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Naomi: “F@ck Fame! Sex Flow = Money Flow
LETTER from
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LIFESTYLE
Natural Woman on the Scene: Afro Swag Hair Show Feung Shui your Kitchen Natural Skin Care Tips
HEALTH
10 Ways you can help the earth Foods great for the Vagina Oatmeal for your skin
BEAUTY & HAIR
It’s a sweet feeling when a woman can be free to be unapologetically woman. In a world where being a woman is looked at as soft and weak, being able to express your femininity unrestricted is an amazing feeling. Starting Natural Woman Magazine has allowed me to feel this way about myself as a woman and it is truly an amazing feeling. That is why we continue to give our readers all the information they need to cultivate their own Natural Woman power. In this issue of NWM we want our readers to understand their connection to what makes them a woman... Their womb. And how it relates to their entire life experience, so many of us go through life ignoring the wisdom our wombs posse. That we pass by amazing opportunities to grow into the amazing flowers we are. Issue 58 was created to remind all women to be sweet as honey from the inside out even when ‘we have to get up in yo face’. Total wisdom in understanding the power of your womb can bring you much success even financial gain. Your sweet spot is your money pot and if your have always had money troubles taking a look within could be your answer.
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ON THE SCENE AFRO SWAG The ladies of Sweet Sistah Splash have created magic once again with Afro Swag. This time instead of a fly party and an amazing fahion show. Afro Swag Creatress Nzhinga Bryd combined Natural Hair, Art, & Fashion together and gave us the Afro Swag Hair Show. Natural Woman was on the scene to check out some of the most creavtice hair styles as hairs stylist competed for their chance to win a cash prize. Check out some of the amazing images from the show.
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2. Be Frugal If you want to be financially successful you need to learn how to live with the sources you have and be happy with it. Financially successful people aren’t the ones that spend lavishly on keeping up an expensive lifestyle. They understand there’s a difference between looking rich and being wealthy. 3. Align priorities with spending. Money is a tool that can be used like any other, and financially successful people know how to make the most of every cent. That’s because they align their spending with their priorities and values. They cut back on expenses in areas that don’t provide lasting fulfillment and satisfaction to create room in their budgets for the things that do. If you want to achieve financial success, you need to focus on your own personal journey. Avoid being influenced by what others spend their money on. 4 Budget and track spending. Speaking of budgets, financially successful people most certainly know how to use them. They know how much they make, how much they spend, and on what. You can’t succeed with your finances if you don’t have a clue what you’re doing each month. Ignoring your budget or failing to track your spending puts you on the fast track for financial problems like consumer debt.
7 HABITS OF FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL WOMEN In order to achieve financial success, there are a few rules you need to follow (unless you win the jackpot, and even then these tips come in handy). Spending less than you earn is probably a simple one to start with, but even by following this, still not many people reach that level of financial success. Women who achieve the debt-free, healthy net worth life are following a few rules to keep themselves financially stable and to increase their wealth. It is never too early or too late to start your journey to financial success.Chek out these 7 rules on how to achieve finacial success. 1. Set goals. It’s difficult to achieve at a high level if you have no purpose, focus, or direction. Similarly, it’s impossible to succeed if you’re not sure what you’re working toward. Goals can provide that necessary direction. But there’s a difference between a great goal and one that’s doomed from the get-go. Your goals need to be actionable, specific, and trackable. Monitor your progress and reward yourself for accomplishments. Create positive goals, like “I will save $100 extra every month” (instead of negative ones, like “I will stop spending too much on dining out every month.”). 8
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5. Increase financial literacy Those who succeed with what they earn, save, and invest, understand that they need to continue their financial educations and work to increase their financial literacy. There are always new things you can learn about money and you need to make sure that you get the information you need. People who are financially successful always make sure that they increase their financial literacy. 7. Earn More Income Financially successful people understand that saving more money is one half of the wealth equation. The other half: earning more money. Why? Because working to earn more allows you to fast-track your financial goals and accomplishments. Don’t hesitate to negotiate for raises and ask for what you’re worth. Establish a side hustle or gig and earn extra money on the side of your full-time job. If you’re passionate about working for yourself, explore freelancing or entrepreneurship to help you boost your earning potential. 8. Take initiative. People who are financially successful don’t achieve more with their money by sitting back and waiting for good things to come their way. They take action and play an active role in their accomplishments. It’s critical that you learn to capitalize on good opportunities that come your way—and create your own when that well runs dry.
