After an exhausting trip overseas, topped off by a 15-hour train ride, Margaret Schwartz, a single professional in her mid-40s, arrived at an orphanage in Ukraine, where she had 30 minutes to make one of the most important decisions of her life. Moments later, and essentially without any formal training, Schwartz was on her way… Continue reading
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Choking baby – what would we do
When A Child Needs Help When a child is choking, it means that an object — usually food or a toy — is lodged in the tracheatrachea (the airway) and is keeping air from flowing normally into or out of the lungs. The trachea is usually protected by a small flap of cartilage called the… Continue reading
Dental care: oral cancer
About Oral Cancer The term oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the pharynx, part of the throat. About two-thirds of oral cancers occur in the mouth and about one-third are found in the pharynx. Oral cancer will be diagnosed in an estimated 35,000 Americans this year and will cause approximately 7,500 deaths. Oral… Continue reading
Knowing worst enimies we can have a gorgeous hair
Gorgeous hair is easy if you treat your hair well and keep it in good condition; when you know your hair’s worst enemies having gorgeous hair will be easier than you think. Hair by nature is both elastic and plastic: elastic because it can be stretched and pulled around without breaking; plastic because it can… Continue reading
How to be beautiful with low budget
A well groomed gal is always a head-turner anywhere in an office, at a party, on the streets. She does not have be drop-dead-stunning or be clad in designer outfits to have the look. A chic woman is able to radiate her own personality by the way she dresses and colors she wears. Best of… Continue reading
Ayurvedic dietary tips for lovely tresses
Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old system of holistic healing from India, is becoming increasingly popular among spas, beauty salons and skin and hair care manufacturers worldwide because of the efficacy of its skin and hair care solutions. Ayurvedic recommendations for your hair are not only effective at maintaining hair strength, color and luster, they also steer you… Continue reading
Tips for sun safety – part two
Use Protective Eyewear for Kids Sun exposure damages the eyes as well as the skin. Even 1 day in the sun can result in a burned cornea (the outermost, clear membrane layer of the eye). Cumulative exposure can lead to cataracts later in life (clouding of the eye lens, which results in blindness). The best… Continue reading
How to give pill on your cat with minimum stress
Giving Your Cat Medication With a Minimum of Stress Partnering with your veterinarian is the key to keeping your cat healthy, and that goes beyond the occasional check-up and immunization. Be sure to schedule veterinary visits at least every six months and to give your cat tender, loving care. If you do find that your… Continue reading