The skin is our body’s largest ‘organ’ – These truths have been reinforced in me with the recent births of my grandsons. I jumped at any and every opportunity to nuzzle my grandsons and feel their perfectly, unblemished skin—and inhale their wonderful newborn smell! I could (and DID) let minutes, hours go by just staring at these wondrous beings! Using our senses—touching, tasting, seeing, hearing, and smelling—is how we first gather information about the world around us. Our sense of touch is … [Read more...]
Mother Nature Knows Best
Mother Nature is a wondrous thing. Mother Nature, mothers and their children are nothing short of miraculous. I’ve been reminded of it recently with the birth of my first grandbaby just 3 months ago and now awaiting the birth of my second grandbaby in about 1 ½ months! I recently read a Scientific American article on changes that happen in a woman’s brain when she’s pregnant. It’s plain to see a woman’s body undergoes massive changes as it hosts her growing baby…some women’s bodies get a … [Read more...]