Naomi Campbell said “F**k fame… I will only work if it benefits my people” Fashion Icon Naomi Campbell made it very clear that she will not compromise her integrity nor her people for the sake of fame. In the new British GQ cover issue featuring Naomi Campbell and her alleged new beau Skepta, the close friends sat down for a joint interview to discuss race, politics and their careers. 47-year-old Naomi Campbell has been in the fashion industry for over 3 decades. She explains that at this point in her career, she does not book her gigs based on a need for fame. Instead, she chooses jobs based on how they will help black people. “When I choose the job I’m going to do when it’s offered to me … I don’t give a f**k about fame.” “It’s not about that for me. It’s about what does it do for my people now. If I do this job, where can it go? Where does it lead to? What can I do for them? That’s where I’m thinking.” Campbell was asked how has Donald Trump affected her since becoming President of the United States and she said: “For those people that are ignorant, feel now that they can come out openly and show their ignorance because the leader of the free world is showing his.” The interview continued with Skepta sharing his thoughts about racism in the music industry. He felt that black rappers are racist to white rappers, he states “Whites were racist to blacks, but now black rappers are saying in their songs ‘White bitch, she’ll sniff a line,’ stuff like that,” he explained. “It’s like why can black rappers say that? If a white rapper said ‘Black bitch … He would get crucified for saying that. I think everybody deep down knows wrong or right, so when people are being racist they know they’re being
EATING
HEALTHY
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ating healthy foods is important to keeping a healthy body throughout life. In today’s busy world the fast food convenience has replaced the good ole’ tradition of preparing home cooked meals. With the healthy food trend growing at rapid speeds the fast food chain is slowly catching up, but finding healthy quality foods for your natural body maybe a bit difficult not to mention it can be expensive. But no worries our Natural Woman team has come up with some easy option for anyone whether you are in college or a busy single mom on the go. Getting into the habit of preparing your own meals may take some of your time, but you will save more and gain less.
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10 FOODS FOR VAGINAL HEALTH Sweet Potatos- are filled with Vitamin A, and this is a vitamin that contributes to
Flaxseed– Rich in phytoestrogens and high in omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds can also combat many vaginal issues. The phytoestrogens increase estrogen levels, which prevents vaginal dryness and other menopausal symptoms. In addition, the zinc in these seeds help treat vaginal dryness, itching and burning. Avocado – Avocado is another food that stimulates vaginal health. The healthy fats in avocado support healthy vaginal walls and keep it naturally lubricated. This helps prevent vaginal dryness as well as itching and burning.
making our uterine walls super strong, as well as encouraging the production of
In addition, its vitamin B6 and potassium content support vaginal health.
hormones that help us stay energized.
Pumpkin Seeds – Every woman should include pumpkin seeds in their diet.
Lemon – Lemons also support vaginal health as their acidic nature helps maintain the vagina’s healthy pH level. Antioxidants in it also help protect the cells from free-radical damage. In addition, it works as an immune booster to help your body prevent and fight any kind of infection. Drink lemon water once or twice daily to help restore the pH balance in your body. Cranberries – Cranberry juice is great for improving your vaginal health. It helps balance the vagina’s pH level and its acidic property helps fight bacteria that cause UTIs, vaginal infections and other problems.
Being a rich source of zinc, pumpkin seeds help regulate the menstrual cycle and even combat symptoms of vaginal dryness, such as itching and burning. Water – Your vagina is a mucus surface, same as the inside of your mouth, so the better hydrated you are, the better hydrated those membranes are going to be,” Lindsay told BuzzFeed. And while some strong-smelling foods can translate into a stronger-smelling vagina, water can help bring things back to whatever is normal for you. “If you’re concerned, you can drink water and that can dilute out what you might perceive to be a bad smell from the food Kimchi– Kimchi is another probiotic and it’s also safe for those who may be
Garlic– You’d think garlic would have the opposite effect you’d want (smelly),
lactose intolerant and can’t eat yogurt. Kimchi helps maintain your vagina’s PH
but on the contrary, garlic is great for down there. Garlic contains antimicrobial
levels to slightly acidic. Another plus to probiotics? They help ward off bad bac-
and antifungal properties that help prevent vaginal problems, such as itching,
teria as well, keeping infections down there at bay.
burning, odor, vaginal discharge and even UTIs. Kale –To combat vaginal dryness as well as itching and burning, include kale and other low-oxalate green vegetables in your diet. Kale is a rich source of vitamins A and C and helps improve blood circulation. In addition, it gives a boost to your immunity to help keep infections at bay.

