STOP YOUR HAIRFALL

TIP # 1
Start Consuming a Good Multivitamin + Multimineral Pill

If you are experiencing major hair fall, it indicates deficiency of key nutrients in your body. To take care of that, along with a good and balanced diet, take multivitamins and multiminerals to replenish the nutrient deficiency in your body fast and prevent hair loss. You can buy them from any "health food" store. Just ask for the best multivitamin-multimineral tablet available that gets easily absorbed into the adult body. The idea is to ensure proper nutrient supply into your body to resume its proper functioning and stop hair loss.


TIP # 2
Drink Plenty of Water Daily

Drinking at least between 10 and 14 - 8oz. glasses of water every day is another great way to prevent hair loss. Water helps wash off toxins from your body. These toxins could be a major reason for hair loss. Drink distilled water or at least filtered water that does not contain Chlorine, lead, etc. for healthy hair.


TIP # 3
Cut Caffeine

Caffeine is a diuretic, which makes you urinate out more liquid than you take in causing dehydration. Dehydration of your body and hair roots is another key reason for hair loss. Replace your daily coffee intake with a fruit beverage, milk or any other non-caffeinated drink to those shiny and healthy hair.


TIP # 4
Sleep Is the Key - Get 7 to 8 Hours of Sleep Every Night

Proper amount of sleep every night is vital for your overall health and that of your hair as well. Sleep is the time for the body to regenerate and recover from the day’s work, removing the toxins you inhaled, eaten and drank. A sound sleep helps you in getting a sound and healthy body and controls hair falling.


TIP # 5
Know what you apply to your hair!

Most of the men hardly care about the shampoo they are using. I have seen a lot of my friends using a four-in-one shampoo, conditioner, body wash & automotive degreaser in one easy-to-use bottle for hair! 


SOME OTHER USEFUL TIPS!!

• Trim off damaged and split ends frequently, as they obstruct the hair growth process and make the edges of your hair strands weak. 

• Keep hair clean. Make sure that your scalp and hair are always clean. It will help your hair grow faster. Dirt clogs the hair follicles, which makes it more difficult for hair to grow. However, do not shampoo every day, as men’s hair get easily damaged, and excessive shampooing can dehydrate hair and cause breakage. Shampoo twice a week while cleanse hair with conditioner daily. 

• Rinse hair with lukewarm water. Never use very hot or cold water to wash hair. It makes them brittle. 

• Condition hair daily. Ensure that you use a conditioner at all times after shampooing your hair. Conditioner helps soften and detangle hair. 

• Deep condition every alternate week. Use a deep conditioner that contains protein at least twice a month to strengthen hair. Hot oil treatment with olive oil to intensely moisten the hair follicles is also very effective to stop hair fall. 

• Be gentle with wet hair. Don’t comb, pull, tug, twist, or be rough with your hair in any way immediately after hair wash. Hair roots are weak and prone to breakage when wet. 

• Say no to chemical treatment of hair. Chemical treatments like relaxers do make curly hair look longer, though they drastically slow down the growth of men’s hair. 

• Avoid using hot hair-styling products. Use of hot irons, blow-dryers, and other appliances producing heat damage the hair. Ensure that your blow-dryer is set on a low temperature setting. 

• Protect hair from damage due to heat by applying a protein lotion before you use a blow-dryer. 

• Lubricate your hair. Using a moisturizer greatly reduces the chances of split ends and promotes hair growth by diminishing breakage. However, to avoid overtly oily hair, use only a little moisturizer or try lubricating your hair a couple of hours before hair wash. Moisturized hair will attract dust if you go out. 

• Massage your scalp daily. Massaging helps circulate blood and brings nutrients to the scalp. Put both your hands on the head and move your fingers in slow, circular motion. Massaging will make your scalp warm and tingly — it is an indicator that blood is flowing to the scalp which will help in hair growth. 

• Include protein in your diet. Protein strengthens hair and controls hair falling. Eat a high protein diet filled with meat, fish, eggs, avocados, nuts, and beans, or add protein supplements to your drinks. 

