We tend to think of certain times in life, such as puberty, pregnancy, and the transition to menopause as hormone-fueled, but the truth is that our hormones influence the health of our bodies and minds every single day. What Are Hormones? A Description of the Messenger Chemicals So what exactly are hormones? Hormones are special chemicals that travel… Read More »
The answer lies in a chemical called melanin. The root of every hair strand under the scalp is surrounded by a tube off hair tissue called hair follicle which contains pigment cells. These pigment cells produce the chemical called melanin that gives the hair stand its colour – black, brown, blonde, red et al. When a person grows… Read More »
How can fathers prepare for having a baby? Read our guide to pregnancy for dads, with tips & advice to support your pregnant partner emotionally and help her stay safe and healthy. Walk down the street in a busy city and you’ll see fathers with tiny babies in carriers or strollers. Photos of Prince William in England filled… Read More »
Growing up in the Carpathian mountains under a Communist era regime and with an upbringing tied to natural healing methods, Alternative Medicine was a way of life. Since early childhood and watching and learning from the older wise women making remedies in the form of teas, tinctures, decoctions and oil extracts. Cami mastered many of her grandmother’s recipes, all organic… Read More »
Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life. Check out these things that mentally strong people don’t do so that you too can become more mentally strong. 1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves Mentally strong people don’t sit around feeling… Read More »
We can make a few assumptions: If an egg doesn’t break when dropped from some floor, then it will not break when dropped from any lower floors. An egg that survives a fall can be used again. A broken egg must be discarded. The effect of a fall is the same for all eggs. If an egg breaks… Read More »
Do you pay more attention to Facebook and your smartphone than to your husband? Have you been avoiding sex? Do you hide big purchases from your partner? These behaviors hurt your marriage. But it’s not too late to change bad habits. Here are the 9 worst relationship mistakes and how to start fixing them today… 1. Addiction to… Read More »
What is blurry vision? Blurry vision is the loss of sharpness of eyesight, making objects appear out of focus and hazy. The primary causes of blurred vision are refractive errors — nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism — or presbyopia. Blurry vision can also be a symptom of more serious problems. These problems may include a potentially sight-threatening eye disease or neurological disorder.… Read More »
What made that bird decide to make her nests on your house? Why your house? Every spring, the birds come flocking in to dig in and build the nests they’ll use to raise their babies. You might be ok with that part, but with bird families come territorial mothers, loud noises at all hours, and, of course, the DROPPING problem. While the specifics… Read More »
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan is a famous Pakistani nuclear scientist and a metallurgical engineer. He is widely regarded as the founder of gas-centrifuge enrichment technology for Pakistan’s nuclear deterrent program. Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program is a source of extreme national pride. As its “father”, A.Q. Khan, who headed Pakistan’s nuclear program for some 25 years, is considered a… Read More »