World's first penis transplant recipient to become a father

The South African man who made headlines in March for having the world's first successful penis transplant is to become a father. His girlfriend is said to be 4 months pregnant. His doctor, Professor Andre van der Merwe says this development proves without a doubt that 'the transplant worked'.

The 21 year old recipient, who has not been identified, lost his penis in a botched traditional circumcision three years ago and had the ground-breaking, nine-hour surgery in December 2014.

"This is what we intended, that he should be able to stand up and be able to urinate and have intercourse, so it is a milestone for him," Dr Van der Merwe, head of Stellenbosch University's Division of Urology, told the BBC. He added that he was “very pleased” for his patient that he was to become a father.

Why Biting Your Nails Is Bad For Your Health

Sure, biting and picking at your nails is kinda gross. Apart from the fact that you are ruining your perfect manicure, biting your nails can raise the risk of catching a cold or other illness because you're putting your unwashed hands in your mouth. It can also raise the risk of paronychia, or infection of the skin surrounding the nail.

You can end up with redness and swelling and pain and discomfort that's a sign of infection. While most instances of paronychia are bacterial, they can also be fungal.

In addition, if you have a wart, biting your fingernails is a way to raise your risk of spreading warts to other parts of your hands. That's because warts are caused by one of the many kinds of human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that spreads as an infection. The more open skin you have, the more you're going to spread.

Biting or picking your nails could also lead to temporary or permanent effects to your actual nail. The majority of the fingernail is produced in the area of the nail bed where there is a "white hill," also called the lunula. The fingernail is made there, as well as the area beneath the lunula that extends down underneath the skin. So if you end up with a lot of inflammation or an infection of that skin where the fingernail is made, you may end up with a fingernail that's bumpy or ridge-y."

Sometimes these effects are temporary. An infection that lasts a week or two might lead to a funny-looking nail for a short period of time, she says. But you can also do permanent damage to the area, so you forever make a funny nail

Nail biting can also have effects on your teeth: As Everyday Health points out, it can lead to teeth shifting out of place, as well as potential breaks in teeth or tooth enamel.

So what can you do to kick the habit? I know most people bite or pick at their fingernails as a way of relieving, or channeling, stress. Finding another way to release that stress that doesn't involve picking at or gnawing on a part of your body -- could be useful. Try twirling a ring instead, or playing with a hair tie on your wrist.

Basically, instead of telling someone [to] just stop, maybe you can come up with another way of relieving the stress and doesn't end up causing damage.

Sleep Helps The Brain Get Rid Of Waste

Researchers have revealed that sleep is an opportunity for the brain to be cleared of waste.

According to research done by a group led by Prof Maiken Nedergaard at the University of Rochester Medical Centre, New York, it was discovered that a network of microscopic fluid-filled channels in rats clear waste chemicals from the brain.

Prof Nedergaard added that this process occurs mostly when the brain is shut off. According to the good professor:

"You can think of it like having a house party. You can either entertain the guests or clean up the house, but you can't really do both at the same time."

Other research also revealed that a lack of sleep alters the way in which the genes in the body's cells behave.

Researchers at Surrey University in Guildford found that genes involved in inflammation seem to increase their activity when the body lacks sleep and it was believed that the gene was responding to the lack of sleep as if the body is under stress.

This, according to Dr Malcolm von Schantz, who was a member of the Surrey research team, could easily help explain the links between sleep deprivation and negative health outcomes such as heart disease and stroke.

Furthermore, research suggests that parts of the human brain may well be asleep when it is sleep-deprived.

This was illustrated by studies on whales and dolphins which show that when asleep they continue to use half of their brain to swim and come up to the surface for air, which a study on human patients showed similarly goes on in our brains.

As people became more sleep-deprived, parts of their brain became inactive while they were still awake.

The moral of the story: sleep is very essential and a lack of it is detrimental to good health and well-being.

