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Thursday, September 25, 2014

How to be nice and loved by everyone !!

Have you ever met a warm person who made you feel comfortable and relaxed within a few minutes of meeting them?
You may have felt nervous or uncomfortable to start with, but all it took was a few lines to enjoy a great conversation with this nice person.
They’re charming and great to be friends with, aren't they?
So what makes someone nice and one a bore?
Use these 15 tips on how to be nice and you’ll definitely be liked and adored by all too!
#1 Smile and be warm. This is a perfect start on your journey to becoming a nicer and more likable person.
Don’t be grumpy and plaster a frown on your face all the time. View the glass of life as half full. When you’re happy in your own shoes, the world will start to love you for your infectious happiness.
#2 Communicate well. Have interesting conversations with others without getting personal or intrusive. Don’t talk only about what you want to talk or what you know of. Be willing to listen and indulge in conversations that others around you can relate to. 
#3 Think from the other person’s point of view. Most of us are so full of ourselves that we forget to think from someone else’s perspective.
If you’re with a friend who’s having lobsters for the first time, empathize with that person instead of laughing while watching them fight with a hard shell. Talk about the first time you had to crack a lobster and how it ended up falling off your table. When you make someone feel better, they’ll be grateful to you and like you more.
#4 Don’t be sharp. Avoid being rude or snappy in your retorts and responses. Don’t hurt people just because you can. Many people take pleasure in making someone else feel weak or humiliated. Don’t be that person.
#5 Be confident, but not egoistic. You may be confident and egoistic about yourself. You may take pride in your achievements or how much you make in a year. But when you’re interacting with others, don’t bring your ego out in the open for all to see. People who are less fortunate than you in some way or the other will always think you’re bragging. Be egoistic and proud on the inside, but don’t reveal it unless there’s a need to.
#6 Have a positive outlook. Be happy. Don’t obsess about the bad things in life. Enjoy every moment of life and share your happiness with people around you. Positive people always have a sparkle in their eyes, and draw friends and admirers closer all the time. 
#7 Respect everyone. As long as they respect you. If you want to know how to be nice and loved by all, you need to treat everyone around you with respect. You have to remember that there’s always someone watching you at all times. Don’t favor a few people and be nice to them, and snap at everyone else. Unless you’re a genuinely nice person, it’s easy for people to see through your act.
#8 Be fair in your opinions and behavior. Don’t favor one person unnecessarily even when you know they’re wrong. If you’re mediating a conversation or helping two people sort a difference, learn to be a person of principles. Be just and you’ll brand yourself as a nice person.
#9 Be accommodating and help others. If you have the opportunity to help someone, go ahead and do it. Help someone fit in when they feel out of place, or help a friend when they ask for a favor that’s easy for you to help with.
#10 Be altruistic when you can. A nice person isn’t nice so they can be appreciated by everyone. A nice person is nice because they’re truly a nice person. While it’s alright to have selfish motives while doing anything, sometimes helping someone without looking for returns or favors can give you more happiness.
#11 Don’t be impatient with people. You may be smart or more aware of the world, but that should give you no excuse to treat people like they’re stupid or a waste of time, especially when they’re not able to cope with you or understand your ideas easily.
#12 Pranks are funny only if everyone enjoys it. Don’t hurt someone to make a few others laugh. It may make you appear more fun to a few people, but to everyone else, you’d just be a bad person who takes pleasure in hurting someone who’s weak.
#13 Don’t be a pushover. If you want to nice, you don’t have to put up with anything people throw at you. Get rude if you have to. But your rudeness and anger has to be justified. People will take you more seriously, respect you and still think you’re a great person if you’re someone who takes a stand and has principles in life. Pushovers are always the ones who are taken for granted and disliked because they can’t take a stand.
#14 Laugh easily. Everyone likes a cheerful laugh. Enjoy life, spend time with others and widen that smile. Be fun and laugh out loud. You’ll feel a lot better about your everyday life and everyone around you will love your pleasant and cheerful aura.
#15 Good company. Be hygienic, smell good, look clean and be fun. Don’t be the person people squirm to sit next to. Being nice is a great thing, but a pleasant and cheerful appearance is equally important.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

How to be beautiful !!

Here are some ideas on how to be beautiful.

1. Define the person you are authentically.

The best place to start with this is by determining your core values. Take a look at this list of values. What are the top 5-6 values that define the principles you want for your life? How are you living outside of those values? What can you do to realign with them?

