Regular hair pampering in winter can turn those bad hair days into great hair days. If you follow these seven principles this winter you will be sure to have hair that looks fabulous all season.
In fact, you should apply these tips all year round as they are a great guideline to maintaining beautiful, healthy hair.
• Help preserve your hair's natural oils by not washing it every day, if you were washing it every day, wash it every 2nd or 3rd day
• Use a conditioner or a leave-in conditioner after every wash
• Use a rich moisturiser, replenishing treatment or hair mask at least once a week
• Limit the use of flat irons and hairdryers in winter and when you do use them remember to use a thermal protector
• Don't colour your hair too often
• Wear a hat or scarf on those harsh windy winter days if you are outdoors to help prevent damage and further split ends
• Drink lots of water, get some omega and remember your fruit and veggies
Next time you visit your salon ask your stylist if he/she has sample products for you to try out, or get them to recommend a good nourishing product that works for your hair. Hair, like our skin if not moisturised can dry out leading to split ends, knots and breakage.
Most professional salon brands carry products for conditioning, moisturising and replenishing. New kids on the block in South Africa - urban:tribe, boast 3 conditioners in their range. This is a professional range of products under the Z.one brand. The range is designed for the young, funky, underground and cosmopolitan generation, urban tribes with their own identity. label.m carries 10 products designed to condition, nourish and add shine and Schwarzkopf Professional offer various replenishing masks, leave-in treatments and conditioners.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Use Condoms - Safe Contraceptives For Men By Jessica Lyn
Condoms are used since the ancient times. Condoms are a very effective kind of obstacle contraception. It is the most effectual approach as it can both reduce the risk of your contracting the "sexually transmissible infection" and also it also avoids your partner (female) getting pregnant during you are having sex. If it is properly used then it will prevent the fluid from the body of your partner to enter into your body also vice versa. They help to reduce risk of the transmission of warts and even herpes. Condoms are always recommended whenever you have any kind of sex. For each activity one Condom should be used only once.
If the married couples use it consistently then it's effective but a failure for unmarried. You should make sure that the use by date of a condom should be current.
With the appearance of the HIV and also the AIDS, men really have to take their more active roles in prevention of the STD. Despite this, almost half of the pregnancies are happening unplanned. So it is suggested that the use of condom for men should always be at higher priority. Condoms are said to be a very effective way of contraception. It can also help to prevent the "sexually transmitted diseases".
It is said to b the third and very popular way of contraception. At around 5.4 million populations of men use condoms as the sole method by which pregnancy can be prevented and around 3.6 million populations of sexual partners are using condoms over all the other methods. Condoms are used primarily as a contraceptive rather than a way to control infection. Condoms that are for men can easily be purchased without any prescription and are available at the supermarkets, medical shops or even from the other outlets.
If the married couples use it consistently then it's effective but a failure for unmarried. You should make sure that the use by date of a condom should be current.
With the appearance of the HIV and also the AIDS, men really have to take their more active roles in prevention of the STD. Despite this, almost half of the pregnancies are happening unplanned. So it is suggested that the use of condom for men should always be at higher priority. Condoms are said to be a very effective way of contraception. It can also help to prevent the "sexually transmitted diseases".
It is said to b the third and very popular way of contraception. At around 5.4 million populations of men use condoms as the sole method by which pregnancy can be prevented and around 3.6 million populations of sexual partners are using condoms over all the other methods. Condoms are used primarily as a contraceptive rather than a way to control infection. Condoms that are for men can easily be purchased without any prescription and are available at the supermarkets, medical shops or even from the other outlets.
How to Survive Depression By Rico Kurniawan
Depression is a very common but serious disorder that affects people of every color, race, economic status or age. Being depressed means to be deeply sad, hopeless, unmotivated for a long period of time. There is not a clear cause of depression. It happens because of a combination of factors such as genes, brain chemistry and structure, environmental and psychological factors. In most cases depression starts between the ages of 15 and 30 and much more common in women then in men. It is resulted from the birth of a baby, loss of a loved one, stress and hormonal changes, or it can be simply a seasonal affective disorder.
The signs and symptoms can be different in men, woman, young children and older adults, but the most typical symptoms include:
- Depressed mood or sadness
- Lack of energy
- Irritability, anger or anxiety
- Significant weight loss or gain
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
- Low self-esteem
- Loss of interest or pleasure
Depression interferes with daily life and routine, making it unbearable. It makes pain for the person who suffers from the disorder and for those who care about him or her. That's why it is very important to recognize the early signs and get rid of depression to prevent its coming back. Depression cannot go away on its own, it should be treated. Even in severe cases, depression can be cured by means of talk therapy, medication or a combination of both. Here are some useful tips on how to win your war against this illness.