Why You Should Drink More Water

It is now a common sight to see Nigerians carry bottled water everywhere they go these days. In fact, it has become the second most popular drink (behind soft drinks).
And for those who are still not sure of why they should drink more water. Here are some reasons why.
Nutrient to the body. In fact, drinking water (either plain or in the form of other fluids or foods) is essential to your health. Think of water as a nutrient your body needs that is present in liquids, plain water, and foods. All of these are essential daily to replace the large amounts of water lost each day.
Water Can Help Control Calories. For years, dieters have been drinking lots of water as a weight loss strategy. While water doesn't have any magical effect on weight loss, substituting it for higher calorie beverages can certainly help. Also, food with high water content tends to look larger, its higher volume requires more chewing, and it is absorbed more slowly by the body, which helps you feel full. Water-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, broth-based soups, oatmeal, and beans.
Water Helps Energize Muscles. When muscle cells don't have adequate fluids, they don't work as well and performance can suffer.  So Drinking enough fluids is important when exercising, fluid intake is also important before and during any physical activity. It is recommended that people drink about 17 ounces of fluid about two hours before exercise. During exercise, they recommend that people start drinking fluids early, and drink them at regular intervals to replace fluids lost by sweating
Water Helps Keep Skin Looking Good. Your skin contains plenty of water, and functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss. However, dehydration makes your skin look more dry and wrinkled, which can be improved with proper hydration
Water Helps Your Kidneys. Your kidneys do an amazing job of cleansing and ridding your body of toxins as long as your intake of fluids is adequate.
When you're getting enough fluids, urine flows freely, is light in color and free of odor. When your body is not getting enough fluids, urine concentration, color, and odor increases because the kidneys trap extra fluid for bodily functions. If you chronically drink too little, you may be at higher risk for kidney stones, especially in warm climates like Nigeria.
If you think you need to be drinking more, here are some tips to increase your fluid intake and reap the benefits of water:
Have a beverage with every snack and meal.
Choose beverages you enjoy; you're likely to drink more liquids if you like the way they taste.
Eat more fruits and vegetables.  Their high water content will add to your hydration. About 20% of our fluid intake comes from foods.
Keep a bottle of water with you in your car, at your desk, or in your bag.
Choose beverages that meet your individual needs. If you're watching calories, go for non-caloric beverages or water.

Half Of Nigerian Women Have Anaemia

A medical professional body, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, NSN, on Thursday said 49 per cent of women of reproductive age in Nigeria have anaemia with 24.3 per cent of them having low iron stores and 12.7 per cent, iron deficiency.
The President of NSN, Ngozi Nnam, disclosed this at a press conference it organised in Lagos with Unilever Nigeria.
She said though the causes of anaemia vary, approximately 50 per cent of the cases are due to iron deficiency.
She disclosed that the figures indicate that majority of the adolescent girls and women did not meet the iron requirements of 20 milligrams per day as recommended by the Food and Agricultural Organisation and, the World Health Organisation.
“Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition in which the red blood cells or their oxygen-carrying capacity is insufficient to meet physiological needs of the body,” she explained.
“The symptoms of anaemic condition include, fatigue, dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, shortages of breath and all these militate against active living and human productivity as iron is critical to learning process and energy for day to day activities.”
According to Mrs. Nnam, Nigeria faces one of the largest burdens of micro-nutrient deficiencies with anaemia being the commonest with a big impact on health of women and children.
She said this had raised serious concerns among those involved in nutrition matters.
The NSN president noted that iron is one of the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies globally, with almost one of every two women of reproductive age being anaemic in Nigeria.
She said that adolescent girls and pregnant women formed the population that requires the highest amount of iron intake and are, therefore, most susceptible to iron deficiency.
According to her, the typical Nigerian diet is low in iron-rich foods, while cassava and cereals (high in phytates which decrease iron absorption) are commonly eaten staples.
“Pregnant women, teenage girls and women of reproductive age are among the most vulnerable to iron deficiency anaemia because of high iron requirements. Increasing iron intake during adolescence to prepare for pregnancy is crucial to decreasing the risk of iron deficiency anaemia and negative birth outcomes.
“The commonly consumed traditional dishes may not provide sufficient iron to meet the requirements and it may be a challenge to manipulate these recipes as they are passed down from generation to generation. In Nigeria, mothers are the kitchen ‘gatekeepers’ and their adolescent daughters learn cooking behaviours from them.”
Also speaking, a medical practitioner, Folake Samuel, said preliminary research findings show that although many Nigerian women were aware of rich iron sources of food in the country as well as the benefits consequences of iron deficiencies, the consumption of iron rich food was still low, saying “this calls for action and intervention.”
Quoting a survey report, Mrs. Samuel said, “As such, a significant proportion of the women frequently experience various symptoms of iron deficiency. The survey sampled 615 women aged 20- 45 years in Lagos to access their level of awareness on iron deficiencies, iron rich food and consequences of iron deficiencies.
“Looking at the awareness level of symptoms of iron deficiency, 55 per cent of the women rated tiredness and fatigue as part of daily life and know that when you suddenly become dizzy out of the blues, it is the consequences of not eating enough iron rich food; pale complexion, being another symptom of anaemia is also common in our society. Some people mistake a woman being pale as a sign of pregnancy, not knowing that it is an indicator of being anaemic.”
The Hygiene and Nutrition Social Mission Director, Africa, Unilever, Myriam Sidibe explained that the aim of the programme was to provide more sensitisation to the general public on the importance of iron nutrients to the health of individuals.
He said women and children were the group of people more vulnerable to anaemia.
”This issues is common among our women and teenage girls and these people are the bedrock and foundation of the home and family which is the unit of the Nation. These are the critical people in the society and their health is important to Nation building, we need to take care of these people,” she said.

