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RSS http://www.cycleharmony.com/ Fri, 24 May 2013 01:09:28 GMT FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) Why Adrenal Exhaustion Leads to Estrogen Dominance? http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/why-adrenal-exhaustion-leads-to-estrogen-dominance?view=article adrenal-fatigue-and-estrogen-dominance.

adrenal-fatigue-and-estrogen-dominance.

You probably never gave much thought to your adrenal glands. Yet, these two little glands perched on top of your kidneys play a might role in balancing your hormones, managing your weight (especially around your middle), insuring uninterrupted sleep, even-keeled moods and a fighting fit immune system!!

]]> mycycleharmony@gmail.com (CycleHarmony) Wed, 22 May 2013 16:58:36 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/why-adrenal-exhaustion-leads-to-estrogen-dominance?view=article 15 Little Tips to Care For Your Uterus http://www.cycleharmony.com/fertility-pregnancy-birth-control/15-little-tips-to-care-for-your-uterus?view=article

tips-to-care-for-your-uterus

In China, we call the uterus, “a woman's inner palace.” It's called a palace because it's the place to create and nurture a future generation – the next sons and daughters. It's a sacred place that needs special care and attention.

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Mon, 20 May 2013 22:41:55 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/fertility-pregnancy-birth-control/15-little-tips-to-care-for-your-uterus?view=article Spring: An Important Time For Food Consciousness http://www.cycleharmony.com/nutrition/spring-an-important-time-for-food-consciousness?view=article spring-foods

spring-foods

As Winter energetically recedes, Spring’s energy increases and we enter into the morning of the year. The energy of the season is rising. If we take, for a moment, the idea of a seed that has waited quietly for the right time to begin to sprout, we have the feeling for the beginning of Spring coming forth from our restorative Winter.

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]]> mycycleharmony@gmail.com (CycleHarmony) Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:05 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/nutrition/spring-an-important-time-for-food-consciousness?view=article Learning to Love Yourself http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/learning-to-love-yourself?view=article

learning-to-love-yourself

Years ago, I would sometimes look at photographs of models wishing I were as beautiful/skinny/famous/rich as they were. I didn’t exactly hate myself, but there were certainly parts of myself I liked less than others. Then I had a bout of illness and my understanding of my body changed. Suddenly I was grateful for how well it worked, and was delighted at its strength and resilience. I’d had a reality check.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Wed, 15 May 2013 22:25:23 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/learning-to-love-yourself?view=article 7 Primary Causes of Painful Periods and What to Do About It http://www.cycleharmony.com/painful-periods/7-primary-causes-of-painful-periods-and-what-to-do-about-it?view=article

causes-of-painful-periods

Many women experience pain during or around menstruation. This pain can be mild or severe. And it can be felt in the lower abdomen, or in the lumbosacral area (known as referred pain).

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Mon, 13 May 2013 23:44:01 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/painful-periods/7-primary-causes-of-painful-periods-and-what-to-do-about-it?view=article Top 10 Xenoestrogens, the Primary Cause of Estrogen Dominance http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/top-10-xenoestrogens-the-primary-cause-of-estrogen-dominance?view=article xenoestrogen-estrogen-dominance

xenoestrogen-estrogen-dominance

As I’ve shared in previous posts, estrogen dominance is the underlying cause of many menstrual disharmonies such as fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), ovarian cysts, irregular menstrual bleeding and PMS.

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Wed, 08 May 2013 22:06:05 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/top-10-xenoestrogens-the-primary-cause-of-estrogen-dominance?view=article Creating Affirmations to Heal PMS, Irregular Periods, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Fibroids, and More http://www.cycleharmony.com/affirmations/creating-affirmations-to-heal-pms-irregular-periods-depression-anxiety-insomnia-fibroids-and-more?view=article healing-affirmations

healing-affirmations

Yes you want to be healthier, happier, and more prosperous. Yet sometimes it seems that you're just not getting what you truly wanted.