• Increase your folic acid intake. Folic acid is vital for hair health and growth. Include food with high folic acid in your diet. Add soybeans, green vegetables, and carrots to your daily menu

HOW TO GET RID OF DARK CIRCLES

Dark circles under eyes occur generally due to lack of sleep, stress, some disease or it may be due to some hereditary disorders. It is common to have dark circles under the eyes.

These are temporary and can be treated effectively using following homemade remedies-


1. Mix fresh potato juice and cucumber juice in equal amounts. Soak some cotton in the above mixture and put on your eyelids for 20 minutes. Wash off with cold water.

2. Cut a cucumber in thin slices and apply on top of each eye for 20 minutes. This will drain the stress from the eyes and cool it down.

3.Tea bags are found to be very effective as far as curing dark circles is concerned. A cold tea bag should be placed on the top of each eye for 20 minutes everyday.

4. One can use rose water or almond oil for massaging the under eyes dark circle, to get rid of them.

5. Gently press the mount below the index finger of your palm. This will enhance eye sight and also remove dark circles.

6. Grind nutmeg with milk and make a paste. Apply this paste on the dark circles. This will work very well and remove the dark circles.

7. Crush some mint leaves and apply its juice under the eyes.
For people having dark circles an 8 hour sleep is a must. At the same time one should drink plenty of water.

8. Make a paste blending tomatoes and lemon juice in equal amounts. Add a pinch of gram flour and turmeric powder and apply the paste and leave it for 15 minutes. This will do wonders in curing dark circles.

9. Harmful rays can also cause eye circles. Hence one can wear sunglasses while going out to protect eyes from harsh sunrays.
                             The above measures will surely help you to rid of your dark circles.

HOW TO GET RID OF SNORING

Snoring is a fairly common affliction, affecting 40 percent of men and 25 percent of women. If you snore, you make a raspy, rattling, snorting sound while you breathe during sleep. Older people are particularly prone to snoring: About one-third of people ages 55 to 84 snore.

Despite its frequency, however, snoring is a sleep disorder that can have serious medical and social consequences. The tips that follow may help you sleep more peacefully

1: Sleep on Your Side

You're more likely to snore if you're lying on your back, and sleeping on your stomach is stressful on your neck

2: Lose Weight

Excess body weight, especially around the neck, puts pressure on the airway, causing it to partially collapse

3: Avoid Alcohol and Tranquilizers

Both alcohol and sleeping pills can depress your central nervous system and relax the muscles of your throat and jaw, making snoring more likely. These substances are also known to contribute to sleep apnea, a dangerous condition that has been linked with cardiovascular disease. And they should never, ever be used together. If you have difficulty sleeping without sleeping pills (or if you use alcohol to help yourself fall asleep), discuss it with your doctor

4: Get Your Allergies Treated

Chronic respiratory allergies may cause snoring by forcing sufferers to breathe through their mouths while they sleep. Taking an antihistamine just before bedtime may help. If your nose is stuffed up, try using an over-the-counter saline spray or a humidifier

5: Buy a Mouth Guard

Your dentist or doctor may be able to prescribe an antisnoring mouth guard that holds the teeth together and keeps the lower jaw muscles from becoming too lax

6: Stop Smoking

Smoke damages the respiratory system

7: Keep a Regular Schedule

Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed and get up at the same time each day.

8: See a Doctor if You Are Pregnant and Snoring

Sometimes, women who are pregnant will begin to snore. The snoring may begin because of the increased body weight and because the hormonal changes of pregnancy cause muscles to relax. Whatever the cause, snoring during pregnancy may rob your baby of oxygen. Talk with your doctor about it

9: Elevate Your Head

Sleeping with your head raised may take some of the pressure off of the airway, making breathing easier. Raise the head of the bed by putting blocks under the bed posts, or prop up your upper body (not just your head, which can actually inhibit breathing) with pillows.

