Spell fragrance and you will be reminded of the buds of jasmine Mom wears in her hair. Known as mallige, malli or mogra, is an evergreen climber and is often grown in home gardens, on the trellis and along garden walls. But, there is more to jasmine than meets the nose. Not only are these… [ Continue Reading ]
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First Aid Kit for Families with Children
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Taking Care of your Pregnant Body
Do you wonder why the shampoo that you have been using for the past five years suddenly makes your...
Exactly What is a Balanced Diet?
You often hear the phrase ‘balanced diet’ and its advantages, particularly for pregnant mothers and growing children. What does...
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Last year, while holidaying in Europe, I conceived my first baby. I was not overjoyed, perhaps because both my...
The Law and Disability
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The Visually Impaired
While speaking of somebody with a visual impairment we would be referring to a person who is either partially...
Immunisation – Your Path to a Healthy Life
Many of us would waive an article of immunisation as irrelevant to us — the educated, fairly affluent members...
Symptoms of Pregnancy
You are feeling giddy and nauseus. Your menstrual cycle has been delayed. Things don’t seem quite right. You might...