Archive for June, 2007

Andalusite: The Unknown Star

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Who ever heard of an andalusite gemstone? This article provides a description of its amazing beauty, diverse and changeable personality and a resource for viewing it and other similar semi-precious gemstones.

Andalusite is a beautiful semi-precious gemstone with a diverse and changeable personality. It is often used in art objects and jewelry. Andalusite was first discovered in Andalucia, Southern Spain from which it gets its name.

There are some good reasons for its artistic popularity. Andalusite is known for its pleochroism. Pleochroic minerals reflect different colors resulting from the absorption of different wavelengths of light traveling through the crystal from different directions. Mother Nature produces andalusite in brown, green, red, yellow, greenish-brown and brownish-green.  Other gemstones that share pleochroic characteristic include carletonite, elbaite, iolite, kunzite, tanzanite and zoisite. 

Asterism is another light effect that occurs in some gemstones. Some andalusites benefit from this phenomenon. The Greek word aster means star. When some crystal gemstones are formed, minute needle-like mineral deposits form a star or cross shape in the gemstone. This variety of andalusite is called chiastolite and contains the dark mineral strips of carbon or clay, which form an X or cross. These andalusite gemstones are sometimes used in the creation of inspirational items and jewelry. Check out http://www.tigereyejewels.com to see a magnificent multi-gemstone Rosary featuring andalusite. Star Sapphires, star rubies and star rose quartz are all the result of asterism.

Another gemstone effect that is similar to asterism is called cat’s eyes. It is caused by the same inclusion of minute mineral crystals imbedded in gemstones and reflecting light. However, with the cat’s eye affect the imbedded mineral shimmers from top to bottom. Andalusite is one of the most common cat’s eye stones. The cat’s eye effect is also known as the chatayancy, which comes from the French word for cat (chat – pronounced, shot).

Relating cats to gemstones is an ancient trend that we still enjoy today. Tiger eye gemstone has been popular since ancient times and just as andalusite has its particular beauty expressed in terms of cats. You can see the two gemstones elegantly combined at http://www.tigereyejewels.com.

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Resisting Media Hype

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

A woman-centred psychotherapist explores the impact that the media has on our self-worth and offers healthy alternatives to feeling good about yourself regardless of what you see in magazines and on television.

Who would have thought that there would come a day when my mother and me would meet as two strong, healthy, and brilliant women; delighting in each other’s company and challenging and supporting each other in the quest to make our individual and collective dreams come true?

Certainly not me.  There was a time (not so long ago) that I was in the throes of a life threatening eating disorder- a time when the chasm between mother and daughter seemed insurmountable. She wanted desperately to help but didn’t know how. I needed help but didn’t have a clue about how to ask for it.

Fast-forward fifteen years to the present. Today I am a successful psychotherapist who empowers women who feel stuck to rid themselves of the chains that bind them into self-destructive behavior patterns- mostly in the form of eating disorders.  At the age of 36, I am in awe of the life I have now and am blown away by how far I’ve come on my journey to health and well being.  Free of an eating disorder which once consumed me for many of my young years, the hell that used to be my life way back when, seems now like a distant memory.  Now I help others who are where I used to be…I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined the life I have now back then…

It’s a sunny, muggy Ontario spring morning as I step into the airporter bus from my mother’s driveway, choking back tears. I have just spent the past five days with a woman I find increasingly wise and fascinating, who also happened to give me the gift of life.

We have both come so far and enjoy celebrating our successes as women. It seems fitting to me that I have just spent such a pleasant and healing time with my mother directly after attending a conference in Toronto put on by NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre).  The conference title was, “Shades of Grey: Body Image and Self-Esteem” and was the first of its kind in Canada.

While the topic of disordered eating is vast, I will limit myself to one facet for the purposes of this article.  I plan on elaborating on many others in future so stay tuned…

One issue that always pops up in my therapy work with clients experiencing disordered eating is how the media makes them feel bad about themselves by projecting an ideal beauty standard that is impossible for us to attain.  To help women increase feelings of self-worth, I encourage clients to become ‘media savvy’, so that they can become critical of the messages they are being sent which are aimed to sell products, not to help women feel good about themselves.

