Hematite is, visually, a metallic gray mineral which is largely made of iron oxide. Although many varieties exist such as, red gray, red brown with a metallic luster, this form is perhaps the most widely recognized. Its name comes from the Greek word for blood “haima” since it becomes red when melted, cut or in ...
At some time in life whether it is due to child birth or a rapid decrease or increase in weight, the skin undergoes changes which result in the appearance of stretch marks. For women particularly those who chose to don two-piece swim suits during the summer months, or for those who in general have concern ...
Insomnia is generally not associated with children, although it certainly affects people of all ages. Whether the primary issue is falling asleep or the inability to stay asleep through the night, having a child that suffers from insomnia can be very distressing to a parent. It is not only upsetting, but it can potentially upset ...
Pyloric Stenosis is a condition that appears in infancy. It often affects the first born male in a family, though it can affect subsequent children as well. Pyloric Stenosis is in fact genetic, and is known to be stronger in some families then in others. My own family is proof of that. My father and ...
Soap, it’s such a seemingly simple thing that we all use hopefully every day without really thinking about where those sweet smelling, cleansing bars come from. As a matter of fact it’s rather interesting the was we use so many things our entire life and can never really know anything about it. Like pencils or ...
With only eight weeks left in your pregnancy you may notice a decline in the strength of your baby’s kicking and punching. Mom may start to notice a tightening in her uterus around the thirty-second week of pregnancy. This tightening is most likely caused by Braxton Hicks contractions. Pregnancy Week 32: Baby’s Development Your baby ...
Plumerias or frangipani are beautiful plants native to warm tropical areas around the world, and they have been further introduced into most tropical areas where they were not found naturally. In fact, they are best known in Hawaii, where they grow so abundantly that many people think that they are natives, and where they are ...