CABBAGE WRAPS WITH SPICY PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE INGREDIENTS 1 EXTRA LARGE NAPA CABBAGE 1 LARGE RED BELL PEPPER 2 LARGE CARROTS 2 MEDIUM CUCUMBERS 1 (12 OZ) PACKAGE EXTRA FIRM TOFU (ALWAYS CHOOSE ORGANIC TOFU IF POSSIBLE!) 1 BUNCH OF CILANTRO 1/2 CUP CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 2 TABLESPOONS SESAME OIL 1 1/2 TABLESPOONS GF LOW SODIUM TAMARI 1 TEASPOON HONEY 2 CLOVES CRUSHED GARLIC 1 LIME
BENEFITS OF USING YONI EGGS Yoni eggs help ensure that you’re activating your pelvic floor muscles while doing kegel exercises. The exercise increases blood flow in the area, which can help to stimulate and rejuvenate the nerves and improve sexual sensation. Some benefits of using yoni eggs includes: 1. Recovery after childbirth 2. Preventing or remedying urinary incontinence 3. Enhanced sexual pleasure 4. Reduced menstrual cramps 5. More intense orgasms 6. Stronger vaginal muscles 7. Metaphysical properties of the individual gemstones and crystals Yoni eggs are holistic, non-porous, hygienic alternatives to stainless steel ben wa balls. Gemstone Yoni eggs have been used among ancient, mystic women of Asia, Africa, India, the Philippians, and the Caribbean for centuries for feminine health and vaginal tightness.
1/4 TEASPOON RED PEPPER FLAKES- ADJUST TO HEAT PREFERENCE! COCONUT OIL

METHOD THOROUGHLY COAT GRILL PAN IN COCONUT OIL. DRAIN TOFU, SLICE IN HALF AND PRESS WITH CLOTH UNTIL DRY, SQUEEZING OUT AS MUCH MOISTURE AS POSSIBLE. GRILL TOFU 5 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE OR UNTIL CRISPY. REMOVE FROM HEAT AND SLICE INTO STRIPS. TO CREATE THE PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE COMBINE PEANUT BUTTER, SESAME OIL, TAMARI, GARLIC, JUICE OF 1 LIME, HONEY, RED PEPPER FLAKES. MIX WELL. ADD WATER TO ACHIEVE DESIRED CONSISTENCY AND ADDITIONAL SALT TO TASTE. TO PREPARE VEGETABLES USE A JULIENNE PEEL- ER, CREATING VEGETABLE NOODLES OUT OF CARROTS AND CUCUMBERS. DE-SEED AND CUT BELL PEPPER INTO MATCH STICKS. WASH AND CHOP CILANTRO. RINSE AND DRY CABBAGE LEAVES CUTTING OFF THE MAJORITY OF WHITE STALK. LAYER TOFU, BELL PEPPER, CARROTS, CILANTRO AND CUCUMBER IN CABBAGE LEAVES AND ROLL UP! USE PEA- NUT SAUCE OR TOOTHPICKS TO SECURE LEAVES IF NECESSARY
Did You Know?
In the Egyptian culture, upon death, it was important to include all the daily necessities in their burial tombs. So it’s pretty magical that when Nefertari’s tomb was excavated, a wooden Yoni egg was found amongst the other relics!
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Hopefully, you’ll have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already, but if you don’t Your local grocery store is a great place to get them for decent price. And always remember to use the highest quality of fresh, natural and organic ingredients as possible.