On this note, I will highlight one of the keynote presentations from the NEDIC conference entitled, “Re-shaping Reality: Media Impact on Body Image and Self-Esteem” by Shari Graydon.  Shari was the President of Mediawatch for many years; an invaluable resource which empowers Canadian citizens to speak up and out against harmful advertising.  She has written two fabulous books in this vain, which I urge you to check out on her website:
www.sharigraydon.com

Here is a summary of the presentation she gave at the conference:

  1. Media messages don’t cause eating disorders (or we’d all be suffering), but they fuel insecurities and nurture vulnerable mindsets.
  2. It’s natural to want to be attractive, but despite the impression created by commercial media, there’s no single definition of beauty.
  3. The beauty industry wants us to feel lousy about the way we look; they benefit when we believe we’re in need of a makeover or constant improvement.
  4. The emphasis on thin ideals for women, and muscular physiques for men reflects fundamental power issues, reinforcing on a subtle level the notion that women should take up as little space as possible.
  5. The media ideals we’re surrounded by are physically unattainable; they’ve been so significantly art directed and Photo-shopped that not even the models featured can achieve the degree of perfection represented.
  6. Suffering is optional. We can choose not to buy into appearance myths; instead of doing battle with our own bodies, we can fight destructive media practices.
  7. The less time we spend immersed in commercial media, the less exposure we have to messages designed to undermine us, and the less likely we are to consciously or unconsciously judge ourselves inadequate for failing to measure up to unattainable ideals.
  8. We have the power to decline to consume products that in any way promote irresponsible attitudes and behavior, to encourage our friends and colleagues and communities to do the same. We can make media producers responsible for the toxic material they are disseminating through the power of complaint; we can communicate our decisions not to embrace media, products and services that do physical, psychological, emotional or environmental damage.
  9. We can cultivate the assets that really count: focus on what we can do and how we can contribute, as opposed to how we appear.

To start letting go of the power the media has over how you feel about yourself, I’ll leave you with five things you can do to take your power back and increase feelings of self-worth:

  1. Stop buying fashion and beauty magazines and instead, buy reading material that makes you feel good instead.  For instance, I buy spiritually enlightening and socially conscious magazines.
  2. Find alternative media that celebrates women instead of demoralizes them.  Some magazines I particularly like are BUST and Herizons.
  3. Watch less television and Hollywood movies!  These mediums of ‘entertainment’ glorify a very narrow definition of female beauty and success and promote low self-worth to their viewers.  Instead, find a relatively obscure foreign film or a low-budget documentary that focuses on who we are inside; not what we look like on the outside.
  4. Make one day out of the week a “no make-up day”.  C’mon- rebel a little against the fascist beauty ideal you’re expected to live up to.  Bask in the delightfulness of a nude face!
  5. Wear something that makes you feel beautiful, confident, and sexy; regardless of whether it follows current fashion dictates. Enjoy being a fully alive, healthy woman in whatever shape and size you happen to come in.

And if all else fails, say this mantra that I learned at the conference over and over again:

I AM MUCH MORE THAN WHAT YOU SEE.

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The Classic Chanel Quilted Handbag

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

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Ooh la la… The Chanel classic quilted handbag is true Parisian chic, it just oozes class and sophistication and no matter what the current trends are, has a classic timeless design that has lived through many a fashion era. There’s something about that soft stitched leather and gold metal chain that has created a signature style icon for women all over the world.

So let’s go back in time to when it first began…

In 1955, Chanel introduced the Classic Quilted bag with the shoulder strap, THE bag that shook the fashion world. It became so popular the first year she had to decline numerous requests due to the lack of time to painstakingly manufacture each one by her skilled artisans. The bag is known in industry shorthand as the 2.55, after the month and year it was introduced.

Chanel’s signature quilted fabric has a “secret” quilting pattern sewn at the back to keep the material strong. This material is used for clothing and accessories alike.

Throughout the key fashion decades, the Chanel 2.55 handbag miraculously hasn’t changed much. Unlike other fashion design houses who have altered their bag styles to appeal to the temporary whimsical demands of fashion trends, the Classic Chanel 2.55 has stood it’s ground. In fact, in 2005, the fashion house celebrated by re-releasing the classic just as it was.

The classic Chanel bag will never die. The latest versions out this year of this classic bag are awe striking in lambskin and ostrich leather.

Can you believe that this bag is over 50 years old?