2. Look at any pain or shame from the past.

How are these impacting your self-esteem and self-respect? If they are holding you back from loving yourself, take the initiative to seek help with these issues with a professional counselor. Actively forgive yourself every day and change your focus from your pain to the positive qualities you possess. Write them down and review them every day until you begin to internalize them.

3. Act as if you love yourself.

Pretend that you’re self-confident and self-assured in small areas of your life. Of course this will feel awkward at first, but eventually your feelings will follow your behavior.

4. Do loving things for other people.

When you express unconditional love for others, and you give of yourself freely without neediness or manipulation, you will begin to love and appreciate yourself. Love will overflow inside of you.

5. Take care of your body.

Everyone has physical flaws and things we don’t like about our bodies. But showing yourself love requires you to take care of your body. Maintain a proper weight for your height (take a look at this chart). Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. Find an exercise routine you enjoy. When you are in good shape physically, you can’t help but feel more positive and loving about yourself.

6. Maximize your physical appearance.

Do the best with what you have. Get a great haircut. Dress your best when you go out. Take care of your teeth and pay attention to hygiene. Our tendency is to let these things go when we feel bad about ourselves, but letting them go will only make you feel worse.

7. Be authentic.

Forget about trying to impress people or protect yourself by hiding behind a persona. Allow your real self to shine forth. There is nothing more beautiful than authenticity. This was the key to my high school friend’s attractiveness. She felt free to be herself.

8. Allow yourself to have fun.

Life doesn’t need to be so serious or difficult. Our time here on earth is short. Enjoy it! Find ways to laugh and have fun every day. There is nothing more attractive than someone who enjoys life.

9. Be kind to everyone.

A simple act of kindness, a warm gesture, a hug — all of these make a person undeniably engaging. Sincere kindness is a beautiful, amazing quality that makes everyone feel wonderful. And that wonderful feeling will be reflected back on you.

10. Smile more often.

So often when we feel self-conscious or lacking in some way, we forget to smile. Just the act of smiling, even if you don’t feel happy, will trigger feelings of happiness in your brain.

Being beautiful shouldn't be defined by physical perfection. The real beauty this is so attractive to others comes from loving yourself, being yourself, and sharing yourself in kind and loving ways.
Real beauty shines through when you pull off the mask, stop hiding behind shame and fear, take charge of your health, and allow yourself to enjoy life to the fullest. Physical beauty fades over time, even for the most physically attractive people. Begin to practice inner beauty right now so you can feel beautiful for a lifetime.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Stop hating yourself and start increasing your self-worth!!

  • Start investing your time in creating some value for the world. Start a company, teach someone, help someone in need, write a book or start an online course. There are innumerable ways to create value. Everyone of us has a skill that we can share with others.

  • Don't do things that others expect you to do. Do things that you really want to do in life. Don't let others take decisions for you. That will lead to greater regret later. Make your own decisions and stick with them. There will be always some trade offs in life but the people who stick to their own values don't regret their decisions in the future.

  • Bring a smile to someone's face every day. There is nothing more satisfying than this. It can be done by helping a person or simply by consoling him. You will be more satisfied with your life if you are liked by people.

  • Define success not by your resume but by your eulogy. People tend to regard themselves successful if their resume is full of achievements. But that is not a correct measure of success. Many people who have a great resume are not satisfied with their lives. They have many regrets because they did not take proper care of their relationships in order to earn more money. Do things so that you will be remembered even after your death.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Home Remedies to Get Rid Of Dark Circles Fast !!

Dark discoloration of the skin under the eye is mainly referred to as dark circles. It is also known as dark rings or shadows.
Some of the main causes behind the formation of dark circles are heredity, aging, dry skin, prolonged crying, working for long hours in front of a computer, mental or physical stress, lack of sleep and an unhealthy diet. Both men and women of different age groups can have dark circles.
Dark circles are not a serious skin problem, but they make people look tired, exhausted, unhealthy and older. You can easily get rid of unsightly shadows under your eyes using some easy home remedies.
dark circles
Here are the top 10 ways to get rid of dark circles fast.

1. Almond Oil

Almond oil is a great natural ingredient that is very beneficial for the delicate skin around your eyes. Regular usage of almond oil will help fade your under eye circles. In addition to almond oil, you can use vitamin E oil to eliminate dark circles under the eyes.
  1. Before going to bed, apply a little almond oil over the dark circles and gently massage it into the skin.
  2. Leave it on overnight.
  3. The next morning, wash it off with cold water.
  4. Follow this remedy daily until the dark circles disappear.