1. Set small and realistic goals to achieve
2. Find time for hobbies
3. Don't make quick decisions
4. Refuse from alcohol
5. Do sport
6. Think positive
As it was mentioned above, there are a number of methods to treat depression. Usually people chose for medication or psychotherapy. Antidepressants are the most common medicines which help to stabilize your mood, but at the same time they might cause some side-effects such as headache, insomnia, sexual problems. Therefore in case of mild of moderate depression, it is better to use psychotherapy . When both medication or psychotherapy doesn't help, electroconvulsive therapy can be taken as an alternative, however it also may cause short-term side effects.
One more way to copy with depression is to join a support group and get help of people, who also suffer from the disorder. But anyway, the first step to getting appropriate treatment is to visit a doctor, who can make a diagnosis and find the right method of treatment.
The signs and symptoms can be different in men, woman, young children and older adults, but the most typical symptoms include:
- Depressed mood or sadness
- Lack of energy
- Irritability, anger or anxiety
- Significant weight loss or gain
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
- Low self-esteem
- Loss of interest or pleasure
Depression interferes with daily life and routine, making it unbearable. It makes pain for the person who suffers from the disorder and for those who care about him or her. That's why it is very important to recognize the early signs and get rid of depression to prevent its coming back. Depression cannot go away on its own, it should be treated. Even in severe cases, depression can be cured by means of talk therapy, medication or a combination of both. Here are some useful tips on how to win your war against this illness.
1. Set small and realistic goals to achieve
2. Find time for hobbies
3. Don't make quick decisions
4. Refuse from alcohol
5. Do sport
6. Think positive
As it was mentioned above, there are a number of methods to treat depression. Usually people chose for medication or psychotherapy. Antidepressants are the most common medicines which help to stabilize your mood, but at the same time they might cause some side-effects such as headache, insomnia, sexual problems. Therefore in case of mild of moderate depression, it is better to use psychotherapy . When both medication or psychotherapy doesn't help, electroconvulsive therapy can be taken as an alternative, however it also may cause short-term side effects.
One more way to copy with depression is to join a support group and get help of people, who also suffer from the disorder. But anyway, the first step to getting appropriate treatment is to visit a doctor, who can make a diagnosis and find the right method of treatment.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - What Are the Causes and What Are the Cures For CTS? By Kathryn Merrow
The carpal tunnel is a bony area in your wrist with space for blood vessels and nerves to pass through. When the space becomes smaller due to swelling in your tissues (or sometimes a crushing injury) there is less space for the nerves and blood vessels. This causes symptoms in your hand and the area around your carpal tunnel because nerves DO NOT like to be squashed or compressed.
If you have symptoms in your carpal tunnel area, there's a good chance that you have pain elsewhere, too. There are many other symptoms you might experience along with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because every part of your body is attached to every other part and all the parts work together. That means you most likely also have headaches, backaches, pain in your neck or shoulders, migraines, jaw pain or TMJD, or other complaints. Why?
Because it's all attached! You are one unit. You're not a bunch of individual body parts.
So, what causes carpal tunnel pain and these other complaints? Poor, collapsing posture is one really good bet. Here's a mistake many doctors, physical therapists and massage therapists make. They treat the symptom area. They don't look for the cause of the pain or symptom. The CAUSE is the important part. Get rid of the cause and the symptom will go away.
When you think of symptoms, think of "cause" and "effect." Symptoms are an effect. Unless it's quite good, your posture is most likely a cause of your pain. How can you fix your posture? There are two parts:
* Loosen, or stretch, the muscles in the front of your body. You started to collapse forward and get "forward head" posture because the muscles in the front of your body started becoming short.
* The second part of the correction is to strengthen your whole back side from your knees to the base of your skull.
You have a smart body that wants to be well.
Your body follows natural "laws." You must understand these laws and help your body get back to the same wonderful neutral posture you had as a little child. You definitely ARE worth the time and effort it will take to get rid of your carpal tunnel pain naturally.
And now, I'd like to invite you to discover ways to heal your carpal tunnel pain naturally at http://www.CarpalTunnelPainRelief.com
Scroll through the "Categories" to find the causes of your symptoms and how you can get natural relief.
