Monday, March 10, 2025

Ms. Henrietta Lacks


 I love us and especially our history! Lol as you can probably tell during my daily post during Black History Month🤟🏾! However why stop there? I’ve challenged myself to post a Black History post once a week,plus I use these post to educate Masai Long about the amazing lineage of ppl he comes from💙. Light and Life….

Henrietta Lacks born 8/1/1920 whose cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951 (HeLa cells), became one of the most important tools in medicine .Her cells became vital for developing the polio vaccine 💉, cloning 🧪, gene mapping 🧬, in vitro fertilization,and so much more. However she died on 10/4/51 at the age of 31yrs old of cervical cancer. If you have NEVER read her book I highly suggest you do. I was first introduced to her by my oldest sun who had to read her book while attending Wyandotte High School(go Bulldogs✊🏾)!

Estrogen Health

 OmGAWD yeeees…this is a great starting point. I love all of these herbs for many thangs and improving estrogen health is one. However weight gain and vitamin deficiency and other factors can also be the culprit in having low estrogen levels🤟🏾…



                                                                Light and Life

                                                                         Sunni💙

Baby Dust

 Baby dust is in the air!!! Resharing a post I made in 2016🫶🏾. As a Midwifery Assistant and Birthing Doula if this is something you desire I pray you achieve your dreams, MANIFEST it and do your part to bring this into fruition~Selah 



However let me give you a few extra tips.

  1. Work on your mental health
  2. Start saving up money if at all possible
  3. Detox your (you and mate) body to rid it of anything that will hinder a healthy and safe space
  4. Start taking herbs that will ensure a strong, healthy space!
  5. Go Vegan or Vegetarian
  6. Make sure flesh (meat is organic or locally produce without all the yuck stuff)

Now let me be VERY clear you males need to be apart of this process as we're looking for STRONG sperm..lol! Seriously a lot of times ppl believe it's the woman with issues. Not so between 40 to 50 percent of male infertility come as the result of deficiencies.


Here are a few of my favorites herbs to help...


1. Black Cohosh

Black Cohosh is indigenous to North America. It is known to have been used as pain relief medication for hundreds of years. Its use in relation to 'fertility' is in the regularisation of periods. Its diuretic properties help bring on menstruation if it is late. It also effectively soothes menstrual pain, uterine irritability, ovarian pain, premenstrual migraine and also aids in the healing of uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and endometriosis. Please note that Black Cohosh is a quick effect herb and is not recommended for long-term use.


2. Liquorice

Liquorice root extract can be bought as a tincture, or the root itself can be used to make a decoction.

Its action with regard to fertility is twofold. It helps detoxify and repair the liver, support the endocrine system and modulate the immune system. All three of these functions contribute to better overall hormonal health. is a phytoestrogen, i.e., while it is not produced by the body, it acts as ostrogen does. Phytoestrogen binds to ostrogen receptor sites, and so blocks these sites being bound by xenohormones. (Xenohormones are foreign molecules that bind to hormone receptors and hamper the health of the body.) Liquorice also helps balance blood sugar levels, acts as anti-inflammatory, aids digestion and helps cervical mucus production. When taking liquorice, always stick to the recommended dosage. Do not consume in large quantities.


3. Ashwagandha

The Ashwagandha root extracts can be taken as tincture or capsules. It helps bolster your body's ability to deal with stress, supports the endocrine system and helps normalise the immune system • all of which, if impaired, could lead to fertility issues. Stress-induced infertility in men can also be combated with Ashwagandha. Avoid excessive use during pregnancy.


4. Evening Primrose Oil - EPO

Evening Primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of Evening Primrose plant. It promotes and maintains hormonal balance and aids in alleviating PMS symptoms such as a headache, breast tenderness, bloating and irritability. In addition to this, EPO also increases cervical mucus. Cervical mucus is essential for sperm to journey to the egg and achieve conception.


5. Shatavari

Shatavari is consumed as an extract or in capsule form. Shatavari has been traditionally used as herbal treatment for infertility in India for centuries. Its action in boosting fertility is the result of its many beneficial effects. It modulates the immune system, helps combat stress. 