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Sat, 04 May 2013 21:54:42 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/affirmations/creating-affirmations-to-heal-pms-irregular-periods-depression-anxiety-insomnia-fibroids-and-more?view=article Beltane and Alchemy http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/beltane-and-alchemy?view=article alchemical-wedding

alchemical-wedding

Beltane is here, finally! Even in the cold north that is Norway, winter has finally given way to spring. Beltane is my favourite pagan festival, and I am so happy it is here again. We have had a long, hard winter this year, and the birch trees are still bare. I expect the leaves will be bursting forth now anytime in the next month. The days are growing longer and the promise of warmer days is hanging in the air.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Thu, 02 May 2013 19:15:36 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/beltane-and-alchemy?view=article Goddess Tradition http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/goddess-tradition?view=article snow-bells-goddess-tradition

snow-bells-goddess-tradition

I’ve been reading Nancy Blair’s Goddess Days where she writes about one goddess each day. It’s a beautiful, inspirational book, and it gives me so much to think about. For instance, what Goddess traditions have survived from the olden days?

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:42:40 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/goddess-tradition?view=article What Does Anger Have to Do with PMS http://www.cycleharmony.com/emotional-wellness/what-does-anger-have-to-do-with-pms?view=article

what-does-anger-have-to-do-with-pms

For many women, the emotional aspect of hormone imbalance - anger, irritability, anxiety, mood swings and depression - is the hardest part of PMS to deal with, because it makes us feel out of control, and because it causes serious damage to both our relationships and our very sense of wellbeing.

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]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:21:36 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/emotional-wellness/what-does-anger-have-to-do-with-pms?view=article Sacred Feminine http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/sacred-feminine?view=article

sacred-feminine

I’ve been thinking about the Sacred Feminine. It is something that’s very important to me. I find that when I’m busy, like now, reflecting on the Sacred Feminine is something that helps me to put things into perspective and really appreciate my place in the Universe.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:09:58 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/sacred-feminine?view=article You're Part of the Hormone Imbalance Epidemic http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/you-re-part-of-the-hormone-imbalance-epidemic?view=article epidemic-of-hormone-imbalance

epidemic-of-hormone-imbalance

When you suffer from PMS or other painful menstrual issues, you may think you're alone and that there's something wrong with you. But the truth is, you're not alone at all. There's an epidemic of hormone imbalance among women around the globe, especially in the more developed, industrialized countries.

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:17:30 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/you-re-part-of-the-hormone-imbalance-epidemic?view=article Anthropological Trivia about Menstruation http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/anthropological-trivia-about-menstruation?view=article

anthropological-trivia-about-menstruation

The Kwaio people of the Solomon Islands live in villages that are organised according to sex, elevation and left and right. The anthropologist Roger Keesing wrote in his famous Kwaio Religion – The Living and The Dead in a Solomon Island Society from 1982 about this remarkable society.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:05:04 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/anthropological-trivia-about-menstruation?view=article Detoxifying Herbal Teas http://www.cycleharmony.com/tea/detoxifying-herbal-teas?view=article chrysanthemum-tea

chrysanthemum-tea

There's a famous saying in Chinese Medicine, "Whenever there is stagnation, there is pain." This pain can be both physical and emotional in nature. In fact, many of the menstrual disharmonines such as PMS, irregular periods, painful periods, fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are all due to either the stagnation of energy or blood.

