Pain During Labor and Delivery Pain during labor is caused by contractions of the muscles of the uterus and by pressure on the cervix. This pain can be felt as strong cramping in the abdomen, groin, and back, as well as an achy feeling. Some women experience pain in their sides or thighs as well. Other causes of pain during… Read More »
Does it really take a village to raise a child? According to Wikipedia, “It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that means an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to grow in a safe and healthy environment. It also became a popular saying in American culture several decades back. While it is… Read More »
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Arabic: المسجد النبوي, lit. ‘The Prophetic Mosque’), known in English as the Prophet’s Mosque, is a mosque built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the city of Medina in the Al Madinah Province of Saudi Arabia. It was the second mosque built by Muhammad in Medina, after Quba Mosque, and is the second largest mosque and second holiest site in Islam, both titles ranking after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca It is generally open regardless of date or time,… Read More »
The connection between health and beauty is intuitive. On some level, we all understand that living a healthy lifestyle improves our appearance, and that the health of our skin is an indicator of our overall health. But, what many of us don’t realize is that the connection between beauty and health is just as strong. First: The Obvious… Read More »
Human beings are naturally emotive creatures. We often talk about how we are feeling. Over the course of our lifetimes we will experience millions of different sensations. Even over the course of a day we will not be untouched by feelings and emotions. Often, these two terms are used interchangeably, but there are differences between feelings and emotions… Read More »
The State Bank of Pakistan issued Pakistani Rupee banknotes in 8 different denominations, including this 20 Pakistani Rupees banknote. They are part of the current Pakistani Rupee banknotes series. The State Bank of Pakistan started issuing these 20 Pakistani Rupee banknotes in 2007. They are currently still in circulation. The green and orange version of the Rs20 bill… Read More »
Pleasant Company, the manufacturer behind the beloved American Girl line of fictional historical characters, debuted its first African American doll in 1993. Like her white peers, Addy Walker was accompanied by six books that told her detailed life story: A 9-year-old girl born into enslavement in North Carolina, she escapes to freedom with her mother toward the end of the Civil War… Read More »
Our Maple Red Curry was developed for chicken and waffles but is capable of so much more. Try it as a glaze on whatever you barbecue or cap off the night like we do in our sugar house with a Vermont Gong: 1 ½ oz. vodka, 3 oz. tonic water, ½ oz. red curry maple syrup, squeeze of… Read More »
Dry skin is very common in children and teenagers, and it has many causes. Most often, it happens in dry environments – for example, cool, hot or windy weather with low humidity. It can also happen if you’re often in air-conditioned environments or near direct heat from a fireplace or heater. Bathing too often and using soap or bubble bath… Read More »
Without exception, all living organisms on earth include water as one of the main components of any cell. However, the role of this element is not only in the formation of life but also its maintenance since this seemingly ordinary liquid plays an enormously essential role in the existence of the human and the representatives of flora and… Read More »