2. Cucumber

Cucumbers have skin-lightening and mild astringent properties that help fix those raccoon eyes naturally. Plus, they have a soothing and refreshing effect.
  • Cut a fresh cucumber into thick slices and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Put the slices onto the affected skin area for about 10 minutes. Wash the area with water. Repeat twice daily for about a week or more.
  • Another option is to mix cucumber juice with lemon juice in equal amounts. Use a cotton ball to apply the mixture on the affected skin. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with water. Follow this remedy daily for at least one week.

3. Raw Potato

There are natural bleaching agents present in potato that can help lighten dark circles and get rid of puffiness around the eyes.
  • Grate one or two chilled potatoes to extract the juice. Soak a cotton ball in the juice and place it over your closed eyes. Make sure the juice covers the dark circles under your eyes as well as the eyelids. Allow the juice to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse your eyelids well with cool water. Repeat once or twice daily for a few weeks.
  • Instead of potato juice, you can also use thick potato slices to remove dark circles.

4. Rose Water

Rose water has incredible ingredient for skin care. It rejuvenates the skin and has a soothing effect on tired eyes. Due to its mild astringent properties, it also works as a good skin toner.
  1. Soak cotton eye pads in pure rose water for a few minutes.
  2. Put the soaked pads on your closed eyelids.
  3. Leave them on for about 15 minutes.
  4. Follow this remedy twice daily for a few weeks.

5. Tomato

Tomatoes have bleaching properties that can lighten skin to a great extent.
  • Mix one teaspoon of tomato juice with one-half teaspoon of lemon juice. Gently apply this mixture on the dark circles and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Rinse it off with water. Follow this remedy twice a day for a few weeks. Simply using tomato juice will also work.
  • You can also drink a glass of tomato juice with some mint leaves, lemon juice and salt. For maximum results, be sure to drink this juice immediately after making it. Drink it once or twice a day for about a week.

6. Lemon Juice

The vitamin C present in lemon juice can also help remove dark circles under the eyes, thanks to its skin-lightening properties.
  • Use a cotton ball to apply fresh lemon juice around your eyes. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and rinse it off. Do this once daily for a few weeks.
  • Another option is to make a thick paste by mixing one tablespoon of lemon juice, two tablespoons of tomato puree, a pinch of gram flour (besan) and turmeric powder. Apply this thick paste gently around your eyes. Rinse it off with clean water after 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat two or three times every week.
Note: If the lemon juice causes a burning sensation then discontinue its use.

Ways to Prevent Hair Loss !!

 Ways to Prevent Hair Loss!!


21 Ways to Prevent Hair Loss!

Normal Hair Loss- nothing to worry about!

We all lose some hair strands each day. So, it’s normal to see some hair coming off your scalp when you brush your hair daily. Normally we lose about 80-100 strands daily due to the end of life cycle of a hair strand. If that’s the matter, you don’t have to worry a lot. Just continue to have a stress-less healthy lifestyle including balanced diet. It’s when you see an abnormal loss of hair that you should start taking measures to stop this. There are many causes of hair loss. You may lose hair due to some hormonal changes, unhealthy lifestyle, junk food devoid of nutritional value, stress, some medication, vitamins deficiency, thyroid problems, menopause etc. Whatever the causes, you should try to eliminate them first and then resort to these home remedies for hair loss.

Actual Hair Loss- Get, Set, Go….

Massage, massage and massage…

More and more people are adopting regular head massage to cure as well as prevent hair loss. Why is massaging your scalp so important? It increases blood flow to your scalp! When blood flow to the hair follicles increases, it conditions the scalp, and strengthens the hair roots. The warmed up skin during massage opens up the blood vessels that help in greater nutrient intake. Don’t forget that hair is one of the important part of your body that also needs sufficient nutrients to grow and remain strong. Proper conditioning through oil massage also prevent dandruff which is yet another cause of hair loss. Not only this, massaging is relaxing and it relieves you off stress, another cause of hair-loss. When hair massage is so beneficial, why not make it a regular habit of massaging hair twice or thrice a week? It will definitely prevent hair loss and make them healthy and shiny. But what oils to use for head massage? I’ll tell you.

Best oils to prevent hair loss

These can be categorized into two, in fact, three groups- Herbal Oils, Essential Oils and Carrier Oils (also called base oils). Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils before they can be applied to the skin for massage. That way, while you need to use carrier oils with essential oils, you can use natural herbal oils directly on your scalp for massage. Here’s the list of herbal oils that you can use for head massage in order to prevent hair loss.