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:37:56 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/tea/detoxifying-herbal-teas?view=article How Do You Measure Success? http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/how-do-you-measure-success?view=article

how-do-you-measure-success

How do you measure success in your life? There are many ways – we can measure success by job titles, promotions, houses, cars, clothes, children, partners, the list goes on. I think that rather than these ways of measuring success being wrong, they are a bit lop-sided. After all these things or people aren’t me but they may say something about me. There’s a slight difference there. My point is that rather than the promotion or partner being a trophy in themselves, they can help reflect that I am indeed in a good place with myself. My belief is that if I’m in a good place with myself, everything else will fall into place. If I’m being true to myself, and constantly striving towards becoming a better person, then I’ll enable or allow other good things to happen in my life.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:00:14 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/how-do-you-measure-success?view=article Foods that Detoxify the Liver and Promote Circulation http://www.cycleharmony.com/nutrition/foods-that-detoxify-the-liver-and-promotes-circulation?view=article

foods-that-detoxify-the-liver

In our body, the liver is the organ responsible for breaking down estrogen and helping to eliminate excess estrogen from the body. If you have an overactive or sluggish liver, and its ability to metabolize estrogen is compromised, this will lead to a buildup of excess estrogen in the body, and symptoms such as:

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:05:02 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/nutrition/foods-that-detoxify-the-liver-and-promotes-circulation?view=article Red Tent Gathering http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/red-tent-gathering?view=article

red-tent-gathering

I’m inviting women I know to join me in a Red Tent gathering at my house. I want to listen and share with them about what it’s really like to be a woman today. I’ve been thinking a lot about this recently. What is expected from women in our society today? What do we expect from ourselves? What are the challenges we face?

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:24:28 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/red-tent-gathering?view=article How to Metabolize Estrogen More Efficiently http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/how-to-metabolize-estrogen-more-efficiently?view=article how-to-metabolize-estrogen-effeciently

how-to-metabolize-estrogen-effeciently

Estrogen dominance (elevated estrogen level) is the underlying cause of many menstrual disharmonies, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, ovarian cysts, and PMS.

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:51:29 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/how-to-metabolize-estrogen-more-efficiently?view=article Expert Q&A: Hormone Imbalance http://www.cycleharmony.com/expert-column/expert-q-a-hormone-imbalance?view=article ask-cycle-harmony-experts

ask-cycle-harmony-experts

Question from Kristina

I'm 33, no children, and not sure what my hormone issues are. About 5 months ago I developed cystic acne, mostly on my chin, and extremely oily skin all over. My menstrual cycles also went from 24 days to 20 - 22 days and my libido went down to zero.

]]> mycycleharmony@gmail.com (CycleHarmony) Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:08:05 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/expert-column/expert-q-a-hormone-imbalance?view=article Moon Blood http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/moon-blood?view=article

moon-blood

My moon blood has arrived, with pain and discomfort this time. I noticed quite a bit of water retention in the week leading up to my period starting, and felt sluggish and tired. This bleed is a purge, I can feel it. Now the heaviest day of bleeding is over, I am feeling lighter and cleansed. I have made sure I have taken time to rest, to be with friends and family, and to look after myself. Eating nourishing food, making fresh juices and meditating are a must for me, especially when I have my moon blood.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:37:16 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/moon-blood?view=article Simple Home Remedies for Acne http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/simple-home-remedies-for-acne?view=article

home-remedies-for-acne

Acne is not only common among teenagers, but also quite common among women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. It's often related to hormone changes triggered by menstruation, birth control pills, pregnancy, or even early menopause.

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:23:38 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/hormone-imbalance/simple-home-remedies-for-acne?view=article Introducing Bozhena Orekhova and Her Herbal Teas http://www.cycleharmony.com/tea/introducing-bozhena-orekhova-and-her-tea-collection?view=article magik-potion-tea

magik-potion-tea

I’ve been drinking tea for as long as I can remember. A while back, a friend introduced me to the herbal teas made by Bozhena Orekhova – and I fell in love with them. My favorite is the “Magik Potion.” As the name suggests, it's magical, and it's become a favorite companion through my menstrual cycles. So I want to share these wonderful teas with you too!

