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Monday, April 25, 2011

Coming of Age Gift Ideas and Remedies for Young Women


This blog post is part of my Unique Women in Business Networking group's monthly blog hop. Our theme this month is Celebrating Womanhood. I'm really curious to read what the other ladies in the group have to say on this topic. You can find links to their blogs at the end of this post.

Celebrating womanhood to me is about celebrating the coming of age for pre-teen and teenage girls. Many traditional cultures have rituals or ceremonies for girls at coming of age. However you choose to honor a young woman at this stage her her life, you may wish to offer something practical for the physical and emotional changes she may be experiencing.

Warm heat can help to relax the uterus to prevent cramping pain. These flax and lavender wraps are great for relieving cramps when heated in the microwave.



No microwave? This warming pain relief balm is also great for reducing pain from cramping. Both of these are all natural pain relief methods that may help avert a cycle of Ibuproferin, Advil or Motrin use which can be hard on the Liver.

Another natural remedy I like for emotional issues around menstruation is Leonurus cardiaca AKA Motherwort. Motherwort is exceptionally helpful for balancing emotional issues in women such as anxiety or irritability, whether related to PMS or menopause. It also helps smooth the menstrual flow for uterine cramping. For heavy bleeding or pregnancy this herb should be avoided. This is a picture of one of my Motherwort plants from this winter season. It likes the Central Florida Winter Weather. I have been making Motherwort tincture with these plants and will have it available in the Extracts Section of my Etsy shop later this month. You can leave a comment below if you would like to be updated when my Motherwort tincture is ready.

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14 comments:

  1. Harvest Moon by HandApril 25, 2011

    Great ideas and advice for young women coming of age! The products you featured from your shop all look like they would be very comforting and be well-received by any young lady who is need of relief from pain.

    Ann
    Harvest Moon by Hand

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  2. Nancy Pace ArtApril 25, 2011

    I knew your blog would be well thought out and pertinent to the subject,very nice offering,
    Nancy

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  3. CelesteApril 25, 2011

    I think our culture needs to do more in the way of coming of age ceremonies.

    Your microwavable wraps look delightful!

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  4. UnknownApril 25, 2011

    Nice touch!

    I remember cramps... no fun at all, and though ibuprophen works wonders, a natural alternative is always preferable.

    and, your heat wraps are So much more attractive than the old rubber-ball red, hot water bottles. ;)

    Linda :)
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  5. Honey from the BeeApril 25, 2011

    I wish your products had been available when I was at my worse! Heat really does help and both of your solutions are much healthier than pills.

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  6. AnonymousApril 25, 2011

    Great products! Great post! Have a great day!

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  7. Designer4uApril 25, 2011

    Celebrating Womanhood is truly the Coming of a Age of Preteens an Teenagers . In this fast paced world, they really need to slow down an understand the changes in their body.

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  8. UnknownApril 25, 2011

    I loved reading your blog! What great suggestions for the young women of the world!

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  9. Judy April 25, 2011

    Very interesting and informative! I'll have to show my daughter!

    --Judy
    WellspringCreations.US

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  10. AudreyApril 25, 2011

    Love your post Cory and your products!
    I saw something somewhere about dandylion greens and women's issues but I can't seem to find it again. I think it was something you posted?

    Thank you,
    Audrey
    http://AudreyGardenLady.blogspot.com

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  11. Life Is A LarkApril 25, 2011

    Love your blog and all of your products. Can't wait for the Motherwort tincture to be available since I think it will be good for both my teenage daughter and me!!

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  12. Pen and PaperieApril 25, 2011

    I love the idea of celebrating the onset of womanhood...I didn't when it was me. These products are great - I would be curious about the motherwort extract when it is ready.
    I have a friend who "got croned" at her 50th. It was a celebration and not dark at all like it sounds.

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  13. RobinApril 26, 2011

    Interesting that the herb to help is named 'Motherwort'.

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  14. Aquarian BathMay 20, 2011

    It's ready! http://www.etsy.com/listing/74482638/motherwort-leonurus-cardiaca-tincture

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