Glowing Skin

When I was in teenager stage, I learned how to care my skin, in a very simple way, using moisturizer like lotion.  I wondered why are the actresses have that healthy and glowing skin, maybe because they use the most expensive brand of soap? Or maybe they had skin treatment from the experts? Or some of them are lucky to have that natural glowing skin.
But do you know that, experts said, "you are what you eat" especially if it is about your skin.  It's certainly possible to eat your way to better skin, or sometimes supplements can help you get that healthy glow. Vitamin C improves skin health, countering sun damage. To keep skin looking healthy despite sun exposure, apply vitamin C cream directly to skin and eat foods rich in vitamin such as peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and dark leafy greens, might also benefit from taking vitamin C supplements. Fruits are also essential source of vitamins that helps your skin healthy. So don't forget to buy fruits on your next grocery day (-:

How to Overcome Infertility

Infertility arises from the fact that reproduction is so fundamental to the gender identity of women.  The idea that we're born to reproduce,and that something has gone wrong, can leave women with a real feeling of being defective. Overcoming it can become obsessive. Some women will think "What did I do to deserve this?" Yes, that's true, it's very emotional subject. I have read some issues regarding this matter, and here are some information that  I think will help you.

First, LOSE WEIGHT---Women need to look after themselves to maintain reproductive potential. In some country obesity is such an epidemic that being overweight is one of the main factors we face.
Second, GET ON WITH IT--- Many women are getting married later and trying for children later.  Age is the biggest barrier to conception according to some specialist, whereas obesity is not a total barrier but age can be, especially after 40 years old.
Third, GIVE UP SMOKING--- Women who smoke reach the menopause earlier. This is because nicotine is toxic on eggs.
Fourth, GO TO THE EXPERTS--- If you are under 35 and haven't fallen pregnant within a year, see a fertility specialist. Don't waste time seeing people who are not adequately qualified to help you. Always try for second opinion from a different specialist.

From my previous posts about having a baby, or are you ready to have another baby, I mentioned there, the factors to consider if you're planning to have one too.

The Importance of Sleep

It is best to sleep seven to eight hours each night. Getting less than 7 hours disrupts hunger-regulating hormones, causing weight gain and related concerns.

PARENT'S GUIDE to PROPER NUTRITION

Children's Learning and Vision Development

Our eyes are the windows through which we see the world. The eyes and the brain are vital organs that are so important for nearly every action that we perform in life. In order to function properly, our eyes and brain need a wide array of nutrients. Children, in particular, need the right nourishment to help in the proper development of their brain and vision.

If you notice any of the following behaviors in your child, she may be suffering from developmental problem that may ultimately affect her learning. If there is a problem, your doctor is the best person to consult about the possible therapy or treatment program to help address these issues.

• holds book or object unusually close
• closes one eye or covers eye with hand
• is unable to sit still or cannot stay on a task for long periods
• twists or tilts head toward book or object so as to favor one eye
• is disorganized and frustrated when studying visual information
• turns or tilts head to see
• head is frequently tilted to one side, or one shoulder is noticeably higher
• poor visual/motor skills (often called,"hand-eye coordination")
• problems moving in space, frequently bumps into things or drop things

Remember that everyone is born with the ability to develop good vision, and that there is a critical period for this development to take place: usually during the first several years of life. A person's brain is also shaped the most during the first 10 years of life. Proper visual stimulation helps because it has been proven to produce developmental advantages in children. You can invest in your child's learning by giving them adequate nutrition that supports proper brain growth and visual development.

Are You Ready to have Another Baby?

Responsible parenthood does not only entail proper care of the children by both the husband and the wife; more importantly, it means proper family planning. Couples who can successfully plan the number and birth intervals of their children not only have more fun taking care of the kids, they also encounter less problems raising them. I've come up with a checklist to help you find out if you are indeed ready to welcome a new addition to your family.

• Financial Stability--Do you have enough income or savings to support the needs of the kids you have now as well as that of the new one? Before you have another baby, you should first ensure that you could adequately provide for your brood's needs. Kids need to have a stable household, proper health care, and a good education, and you should be able to give those to them and the new baby.

• Physical Readiness--Succeeding pregnancies should be placed about two to three years in between. This will give the mother enough time to recover fully from her previous pregnancy. Also, she could devote more time to taking care of her other children.

• Psychological Preparedness--Do you feel you could manage taking care of another child? Are your children ready to welcome a new sibling? The whole family--parents and kids alike--should be prepared to adapt to the changes brought about by a new baby. Children, especially, need to be informed of the parent's decision to have another child. It will avoid issues such as jealousy over the new baby.

• Family Planning Awareness--In order to practice responsible parenthood effectively, couples need to be informed of the choices they have. Talking to your doctor or reproductive health care provider will let you know about the various methods of family planning. The TRUST Family Program offers a variety of contraceptives for every budget and preference, from oral contraceptive pills and injectable contraceptives to condoms. They are available in health clinics, drugstores, and pharmacies nationwide.

Your readiness to have another baby will depend on these four very important factors. It's necessary to be sure that you are ready in all aspects, because these factors affect one another. If you've checked all the items in the list, then you can consider yourself ready for another baby.