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Healthy Skin Care Regime – How to Take the Utmost Care of Your Skin

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Most women know that even if they wear the skimpiest of clothes, if they don’t have good skin, it’s all over. Skin care is one of the most important components of personal grooming. In a bid to help our readers who have trouble with their skin, we are giving some basic tips on how to keep your skin young and sexy.

Firstly a healthy skin needs a rich diet, hence you should eat food stuff which is rich in proteins, mineral and vitamins C, B and E. Fruits, nuts, and vegetables are also needed for good skin. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water, as it not only keeps your skin hydrated, but also will prevent dark circles from forming under your eyes. Besides right eating, overall fitness along with regular exercise (going to a gym full of hunks) definitely helps your skin to remain young.

If you go out in the sun often, put a sun screen lotion, else your skin will get tanned and you will start developing wrinkles (you would not want that at a young age, would you). Further also start putting night cream, but make sure that you only apply night cream, not any other cream, for the former has special ingredients which allow your skin to breath. Scrub your face at least once in a week and apply fruit or milk protein packs, as this will make your skin glow.

Visit your salon at least once every month for a clean up, if you have oily skin or black or white heads, (just think what your guy will feel, if you turn up with them).

WAX YOUR HAIR

Since most girls nowadays wear real short dress, waxing your hair is a real must, so try cold wax at home, it’s an easier option; alternatively, if you have the beard, go in for permanent hair removal (get relief from the regular hassle of waxing). Massage your body once a month either with almond or olive oil, add some drops of lavender to the oil, as it will relax your body. For the extra oomph, ask your hubby to rub the oil in, after you applied it on, and enjoy a blissful massage and you know what later. If you go for massages outside, go to a masseurs who knows how to activate your pressure points, it will really exhilarate and you will feel like a new person.

To take care of sexy hands and feet, most salons offer manicure and pedicure, if you want something extra, go in for bleaching. Some women also go in for hand and body scrub and later apply packs for that extra shine. Since men are also frequenting salons post the metro sexual age, both you and your guy can go to the salon together and spend some quality time together.

Remember genetics also affects your skin, so if your parents have bad skin, beware and start taking extra precautions, for it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Even if you have good skin, keep working on it, for who does not want excellent skin. It’s wrong to believe that only actress and models have good skin, some of them really have bad skin, trust me; I have met them without make up and virtually missed them.

Stress, the bane of modern times, also affects our skin, so try to cultivate a positive attitude and daily sit in mediation for at least 10 minutes. Yoga and other stress- busting techniques should also be adopted , for if you are stressed out, it will show on your skin, no matter how much you try to cover it up with make-up. Stress also affects your blood circulation, which is bound to mess up your skin.

Before heading for that all important party, cleanse your face and apply moistures before putting foundation, you can also rub ice cubes on your face, which will open your pores and make your face fresher. Make sure that your foundation suits your skin type, neither too light nor too dark. Test it on your hand; ideally it should be one shade lighter than your hand shade.

Your eye make-up, should be such that, it should make your eyes more attractive (remember your eyes talk a lot) then comes the lipstick, its colour shade should be such, that your guy is attracted towards your lips, also try a great lip gloss. Last but not the least, wear a sizzling perfume and set the party ablaze.

When you return from the bash, however drunk or tired you are, chicks, please remove your make-up, before you hit the sack. Use an eye make remover to remove your eye make-up and cleanser to remove your face make-up.

Age always takes it toll and woman above the age of 35, have the real problem of wrinkles on their face and body, don’t worry, try anti-wrinkle creams, apply it for 20 minutes and then wash it off, but please don’t go out with it.

Having done with the make-up and skin, now we come to yet another important topic i.e. clothes and skin. Make sure that the colours of your itsy-bitsy, cleavage-showing outfits match your skin, if not you will end up looking horrible and your fashion rivals will never let you live down this mistake. Hence, if you have a whitish complexion, then your dress should be in bright tone. Choose colours such as offwhites, yellows, reds, greens, olive or aquas.

Similarly, if you have olive skin, then you would be best attired in browns, rusts, burgundys, pinks, blacks and other warm tones. Last, but not the least, if you are the sexy fair skin babe, try out beiges, sands, black, peaches, olive and other muted tones. In closing, all we can say is that your skin is very important to your overall appearance, so please take good care of it.