8 Food For Your Kidney

Chronic kidney disease is a very real threat that affects more than 26 million people in the United States alone. Not only that, but those who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure stand a high risk of contracting kidney disease, as well. However, the good news is that it is possible to drastically lower the risk of kidney disease or make existing kidney problems more manageable simply by adjusting your diet. Below are some of the foods which have proven to have significant impacts on kidney health:

1. Garlic

Fresh garlic is an excellent option for renal diets, boasting strong anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to reduce cholesterol. Garlic is also ideal due to the fact that it adds a great deal of flavor to food without the need for excess sodium, which is important to consider when it comes to keeping kidneys healthy. Garlic is high in antioxidants. It has been proven that consuming garlic on a regular basis may also help fight cancer. But the problem is, garlic can cause bloating. It contains sulfur that helps detoxify the body, causing gas and bloating.

2. Kale

All cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, are high in the fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K that kidneys need to function at maximum capacity, but kale earns top marks for also being a great source of iron. Kale is also plentiful in beta carotene, vitamin K, and calcium. Cruciferous vegetables are also very low in potassium, making them ideal for those with kidney disease. Add kale to your salads, smoothies, pasta sauce, soups or make homemade kale chips. If kale smoothie or salad is not your thing, add it to a vegetable stir-fry.

3. Egg Whites

Egg whites are rich in many essential vitamins and minerals that can help improve your overall health. Egg whites offer high protein, low potassium, and low phosphorous, and contain plenty of iron to keep kidneys in top shape. They contain almost no fat, and their carbohydrate content is actually less than 1%. Egg whites can be scrambled, made into omelets, or added to shakes for a healthy nutritional boost.

4. Onions

Like garlic, onions are packed with powerful antioxidants that can help fight cancer and heart disease while promoting better cardiovascular health. Onions, especially when consumed raw, also act as an anti-inflammatory, which is especially vital to anyone suffering from kidney disease.

5. Fresh Fish

Fresh cold water fish, such as salmon, trout, herring, and sardines, are high in quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which the human body cannot produce on its own. People that consume fresh fish regularly are at lower risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, which in turn means a lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease.

6. Cranberries

While all berries are healthy and rich in antioxidants, cranberries deserve a special mention due to their unique ability to fight off urinary tract infections. By increasing the acidity of urine, cranberries make it harder for bacteria to attach to the walls of the bladder. They also reduce the risk of heart disease and certain kinds of cancer, making them an excellent addition to any diet.

7. Apples

That old adage about an apple a day may be true after all: apples are linked to lower rates of heart disease, certain types of cancer, and lower cholesterol levels. Apples also contain anti-inflammatory compounds, which, combined with their low potassium content, makes them a perfect kidney-friendly snack.

8. Olive Oil

In parts of the world where olive oil is used instead of butter or other cooking oils, the population suffers from fewer cases of heart disease, cancer, and kidney disease, among many other illnesses. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants that help prevent the damage caused by free radicals and help reduce arterial inflammation

New Gold Circle Condom

Society for Family Health has launched a new brand of gold circle condom for prevention of unwanted pregnancy and infections. Society for Family Health (SFH), the Nigerian organization that has been in the fore front of social marketing of condoms and reproductive health services is coming out with a new brand of condom. The new brand, life style, according to our source is strong and designed to guarantee the highest level of sexual satisfaction. If we remember, months back, gold circle condom which happens to be the organizations best known brand was banned in Ghana for quality defects. From reactions, some will readily conclude life style is the companys response to the apparent defect observed in gold circle brand of condom!

