Drawing on fieldwork and interviews from South India (Kerala), the author analyzes married women’s experiences of stigma when they are childless and their everyday resistance practices. As stigma theory predicts, childless women deviate from the “ordinary and natural” life course and are deeply discredited, but contrary to Goffman’s theory, South Indian women cannot “pass” or selectively disclose the… Read More »
Children under 2 years of age should not be given any kind of cough and cold product that contains a decongestant or antihistamine because serious and possibly life-threatening side effects could occur. Reported side effects of these products included convulsions, rapid heart rates and death. What about older children? When giving cough and cold medicine to children over… Read More »
‘Pins and needles’ (paresthesia) is a sensation of uncomfortable tingling, prickling, itching or skin crawling usually felt in the hands or feet. The affected area is sometimes said to have ‘fallen asleep’.A common cause of pins and needles is leaning or lying awkwardly on an arm or leg, which either presses against the nerves or reduces the blood… Read More »
You only need about 340 to 450 extra calories a day, and this is later in your pregnancy, when your baby grows quickly. This isn’t a lot — a cup of cereal and 2% milk will get you there quickly. It’s important is to make sure that the calories you eat come from nutritious foods that will help… Read More »
While Einstein was not a neuroscientist, he sure knew what he was talking about in regards to the human capacity to achieve. He knew intuitively what we can now show with data—what it takes to function at your cognitive best. In essence: What doesn’t kill you makes you smarter. Not so many years ago, I was told by… Read More »
The use of alternative medicines and dietary supplements is constantly changing, as are dietary habits. One example of this phenomenon is the current popularity of ginger products as an everyday health boost. Ginger and licorice has also been shown to ameliorate nausea a common complaint in early pregnancy. Alternative medicines are often regarded as safe. However, they might… Read More »
Millet is one of the oldest cultivated grains in the world and has been grown throughout Africa and Southeast Asia for thousands of years. Millet can be used to make bread, beer, cereal, and other dishes. Even today, millet is a staple food around the world. In fact, millet is gaining renewed popularity because of how versatile and… Read More »
There are over 40 different varieties of mustard plants, but three are the most popular for culinary use; black, brown, and white mustard seeds typically go into recipes and making mustard. All three varieties are found in the U.S. as well as other parts of the world. Mustard is the second most-used spice in the United States, as its usage is… Read More »
Thick hair in men is a warranty of a wonderful hairstyle. All you require is to choose a flattering haircut that looks trendy and also meets the requirements of your lifestyle. A lot of men with thick hair desire a haircut and also a hairstyle that doesn’t allow it to obtain extremely large, however, highlight the natural hair thickness and… Read More »
The satisfaction of the gypsy populace, Jason Momoa is undoubtedly a name that has been listened to and also admired. By starring in roles such as RonoDex in Stargate Atlantis he has surely made his mark in Hollywood. Jason Momoa man bun is very famous and makes men very handsome. He is not only right into acting but additionally right… Read More »