While you're there, you can instantly download your own copy of "What 9 Out Of 10 Doctors Won't Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
If you have symptoms in your carpal tunnel area, there's a good chance that you have pain elsewhere, too. There are many other symptoms you might experience along with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because every part of your body is attached to every other part and all the parts work together. That means you most likely also have headaches, backaches, pain in your neck or shoulders, migraines, jaw pain or TMJD, or other complaints. Why?
Because it's all attached! You are one unit. You're not a bunch of individual body parts.
So, what causes carpal tunnel pain and these other complaints? Poor, collapsing posture is one really good bet. Here's a mistake many doctors, physical therapists and massage therapists make. They treat the symptom area. They don't look for the cause of the pain or symptom. The CAUSE is the important part. Get rid of the cause and the symptom will go away.
When you think of symptoms, think of "cause" and "effect." Symptoms are an effect. Unless it's quite good, your posture is most likely a cause of your pain. How can you fix your posture? There are two parts:
* Loosen, or stretch, the muscles in the front of your body. You started to collapse forward and get "forward head" posture because the muscles in the front of your body started becoming short.
* The second part of the correction is to strengthen your whole back side from your knees to the base of your skull.
You have a smart body that wants to be well.
Your body follows natural "laws." You must understand these laws and help your body get back to the same wonderful neutral posture you had as a little child. You definitely ARE worth the time and effort it will take to get rid of your carpal tunnel pain naturally.
And now, I'd like to invite you to discover ways to heal your carpal tunnel pain naturally at http://www.CarpalTunnelPainRelief.com
Scroll through the "Categories" to find the causes of your symptoms and how you can get natural relief.
While you're there, you can instantly download your own copy of "What 9 Out Of 10 Doctors Won't Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
Easing Wrist Joint Pain By James K. Falcon
One of the more potent treatments for wrist joint pain caused by inflammation is injections. The injections contain an anesthetic and steroid. It can be administered in different dosages. This means the injection can be milder or stronger. Whatever the strength of the injection it will last a lot longer than the average anti inflammatory. A single injection can bring relief that lasts for a few weeks or months depending on the strength of the dose. An injection is a very good means of getting rid of pain and inflammation for long periods but there is the risk of the tendons become weak. An injection can also noticeably lighten the skin.
Before a doctor prescribes an injection the patient will usually take anti inflammatory medication. Many people use this medicine and also go for alternative treatments such as massage, acupuncture and herbs. A lot of people say the alternative treatment does bring some relief and it also encourages them to relax. This is good because pain causes stress.
The wrist is what connects the hand to the arm. When the wrist is in pain it makes the use of the hand difficult. It can be so painful that a sufferer will opt for surgery if none of the other alternatives work. The surgery consists of the joint being replaced. This is a treatment that has a high success rate because it lasts long term. Medical doctors perform surgery as a last resort.
After this kind of surgery you will need to visit a physiotherapist to learn how to use your hand with the replacement joint. The wrist joint pain and inflammation will be gone and the vast majority of patients have found it well worth the effort. However, it is important to bear in mind that over time the synthetic replacement will deteriorate and may need to be replaced.
James K. Falcon is a wrist joint pain expert and the director of JointPainTreatmentInfo.com. James K. Falcon provides honest information and advice on things like joint pain management and much more. Check out the website today!
Before a doctor prescribes an injection the patient will usually take anti inflammatory medication. Many people use this medicine and also go for alternative treatments such as massage, acupuncture and herbs. A lot of people say the alternative treatment does bring some relief and it also encourages them to relax. This is good because pain causes stress.
The wrist is what connects the hand to the arm. When the wrist is in pain it makes the use of the hand difficult. It can be so painful that a sufferer will opt for surgery if none of the other alternatives work. The surgery consists of the joint being replaced. This is a treatment that has a high success rate because it lasts long term. Medical doctors perform surgery as a last resort.
After this kind of surgery you will need to visit a physiotherapist to learn how to use your hand with the replacement joint. The wrist joint pain and inflammation will be gone and the vast majority of patients have found it well worth the effort. However, it is important to bear in mind that over time the synthetic replacement will deteriorate and may need to be replaced.
James K. Falcon is a wrist joint pain expert and the director of JointPainTreatmentInfo.com. James K. Falcon provides honest information and advice on things like joint pain management and much more. Check out the website today!
How to Treat Hair Loss Quick Using Simple Natural Remedies! The Most Curative Tips Revealed! By Gary Sharp
Is hair loss troubling you too much? Make sure you read this revealing and informative article now. In this article, I will show you the greatest natural cures that can assist you halt further loss of hair and stimulate substantial hair regrowth quickly. By using some, or better, all of the hints contained in this article, you will be able to increase your hair volume quickly.