Pose Slimmer

Everyone knows the camera adds ten pounds, but what celebrities know is how to make it look like you lost a few. Make your next photo more flattering by placing one hand on your hip and leaning toward the opposite side. This will elongate your torso and make your arms look leaner.

Top 10 Cancer Causing Foods You Need To Avoid

1. Highly Processed White Flours

After refining, processed white flours not only lose most all of their nutrients but they are also bleached with a chemical called chlorine gas. The EPA sites this gas as dangerous, irritant, that can be lethal. It is also very highly glycemic and bad for your blood sugar. Not only are they making us fat they might also be contributing to rising cancer rates.

2. Microwave Popcorn

Everybody loves a yummy bag of popcorn. Making it in the microwave is easy and convenient. Unfortunately, according to wikipedia the bags of microwave popcorn are lined with perfluorooctanoic acid ( PFOA). This chemical is also found in Teflon. Studies have shown that this chemical can be linked with infertility in women and exposure significantly increases risk of kidney, bladder, liver, pancreas and testicular cancers. Find more out at cancer.org. Many microwave popcorns also still use diacetyl which Conagra stopped using due to employees using it getting lung cancer.

3. Alcohol

Over consumption of alcohol can lead to many health issues including DIABETES, obesity and many types of cancers. A recent study showed that postmenopausal women who drank one drink per day or less had a 30% increase in breast cancer rates than women who did not drink at all. Alchohol is the 2nd leading cause of cancer following tobacco. Experts working with the World Health Organization Research on Cancer found evidence that alcohol is the main cause of mouth, esophagus, liver, colon, mouth, rectum, and female breast cancers.

4. Artificial Sweeteners

If you have to avoid sugar, are on a diet or have DIABETES you might be using artificial sweeteners. However, many studies show that people usually GAIN weight when using them and can make it harder to control blood sugar. More studies are coming out that show aspertame, when broken down becomes a dealdy toxin called DKP. This breakdown of chemicals is known to cause certain brain tumors.

5. Processed Meats

Like some hot dogs, sausages, bacon and other processed meats? Most of them have excessive salts and chemicals. Some studies show that people who regularly eat processed meats increased their chance of early death by as much as 43%. Sodium Nitrates are the biggest offenders and also a well know carcinogen with smoked meats being particularly bad.

6. Refined Sugars and Soda Pop

Many believe that refined sugars are the preferable food for cancer cells which helps them grow. High Fructose Corn Syrup being one of the main culprits because it is most easily metabolized by cancer cells. This puts most cakes, sodas, sauces, juices, etc on the NO NO list.. Sorry sweet tooths!

7. Canned Foods

Many canned foods and obviously found in cans. Most cans are lined with a chemical called bisphenol-A or BPA. Study about 2 years ago showed that BPA’s affect the way genes worked inside rats’ brains. The FDA seems to agree this is a problem and is supporting efforts to reduce, replace or eliminate the amounts found in canned foods. The high acidity leaves tomatoes more dangerous because they can leech the BPA more readily from the can lining.

8. Potato Chips

They sure make a great tasting quick snack but the negative effects far outweigh the short term pleasure. High in both fat and calories the cause weight gain. Add in often high Trans-Fats with sodium and you have the recipe for cancer and heart disease related health problems.

9. Smoked, Pickled and Salted!

These foods often have nitrates that turn into N-nitroso that is associated with higher cancer risks when digested. Smoked meats that are high in fat can help lead to stomach and colorectal cancer.

10. Hydrogenated Oils

These are vegetable oils. They must be chemically removed from their source and are often deodorized and colored. Also, excessive Omega-6 fatty acids cause health problems.

The Health Benefit Of Sleeping Naked

When it comes to the bed and being naked, most people will only slip out of their pajamas and into their birthday suit when they’re turning up the heat in the bedroom. After a bit of getting down under the sheets, they grab the closest clothes and cover up, but experts say this is a bad habit.

Several scientific studies have shown that sleeping with clothes on can negatively affect our quality of sleep, and overall health.

Sleeping naked provides several health benefits for our body, ranging from an improved hormonal balance and mood to better sex.

