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Herbal Birth Control

Herbal birth control is most effective with knowledge of your fertility cycles, selective abstinence, and barriers to sperm. These herbs may not be 100% effective, but may help prevent implantation of a fertilized egg, may cause temporary or permanent sterility, and bring on a late menstrual flow. Some of these herbs have potentially dangerous side effects so please respect their power.

Stoneseed root~Once used by Shoshone women to cause permanent sterility. Steep it for several hours in cold, rather than boiling water, and drink a cup daily.

Jack in the Pulpit Root~This was used by Hopi women and prevented conception for one week. Stir one teaspoon of the dried, powdered root into a half cup of cold water. If sterility was desired, two teaspoonsful were stirred into a cup of hot water.

Thistles~Many types of thistles seem to be useful in inhibiting fertilization. This herb was used by the Quinault Indians to induce temporary sterility by preparing an infusion by boiling the entire plant in water and drinking the strong liquid.

Increasing Your Fertility The Natural And Healthy Way

Did you know that the causes of infertility is either 50% weak sperm, 35% blocked tubes, or 15% unknown? Have you tried using herbs to increase your fertility? Herbs used to encourage a pregnancy are characterized by their ability to nourish and tonify the uterus, nourish the entire body, relax the nervous system, establish and balance normal functioning of the hormonal system, and balance sexual desire. Here are a list of some helpful herbs that may help you!

Red Clover Flowers~This herb has a high vitamin content and is especially useful for the uterus.

Nettle Leaves~This herb is a uterine tonic and generally nourishes with a special ability to strengthen the kidneys and adrenals.

Red Raspberry Leaves~This herb provides leaves which contain an effective uterine tonic and a large amount of calcium. It is most effective when combined with Red Clover.

Don Quai Root~This herb is known for normalizing your menstrual periods which will give you a more accurate time frame of when you are ovulating every month.

False Unicorn Root~This strong and beneficial herb is known for having an influence on the ovaries, kidney's, and bladder. This herb is also a powerful uterine tonic.

Ovulation is controlled by light. Leave a light on in your bedroom for three nights midway through your menstrual cycle, while all other nights leaving the room dark. You will ovulate when the light is on. Have intercourse during the 3 light nights if you want to conceive. This method is called lunaception. Lunaception combines well with herbs which promote fertility.

My personal experience~I've had an irregular menstrual cycle my whole life which created horrible mood swings. I went to my local herb store to see if I could find an herb that would regulate my cycles. I was recommended Femtrol which contains Vitamin C, Dong Quai Root Extract, Hesperidin, Black Cohosh Root Extract, Chaste Tree Berry Extract, False Unicorn Root Extract, Licorice Root, Rhizome Extract, and Fennel Seed Extract. After taking Femtrol, having a regular cycle for 2 months, and feeling better I fell pregnant with my son in 2008! If you have irregular cycles and are having a hard time conceiving, maybe you should give this a try!

If any of these work for you, please email me your story. I would love to hear about it!

Easy Aromatherapy Recipes

Responding to my blog post in October 2009 regarding Natural Remedies for your Little Ones, Kyley at Easy Aromatherapy Recipes recently sent me another helpful aromatherapy recipe to cheer kids up and help relieve chest congestion. Put a few drops of peppermint and lemon essential oil or lavender into the humidifier to help them sleep.
For more good essential oil diffuser recipes for keeping life healthy and happy please visit Kyley's website at Easy Aromatherapy Recipes. Enjoy!

Thanks Kyley!

Natural and Organic for Baby and You!

I recently received an email from owner and mom, Alia Alston who discovered Sweet Olive after her daughter was diagnosed with eczema and other skin issues. After trying products that her Dr. recommended, she decided to do some research of her own seeking a natural alternative. She has created her own natural diaper rash cream, which she calls Biscuit Butter. This cream also is an amazing soothing relief for eczema and other skin ailments. Lucky Ducky are her bath sachets that are amazing soap replacements for children or adults. Alia is in the process of developing an Ow-wee Cream that is packaged in an over sized chap-stick holder. Through research, she has found that children LOVE applying it on themselves. Cheeks, lips, dry spots, eczema spots, scrapes, and anywhere else there is an ow-wee. She personally uses it under her eyes as an eye cream at night. It has rose hip oil in it which works wonders for wrinkles! Plus, not only are her products amazing she is lucky enough to be able to donate a percentage of her profits to under privileged children charities. Remember, all of her products are organic, natural, hand made and 100% biodegradable.

Thank you again for your email Alia! Looking forward to sampling your products!

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