Don't give children under age 6 laxatives without a doctor's recommendation. If you're pregnant, ask your doctor before using laxatives. Bulk-forming laxatives and stool softeners are generally safe to use during pregnancy, but stimulant laxatives may be harmful. If you've recently given birth, consult your doctor before using laxatives.
Delica Beads made by Miyuki in Japan are the original precision made cylinder bead. 1.6mm size with a roomy hole and over 1000 colours avialable make a glass bead akin to a pixel. Delicas can be used to represent almost anything. Delica beads mesh beautifully and behave like fabric when woven together.
In Japan polygonum or tade, is used in the natural indigo dye process. The oldest evidence of indigo dyeing in Japan dates back to the 10th century. In Japanese, indigo dyeing is known as ai-zome. The first ai-zome textiles came to Japan from Southeast Asia. A number of indigo textiles can be found in the 8th century treasure trove in Nara's Shoso-in Repository (part of Todai-ji Temple). Japanese ai-zome dyeing has its roots in the Heian period (794-1185).