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Tips for an abundant beautiful hair

The primary and most essential factor for abundant and black hair is cleanness. The hair conditioner shampoos are recommended, the shampoo cleans the hair and the conditioner smoothens the hair. Extra care has to be taken while untying tangled hair. Brush it gently and soak the hair in water before applying shampoo. It is to be applied from skull to the tip of the hair, massage it on the skull for two minutes, wash off the shampoo only after one minute, to enable the conditioner to work. The hair is to be washed properly in water; the cleanliness can be felt by running your fingertips through the hair. In order to straighten and smoothen the hair, it is to be combed while it is still damp. The use of ordinary shampoo and soap does not allow the hair to be combed damp as it causes roughness and tangles. The frequent change of oil and use of caustic soda is not healthy for the hair.

General house hold Tips

Ink stain on white garments can be removed by keeping the stained portion soaked in fresh limejuice for a while before washing in water.

Looking glass can be cleaned with cotton socked in a mixture of vinegar and blue.

Keeping the knife kept away from rusting by storing it in a plastic cover after drying it using a cloth and applying oil.

Dropping one or two aspirin tablets in the water helps to remove sweat stain from the garments.

Dipping gold ornaments in warm soap water occasionally and later washing it in cold water regains its natural glittering.

Sprinkling of refined camphor keeps insects away from your wardrobes.

Cleaning the bronze vessels using ash and later wiping it with salt soaked cloth restores their natural colours.

Heating the gold ornaments in a vessel with 2 to 3 glasses of water and one spoon of baking soda removes the dirt.

Waiting for the good news

Pregnancy is a major event in the life of a couple. It is an exciting time, as they plan, prepare and wait the birth of their baby. It is also a time of worry. Will the baby be healthy? Will the mother have a safe pregnancy?. In fact child bearing imposes a great strain on the health of the would- be mother and this can have a bearing on the child in the womb.

Early detection of pregnancy will help the would-be mother to take appropriate care of herself and her child in the womb and also helps to seek medical attention to avoid problems. Early detection is also important to rule out false cases that mimic pregnancy and to abort the unwanted pregnancy without complication. Today home pregnancy kits are available in the market to detect pregnancy as early as on the day of the missed period. Consult your doctor immediately, if the test is positive. Confirmed pregnancy diagnosis should be only made by registered medical practitioner.

It is very important for the would be mother to lead a healthy life throughout pregnancy. Once the pregnancy is confirmed certain precautions are advised at every stage of pregnancy. A constant monitoring of the health of both the would be mother and the child in the womb is necessary. Here are a few Dos and Don'ts that are to be strictly followed by the would-be mother as soon as pregnancy is detected.

Dos

Eat nutritious food (preferably natural foods) - fresh vegetables, leafy vegetables, sprouted grams, fruits, fish, eggs etc. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Drink at least 2-3 glasses of milk ever day Clothing should be loose and comfortable. Sleep at least eight hours during the night and one hour in the afternoon. Sleep preferable in an open room, so that you will get a lot of fresh air Do light exercise (preferably walking)

Don'ts

Avoid fried, spicy foods and excess salt in food items. Do not overstrain Avoid self medication and talk to the doctor immediately if you are on medication already. Avoid high heels Do not carry heavy weights Avoid alcohol, smoking and also passive smoking Avoid tight garments Avoid riding bikes, driving, skating and strenuous exercises (weight bearing exercise etc)