February Newsletter 2007

Red Rose Bath for Menstruation
~1/2 cup rose water (available at international stores or natural grocery stores)
~1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
~handful of fresh or dried red rose petals (organic or unsprayed)
~2 drops rose otto essential oil(this is expensive because it takes 30 roses for one drop of rose essential oil but it is worth it! You can substitute rose geranium essential oil in its place).
*Mix ingredients into the bath water and soothe your soul. Roses represent love and the mystery of life itself. Roses and almond oil blend well together creating a nice synergy.

Raspberry Leaf Tea for Menstruation
*Drink a cup of Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea while relaxing in the bath (raspberry leaf tea is available in most grocery stores in tea bag form)
Raspberry Leaf tea supports the female system. It aides healthy menstruation and helps to tone the uterus. For centuries, Native American and European women have used raspberry leaf tea for menstrual cramps and irregular menstruation.

When you are on your period:
-hang a beautiful scarf over your door
-wear a ruby ring
-eat a strawberry dipped in chocolate
-serve yourself tea in a red tea pot with a red tea cup
-order dinner to be delivered to you
-have someone cook a nutritious meal for you or bring you a cup of tea
-take a day off, go nowhere, stay in bed longer, take a nap, take a bath, allow yourself to do nothing
-take turns with a friend to bring each other a meal, tea or flowers
-send yourself flowers, put a red rose by your bed
-have your loved one give you a foot massage
-have your child bring you a cup of cranberry juice

A Time to Celebrate: A Celebration of a Girl's First Menstrual Period
by Joan Morais
This book portrays a positive picture of menstruation which helps empower girls and teaches them to love, care for, and respect their body. The more a girl knows about her body, the more she will take control of it and make the right choices for herself.

The value we place on menstruation has a direct correlation with the value we place on ourselves as women.
~Lara Owen








Disclaimer: Joan Morais does not warrant and has no liability for information provided in this newsletter or on www.joanmorais.com. Each person may react differently to any particular suggested uses of products or ingredients.

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