Excessive snoring may also indicate that you have sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder. You should see your doctor if :

•You wake up during the night choking and gasping for breath
•You have been told that your snoring is disturbing to others
•You don't feel refreshed when you wake up
•You are extremely tired during the day
•You wake with a headache
•You are gaining weight
•You have trouble concentrating, remembering, or paying attention
•Your bed partner notices that your breathing pauses during sleep

It's important to have sleep apnea treated, not only because it interferes with your daily functioning, but because it boosts your risk of vascular disease. Sleep apnea can be treated with lifestyle modification, surgery, oral mouth guards, or a CPAP machine, which blows air into the back of your throat while you sleep.

FOODS CAUSING DEPRESSION

we believed psychological disturbances to be the main reason behind depression. At the same time, food items, at least some of them, were considered to be one of the tools that help fight depression. However, it is now being noticed that certain types of food, if consumed in excess, can create the feeling of depression in an individual. The reason for this is the fact that certain type of foods are low in cholesterol, sugars and fat, at the same time being high in protein. This combination leads to low production of serotonin, ‘the happy-maker' neurotransmitter, and in turn, makes you feel depressed. In the following lines, we have provided a list of foods responsible for causing depression.

 

Foods That Cause Depression

 

Alcohol

Alcohol is not only injurious to the liver, but also to the overall health. It triggers depression too. Therefore, consumption of alcoholic drinks is strictly not recommended for those who are the victim of depression and related disorders.

 

Stimulants

Stimulants might give you instant energy, but beware; they may any time become a root cause for the condition of depression. High-caffeine intake triggers anxiety, depression and insomnia too. Therefore, tea and coffee should be had in moderation, if you want to stay away from depression.

 

Processed Foods

Processed foods are a strict no-no, if you are suffering from anxiety related disorders and sleeplessness, because such foods might trigger depression. Heavily processed foods are laden with sodium, which adds to depression. Therefore, fast food, canned food and pre-packaged dehydrated food should not be consumed. Stay away from white bread, pasta (made with eggs), white rice, and other similar foods.

 

Foods Blocking Serotonin & Selenium

Low levels of serotonin can lead to a chemical imbalance in the brain, thereby causing depression. And if you are already suffering from bouts of depression, then it is recommended that you prevent consuming foods that are likely to block serotonin levels. Unhappy feelings are also caused due to the low level of selenium, lack of folic acid being a major factor for depression.  

 

Junk Food

Researches indicate that consumption of junk food is more likely to cause depression compared to people who eat healthy foods. Sweetened desserts, chocolates, fried food, processed meat, refined grains, high-fat dairy products, and condiments are some foods that trigger depression, when consumed for prolonged periods.

 

Modern Foods

Diet of a person is known to show a strong association with depression. What people preferred to eat some fifty years back, have now been replaced with an altogether different list of food items. While the diet of people in old days included natural sources of omega-3, the present generation has replaced them with foods containing high levels of omega-6. That, however, doesn’t by any way means to cut short on omega-6 food in the diet. It, instead, means that a reduction in the consumption of omega-3 foods is another cause for increased levels of depression.

 

So please EAT HEALTHY & STAY HEALTHY :))

What to Do at a Road Traffic Accident?

What to Do at a Road Traffic Accident?

1. Make sure your car is parked safely and that other cars are at a safe distance. Hazard flashers must be switched on. Switch off ignition on crashed vehicles, and ensure that they cannot move. Keep clear if a vehicle is on fire, or if there are fallen electricity wires. Safety must be the first concern.
2. Check to see if anyone is injured. Do not attempt to move a casualty unless the person is in immediate danger or if it is necessary to clear the airway or give expired air or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Splint any fractures before the casualty is moved, if possible. Drag the casualty clear by the clothing on the shoulders if this can be done, or else by the wrists or the feet, moving backwards, sliding the casualty gently. Keep the casualty as horizontal to the ground as is practical, taking care to avoid injuring the neck or back, or allowing the head to bump. If possible, remove the object crushing a crush casualty. Send for emergency services immediately.
3. Place any unconscious victim in the stable side position. Check airway, breathing and pulse and if necessary give expired air or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
4. Check unconscious casualties for bleeding and try to control by direct pressure.
5. Speak reassuringly to conscious casualties, making them comfortable, monitoring breathing and controlling bleeding.
6. Check all accident victims for indications of shock, including any who may be wandering around.
7. Cover casualties with light blanket or clothing, but do not give anything to eat or drink.
8. If a bystander or assistant is available, send such a person to call ambulance and other emergency services, giving precise location and nature of accident, with the number and severity of injuries; whether anyone is trapped and what special services are needed. The first aider should stay with the casualties until help Arrives
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Best Way to Get Rid of a Pimple Fast! !