#1 Coconut Oil Massage

Coconut Oil is perhaps the best oil for preventing hair loss. This oil is used extensively in India and no one can doubt the quality of hair that Indian women possess. Coconut oil acts as sealant by preventing hair from losing its moisture. Apart from the fine nutrition that it provides to your hair, the lauric acid in coconut oil has antibacterial properties that keep away your scalp from infections.

#2 Olive Oil Massage

Olive Oil is rich in antioxidants and thus provide great nourishment to your hair. It also penetrates hair shafts better and prevent them from narrowing down by controlling the hormone called DTH. The extra virgin olive oil is best one when it comes to hair loss as it is rich in vitamin E and mono unsaturated fatty acids that not only prevents hair loss but also promotes hair growth.

#3 Almond Oil Massage

Almond Oil is perhaps the most nutritious oil with its rich contents that include Vitamins E, D, iron, magnesium, calcium, and fats. In fact, almond oil can also be used carrier oil when applying essential oils to the scalp. It gets absorbed slowly and deeply into the hair which makes it a perfect base for essential oils. This way you can get benefits of both- herbal as well as essential oil!
Now, it’s the turn to know the essential oils that are best for preventing hair loss.
lavender, cedarwood, thyme and rosemary

#4 Lavender Oil Massage

Lavender Oil with its wonderful fragrance is beneficial for preventing hair loss due to its antioxidant nutrients as well as antifungul and antiseptic properties. This oil derived from lavender flowers treats dandruff as well as itching, controls hair breakage all to prevent hair loss. It deeply conditions the hair and also controls dandruff. Lavender oil is widely used to treat alopecia areata too. Alopecia areata is a condition when excessive hair is lost and that too in patches. In such extreme cases daily massage with lavender oil is required. Jojoba and grapeseed oils can be used as base or carrier oil for any essential oil including lavender.
Oil Massage to prevent hair loss

#5 Rosemary Oil Massage

Rosemary Oil, obtained from rosemary leaves, is yet another essential oil used to prevent hair loss even for acute alopecia areta condition. This oil stimulates the hair roots and increases blood circulation in the scalp leading to hair growth too. Jojoba oil, grapeseed oil as well almond oil prove to be great carrier oils for rosemary oil. So mix it with one of any carrier oils and massage your scalp daily or weekly as per your hair loss status!

#6 Geranium Oil Massage

Geranium Oil, extracted from plant’s leaves and stalks is good for both dry and oily hair. It basically works on the sebaceous glands on your scalp and helps in regulating the secretion of sebum. This in turn strengthens hair while making them smooth and silky. Carrier oils are same as for other essential oils- jojoba, grapeseed, almond or coconut oil.

#7 Super-Tip for Hair Loss…

This is something you’ll love to massage your hair with. This is a lotion prepared with a variety of essential oils. First, I’ll tell you how to make this lotion for hair loss prevention and then how to use it. You’ll need the following ingredients in the exact measure as written below:
  • Rosewater- 50 ml
  • Distilled water- 50 ml
  • Apple cider vinegar- 15 ml
  • Rosemary Oil- 5 drops
  • Jojoba Oil- 6 drops
  • Carrot Oil- 3 drops
  • Geranium Oil- 3 drops

Now how to use this lotion to massage your hair to reduce hair fall!

  • Mix all the above oils and water and give a good shake.
  • After washing hair, dry your hair partially.
  • Now take some lotion, about 2 teaspoons, that you have prepared after mixing all the above oils and rose plus distilled water.
  • Rub this lotion gently on your scalp.
  • Store the rest of the lotion in refrigerator.
  • When you take out the lotion again next day, you will see the ingredients in it separated.
  • Shake the bottle again.
  • Now apply as you did the previous day.
  • Massage your scalp daily with this lotion and see how you prevent your hair loss in only few days.

Eat Right to Prevent Hair Loss

Without strong foundation any building can fall. Same is true with hair. If you don’t provide right nutrition to your hair, they’ll eventually fall. So, start eating and rightly so for your hair too. Haere’s what all you should include in your diet to prevent hair loss.

#8 Omega- 3 Fatty Acids

Why have Omega 3 fatty acids?

They can easily reach your hair scalp and cell membranes deep into your scalp. This provides nourishment to follicles which not only prevent hair loss but promote its growth. Secondly, they also make your hair more elastic so that they do not break easily. They also cure dry itchy skin, thus preventing dandruff.

What to have?

  • Flaxseeds
  • Walnuts
  • Salmon
  • Sardines
  • Soybeans

#9 Zinc Rich Foods

Why have foods rich in zinc?

