Dandruff: Causes and Remedies

I've been battling with this scalp problem since my high school days. Dandruff is really annoying. It does not only gives you an itchy scalp but it also decreases your self-confidence because of the white flakes that would often time be seen on your shoulders especially if you're wearing dark colored tops. Dandruff makes me uncomfortable and sometimes, miserable.

What causes dandruff? Dandruff is actually normal. Dandruff or also known as scurf, is the shedding of dead skin on the scalp. Excessive flaking of the scalp and itchiness would be a reason for anyone to consult a physician or better yet, try some remedies to treat it. According to this website, dandruff can be the result of overactive oil glands, food allergies, STRESS, excessive perspiration or harsh shampoos. That's why before trying on some remedies, one should identify first what really is the cause of his or her itchy scalp.

I can't remember since when have I been searching for the perfect remedy for my scalp problem. I even tried this Kraft Miracle Whip Hair Treatment. This KMW hair treatment worked for only a short period. My dandruff problem returned again. I've tried a lot of dandruff home remedies. But there's only one anti-dandruff shampoo that works for me eversince I can't remember. The only one thing that holds me back from buying this shampoo is it's PRICE. Yes. It's way too expensive. But this past few weeks, I'm starting to lose my self-confidence. Dandruff flakes all over my shoulders makes me want to hide inside my bag. It's too embarrasing. Really. I have no other choice but to slash off a small portion of my savings and bought this expensive Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. And after two shampoo sessions, I now feel like my scalp is starting to breathe fresh air! Haha! :) And oh by the way, when using Nizoral Maximum Treatment, it's too strong for the scalp and the hair as well, so it's not advisable to use it daily. Twice a week can already help diminish those fungi and other bacterias that helps on cultivating dandruff flakes.

I realized lately that dandruff is also a pain in the pocket. It will cost you so much if your skin is too sensitive. There a lot of shampoos for dandruff, but not all are good in treating this scalp problem. That's why one should always be careful in choosing the right shampoo. One should also watch his or her diet because wrong food intake can aggravate dandruff. And when feeling so stressed, then maybe it's time to unwind and relax :) Give your body a rest because it's the temple of your soul. >Ü<

Tomatoes for Pimples :)

Yep. You've read it right. Tomatoes are really good for soothing painful acne. That was weeks ago when I started searching for natural and practical ways of getting rid of my facial outbreaks, I stumbled upon the Kraft Miracle Whip Facial and also was able to read from some other sites (sorry, I forgot what sites I have stumbled upon) that potatoes and tomatoes are one of those practical cure.

I've tried potato poultice and it was good, but find it time consuming to scrape. So I decided to be loyal with tomatoes since I only have to slice them and place them on my pimples. It feels good everytime this tomatoes touch my face, it soothes my inflamed acne and the next day after, my acne starts to disappear.


So why is tomatoes? How can it help in treating pimples? Pimples or acne are caused by different factors, but one factor which is common to all is the BACTERIA in the pores. Some of the factors can be found here. So in order to take away this bad bacteria, we need to wash it away, but sometimes, facial wash is not enough. So here comes the tomato

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, which is very rich with antioxidants. Tomato can help in the quick recovery of these disturbing facial outbreaks.

So what are you waiting for? Go grab a tomato and slice it then rub it or just place it over your swelling pimples for a few minutes. And don't forget to wash it with tap water after :)

On Waking Up Early

Lately, I've been trying so hard to get up early. Yes. Early, as in 5:30 A.M. But my body refuses to :( I know I can do more if I wake up early, I can be more productive and energetic because there would be times that too much sleep makes me more lazy to move.

Earlier, I've googled on how to wake up early. And I landed on this page, which also led me to read this and this. I really agree with what the author said that sleeping early is never the solution to the problem. I myself have experienced sleeping late but then managed to wake up early and still feel energized and refreshed.

