Pregnancy - A Woman’s Rite of Passage

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Growing up as the eldest of three girls, I came to hate the idea of giving birth. I heard mothers talking to each other how difficult it was during labor, how painful everything was, how they weren’t getting enough sleep and so many other complaints. Every time I heard the word pregnancy, I get goose bumps and only one word comes into mind – nuisance. I vowed never to give birth.Have you heard a baby cry at night while you are in the deepest of your sleep? I did when I was young, since I’m eight years older than my sister. I see my mom waking up in the middle of the night to change her diapers and then once more at dawn. Every time I am awake, I seem to hear nothing else except her cries. My mom says there are only three reasons a baby cries – when she is irritated, when hungry, or when sleepy. Why then is she crying all the time? I didn’t have any idea and I didn’t want to know why.

When I was in high school, I had a friend who was so close to her mother. Do you know what her dream is? Yes, you guessed right – to be a mom. She said that her mom was just wonderful and she wanted be the same to her children. She said that all she wants in the world is to see her children grow up to be beautiful, kind and intelligent. Touching really, but I remained undaunted by her reasons, I still felt that babies are messy and are nothing but trouble. I wanted to do too many things and having a baby will only complicate the situation.

Seven years has passed since the day I graduated from high school and my friend has recently fulfilled her dream of becoming a mother. I look at her all happy and content and my heart is filled with warmth. I feel the bulge in my stomach, and I realize that pregnancy is not so bad at all.

Not after all the months I’ve been feeling her move inside me. The first time it happened, I was so happy I cried. I remember one time when she was so still inside, I was afraid that something was wrong so I went to the OB-GYN immediately. Again, I had to cry when the doctor said that she was alright.

Some people say that pregnant women experience periods of extreme joy and sorrow. I can say that this is also true for me. There are too many times I find myself in a bout of tears and I couldn’t remember why I was crying. There were also times I feel so much love for my husband and everything is perfect. I think this is a period when mothers-to-be, especially the first timers, prepare themselves to the changes that are about to happen once the baby is out. I believe this is a way of nature to make me stronger to face the challenges that lie ahead for my child and myself. When people asks me if I am happy being pregnant, I say, “Well, I am very pregnant” and smile that sweet smile to mean “Yes, I extremely am.”

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Health is a blessing that money cannot buy

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Health is a blessing that money cannot buy – Izaak Walton

One of the key ingredients for a great life is good health and good health is derived from good nutrition. One part of good health is exercising right and the other is to eat right. The risk of acquiring diseases can be reduced by controlling the diet and the amount of intake of certain foods. While most of us eat for taste, we forget the nutrition value of the same.

Fruits: Why Fruits? To start with, they are the most natural form of food. Most fruits contain water, fiber, proteins and vitamins that are required for our day to day life and they are fat and cholesterol free. Citrus fruits can help detoxify your body. Eating fruits directly may have a better health effect as opposed to fruit juices that are concentrated and may have higher sugar levels, which may not be the best for the body. Organic fruits are any day better than the fruits that undergo hybridization.

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Are you troubled by Acne? Then this is for you.

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Are you troubled by Acne? Then this is for you.

Acne is a problem which is a cause of heartache for many teenagers. Firstly it is important to know why Acne is caused. There are various reasons why acne is caused; due to impurity in the body, hormonal imbalance and also personal hygiene.

What does acne mean? Well boil lumps, pimples, blackheads can be classified as Acne and this is something which is more common in men than women, especially during puberty. Acne is generally on the cheeks, nose and the forehead and in extreme cases it could spread to the chest, arms and the back.

If one follows a few things then Acne can be avoided. It is important to maintain proper facial hygiene. Wash the face at least thrice a day and more particularly after returning home from outside. It is best to use lemon soap for washing. The most important thing is to avoid oily and spicy foods as these can aggravate the acne and it is best to eat green leafy vegetables, salad vegetables and fruits as these have good water content in them. Of course if the acne is due to hormonal imbalance, very less can be done to keep it at bay.

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Anxiety disorders and treatments

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Anxiety disorders and treatments

What is anxiety? It is not a specific thing; it can range anything like general uneasiness and feelings of stress and fear. There can also be anxiety attacks which can be as intense as a feeling of dying. People who have anxiety disorders tend to feel constantly anxious about their safety all day long, whether they are outside the home or in the privacy of their home. These people feel like they might die right on the spot while other people with anxiety disorders cannot leave their homes without feeling nervous.

It is very difficult for people trying to help those with anxiety disorder as they cannot identify any particular threat. Many people with these disorders cannot explain what they fear.The people suffering from anxiety disorder need professional help. They can start by seeking help from their general physician who can then recommend some suitable doctor. Generally drug therapies can help people cope with anxiety disorder, but drug therapy combined with counseling can give better results and help the patients cope with fear.

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Taking Care of your Skin

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Taking Care of your Skin

Everyone wants a beautiful glow on their skin and want to get rid of under eye circles, pigmentation, wrinkles, dry skin, tans, and many other problems. Your face is the most important part as it represents your skin to the whole world.
Eating healthy can get you a glowing face and healthy skin besides people  can also try different skin care products to maintain a glowing face and  healthy skin

You can start skin care treatment right from your home by taking fruits and vegetables as they help in skin care.
Oranges contains vitamin C in adequate quantities , the roasted pulp is prepared as a poultice for skin diseases.
Orange also protects your skin from harmful ultraviolet radiations. This vitamin also helps to prevent wrinkles by producing collagen in your skin.
Oatmeal breakfast is a bright Idea as it is rich in vitamin E.
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