The Start of Stress Stress is our ultimate enemy as it comes with a variety of problems when those are dealing with it for too long of a time. Although we may not think about it, stress is a normal response that releases hormones that the skin grows sensitive to when there is too much and causes breakouts. Just when you think you were already at your wits end because of a final, upcoming marriage, or any other crisis, your skin drives you further down the ditch. It isn't always easy to determine the reason for your breakouts, but once...

Heal the Mind, Heal the Body  There is plenty of debate concerning willpower and the effect it has on disease. When sickness comes, it is hard to push away all the negative thoughts – in fact, the idea is completely unrealistic. Still, those who continue to remain as positive as they can through such an event (or any for that matter) seem to know how to cast those feelings to the side and enjoy all the good in their lives. These blissful thinkers tend to be in the healthiest of conditions as well. It may sound too good to be...

The Beginnings of Amber While Baltic Amber is dubbed as a gemstone, it is actually made from fossilized resin from pine trees, and it has been around for thousands of years. Not only has it been around for a long time, amber in itself takes just as long to be created from the trees. It is not possible to plant a pine tree today, and expect it to transform into amber within a few months or years. Amber is a craft and gift given to us for use from another period. This may answer the question for some who wonder...

Peace and Relaxation Does More Than We think Sometimes it is the simple things in life that help us the most. Something as basic as sleeping helps us reset our body so we can function to conquer each day as it comes. We often think doing more or buying a certain product will help increase our productivity, but we are truly capable of doing this ourselves without medicinal assistance, products, or programs. If you have never thought of meditation or given it a try, you would be pleasantly surprised to know it can help increase brain function such as memory...

The Bond that Started with Conception Learning that you are pregnant for the first time (or again) is always exciting news as mothers begin to envision how their baby will behave or look like. Although mothers may not get to see them for another nine months, that does not stop the wondrous bonding that occurs and strengthens once the baby starts moving. After the long wait is over and the baby is born, looking at their faces can feel as if we are looking at a mirror as mothers see their reflection, their physical features, as they gaze at their...

Something for the Duo There is nothing more beautiful than the love a mother has for her child that can be seen from even a smile that emits in the room. A woman finds no greater treasure than her priced little one(s), who has the desire to always keep them safe and free from harm. There are moments it is tough on moms because harm can shape itself in a number of ways. When a child is pain or has come down with a fever, mothers can feel helpless because they struggle finding a way to comfort their baby the...