Essentially, if you want to stop or cure any health problem, you need to recognize what the factors are. Generally speaking, when it comes to loss of hair, I can tell you for sure it's induced by hormonal imbalance in your body. The main enemy in the case of hair loss is DHT or dihydrotestosterone, a more potent form of the hormone testosterone. Simply put, hormone DHT is changed from testosterone by the enzyme 5 alpha reductase in your body to encourage the manufacture of body hair.
Now that's all right, but DHT has a natural tendency to stick itself to the hair follicles in your scalp area. As the hormone DHT gets together, your hair follicles got barred and consequently, hair cannot develop from the follicles.
Fundamentally, all I am trying to say is you should concentrate most of your effort and time to control and reduce DHT activity in the scalp. There are numerous ways to attain this, which include:
* Ask your doctor about the available options of treatments suitable for you.
* Rely on the nature's most healing herbs. Herbs like ginko biloba and stinging nettle are remarkable natural DHT blockers that work just as capable as, if not better than most medications.
* Make several adjustments your daily dieting and eating habits. Eat more fruits and vegetables and reduce the intake of fats and sugar.
* Get adequate amount of rest daily and eliminate stress.
My dearest friend, I know all too well how it feels like to have hair loss. Embarrassments, frustrations and a huge dip in self confidence as well as hundreds of other bad things come hand in hand with baldness and hair loss.
I understand that, anyone that has hair loss problems (probably you) is looking for the miracle way to cure it quick, cheaply and permanently. But does such miracle cure really exist? Not really.
But what if I tell you that an hair growing system that comes as close to miracle cure does exist?
The truth is that my hair loss was cured using this Top Secret Hair Loss Cure. Using this secret system, within the first 4 months, I was able to increase my hair volume to about 60%. Start taking positive action today and you will be amazed just how things can be improved and changed. Click Here Now to find out how you can stop hair loss within 4 weeks using the Top Secret Hair Loss Cure.
Essentially, if you want to stop or cure any health problem, you need to recognize what the factors are. Generally speaking, when it comes to loss of hair, I can tell you for sure it's induced by hormonal imbalance in your body. The main enemy in the case of hair loss is DHT or dihydrotestosterone, a more potent form of the hormone testosterone. Simply put, hormone DHT is changed from testosterone by the enzyme 5 alpha reductase in your body to encourage the manufacture of body hair.
Now that's all right, but DHT has a natural tendency to stick itself to the hair follicles in your scalp area. As the hormone DHT gets together, your hair follicles got barred and consequently, hair cannot develop from the follicles.
Fundamentally, all I am trying to say is you should concentrate most of your effort and time to control and reduce DHT activity in the scalp. There are numerous ways to attain this, which include:
* Ask your doctor about the available options of treatments suitable for you.
* Rely on the nature's most healing herbs. Herbs like ginko biloba and stinging nettle are remarkable natural DHT blockers that work just as capable as, if not better than most medications.
* Make several adjustments your daily dieting and eating habits. Eat more fruits and vegetables and reduce the intake of fats and sugar.
* Get adequate amount of rest daily and eliminate stress.
My dearest friend, I know all too well how it feels like to have hair loss. Embarrassments, frustrations and a huge dip in self confidence as well as hundreds of other bad things come hand in hand with baldness and hair loss.
I understand that, anyone that has hair loss problems (probably you) is looking for the miracle way to cure it quick, cheaply and permanently. But does such miracle cure really exist? Not really.
But what if I tell you that an hair growing system that comes as close to miracle cure does exist?
The truth is that my hair loss was cured using this Top Secret Hair Loss Cure. Using this secret system, within the first 4 months, I was able to increase my hair volume to about 60%. Start taking positive action today and you will be amazed just how things can be improved and changed. Click Here Now to find out how you can stop hair loss within 4 weeks using the Top Secret Hair Loss Cure.
Home Based Business Opportunity - How Do Ergonomics Affect Your Health? By Noel Crowe
Starting a home based business opportunity has a lot of advantages, but it has its disadvantages too. When working at home, you tend to take fewer breaks from work. As a result, you end up sitting in one position for a long period of time, which poses a lot of serious health risks.
Setting up an ergonomically correct office desk can mitigate a lot of these risks.
