exercise and looking after it. The highlighted region is the kidneys and the bladder.
Look after your kidneys
The kidneys and the bladder are the body’s filtration system. It is very important to flush your system through and use Liquid Fast Days at New Moon or Waning Moon. If you want to strengthen your kidneys and bladder, make tea from one of the herbs mentioned below. You can also use a mixture of some or all. This tea you can sip throughout the morning/day (best to carry it in an insulated thermos flask). You can even add a dash of fresh lemon juice.
Herbs for this region
- Dandelion tea.
- Marshmallow root.
- Juniper.
- Nettles.
- Parsley.
Detox Tea Mixture: Mix some fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds, add pieces of fresh ginger and some lemon juice, and add some fresh turmeric root. Add to a teapot and add hot water, leave to cool, and sip throughout the day/morning.
During hot weather add a glass of coconut water to your daily routine. It is one of the best ways to hydrate your body.
In general, make sure to drink enough water or herbal teas to stay well hydrated. This is the best way to keep your kidneys and bladder in good shape.
Epsom salt bath
Bathing in Epsom salts or having a sauna/steam bath is good to get rid of toxins.
A healthy body relies on the right ph balance. A normal blood pH level is 7.35 to 7.45 on a scale of 0 to 14, where 0 is the most acidic and 14 is the most alkaline. If the lungs or kidneys are malfunctioning, your blood’s ph level can become imbalanced.
Eat more alkaline food
Many people are slightly too acidic. Sugar, meat, fish, dairy products, flour, alcohol, tea, and coffee are all acid-forming products.
You need to eat more alkaline food in the form of dark leafy vegetables like spinach, avocados, miso products, tomatoes, almonds, garlic, onions, and parsley. The one food that is the most alkaline is also very counterintuitive. Did you know that lemons are actually the most alkaline food there is? All other citrus fruits like grapefruit, oranges, limes, and tangerines are actually acidic. Lemons are the only alkaline citrus fruit! This is the reason why lemons are used for cleaning and sprinkling some lemon juice on a breaded chicken, will help to alkalize it and easier to digest.
One of the easiest and most pleasant ways to help balance your body’s ph level is to drink Lemon Water.
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by Jutta Russell | Jan 28, 2019
Today this body region is especially susceptible to exercise and looking after it. The highlighted region is the hips, pelvic floor, sexual organs (womb, vulva, ovaries), or male sexual organs.
Herbs for this region:
Red Clover, Lady’s Mantel (see recipe below), Red raspberry leaf tea
Herbs during the menopause
During/after pregnancy and in later life many people suffer from incontinence. Here are a few simple pelvic floor exercises that you can do in your own time.
Test your pelvic floor: Next time you feel the need to urinate, stop the flow after the first 3rd. You should be able to manage that quite easily. If you can’t, then get on with the pelvic floor exercises until you be able to do so. It is a good idea to do them daily in any case, so these muscles stay strong, especially after childbirth. This will prevent problems as you get older
Here is a great and inexpensive App that will help with pelvic floor exercises. Go to your App Store and look for the NHS Squeezy App. There is a nominal one-off charge, but it is well worth it and you can tailor your own pelvic floor program to suit your needs.
Sexual health and reproduction (male and female) are hot topics these days. As couples are older when they try for a family.
Here is an article that might interest you regarding a totally natural form of birth control (it works both ways – if you want to avoid getting pregnant or if you have trouble getting pregnant) Conceive with the moon
Another hot topic is the lack of sexual appetite. Some people are born with more and others with less sexual appetite and that is perfectly normal. Stress and worries definitely take a toll on sexual appetite. So the first rule here is to relax, meditate and find peace of mind. A relaxed person finds sex often more enjoyable. Below are a few herbs that may offer help.
If you suffer from a lack of sexual appetite here are a few natural foods that might be beneficial.
Lady’s Mantle
When it comes to female-related topics such as menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy, Lady’s Mantel herb is a real cure-all.
You can either prepare it as a sitz bath or drink it as tea.
Below is a tea recipe for all kinds of applications.
1/2 cup lady’s mantle
1/2 cup red raspberry leaf
1/4 cup lemon balm (you can add more to taste)
For larger quantities expand in this ratio and keep it in a large glass jar.
- Place all herbs in a dry, glass jar with a lid and shake until they’re mixed up well. Alternatively you can mix the herbs in a bowl and then add the mixture to the jar.
- To make one cup of tea all you need is 1 teaspoon of mixed herbs per cup of hot water.
- For a strong brew to add to a sitz bath, steep 1-2 tablespoons of herbs in a generous cup of hot water for about 5-10 minutes and strain, then add to the bath water and remain for 15 minutes until the bath cools down. This is a great relief during your period, especially if you suffer from pain or PMS. You can top your sitz bath up with actual drinking cups of tea during the day (use the same mixture).
- Begin drinking the tea about a week before you are expecting your period.
- If you have problems with heavy cramping, try drinking a cup (warm or iced) every day of the month.
For your hips and general well-being into old age, have a look into Pilates classes near you.
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