  Best Way to Get Rid of a Pimple Fast!

Got a Pimple?

This article will show you step-by-step the easiest and quickest way to get rid of a big zit, using only free ingredients you have at lying around at home. The best way to get rid of a pimple fast is to prevent your acne from happening in the first place, but this is not a perfect world, and you have probably done everything you can to keep your pimples from surfacing, but no matter what they're still there. Don't worry! There are two quick ways to get rid of it, usually within just one day!

1st Method: Hot Compress

***Use the hot washcloth method only if your pimple has broken the surface of your skin (if your zit is a white head, black head, oozing, or you just really, really, want to pop it)

--First, scrub your skin with a quality face wash

--Soak a washcloth (or cotton ball, paper towel) in hot water

--Use the washcloth on your zit for at least 20-30 minutes, resoaking it in hot water again when needed.

--Dry your skin by patting gently with a dry washcloth

--Now the tricky part - popping the pimple :p. It should look waterlogged by now, and will be easy to pop, just make sure NOT to press down, as this will force bacteria deeper inside the pimple causing a bigger zit.

-Apply some benzoyl peroxide to the zit (or any treatment cream you have) right after you pop it. This will remove any excess bacteria.

All in all this takes about 30 minutes - 1 hour. But your zit should be gone within 2 days.

2nd Method: Freezing

*** This is the fastest method to use if your zit is still beneath the skin - if its not a white head or black head, and there is no puss coming out of it (gross I know).

-- First, wash your face like you normally would with an acne cleanser

--Now that you've removed any surface oils, use a frozen ice pack to freeze the pimple. Don't worry if you can't find a freeze pack, you can easily create one by wrapping some ice in foil.

--Leave the ice on the pimple for 10 minutes

--As soon as the time has passed or you can't take the cold anymore, you can remove the ice pack and immediately rub some benzoyl peroxide on the zit.

--Follow these steps again every 5 hours

The way this process works is that by freezing the pimple, you are preventing any more oils and bacteria from spreading and causing a bigger zit. The benzoyl peroxide is essential because after the ice pack is used, it helps to dry up any oils that may have spread. If you do this correctly at least 3 times in one day, your pimple should be gone by the next day.

Want to Prevent Pimples From Ever Happening Again?

Curing acne doesn't need to be as difficult as it seems. I suffered with severe acne for years before I figured out what works best for me.
Here are some tips to follow that you probably never knew help cure acne:

#1. The single most important thing you need to be able to cure your acne is to know what is causing it in the first place. Learn the cause of your acne - and you know the cure.

#2. Try to stay as hydrated as possible. Most people do not know that dehydration is one of the top 3 causes of acne.

#3. Avoid caffeine. Its kept very hush-hush that caffeine is one of the leading causes of acne. It messes with your hormones, which leads to break-outs!

Nobody deserves to have acne, so I hope these steps will help you to treat your acne too! It CAN go away you just need to take the right steps and be consistent! To create an individualized treatment plan that is guaranteed to cure your acne, fast & easily. 20 minutes there will change your entire life. You'll learn how to have glowing skin, feel confident, AND its easy!

How to overcome exam anxiety and panic attacks- college and test anxiety

Identifying, understanding and treating your anxiety disorder.

 

Identifying your problem - Symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack

How to tell when you are having a panic attack

A panic attack is described as being sudden, discrete periods of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms. If you suffer from panic attacks or an anxiety disorder, you don't need a text book to tell you what one is, you know what it feels like. You've experienced the terror that flows through you. Like a deep pressure you cant get away from.