Deficiency of zinc is one of the major causes of hair loss. Zinc builds proteins (so essential for hair growth), creates DNA and boosts tissue growth and repair. It also regulates hormones which includes testosterone, high levels of which can lead to hair loss.

What to have?

  • Seafoods like oysters and crabs
  • Lean Beef
  • Wheat Germ
  • Spinach
  • Pumpkin, squash and sunflower seeds
  • Nuts
  • Pork and chicken

#10 Protein Rich Foods

Why have protein?

Because our hair is primarily made up of protein. So, if you don’t eat protein rich food, you don’t have hair. Protein deficiency can also lead to graying of hair.

What to have?

  • Milk, cheese, yogurt
  • Lentils
  • Seafood such as salmon
  • White meat- poultry
  • Eggs
  • Beans
  • Soy
  • Lean Beef

#11 Iron Rich Foods

Why have iron rich foods?

Iron is the carrier of oxygen within your body. It’s deficiency can mean less oxygen reaching your head and less oxygen means poor blood circulation which in turn will definitely lead to hair problems including hair loss.

What to have?

  • Egg yolks
  • Red meat
  • Dark leafy green vegetables
  • Dry fruits like prunes and raisins
  • Mollusks such as oysters, clams, scallops
  • Turkey
  • Beans, lentils, soybeans, chickpeas
  • Liver

#12 Vitamins A and C

Why have vitamins?

These vitamins help in producing sebum, the oily substance that is secreted by our hair follicles to prevent hair from breaking off. Vitamin C also improves iron absorption. However, don’t go overboard. Excess vitamin A can even lead to hair loss. So have this vitamin in moderation.

What to eat for vitamin A?

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Spinach and Collard greens
  • Swiss chard
  • Winter squash
  • Mustard greens
  • lettuce

What to eat for vitamin C?

  • Papaya
  • Bell peppers
  • Strawberries
  • Pineapples
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Oranges and Kiwi fruits
  • Broccoli
  • Kale

Use Herbs to Prevent hair Loss

If your hair loss is acute and you think you take perfect diet then also are unable to prevent hair loss, some herbs may help you to overcome your problem. Some Indian as well as Native American herbs can prove to be good remedies for hair loss.

#13 Bhringaraj (Eclipta Alba)

This herb, Bhringaraj, is one of the main components of ancient Ayurvedic hair oils and hair tonics meant for preventing hair loss. It is the established Ayurvedic medicine to cure baldness and premature graying of hair too.

How to use Bhringaraj to prevent hair fall?

Get some Bhringaraj leaves and prepare a special hair oil through the below mentioned method.
You’ll need:
  • Bhringaraj plant/ leaves- 50gm
  • Coconut oil – 200 ml (you can also use sesame oil or any other oil as a base oil, but coconut poil is best for the purpose)
  • Fenugreek seeds – 2 teaspoons
Follow the below steps to make bhringaraj oil at home
  • Crush the leaves of Bhringaraj plant or grind it. Howver, do ot make it a paste. They should be partially grounded.
  • Boil coconut oil in a pan.
  • Add the crushed Bhringaraj leaves and fenugreek seeds to the boiling coconut oil.
  • Let the mixture boil for about 10 minutes until when you see big bubbles formed in the oil.
  • Put off the flame and let the oil stand overnight in the covered pan.
  • In the morning, strain the oil into a glass jar or bottle.
  • Use the oil for massaging your head scalp- daily.
If you can’t find Bhringaraj plants,you may even buy readymade bhringaraj oil sold in the market and even available online these days.

#14 Indian Gooseberry or Amla (Phyllanthus Emblica)

Amla, yet again an Indian herb is a rich source of vitamin C and iron. This herb is used since ancient times to prevent hair loss. You can also take advantage of this readily available herb.

How to use Amla reduce hair fall?

You’ll need:
  • Amla pieces
  • Coconut oil
If your amla pieces are dried, you can use them directly otherwise dry them up in shade.
  • Boil Coconut oil
  • Add the dried amla pieces and let it boil for the time until it gets dark in colour
  • Put off the flame and let the oil get cool.
  • Take out the pieces of amla and use the oil for massaging your hair scalp.
Another way of using this herb is to soak the amla pieces in water overnight. It’s better if you soak it in an iron vessel. Next day when you shampoo after oil massage, use this water to rinse your hair.