I will try the technique that the author suggested. Practice makes perfect. And early risers are also made, not born ;)

Any other suggestions on how to wake up early? I'll be making a follow up post on this after trying the technique. :)

Ciao!

Homemade facial and hair treatment

I’ve been searching over the web for a homemade facial treatment and found this Kraft Miracle Whip (KMW) facial treatment here and here. Lately, I’ve been suffering a lot of break outs, and I also tried availing a collagen facial in one of the well-known facial spa in the city but nothing changed, it even worsen the case. So what I did is go back to my normal facial wash and let it be.

Out of curiosity, I tried this Miracle Whip facial after finding some positive feedbacks from those who have tried it. And yes, it’s effective! I’ve tried the facial for two days already and my face feels soft and moisturized without even applying moisturizer. And I no longer suffer oily skin after the facial treatment.

In between the search for positive feedbacks from those who have tried this homemade facial, I also have learned that Kraft Miracle Whip can also be a good hair treatment most especially to those have dry hair. The second time I applied KMW to my face, I also applied it to my scalp and hair. After thirty minutes of leaving it on my head, I washed it twice with a shampoo and never used a conditioner after to really prove if it can indeed turn my dry hair into a shiny and healthy hair. And yes, after my hair dried, it feels soft and even my dandruff were gone. Yes… I’ve been suffering from dandruff eversince time immemorial. I tried a lot of dandruff shampoos even the expensive Nizoral, but everytime I stop using this over-the-counter drug, these unwelcoming white flakes keep on coming back. Well, not now. I’m dandruff free and will be pimple free after a few more KMW facial. ;)

I encourage every ladies to try this homemade facial and hair treatment because it’s not only affordable (super duper affordable), it’s also guaranteed effective. Here’s the instruction for the facial (for the hair treatment, just follow what I said earlier):

Use a shower cup or tie your hair so that it will never mess with the mayo on your face. Apply a medium coating of Kraft Miracle Whip on your face, spread it so that it will fairly cover your face but avoid the area near your eyes. You can also cover your lips if you want to have a soft kissable lips. Then leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Your face will feel hot, it’s because of the vinegar component of the Miracle Whip which I think also acts as the exfoliator. The burning sensation that you will feel is normal. But if you can’t stand it, better yet wash your face. After 15 minutes, massage your face gently after which you can see mini balls which consist of your dead skin cells and the excess Miracle Whip which was not absorbed by your skin. Rinse your face with water then you may continue with your usual facial regime. But I never used toner after it because the toner only made my face oily. So I leave it as it is after washing with my favorite facial wash.

So what are you waiting for? Try it now!

By the way, thank you so much to Christina for posting about it and also to HealthRecipes.com for a very informative post.

another set of weight loss tips

1. Forgive yourself so that you can start your diet program without any doubts and hesitations. Sometimes we all need to let go, move on and forgive ourselves to free some space in our hearts and to focus on a new endeavor and that is losing the flabs.
2. Never start on an expensive weight loss program not unless you're so determined to succeed.
3. Discipline is always the most important word to succeed in a weight loss program.
4. Take one day at a time. Losing weight is a process. There are no shortcuts.
5. Always reward yourself. Having a cheat day once every week or every two weeks would be a good motivational tool to succeed.

Sometimes, all we need to do is to forgive and love ourselves so that there would be no distractions during the weight loss programs. There are times that we fail in the middle of the program and eating more is our way of coping from the failure. This causes us to gain rather than lose weight.

There is no need to spend on an expensive weight loss program. As what I’ve said in my earlier post, the problem is not the weight loss program, but it’s you. Discipline and reward are important in the process. These two keep us motivated and these two serves as our light which would lead us to our goal of getting rid of our flab. During the weight loss program, we should focus on the moment, not on the destination. We should enjoy and learn from the process and refrain from thinking more about the future.

A thought to ponder:

Journey’s what brings us happiness, not the destination. - Peaceful Warrior