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Sign Of Pregnancy – Joy For All

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Some times, it is hard to diagnose when you are pregnant. At times, there is no sign of pregnancy, yet you are pregnant, and at other times, one is not pregnant, and it seems that one is. How do you differentiate between the two? Early pregnancy symptoms can easily be confused with normal illness.

Look For Early Sign Of Pregnancy

The missing of period in a particular month is considered as an early pregnancy symptom. Although there may be many other reasons of missing a period like stress, losing or gaining weight, too much exertion etc., but usually missing a period cycle in a month is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. Irregular periods can also be the result of polycystic ovary syndrome where the monthly period cycle can have an erratic gap. Therefore, you must look into other symptoms of pregnancy as well for confirmation.

The changes that you experience in your torso also point toward another sign of pregnancy. As you enter pregnancy, your breast begins to swell and the nipples become tender which suggest your first steps toward motherhood. If you miss observing this early sign, you may not get a second chance as this softness of the breasts disappears after a few weeks of pregnancy. Some women also experience a sharp tingling sensation, as the body gets ready for breastfeeding. These changes are the result of the hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which is produced in the body along with implantation of the fetus. It is this hormone it self that is responsible for the changes in the breasts. As a result of the release of this hormone, the breasts may also feel fuller. Once the body becomes used to the hormone chemistry, the feeling of tenderness and fullness in the breasts also disappear gradually.

As the embryo implants itself into the wall of the uterus, which takes about 4-5 days after the conception, sometimes a light spotting or bleeding which may be pinkish or brownish in color is seen. Some women experience slight cramps around the loins as well. The spot created may also be a light yellowish vaginal discharge soon after implantation. This is another sign of pregnancy.

Frequent urination is also a sign of pregnancy. It can start even before you miss a period. The reason as reiterated earlier, is the change in the hormone (HCG), at the time of implantation.

As already mentioned, pregnancy can be mistaken for other physical ailments, which result from food disorders and intake of other products. Therefore, pregnancy tests should be tested properly and confirmed with consultation with the doctor. We must understand that the health of the baby depends on the health of the mother. About 75% of pregnancies are lost because of failure to recognize the early sign of pregnancy.

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Early Pregnancy Symptom – Every Reason To Be Happy

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Women have always been confused about early pregnancy symptom. Confusion can lead to complacency, which in turn can lead to a miscarriage.

It is a well-known fact that 75% of fetus loss at an early stage of pregnancy occurs, as women do not recognize early pregnancy symptom. Pregnancy can be confirmed at an early stage in many ways. Here are some of them.

Early Pregnancy Symptoms

Fatigue – Owing to hormonal changes in the body of a woman, most women experience fatigue during the first few weeks of pregnancy. It is very difficult to distinguish between fatigue that takes place due to a change in hormone levels and tiredness that is associated with physical exertion. However, one can understand that one is pregnant if fatigue occurs without exertion or too much travel. This is early pregnancy symptom.

Missing A Period – Missing a period is another sign of pregnancy. All women have a period every month if they are not pregnant. If in a particular month a woman misses a period, then it is an obvious early pregnancy symptom. In most cases, this is a sure indication of pregnancy. Missing a period is also sometimes associated with cramping in the legs with a feeling that periods may start anytime. Back pain accompanies cramping in most cases.

Nausea and vomiting – Also known as ‘morning sickness’, nausea is considered as one of the earliest early pregnancy symptom. Women usually fear it as a bout of food poisoning or an attack of cold! It is also the most annoying symptom of pregnancy. Most women start to experience this very common complaint, after a month of pregnancy. However, morning sickness can attack as early as the first week of conception in some women too.

Frequent Urination – Frequent urination is another annoying early pregnancy symptom. It usually starts soon after conception, due to the reducing size of the urinary bladder, as the uterus grows larger to accommodate the baby. It can also be the result of the release of the pregnancy hormone progesterone, which stimulates the bladder muscles to give a feeling of fullness, which in turn prompts one to urinate more often.

Constipation – This is an irritating sign of pregnancy. Constipation is usually followed with an urge to eat large quantities of sour and spicy food.

Even though you might experience one or all of the early pregnancy symptoms as given above, it is advisable to consult a doctor and take a few pregnancy tests to confirm a pregnancy. One of the first tests to confirm pregnancy is the HCG test of your urine. This test not only confirms pregnancy but is also a signal to remind you that you need to take an appointment with your health care consultant soon. You can take this test conveniently at your office or you can take it at any other time during the day too. Moreover, this test is usually 100% accurate and hence quite dependable to confirm good news.

