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In the wake of the fountain of youth. traditional view of the fountain of youth is wrapped in a mystical concept of the ancient rites and secrets are passed down from one generation to another Tibetan monks, life in blissful solitude in a high Himalayan … Unfortunately, this romantic idea hijacked by some very persuasive advertising of cosmetic companies, who would have us believe that they have discovered the secrets of the fountain of youth, and the accelerated-looking young and youthful is always just a pill or a drink out of. Do not get me wrong, I have to shell out too much money on creams and drink myself, so I’m not immune to the power of a good anti wrinkle cream sales pitch. (I’m not sure pill is not!) How can I withdraw from the creams and drinking fraternity I think it is a fountain of youth really exists, I just happen to be more abstract Read the rest of this entry »

Touch is the first sense developed by the embryo when it is rocked and massaged in the womb surrounded by amniotic fluid. Since the baby is gradually pushed down the birth canal, he receives a stimulating massage to prepare him to adapt to the new environment. When children are in their difficult journey to the world that they need constant reassurance of a loving touch.

Massage has been practiced for centuries in many cultures, and today in parts of India, Pakistan, several African countries and the West Indies, massage is part of the everyday life of the baby. Babies are born almost as soon as they are massaged, often begin their grandmothers. My mother used daily ritual when he feels fit. Practice of massage, whole life, and the children and adults are often massaged. Massage is a strong bond and loving mother, father and baby. London obstetrician Yehudi Gordon argues that the Read the rest of this entry »