]]> mycycleharmony@gmail.com (CycleHarmony) Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:06:13 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/tea/introducing-bozhena-orekhova-and-her-tea-collection?view=article On family and friends http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/on-family-and-friends?view=article

on-family-and-friends

I have been thinking about family. There are so many kinds, so many components, but I think everyone recognises the concept. This week I spent some time with mine. I don’t live far away from them, but stuff gets in the way (doesn’t it always?) and I don’t see them as often as I would like.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:20:08 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/on-family-and-friends?view=article Why Use Cloth Pads? http://www.cycleharmony.com/eco-friendly-menstruation/why-use-cloth-pads?view=article

why-use-cloth-pads

Why use cloth pads? If youʼre reading this, you probably already have an idea of why cloth is better than conventional disposable menstrual products. In case youʼre not aware of all the benefits, hereʼs a quick run-down:

]]> mycycleharmony@gmail.com (CycleHarmony) Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:14:02 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/eco-friendly-menstruation/why-use-cloth-pads?view=article Learning through Emotions http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/learning-through-emotions?view=article

learning-through-emotions

We humans experience such a wide range of emotions. I prefer the cheerful end, but I’ve also had my fair share of the sad end. It’s the range of my emotions that add up to my experience. I think the only way I can expand my being is by feeling more and by widening my spectrum of emotional experience.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:43:27 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/learning-through-emotions?view=article Five Elements and Your Menstrual Health http://www.cycleharmony.com/self-understanding/five-elements-and-your-health?view=article

five-elements

Have you ever wondered why you have heavy periods, PMS and fatigue at the same time? Or if your irregular periods have anything to do with your irritability and headaches? These seemingly unrelated symptoms are a mystery to many of us. Even the most advanced Western science has difficulty coming up with plausable explanations.

]]> adminuser3@cycleharmony.com (Jing J.) Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:43:33 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/self-understanding/five-elements-and-your-health?view=article Support Networks and Sisterhood http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/support-networks-and-sisterhood?view=article

support-networks-and-sisterhood What kind of support do you have in your life? What sort of networks do you have, and what kind of influences affect you? We receive support from a variety of places, but in all likelihood some of it is virtual. I mean virtual as in online, not as in unreal. We meet and share at spaces like Cycle Harmony, being sisters although we might be continents apart.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:55:31 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/support-networks-and-sisterhood?view=article 5HTP Helps Improve Mood, Insomnia, Sugar Craving and PMS http://www.cycleharmony.com/pms-symptoms/5htp-improves-mood-insomnia-and-pms?view=article 5htp-helps-improve-mood-insomnia-pms

5htp-helps-improve-mood-insomnia-pms

5HTP is useful if you need a little help boosting your serotonin levels. Serotonin is ‘the happy hormone’ you normally synthesise from the amino acid tryptophan in food via a complex chain of chemical reactions. Serotonin has a role in how you feel in yourself, what you want to eat (and how often), and how much you sleep – all of the things which go awry when you have PMS.

]]> mycycleharmony@gmail.com (CycleHarmony) Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:43:40 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/pms-symptoms/5htp-improves-mood-insomnia-and-pms?view=article Palace of Yin: Woman's Physiology, Part I http://www.cycleharmony.com/expert-column/palace-of-yin-woman-s-physiology-part-i?view=article what-is-tcm

what-is-tcm

In order to better understand physiology of the human body, especially from a Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) Perspective, we need to embark on a journey into the root philosophy that predominates the medical theory.

]]> aram@aramakopyan.com (Aram A.) Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:29:59 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/expert-column/palace-of-yin-woman-s-physiology-part-i?view=article The Meaning of Love http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/the-meaning-of-love?view=article

the-meaning-of-love

Last week was Valentine’s day. In the days leading up to Valentine’s I began seeing posts on Facebook encouraging people how best to celebrate the day. There were adverts for diamond rings, weekend breaks, pink champagne and more varieties of chocolate than I can count.

]]> jing@cycleharmony.com (Vild P.) Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:38:50 GMT http://www.cycleharmony.com/red-tent/the-meaning-of-love?view=article