6. Castor Oil

Extracted from the seeds of the Castor plant, Castor oil, is applied externally with the help of a castor oil pack. To make the pack, a piece of flannel cloth is soaked in castor oil and placed on the lower back. The cloth is covered with plastic and weighed down with a hot water bottle. Castor oil stimulates the lymphatic system (fights disease and removes toxins), the circulatory system (promotes overall health) and the liver (helps removes toxins and maintain hormonal balance).



7. Маса

Maca is a plant indigenous to the highlands of Peru. Growing in the volcanic soils of the highlands, Maca is rich in minerals and phytonutrients. It supports hormonal balance and boosts thyroid health. It also increases energy, stamina and libido.

It can be taken as tincture or capsules, but more commonly is used in powder form as an additive to juice, smoothies and even baked goods. It is a staple food (not just medicine) of the Peruvian people, and as such, it doesn't possess any side effects.


8. Damiana

Damiana is a shrub with yellow flowers that is found throughout South and Central America, Mexico and the West Indies. Its leaves are dried and used to make a tea which serves as an aphrodisiac. It stimulates nerves and increases blood flow to sexual organs. Damiana can help men overcome impotence and also modulate spermatorrhea, which is a condition that causes excessive, accidental ejaculations.


9. Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle is a prickly plant that is found in regions of Australia, New Zealand, United States, Iran and Southern England where it originated. It is best taken in tincture form as its seeds are harder to digest. Milk Thistle is an excellent natural medicine for the liver. It cleanses, renews and protects your liver. The liver, in turn, maintains hormonal health. Milk Thistle also aids production of breast milk and is known to help stave postpartum depression.


10. Cinnamon

The cinnamon bark can be powdered to make capsules, or a tincture can be extracted from its root. Just like other natural fertility herbs in this list, cinnamon also has multiple beneficial effects that contribute to its fertility boosting effects. Cinnamon has been observed to reduce insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is believed to be one of the factors that cause PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) in women, which is a major resistance. Insulin resistance is believed to be one of the factors that cause PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) in women, which is a major cause of infertility and believed to affect 1 in 10 women. Cinnamon also helps control heavy menstrual bleeding.


11. White Peony

White Peony is an important plant in Chinese medicine. It is used in with other herbs to help conceive. It is used to soothe painful menstruation, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and PCOS. It helps the circulation of blood to the pelvic area. It is taken as a decoction of the root or as a liquid extract.


12. Dong Quai

Dong Quai is a powerful fertility herb and has been in use since ancient times. Its area of influence includes the treatment of menstrual irregularities and as an aid to uterus health (muscle health). It helps alleviate delayed menstruation, short menstruation with cramps, light menstruation and stagnant conditions by promoting blood flow in the pelvic region. It is taken in tincture form.

Man's relation to herbs is one that has spanned millennia. They were our first medicine, and remain to this day, effective and non-toxic. If you are on medication for any ailment at all, be sure to inform your physician before opting for a regular course of herbal medicine.


                                                Light and Life

                                                           Sunni💙

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Sweet Taters

 I know there’s a lot of things post on social media that make ya also go 🤔 hmmmm lol. However not all of it is hogwash lol. This here is true and factual! Our Ancestors didn’t have all the bells and whistles however one thang they did know was how to do things holistically! This here is one of those thangs. I’m always promoting dates to help with birthing but did you know sweet potatoes have a similar effect. 

Yeppers good o’l taters. I was in labor at home with my last child for 17 1/2 hrs and this is literally a picture of the dish I cooked that day with homemade challah for me and my birthing team. I had a smoothie of dates and taters as my pain medication. Now I’m not saying it’s the go to for er’body. However it’s a tried and true method for me and many birthing Ancestors before😉! 

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Cucumbers 🥒

Save this one y’all! Another great way to use up those cucumbers this summer. I LOVE the Korean Spicy Cucumber Salad and always do half cucumber and half yellow squash from my garden..yum yum🫶🏾