BEAUTY
Natural Skin Scare Tips
Winter weather in the U.S. typically means cold, dry condi-
CLEANSER Massage 1 tsp. of Raw Honey into clean, damp skin, rinse thoroughly. It won’t remove makeup, but it will help clear up blemished or super-dry skin.
tions that can aggravate your skin. You need homemade
TONER With a cotton ball, apply Apple Cider Vinegar to damp skin.
fordable to help you create great remedies for any skin
DETOXIFYING FACIAL To detox blemish-prone skin, boil 2 Green Tea Bags in a pot of water. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Pour it into a large, heat-safe bowl. Drape a towel over your head and the bowl, steaming for 10-15 minutes. MASK Reduce redness and irritation by applying a thin mask of yogurt to damp skin. Rinse clean. INSTANT FACE LIFT Get an instant, natural face-lift. Wisk and apply one egg white to your entire face, or just areas with fine lines. Let it set and dry, then rinse. EYE SOOTHER Applying fresh Cucumber or Potato slices for 5-10 minutes to pamper tired, puffy eyes. SCAR TREATMENT Apply raw natural shea butter to scar. Leave on for as long as possible, rinse clean. Repeat this daily.
skin care, which include natural remedies for every skin condition. Here are just a few ideas that are easy and afcondition that you may find yourself dealing with. Buttermilk: Buttermilk contains lactic acid, one of the hydroxy acids. These compounds act as exfoliants on the skin, breaking apart and removing dry dead skin cells for a more fresher look. Shea Butter: Shea butter can alleviate eczema, sunburn, and inscet bites. Look for products that are 100% shea butter and do not use any products with other added ingredients. Olive Oil: This oil is good for your entire body from the inside out. When used
COTTON ROUNDS Make re-usable cotton rounds by cutting up old cotton Tshirts or Towels . Use for makeup removal or toner. Toss into the laundry after each use.
as a moisturizer it has been shown to be
MOISTURE BATH Add Milk to a tub of hot water for soft skin like Cleopatra’s. Soak for 20 minutes and rinse.
Honey: Honey is a natural humectant
BODY SCRUB Mix granulated Sugar with coconut or extra virgin olive oil. Apply in shower to exfoliate dry, dull skin. Shower may be slippery though, so be careful!
effective for rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema. drawing water molecules from the air towards your skin.
them about their sexual history, there is always a correlation to suppressed sexual energy. 3) Your “financial difficulties” are manmade. Meaning, you made them. Take responsibility. Money is energy. Money is the universe affirming back to you that you have stepped up to your game, and are giving it your all. If you are just dialing it in, if you haven’t fully connected to your path and are not giving your gifts, your bank balance will reflect that. Not sure what your gifts are? Here’s a hint: the closer you get to the truth of your gifts, the more money you make. For years, I was in “exploration” mode, or I was doing some version of what I do now, but not yet in its fully realized form. When I got bolder, put myself out there more and fully owned my gifts, the universe responded with more money.
Sexual Flow = Financial Flow
BY KIM ANANI
The easiest way to get rich is to have more sex. More gourmet sex. That is, sex which is infused with the power of surrender. Sex where you let go, emotionally open and let yourself be seen. If you are feeling financially stuck, chances are that you are sexually stuck. Sexual energy is life force energy. It creates new life. If you aren’t creating babies, you need to be directing that energy somewhere. If you don’t, it will invert back on you in all sorts of destructive ways, creating everything from depression to weight gain to health problems to zero cash flow. You have the creative power of the universe at your genitals. Use it. Here’s how:
1) Have regular sex. If not with a partner, then with yourself. Set up weekly sex dates, or several times a week. Hey, even try a 30-day sex challenge to kick things off. This energy needs to be kept moving, or it will get stuck and implode. 2) Use sexual ailments as barometers. Any problem in the reproductive organs is simply dammed up sexual energy. You name it, whatever it manifests as on the physical plane in your breasts, prostate, cervix, womb—it is only the expression of stuck energy somewhere connected to your sexuality. It’s a sign that instead of expressing your energy outward into the world, it is inverting on you can causing pain and dis-ease. Take that as a sign that you have to reverse the flow. I see this a lot with clients. Especially in women and the appearance of cysts. When I question
4) Your libido = life force. Carl Jung said that on a psychological level, the libido is our drive to individuate, to express our unique gifts in the world. You tap into that much more easily when you are tuned into your sexual energy. At times, when I feel excited about doing something, when I’m poised at the precipice or big risk, I feel a tingling in my genitals. I’m so excited, that I’m sexually excited. AND, the precursor to this was me fully connecting to my sexual energy. I opened up the floodgates of my enormous sexual appetite—which really is an appetite for life, because sexual energy and creative energy are one in the same, remember?—and the financial abundance poured in. 5) Clear the blocks in your sexual relationship. This applies to both your relationship with sex and within an intimate partnership. If you carry internalized sexual oppression (and we all do), it weighs you down until you confront it. If there are blocks in your relationship, it will show up as impeded cash flow.