For those who don't know, or who are not yet convinced that they too suffer from panic attacks there are a list of symptoms that you may experience during a panic attack.

They include:

Racing heartbeat

Chest pains

Upset stomach

Dizziness

Nausea

Difficulty breathing

Loss of sensation

Hot or cold flashes

Sensory distortions or hallucinations

A unexplained feeling of terror

Fear of dying

As you can tell the symptoms are many and terrifying.

 

 

 

 

Understanding your problem - Long term effects of panic or anxiety attack stress on the body and mind

Why anxiety disorders are not harmless episodes.

When it comes to panic attacks or anxiety disorders the biggest risk is not to the body but to the mind. That is to say, it's not so harmful physically as it is mentally and emotionally.

A panic attack is essentially an overreaction to outside stress. During this overreaction the body prepares itself to either fight the situation or flee from it. This is why your body systems change. Your heart rate increases, digestion stops, blood flow to your brain, arms and legs increase, etc. These are not bad things in and of themselves, in fact the physical symptoms of a panic attack are very similar to a aggressive workout are are not harmful to the body.

I want to emphasize, during a panic attack you are in no physical danger.

The harm then is to you mentally and emotionally. The fear of having another panic attack can cripple your confidence and cause you to shy away from having a social life. You begin to avoid going outside because you are afraid of the terror you experience during an episode and because of the embarrassment from having an attack in public. You develop a "safe place" and you hate to leave that place, you may even begin to feel paranoid when you leave your safe place.

Mentally, you may begin to see a loss in performance. You don't go to work or class because of your fear of an attack. You may loose out on valuable work time or information and when its time for an exam or performance review you really begin to stress. I once knew a person that would study for hours on end until she knew everything in the class. Then when it came time for the exam she began to panic and second guess herself. Soon a mental block formed in her mind and she couldn't remember all the information she studied until after the exam. Because of her panic attacks her classes really began to suffer.

If this sounds like something you have experienced know that there are some treatments that have met with success. No treatment will work though if you are not willing to try them and stick with them. To learn about a treatment that can help you if you are willing to work with the program . It is not a magic cure, but if you are really suffering with panic attacks then you will do anything to overcome them.

Treating your problem - Avoiding anxiety or panic attacks before your college exam or in everyday life

How to stay calm and perform at your best.

No one treatment will work for everyone 100% of the time. And no treatment will work if you are not willing to first work for the treatment. If you are not willing to see through with a treatment then there will be no magic cure for you, no pill, no surgery. If you will not take the first step then you will have to learn to live with your panic attacks for the rest of your life. That is the decision I was faced with, and I decided to take a step. It was not easy, no treatment will be. Nor was it magical, any treatment that offers that is a guaranteed fail. No it was work and it took time, but I stuck with it and you can too.

"The key difference between someone who is cured of panic attacks and those who are not is really very simple. The people who are cured no longer fear panic attacks. I'll try to show you how to be one of these people as well.

What if I told you the trick to ending panic and anxiety attacks is to want to have one. That sounds strange, even contradictory, but let me explain.

The trick to panic attacks is wanting to have one-the wanting pushes it away. Can you have a panic attack in this very second? No!

You know the saying that "what you resist, persists." Well that saying applies perfectly to fear. If you resist a situation out of fear, the fear around that issue will persist. How do you stop resisting-you move directly into it, into the path of the anxiety, and by doing so it cannot persist.

To be rid of the fear you must metaphorically jump. You must jump off the cliff edge and into the anxiety and fear and all the things that you fear most.

How do you jump? You jump by wanting to have a panic attack. You go about your day asking for anxiety and panic attacks to appear."

Sounds radical doesn't it? Sounds different, sounds like nothing any of the doctors or self help gurus have every told you. And you know what? If none of those people helped you then maybe it is time to try something different.

I can't promise it will work for you like it did me, but I CAN promise that if you don't try it and if you don't work at it, then nothing will work for you.

Get ready to work at having a more relaxing and successful life.