September 1, 2015 Skin and Body
Unlike popular decorative tattoos, symbols of faith and protection in body art are as old as the practice of tattooing itself. The mummy of Amunet, an Egyptian priestess who lived between 2160 and 1994 BCE was tattooed on the torso…
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Tattoos no longer represent a sub-culture, but have gone mainstream in their popularity. When you decide to get your first piece of body art, consider the following important points to make the experience the positive act of self-expression it should…
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UV tattoos, popularized by the “raver” culture (a term most used in the United Kingdom for people who attend raves or rave parties), react to blacklight, or UV light, which has a wavelength shorter than visible light. The specialized UV…
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Bleaching hair is a chemical process for lightening color. While often performed at home, the products used in the procedure are harsh and can cause long-term damage. A developer with an oxidizing agent (normally hydrogen peroxide) interacts with an alkalizing…
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July 5, 2015 Friends and Peers
Some cultures use rituals to solemnize friendships the way marriage formalizes the love between a man and a woman. The written history of human civilization is filled with considerations of what it means to be a friend, the value of…
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As our parents age and need our help to remain as independent as possible, respecting them as the wise people who raised us becomes more critical than ever. They may be slower, more forgetful, less in tune with the current…
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Ask someone caring for an elderly family member how they are coping with the stresses of caregiving and you’ll likely hear some variation of, “It’s not always easy, but we’re doing okay.” While too vague and neutral to technically be…
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Of the myriad challenges caregivers face every day with their elderly charges, food is one of the most contentious. This is particularly difficult for family members caring for the same parents who lectured about vegetables and made pronouncement about “children…
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February 21, 2015 Skin and Body
Rhytidectomies, or “face lifts” are the fifth most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States. While ineffective for wrinkles around the eyes, nose, and lips, this common and routine procedure will reverse the obvious signs of aging characterized by loose…
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January 2, 2015 Friends and Peers
Watching someone you love being used and possibly abused is one of the greatest challenges of friendship. Knowing when to intervene and when to simply “be there” depends on the level of abuse involved. If your friend is being physically…
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