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Early Sign Of Pregnancy – Time To Celebrate

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

The joyous moment has arrived. The early sign of pregnancy has declared that it is time to celebrate and welcome the bundle of joy into the family.

Just for a moment, if we try reflecting on the past, we all recall our own childhood. And now, we are all grown up ready to step into the shoes of a mother and give birth to a little life. The adolescence, the young age, the period of marriage, relatives, friends, for a moment, they all seem to be so far away; we are in a recluse within ourselves. This precious moment is only for us to savor; nobody ever can be a part of it.

A Break In the Cycle Is Essential

Now, what was that early sign of pregnancy that pushed you into the beautiful frame of mind? Did you really miss a period or is it just an illusion? You should be sure of whatever you say or do. You cannot take any chances with such an important matter. It is very important for young girls to keep a track of their monthly menstrual cycle. Always maintain a chart so that you can be sure that you are having your cycle on time. Once you get intimate with your husband or your boyfriend, you may miss a period if your intimacy was unprotected. This is a surefire signal and sign of pregnancy that you are going to become a mother soon.

Just like missing a period, another sure pregnancy symptom is the blotting or staining of your undergarment after being intimate with your partner. This happens when the egg formed by the union of the chromosomes released by the male and female reproductive organs, is implanted to the wall of the uterus. This is another early sign of pregnancy.

Do not forget, the baby will remain for nine months locked up within your body. It is going to look up to you for everything that it requires. Food, happiness, joy, body supplements – all these things and more – you are the only person in the world to provide for the baby. Nobody else, no matter how caring and loving, can do anything for the baby during this period. So learn as much as you can about the requirements of the baby soon after you observe the first pregnancy symptom.

There are so many other ways, which indicate early sign of pregnancy. Vomiting, feeling of nausea, constipation, swelling of the breasts, emission from the nipples of the breasts and emission from vagina are some of them. Any of these conditions may be a sign of pregnancy. Nevertheless, do take the advice of a consultant if you are doubtful over any matter.

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Pregnancy – Experiencing Motherhood

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

We usually say that the essence of womanhood is in being a mother. Every woman nurses a secret desire to become a mother one day.

However, many compulsions force us to avoid pregnancy at times. Celebrity status, family compulsions, personal commitments are some of these reasons due to which we delay a pregnancy. Some times, we are so engrossed with our careers and professions that we have no time to devote attention to this most important part in the life of a woman. Even though this event takes place in the life of practically every woman, there is very little information available with most women about pregnancy. Some women, who are in the habit of writing, keep a pregnancy journal to share their experiences with others.

Complacency Has No Place Here

According to a survey, most American women become pregnant within a month of unprotected sex. Only in 15% cases, there is a need to consult a physician in this regard. In such cases, it is necessary to monitor pregnancy week by week. Therefore, it is very important to understand the meaning of pregnancy. Moreover, one should understand how one becomes pregnant.

During unprotected sex, the X and Y-chromosomes present in the semen of the male travel through the vagina of the woman to meet the Y- chromosomes present there. Once united, they develop the fetus, which grows in the uterus of the woman and eventually becomes a baby. Usually, this process gets underway as soon as you have unprotected sex even once; in some cases, it may take longer. The snag occurs only when there is some problem with the fallopian tubes or uterus of the woman or in semen of the male. If you cannot develop early sign of pregnancy even after two months of unprotected sex it is advisable to consult a physician.

Then there is also the doubt whether you are pregnant or not when you are trying to conceive. Nature has provided certain telltale signs, which indicate that you are pregnant. Some of these signs are physical while others are conditional. One of the very first signs of pregnancy is a slight bleeding you spot on the days of your menstrual cycle as you miss a period. This is the result of implantation of the egg which is formed by the unison of the chromosomes, to the uterus.

Another physical sign of pregnancy is the tenderness in the breasts and the softness of the nipples, which indicate that the mother’s body is getting ready for the role of motherhood i.e. breastfeeding.

In addition to the physical symptoms, there are certain other symptoms as well, that indicate a pregnancy. Well, your frequent visit to the toilet is one clear cut symptom of pregnancy. Then there also may be a feeling of nausea or vomiting along with constipation that you might experience if you are pregnant. All these signs indicate that you should consult your doctor and take a formal test to confirm a pregnancy.