The chair you sit on:
You can spend almost the entire day sitting on the chair, while working on your home based business. You must make sure that you are comfortable sitting on it. It should offer proper support to the lower part of your back. It should be at such a height that when you sit on it, you should be able to keep your feet firmly on the floor.
The computer:
When you start a home based business, you invariably spend a lot of time on your computer. Ailments related to prolonged computer usage are very well-documented and you can get to read about them a plenty.
The ultraviolet radiation coming out of your monitor may cause damage to your eyes in the long term and it may also trigger many other ailments. An LCD monitor is better than a regular tube monitor, because it does not give out ultraviolet radiations. When using the monitor, make sure that the top of your monitor is at your eye level for comfortable viewing. Use a monitor with an adjustable stand instead of a rigid one.
Typing on a keyboard for a long time can put a lot of stress on your fingers and wrists and also your shoulders depending on its position. It also adversely affects your nervous system. Place your keyboard in such a position, that when you type, your shoulders and hands are loose and relaxed. When typing, instead of stretching your fingers, move your whole arm to reach the far keys.
If you use the computer mouse more than the keyboard, you should be careful about a few things. When you buy a mouse, look for one, which sits comfortably in your palms. When moving it around, hold the mouse loosely, otherwise, it will put a lot of strain on your wrists and can also cause nervous problems. Resting your wrists on the table when you use the mouse is not advisable.
Laptops:
More and more people work from a laptop rather than a desktop computer, since it is convenient to carry around.
However, using a laptop has many disadvantages too. It has a very cramped keyboard along with the uncomfortable track pad, which makes the typing job a real ordeal. Investing in a good laptop desk and a separate mouse will solve most of your problems.
Conclusion:
Working from home allows you to customize your office space according to your personal preferences. Investing in a good ergonomic environment for your business opportunity will only serve to save you a lot of time and money on health bills. What's more, it will also make you more productive, which will ultimately help you earn a better income.
Take this first step to success now, learn how you too can eliminate the two biggest challenges every Home Based Business owner faces and turn your Business Opportunity around with our tested and proven marketing strategy
I belong to a Co-operative called The Tripower Team. We leverage our SEO power together and work as a fully co-operative team to grow our business by driving traffic to our websites and buying real customers purchasing real products for our business, not leads!
Setting up an ergonomically correct office desk can mitigate a lot of these risks.
The chair you sit on:
You can spend almost the entire day sitting on the chair, while working on your home based business. You must make sure that you are comfortable sitting on it. It should offer proper support to the lower part of your back. It should be at such a height that when you sit on it, you should be able to keep your feet firmly on the floor.
The computer:
When you start a home based business, you invariably spend a lot of time on your computer. Ailments related to prolonged computer usage are very well-documented and you can get to read about them a plenty.
The ultraviolet radiation coming out of your monitor may cause damage to your eyes in the long term and it may also trigger many other ailments. An LCD monitor is better than a regular tube monitor, because it does not give out ultraviolet radiations. When using the monitor, make sure that the top of your monitor is at your eye level for comfortable viewing. Use a monitor with an adjustable stand instead of a rigid one.
Typing on a keyboard for a long time can put a lot of stress on your fingers and wrists and also your shoulders depending on its position. It also adversely affects your nervous system. Place your keyboard in such a position, that when you type, your shoulders and hands are loose and relaxed. When typing, instead of stretching your fingers, move your whole arm to reach the far keys.
If you use the computer mouse more than the keyboard, you should be careful about a few things. When you buy a mouse, look for one, which sits comfortably in your palms. When moving it around, hold the mouse loosely, otherwise, it will put a lot of strain on your wrists and can also cause nervous problems. Resting your wrists on the table when you use the mouse is not advisable.
Laptops:
More and more people work from a laptop rather than a desktop computer, since it is convenient to carry around.
However, using a laptop has many disadvantages too. It has a very cramped keyboard along with the uncomfortable track pad, which makes the typing job a real ordeal. Investing in a good laptop desk and a separate mouse will solve most of your problems.
Conclusion:
Working from home allows you to customize your office space according to your personal preferences. Investing in a good ergonomic environment for your business opportunity will only serve to save you a lot of time and money on health bills. What's more, it will also make you more productive, which will ultimately help you earn a better income.
Take this first step to success now, learn how you too can eliminate the two biggest challenges every Home Based Business owner faces and turn your Business Opportunity around with our tested and proven marketing strategy
I belong to a Co-operative called The Tripower Team. We leverage our SEO power together and work as a fully co-operative team to grow our business by driving traffic to our websites and buying real customers purchasing real products for our business, not leads!
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