Below are some amazing reasons sleeping naked is good for your health:

1. Better and deeper sleep:

Getting a good night’s sleep is easier said than done for most people who are light sleepers, toss and turn throughout the night, or are simply too busy that they barely sleep. Achieving the optimal amount of sleep is contingent on the room temperature and overall sleeping environment. If we’re too hot, this will prevent the body’s core temperature to reach the optimal parameters, which can lead to restlessness, and even insomnia. Sleeping naked will prevent the body from overheating, and will therefore lead to a better night’s sleep.

2. Look forever young:

The term “beauty rest,” is not just a myth. Maintaining a room temperature that is no higher than 70 degrees while we sleep allows the anti-aging hormones – melatonin and the growth hormone to function properly. A sleep environment that is too hot will not allow the body to naturally cool itself and disrupts the release of these hormones. Sleeping in complete darkness stimulates the release of melatonin, which cools the body, and then the growth hormone is released. Hormones will work better at lower temperatures and will allow the body to regenerate resulting better hair and skin.

3. Lose Weight:

A good night’s sleep is the best way to fight stress, which causes belly fat. At night, the production of the growth hormone increases while cortisol, the stress hormone decreases. It is during 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. when our body is resting, which means cortisol should be at its lowest. In the morning, cortisol levels reach their highest point to get us energized by the time we get out of bed. If we don’t get a good night’s rest, we tend to wake up with abnormally high cortisol levels that can trigger our appetite for comfort foods and lead to overeating.

4. Better Sex:

Sleeping in the nude with your partner can help stimulate the release of the “love” hormone oxytocin. The skin-to-skin touching will increase a sexual responsiveness and orgasm, while counteracting stress and depression through fighting off the effects of cortisol and blood pressure. “When you and your partner both sleep naked, the skin-to-skin contact will release the feel-good hormone,” Dr. Fran Walfish, psychotherapist and author, The Self-Aware Parent, said. A recent study conducted by Cotton USA found sleeping naked actually encourages physical and emotional intimacy between couples, leading to happier relationships.

5. Protects your vagina:

Ladies, when it comes to our lady parts, it’s always best to be safe than sorry. Many women express fear over sleeping naked and its effect on the vagina, deeming it unsanitary. Bacteria thrive in moist, warm environments, especially in women prone to vaginal infections. When you sleep naked, the vagina will get more ventilation, increasing its ability to stay dry and reducing the probability of fungal infection. For men, sleeping naked has been found to increase fertility by keeping the testes at a reasonable temperature. It can also retain the sperm quality, too.

11 Common Foods You Should Stop Refrigerating

No doubt, refrigerators have come to stay in this our modern world of various technologies.

The importance of refrigerators in every home cannot be over-emphasized. However, refrigerating certain foods can actually change their flavour (not in a good way). This is not it. It can even reduce their nutritional quality, or accelerate the spoiling process. According to Times of India,  here are some food items that you should never refrigerate anymore:

1) BREAD
It is perfectly fine to freeze bread, but when you keep it in the fridge, it makes it to dry faster. And you end up eating dry bread. Instead, keep what you’ll eat within four days at room temperature and freeze the rest. Store in a cool cupboard or bread box for a fresh slice.

2) POTATO
Instead of storing in refrigerating your potatoes, it is best to store them in paper bags. Remember, plastic bags promote moisture and speed decay process.

3) FRUITS like ….
Avocado, apples, bananas, citrus fruits, berries, peaches, apricots, and nectarines should be stored out of the fridge. Refrigerating these fruits will result in loss of flavors and textures. However, you can refrigerate these fruits for 30 minutes prior to eating if you want a crisp bite. Store oranges, lemons, and limes at room temperature on your kitchen counter. Just be careful not to bunch them too closely, or they will tend to mold. Don’t store an underripe avocado in the fridge, but an already ripe or cut avocado can be refrigerated.

4) ONION 
The best way to store onions is in a paper bag in a cool, dark spot, away from potatoes. Potatoes tend to release moisture and gases that can cause onions to rot. They soften and impart an oniony scent on nearby foods. The moisture of the fridge softens the onions and moldy.

5) SALAD DRESSINGS
Just like other condiments, most salad dressing, especially ones that are vinegar or oil-based, are just fine stored outside the fridge. However, cream, yogurt, or mayo-based dressings should be stored in the fridge.

6) TOMATO
Tomatoes lose their flavor and start becoming mushy when stored inside the fridge. In order to ripen the tomatoes faster, however, store them out of the fridge in a paper bag. Once ripe, they’ll last for about three days.

