An integral theme throughout Christ-Like is the intense bond between an abused mother and her young son who’s forced to witness the beatings but helpless to stop them. He hates her for the addiction she has to the taste of her own blood, hates the man for causing the pain, and hates himself because he ...Read More
Author: Marcene
by Tammy Stoner Tales from the top (or bottom, depending on your preference) of the NY club scene always raise eyebrows whether plucked, shaved or glittered. These clubs vibrate just out of reach on a strobe-lit Jell-O mold of Mount Olympus, creating legions of Warhol progeny, club kids, ravers, and House children yearning for the ...Read More
In 1970, Bradley co-founded the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth (AAHCC), which provides education and instructor training. According to the Bradley Method Web site, nearly 100 million babies in the United States have had their fathers attend their births since 1970. This trend continues to spread worldwide. Almost all hospitals now assume the father will ...Read More
In the mid-19th century, a childbirth practice was born that impacted generations of babies and mothers. Queen Victoria, parting from age-old tradition, accepted chloroform for the birth of her sixth child. She was the first woman to bear a child under anesthetic, a decision contrary to all religious doctrines and social customs of her time. ...Read More
AMD or Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of visual loss in the United States and other developed countries. AMD refers to degenerative changes in the central part of the retina, termed the macula, leading to a loss of central vision.
You may not realize it, but dark sunglasses may actually do you more harm than good. When you wear them, your pupils naturally enlarge to allow light in. But if your sunglasses don’t have UVA or UVB protection, you’re letting in the sun’s dangerous rays instead of keeping them out.
A government proposal to change food labels to display the amount of trans fatty acids in processed foods may reduce the number of deaths from heart disease in America. Trans fats increase the shelf life of processed foods such as margarine, vegetable shortening, crackers, cookies and other foods. While trans fat intake increases LDL cholesterol ...Read More
Even in an industry as young as ours, it seems like an age-old question: Do certifications meet the needs of our trainers and members?
Adults aren’t the only ones who suffer from migraines. In fact, even preschool age children have been diagnosed with the illness, according to the National Headache Foundation.
Viagra works best out of all oral medication in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. However, to maintain that normal sex life with erectile dysfunction, continually taking Viagra can turn into an expensive exercise for a person with no other health problems.