#15 Ghritkumari (Aloe Vera)

Not only Ayurveda but even the ancient Egyptian medicine used aloe vera to prevent hair loss. Aloevera contains enzymes that can eradicate dead cells on our scalp so that they do not clog the hair follicles. Clogging of hair follicles prevent nutrients from entering the hair roots. Aloe vera’s alkalizing properties also help in maintaining hair’s pH level at optimum level promoting hair growth.

How to use aloe vera to prevent hair loss?

Prepare an aloe vera hair mask. You’ll need:
  • Aloe vera gel extracted from aloe vera plant – Half cup
  • Castor oil- 2 tsp
  • Fenugreek powder- 2 tsp
  • Basil powder- 2 tsp
Mix all the above ingredients to get a thick mask.
  • Apply this gel mask to your scalp.
  • Cover yopur hair too with this mask.
  • Leave the mask on hair for about eight hours. If you can do it at night, its better. Just wear a shower cap before going to bed.
  • Wash off this mask using a mild shampoo
  • Do this once a week for a few months to get a good volume of hair.

#16 Yucca Plant and Yucca Root Powder

Native American tribes use Yucca plant root for preventing hair loss. Yucca root and even yucca root powder can be obtained from grocery stores. You can make yucca root shampoo at home.
You’ll need:
  • Yucca root powder- 1 tablespoons
  • Water- 2 cups
Mix yucca root powder with water and blend it, if possible in a food processor. You will get a foamy smooth liquid through this procedure which can be used to cleanse your hair.

You can use yucca root in a different way too.

  • Take a piece of yucca root.
  • Peel off the outer brown layer of your yucca root. This will show up the fleshy white inside of the root.
  • Now using a hammer or some other tool like it, smash the root to get its pieces.
  • When you run a piece of such yucca root under water, you’ll get a leathery bar soap like thing with which you can shampoo your hair.
How to Prevent Hair Loss

Manage your Stress

Believe it or not, if everything’s right- the diet, vitamins and nutrients intake, what can be the root cause of your hair less may be the big villain- Stress. So, you need to find out the reason for your stress and eliminate that. Here are some suggestions that you can adopt for reducing and managing your stress levels. However, your stress is unique to you and you only need to find the perfect way to deal with it. Hope positive- that’s the first thing you can do to remain stress-free!

#17 Do Meditation

Meditation is simple and you don’t need to spend any money on it. Everyone can practice meditation. When you do meditation, you can focus your attention. You are able to eliminate the entangled thoughts that crowd up your mind and cause stress by inducing hormonal imbalance. Meditation promotes your emotional and physical well-being including your hair’s health!

#18 Breathe deeply

Deep breathing is the basic to many Yoga techniques. It is simple, easy and can be done anywhere while doing anything. You just need to take a five minutes break, sit straight (if not possible, stand straight), close your eyes and focus on your breathing process. Inhale slowly through nose, feel the air passing down till your abdomen and realize its making its way up till your head. Now just reverse the process, feel the air climbing down and gradually exhale it out through your nose. Deep breathing is a foolproof way of

#19 Exercise, even if in moderation

Exercise is not just to keep your body fit, it also makes your mind stress free. Any exercise- walking, yoga, swimming, aerobics, playing etc.- release feel-good chemicals in your body keeping whole of your body and mind stress free and healthy.

#20 Express yourself, vent out feelings

Social support is crucial in dealing with stress. Talk to others- your spouse, friends, family members- face-to-face or at least on phone. If somehow, you can not talk to anyone, write down your experiences and feelings. Maintaining a daily diary or a ‘feelings-journal’ too can prove to be a great stress buster. Keeping yourself stress free will not only save you from chronic diseases but also from hair loss!

#21 Take Good Care of your Hair

Taking care of anything eventually preserves it and promotes it. True for hair too! Fix a good cleaning regimen for hair, do not use harsh chemicals for coloring or styling your hair, and be gentle to your hair. Here are some more tips to take care of your hair to prevent them from falling off.
  • Avoid constant heating and drying procedures on your hair. Heat tends to weaken hair proteins leading to hair-loss. Thus hair dryers, hot curlers, hot brushes, hair straighteners, hair fasteners etc. should be used sparingly if at all.
  • Avoid using tight low quality rubber bands, elastics etc. on your hair. Tightly done hair styles can lead to their breakage and eventual hair loss. Medical condition which leads to hair loss due to too tight hairstyle is called ‘traction’. Better avoid such hairstyles.
  • This trick to prevent hair loss, I bet, you know already- avoid brushing wet hair. And also use wide tooted combs and brushes with soft bristles.