7) MELONS
Melons normally do best outside the fridge. Once refrigerated, they tend to break down and become powdery and grainy. So to keep the flavour intact, melons need to be stored at room temperature. However, after cutting, you should store the melons in the fridge for three to four days.

8) HONEY 
Refrigeration will cause the luscious honey to harden. That’s why you should be storing it at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.

9) JAM
Due to the high amount of preservatives in jams and jellies, it is acceptable to store without refrigeration, even after opening.

10) GARLIC 
Refrigeration reduces the flavor of garlic and affects its lifespan as well. The refrigerated environment can actually cause mold to develop. Store garlic in a paper bag in a cool, dark spot.

11) PEPPER
Whether red, green, yellow, and even chili peppers, they’re going to be just fine without any refrigeration. Store them in a paper bag in a cool space.

How to Take Care of Your Hair

Five Parts:Washing hair properlyDrying your hairBrushing your hairStyling and dyeing your hairMaintaining your general health

Maintaining your hair is relatively easy with the right kind of steps. Hair is made of protein, so keeping a healthy diet and good hygiene is an essential part of maintaining luscious locks. At the same time, here are some other tips about hair care, and what you can do at home to get unbelievably beautiful hair.

Part 1 of 5: Washing hair properly

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      Try shampoos that do not contain sulfates or parabens. Sulfates are the chemicals that make shampoos lather up.^[1] Parabens are preservatives that cause irritation and eye problems after prolonged use^[2]. Both of these chemicals aren't healthy for you or the environment so try to use shampoos with natural cleansers.

      • Choose a shampoo that suits your hair type. Don't just go for any old shampoo; go for the shampoo that works for your hair type. Typical types include (but are not limited to):
        • Curly or coarse hair probably wants frizz-minimizing and softening shampoo.
        • Straight or oily hair probably wants a gentle shampoo designed for daily washing.
        • Colored or treated hair probably needs a shampoo that's fortified with extracts or amino acids, because treating your hair is essentially damaging it.
        • Dry hair probably needs shampoos with glycerin and collagen to help restore some moisture into the hair.
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      • Deep condition once a week. Use a store-bought hair care product, or venture out on your own and try a homemade solution. Deep conditioning is very good for your hair. It keeps hair soft, healthy and moisturized.
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      • For fine hair: If you have very limp hair, try a botanical oil treatment before you shampoo. Use lavender or tea-tree oil, for example, and work it under your cuticles before shampooing. Wash shampoo away and apply conditioner from the mid-shaft down to the end. Leave in for a minute before washing.
      • For medium to thick hair, use a moisturizer with natural hydrators. Keep your conditioner light. Apply conditioner all over your head and let stay for 2-3 minutes.
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      • Frizz-control serum can be used in small quantities to tame frizzes. Make sure you do not use too much, and wash once a week with a deep-cleanse shampoo to avoid build-up, which will leave hair looking dull and flaky.
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   Part 2 of 5: Drying your hair

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      Let hair dry naturally. After you get out of the shower, wrap your hair in a cotton T-Shirt. Towels are made of fabric that is very rough and damaging to your hair, causing frizziness and split ends. Avoid brushing hair while wet, as it makes the hair brittle and weak. Only use a wide tooth comb to brush out tangles while hair is wet.

      • Try not to use a blow-dryer. Healthy hair does not respond well to heat. Hair can sustain heat damage easily, especially from blow-dryers. If you have to use a blow-dryer, dry your hair using the lowest-temperature setting and limit usage to once a week.
      • If you shower before you sleep overnight, put your hair up in a bun and let it air-dry overnight. Your hair should be dry in the morning.
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   Part 3 of 5: Brushing your hair

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   Part 4 of 5: Styling and dyeing your hair

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      Trim your hair regularly. The best way to get rid of split ends is to do it yourself. Take some hair shears and attack the split ends about ¹⁄₄ inch (0.6 cm) above the splitting. Many women with perfect hair never have split ends because they make it a priority to get their hair trimmed, or trim it themselves, every 6-8 weeks.
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      • Avoid perming, crimping, straightening, curling, and bleaching or repeatedly coloring hair if at all possible. So you want to go out on Saturday night and need your hair straightened. That's fine. Just make it an occasional treat, not a permanent thing.
      • Don't use rubber bands to pull back or otherwise style hair. Rubber bands will encourage your hair to get snagged, ripping it out of the follicle.
      • Try not to use hairstyles that tightly pin or pull the hair back. Styles such as cornrows or tight ponytails can cause damage at the roots, or put stress on the follicles.
      • Instead, experiment with up-dos: a simple ponytail or chignon looks clean and requires very few hair products. You could also just keep your hair down and wear a headband
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      • If you do dye your hair, try it every once in a while. Take a break from dyeing and give your hair a little breather. It should respond favorably.
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   Part 5 of 5: Maintaining your general health

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      Eat healthily. Give your hair the right amount of vitamins. Since hair is made of proteins, eat a balanced diet rich in lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet will ensure hair that looks and feels better.

