Golden Milk for Your Body & Soul
Warm, grounding, and perfect for slowing down
There’s magic in a simple ritual that nourishes both body and soul. This golden milk is more than a drink—it’s a gentle pause in your day, a way to honor your body, and a hug in a mug. With turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, it supports your immune system while filling your senses with warmth and comfort.
Ingredients
1 cup milk of your choice (almond, oat, coconut, or dairy)
1 tsp turmeric powder (or 1/2-inch fresh turmeric, grated)
1/2 tsp fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
A pinch of black pepper (this helps the turmeric do its magic)
1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
1/2 tsp coconut oil or ghee (adds creaminess and helps your body absorb the nutrients)
How to Make It
Warm your milk gently – Pour your milk into a small saucepan and heat on medium-low. Avoid boiling; you want a gentle, cozy warmth. (For an extra touch of coziness, warm your milk in a frothier to create a soft, fluffy texture.)
Blend in the spices – Stir in turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and coconut oil or ghee. Whisk until smooth.
Let it infuse – Keep on the heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the flavors deepen and the nutrients release.
Sweeten your golden milk – Take it off the heat and add honey or maple syrup if desired.
Optional: strain – If you used fresh turmeric or ginger, strain before pouring, or leave it in for extra texture.
Sip and savor – Find your favorite cozy spot, breathe deeply, and enjoy the warmth slowly.
Turmeric and ginger work together to support your body and reduce inflammation, while black pepper helps your body absorb the goodness. Coconut oil or ghee adds creaminess and amplifies the nutrients. Every sip is a little ritual of self-care, helping you slow down and reconnect with your body.
This golden milk is more than a drink—it’s a small, intentional way to honor yourself, nurture your body, and soak in a moment of calm.
With love and warmth, Ilda
Ceremonial Cacao Ritual for Your Menstrual Cycle
A Heart-Opening Practice to Nourish, Soften & Come Home to Your Womb
There’s something sacred about pausing. Especially when your body is asking you to.
During menstruation, we’re invited inward—into softness, slowness, and self-trust. One of my favorite ways to honor this sacred window is with a warm cup of ceremonial cacao—a plant medicine that has been used for centuries to open the heart, soothe the nervous system, and deepen spiritual connection.
This isn’t just hot chocolate. It’s a ritual. A moment to sip, breathe, and listen.
🌱 A Glimpse into the History of Ceremonial Cacao
Ceremonial cacao comes from the Theobroma cacao tree, a name that literally means “food of the gods.” For thousands of years, cacao has been used by the Maya, Aztec, and other Indigenous peoples in sacred ceremonies, often to connect with the heart, receive guidance, or mark transitions.
It wasn’t sweet—it was bitter, earthy, and powerful. A divine messenger.
Today, many of us are remembering and returning to cacao not just as a treat, but as a plant ally. And during menstruation—when the veil is thinner and your body is more sensitive—it becomes a beautiful, nurturing tool.
🌸 Why Cacao During Your Bleed?
It’s rich in magnesium—which helps soothe cramps and calm the nervous system.
It supports blood flow and circulation, making it grounding and energizing without overstimulation.
It opens the heart chakra, supporting emotional release and tenderness.
It pairs beautifully with inner work like journaling, resting, or dreamwork.
🍵 What Kind of Cacao to Use
Look for ceremonial-grade cacao, which is:
100% pure, whole-bean cacao (not powder)
Organic or wildcrafted
Sourced with respect to the land and Indigenous communities
Stone-ground, minimally processed, and free of additives
Some beautiful brands to explore:
Cacao Lab
Keith’s Cacao
🫖 Menstrual Cacao Ritual Recipe
Ingredients:
1.5 oz ceremonial cacao (chopped or shaved)
1 cup water or milk
Pinch of cinnamon or cardamom (optional)
Tiny pinch of cayenne (for energy and womb warmth—optional)
Splash of maple syrup or honey (if needed)
A small altar item: flower, crystal, journal, candle
Instructions:
Heat your liquid gently—don’t boil.
Add cacao and whisk slowly until melted and smooth.
Stir in any spices or sweetener.
Pour into your favorite cup or mug.
Hold it in your hands, close your eyes, and set an intention: “I honor my body. I open my heart. I receive the wisdom of this cycle.”
📝 Optional Journaling Prompts
As you sip, cozy up in a blanket and let the cacao soften your edges. Then try reflecting on:
What is my body trying to tell me right now?
What am I ready to release with this cycle?
What feels tender, true, or new within me?
How can I nurture myself today in the most loving way?
You can also simply free-write and let whatever needs to move come through.
💗 Affirmations for the Bleed Window
Speak aloud or whisper these between sips. Let them settle in your womb space:
“I am allowed to slow down.”
“My cycle is sacred.”
“I trust the intelligence of my body.”
“Rest is revolutionary.”
“My bleed is not a burden—it is a blessing.”
🌕 Final Thoughts
This is not about productivity. This is about presence.
Let your cacao ritual be a time to simply be—to feel your body, hold your heart, and root back into the cycles of the Earth. You don’t need to be fixed or changed or healed. Just met. Just held.
With warmth,
Ilda
🌱 Seed Cycling Balls: A Nourishing Way to Support Your Cycle
There’s something sacred about tending to your body with food—not in the name of control, but care. Seed cycling is one of those practices. Quiet. Subtle. Rooted. A gentle way to support your hormones using simple ingredients from the earth.
These Seed Cycling Balls were born out of that spirit: soft nourishment, made by hand. A ritual you can reach for. A reminder that your body is cyclical, and worthy of support every step of the way.
🌙 What Is Seed Cycling?
Seed cycling is a natural practice that uses specific seeds during each phase of your menstrual cycle to gently support hormone balance. Each seed offers different nutrients that align with what your body needs as it moves through its rhythm.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
Follicular Phase (Day 1–14 / Bleed to Ovulation):
– Flax seeds – provide lignans to support healthy estrogen levels
– Pumpkin seeds – rich in zinc to support progesterone production
Luteal Phase (Day 15–28 / Post-Ovulation to Bleed):
– Sunflower seeds – support detoxification and healthy progesterone
– Sesame seeds – contain lignans and calcium for hormonal balance
By rotating these seeds in rhythm with your cycle, you’re offering your body gentle nourishment that meets you where you are.
🧡 Seed Cycling Bliss Balls Recipe
These bliss balls are an easy, delicious way to incorporate seed cycling into your daily rhythm. They’re soft, sweet, and supportive—perfect for a midday pause or slow morning bite.
✨ For Follicular Phase Balls (Bleed to Ovulation)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1 cup soft Medjool dates, pitted
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp almond butter or tahini
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: 1 tsp maca powder for extra energy
Instructions:
Blend pumpkin and flax seeds in a food processor until finely ground.
Add remaining ingredients and blend until sticky and well combined.
Roll into bite-sized balls and refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
✨ For Luteal Phase Balls (Ovulation to Bleed)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds (hulled)
1 cup soft Medjool dates, pitted
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1 tbsp peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: 1 tbsp cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
Grind sunflower and sesame seeds until powdery.
Add remaining ingredients and pulse until a sticky dough forms.
Roll into balls and store in the fridge or freezer for easy access.
🌸 A Soft Ritual, Not a Rule
You don’t have to be perfect with this. If your cycle’s irregular, just start where you are. Pick a batch, eat a few each day, and pay attention. The goal isn’t control—it’s connection. The act of offering something nourishing to your body is a ritual in itself.
So light a candle. Roll your ingredients by hand. Make it a moment.
This is cyclical living.
This is food as love.
This is how we come home.
With Love, Ilda