10 School is back in session for chilThings dren and adults, and what better Children time is it to learn something new that is beneficial for Mother Earth can do to and all who reside in save the it. Many are becoming health and Planet
BY: TRAZANA STAPLES environmentally conscious and we all, both children and adults, can contribute to help the planet by reducing our carbon foot print.
It is not difficult or time consuming for anyone to participate. In doing so, we are adding life to Mother Earth. Children love to help; in fact they are fast learners. No one is too big are too small, and we all can make a huge difference!
Below are 10 simple things kids can do to help save the planet: 1. Bring your own bag when you go shopping. 600 bags are thrown away every second in California! Many of these bags litter the oceans where they can injure marine animals. 2. Plant a tree. A single tree can help clean the air. 3. Ride your bike for errands like going to the grocery store or video store - get your Mom and Dad to ride their bikes too. It’s fun, and
bicycling is much cleaner for the air than driving a car. 4. Unplug your appliances using them. Even if they’re turned off, electric appliances still use power if they’re plugged in. 5. Use reusable containers for your lunch. If you take a disposable lunch to school every day, you’re creating 67 pounds of garbage a year! 6. Use rechargeable batteries. They last longer,
and throwing disposable batteries in the trash is against the law and dangerous for the environment. 7. Don’t buy things you don’t need, and donate your used clothes, toys and books to someone who can use them. 8. Eat mostly vegetables and grains - they require less energy to grow and create less pollution than meat. 9. Turn out the lights when you don’t need
them. 10. Help your family eat locally. The average meal travels a long way to get to your plate - 1500 miles, but there is lots of food grown close by. Check out your local farmer’s market and shop at the Co-op - or plant a garden and grow some of your own food. http://www.sacfoodcoop.com/index.php? option=com_content&view=article&id=1149%3A10things-kids-can-do-to-help-the-planet&catid=59% 3Aconsumer-guides&lang=us&Itemid=65
DIY NATURAL HAIR
Avocado Deep Conditioner for Dry,
Natural Hair Conditioner
Damaged & Brittle Hair
Aside from avocados being extremely delicious, they are also great for treating dry and brittle hair, as they are rich in vitamins, oleic acid and other essential fatty acids. Honey is a natural humectant, and by adding this with naturally moisturizing oils, it will help the hair to retain moisture, strengthen the hair follicle, and enhance the overall texture of the hair.
You will need: 1 avocado, mashed well 2 tablespoons pure or organic honey 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or extra-virgin olive oil) Plastic conditioning cap
How to Use: Be sure that your avocado is mashed very well. Add the avocado and the remaining ingredients to a blender, mixing until smooth. Apply to wet hair, cover with plastic conditioning cap and leave on for one hour. Rinse thoroughly and follow up with a light conditioner if needed
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ASK ASHLEE Dear Ask Ashlee, I’m a 22 yr old college student who recently met a 41 year old man on campus and we immediately took interest to one another. He is such a gentlemen and very intelligent, obviously being older than me he has a lot of wisdom. I haven;t decided yet to completely open up myself to him yet because I am about 90% certain my family would be against us dating. As I stated before he is about 20 years older than me and he is only 6 years younger than my parents. Do you think I would be wrong to pursue a real relationship with him, or am I way in over my head? By the way, I love your podcast girl ! PYT Dear PYT, I think the better question for you to be considering right now is what is going to make you happy? Also, whose happiness is more important to you; you or your families? I am sure your parents will need to take some time to adjust to such a surprising relationship, but all any parent wants is for their children to be loved and to be happy. If this man makes you feel this way then he is already a winner. If they don’t believe that, then the more important thing for you to do is for you to stand on your own two feet and stand for yourself, your happiness and your life. I hope this helps! Love, Ask Ashlee