      • Make sure you get plenty of vitamin C. This vitamin strengthens hair.^{[citation needed]} In addition, iron helps transport oxygen to blood vessels, zinc grows and repairs tissue, and omega-3 fatty acids grow healthy hair.^{[citation needed]}
      • Give your hair some time to show new brilliance. What you eat will not have an immediate difference on the hair you already have, but it will help with hair that is newly growing.
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   Tips

   • Don't blow dry hair too frequently. Frequent blow drying, or use of other heat products, can stress your hair.
   • Rinse your hair under cold water after you finish shampooing and conditioning to make it shine and look even more luscious than it was before.
   • When towel drying, don't rub the hair vigorously. This splits the hair. Try using a micro fiber towel as they soak up lots of moisture.
   • Stress has a bigger impact than you think. Meditation can be very helpful, as well as exercise.
   • Put an oil on your hair at night before going to shower because this makes your hair shiny.
   • Detangler spray helps with knots so you don't have to rip your hair out while trying to comb it.
   • If you absolutely have to use heat, make sure you use a protective spray first. These are very inexpensive.
   • Do not sleep with wet or damp hair. This will weaken the follicles and make hair strands brittle. Blow dry in low heat at the roots before bed.
   • Most people use more shampoo than they need. Depending on hair length, you probably only need about a quarter sized dollop.
   • You can naturally strengthen your hair by mixing carrots,and Fuze or Vitamin Water together in a blender and rubbing gently into hair before you wash. Be sure to wash out well.
   • Taking a biotin supplement daily can help strengthen your hair and nails. The generic kind works fine and is inexpensive.
   • Massage your scalp often:this will help your blood flow through it, and get your hair to grow faster.^{[citation needed]}
   • You should use natural things for washing your hair like apple cider, marigold flower,gooseberry or even by boiling tea leaves in some water, etc. You should never use shampoo but in caste if you are using a shampoo it should have balanced pH. Shampoo having unbalanced pH can lead to dandruff. And this dandruff can cause hair loss. You should also not use conditioner daily because it can lead to white hairs. You should not use oil before washing your hair because it makes our hair greasy. You should use pillow cover made of silk and at last but not least you should eat lots of vitamin C.
   • Wash your hair thrice in a week with herbal shampoo that you can prepare in your own home using some hibiscus leaves and aloe vera; just make a fine paste and apply it on hair and wash off after 15 minutes.
   • Don't use many hair products
   • If you have hairfall try a shampoo which contain egg yolk
   • Use a mild shampoo for your hair to reduce any damage to your hair
   • Don't comb your hair often, it causes damage to your hair. If you want to comb try combing softly
   • Don't use hot water to wash your hair, it damages the cells of your hair
   • Don't tie your hair very tightly , your hairfall may increase
   • If you hairfall has increased immediately consult a doctor
   • Put argon oil at the ends.
   • You should not use more shampoo it may damage your hair.
   • When you put oils in your hair, hold forward the head and massage the oils in. Also, it stimulates the roots for better hair improvements.
   • Massage olive oil or coconut oil in your hair for 10 minutes, and leave it in for around 2 hours. It will help your hair grow.
   • Before wash your hair apply" aloe vera" for one hours to make your hair healthy, smooth and shiny.
   • Don't colour your hair or wash your hair regularly. Also, apply oil regularly.
   • You can moisturize hair with your diy hair mask twice a week.
   • When washing your hair don't scratch your scalp, instead try massaging your scalp .
   • Argan Oil is really good for your hair and makes it shiny.
   • Don't use huge amounts of shampoo. It damages your hair. If you do either try and change the amount you use or only shampoo 3-5 days depending on how much you use.
   • If you have curly hair and want it to straighten out a bit, apply oils and no water-based creams. For curly hair, water just makes it much more curly.