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Pregnancy Journal – The Story Of Your Baby

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Pregnancy should be handled with great compassion and care. Numerous researches in this field conclude that the period of pregnancy is the most important period of a woman’s life.

It is also one, when she feels very lonely and is desperately seeking love, affection, security and support. During this period, it is the duty of the other members of the family to provide the would-be with all the support that she needs and keep her always smiling and happy. We all know that only happy mothers give birth to healthy babies. This is where we need to keep a pregnancy journal.

Planning Is Important

If we trace the first steps toward pregnancy, we realize that everything happened so fast that we did not have enough time to plan. We suddenly become so busy doing nothing that we can do very little of what we actually want to do. During such a period, it is a very good idea to keep a record of your daily routine, i.e. maintain a pregnancy journal, which keeps one busy and at the same time develops a memoir of those very precious days, which one would like to read repeatedly in the days to come.

The most important thing while writing a pregnancy journal is that you should be uninhibited. Do not feel shy. Try to write everything that you feel. You will be surprised to learn that there is so much to write. From the first sign of pregnancy, you can keep writing of all your experiences till after your delivery. Write down each precious moment into your pregnancy journal. It later becomes like your marriage album, which you can smile over again and again flipping through, throughout your lifetime. You can mention many issues easily if you decide to maintain a pregnancy journal. You could write about your first days of delight when you and your husband discovered about your pregnancy, your cravings for odd food items at the middle of the night, your exercising routine, the changes in your physical appearance, the gifts you received from everyone, etc., as you monitor your pregnancy week by week.

Also, do take your husband into confidence and discuss every issue related to your pregnancy with him. After all, he is the most important person in your baby’s life too just as he is in yours.

As you reach the peak of your pregnancy, your pregnancy journal, which started with just a few sheets of paper, will grow into a complete handbook. It could also serve as a very useful guide for future would-be mothers in the neighborhood, or for your relatives, and at the same time assist you in future if you decide to become a mother again.

Last but not the least; please understand the significant role played by your physician if you are expecting a baby. Once you are pregnant, you should remain in constant touch with your physician and act according to his advice.

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Pregnancy Symptom – Nature Has Its Own Unique Ways

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Nature has its own ways of declaring the presence of a life growing within you. An alert woman can make out the changes in her body and judge the pregnancy symptom for what it is.

But it is always better to confirm yourself that you are pregnant before taking an appointment with your family consultant, lest you make a fool of yourself.

Pregnancy Symptom – Nature At Work

The moment you conceive your body starts to give signals of pregnancy health in many forms. This is because your body is now preparing itself to welcome a new life. As a first sign of pregnancy, the body starts to produce the hormone HCG. A test of the urine can easily locate this HCG hormone. Reflecting a physical symptom of pregnancy, your breasts become tender. The areola below the nipples begins to darken and grow in size as the breasts become bigger and heavier. This condition remains with you throughout your pregnancy. You can also experience a tingling sensation in the breasts as well. All these physical symptoms indicate that you are pregnant. Once pregnant you also begin to tire very soon and wish to sleep all the time, besides, when you get up you have a deep craving for food. You want to eat everything you can lay your hands on.

One more symptom of pregnancy health condition which is a sure sign of pregnancy is the missing of a monthly period. Ideally, you should undertake a pregnancy test once you have missed a period. An additional pregnancy symptom is the spot of slight bleeding you notice on your panties. Please do not be alarmed, this is only the result of implantation of the egg in the uterine wall.

Every woman may have a different pregnancy symptom. In your first pregnancy you may experience a slight pain in your breasts as they become harder and heavier. You may also experience body aches. Some women may get a feeling of nausea or vomiting. Sometimes you experience constipation and your behavior becomes very irritable too.

However, there is a word of caution here as well. Although these conditions may be present in big or small measures in most cases of pregnancy, there may be situations where there are no conditional symptoms at all. Therefore, it is advisable to take a formal HCG urine test periodically to ascertain pregnancy.

There can be another pregnancy symptom besides the ones disclosed above.

You should be ready to accept the vast changes in your mood; one minute you will be laughing and the next minute you start crying on a very silly issue.

In either case, be ready to change nappies and cuddle your bundle of joy in the near future. Be a happy mother forever.

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