HEALTH TIPS : Sores That Does Not Heal In The Mouth, Persistent Lump, Persistent Indigestion Can Be A Symptom Of Cancer.

Cancer cells are wild, irregular and different from other body cells. They grow rapidly and gradually invade and fill surrounding areas. They rob neighbouring cells of nutrition, resulting in a gradual wasting away of the patient. They can migrate to new location and multiply. Wherever they go, there are abnormal growths and tumors.

The most common symptoms of cancel: Any sore that does not heal on the skin, mouth, tongue or lips. Any irregular or unusual bleeding or discharge from any body opening. A persistent change from normal in the action of the bowels or bladder. Any persistent lump or thickening in breast or anywhere in the body. Hoarseness or nagging cough. Difficulty in swallowing. Persistent indigestion or loss of appetite, especially if accompanied by loss of weight. Persistent fatigue.

Some of the basic cancer signs are listed below:

Skin cancer: A lump under the skin, moles which change colour or size and have raised edges, an ulcer which does not heal, flat sores, lesions which look like moles.

Mouth or throat: Chronic ulcer of the mouth, tongue or throat which does not heal.

Breast cancer: Lump which is hard, does not go away, and does not move; inflammation or thickening of the skin.

Leukemia: Whiteness of skin, weight loss, fatigue, repeated infection, easy bruising, nosebleeds.

Testicles: Enlargement of a testicle, lumps, thickening of the scrotum, sudden excess of fluid in the scrotum and mild ache in the lower abdomen or groin.

Lymphoid tissue: Enlarged, rubbery lymph nodes. Also itching, night sweats, unexplained fever and weight loss.

Stomach: Indigestion and pain after eating.

Colon: Blood in stools, rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits (diarrhea and/or constipation.

Lung: Persistent cough, bloody sputum, and chest pain.

Prostrate: Weak or interrupted urine flow. continuous pain in the lower back, pelvis or upper thighs.


Martyna

HAIR TIPS: Eggs for hair breakage.

Hi sweeties, how are you today? Another interesting one for you.

There are many problems of hair but the most common is hair breakage. Every ones hair grows but constant combing, applications of chemicals such as relaxers, and frequent use of heat such as hair straighter, blow dryer, curling iron causes hair breakage making it seem as if our hair cannot grow and thus remains at same length.

Breakage occurs when our hair becomes protein deficient. Relaxer weakens the protein bonds in our hair, thus making it susceptible to breakage. But you can stop hair breakage by adding more protein to your hair and by increasing the protein in your diet. Protein smooths the cuticles of our hair, creating smoother strands and stronger hair. For dry scalp, use only the yolk. The yolk is rich in fats and protein which is extremely moisturising. It also acts as a conditioner, keeping your hair hydrated all the time.

Procedure for application:

*I wash my hair with a sulphate free shampoo, rinse and then wrap my hair with a towel to remove excess water.

*I usually mix the egg yolk with two table spoons of mayonnaise, blending properly until it becomes creamy.

*I apply the mixture on my hair strands, focusing more on my ends and leave for minimum of 30 minutes, covering my hair with a heat cap.

*I rinse with cold water because rinsing with warm water sticks the egg to the hair.

*The smell of egg could be a bit unbearable, so I usually use a moisturising conditioner after rinsing out the egg yolk.

*I rinse out the condtioner with cold water and wrap my hair with a T-shirt for about 45 minutes and allowed to air dry.

I have a coarse hair so, I apply this treatment before and after texlaxing. If you have a fine hair, you can apply this mixture every month.

If your hair is protein sensitive, you might consider applying this mixture every other month.

Hope this was informative. Do let us know if you benefited.

   With love, Martyna.

HAIR TIPS: 10 reasons you are not gaining length

Hi sweeties, How are you?

I am dedicating this first post to beginners, trying to gain length.

My friend recently complained to me that her hair has been stucked in 5 inches for 5 years. I really need my hair to grow to at least 10 inches, I just want to be able to pack my hair in a low bun because I get frustrated making my hair all the time. Is this too much to ask for???

You are in control of whether your hair grows or not. Often times we repeatedly make mistakes and ignore instructions even when it is clearly written on the wall. Although, it seems we are doing everything we can to take care of our tresses. But below are the common mistakes we make.

1. Applying relaxers on previously relaxed hair. Please, Give your hair a break. Relaxers are chemicals, they act by breaking down the protein bonds. Relaxing previously relaxed hair will lead to hair breakage and you will hardly notice hair growth.

2. Applying relaxers on our hair every 4 weeks. Relaxers should be applied at least 8 to 10 weeks. Let the new growth show up before your next relaxer. 

3. Tight ponytail and tight braids can lead to a medical condition known as Traction Alopecia. Traction Alopecia is a type of hair loss that is caused by putting the hair under strain or tension.

4. Using heat way too often. Straighter, blow dryers, curling irons are damaging to our hair. It should be used less often.

5. Sleeping on a cotton pillow which results in drying out our hair moisture. Use a satin pillow instead. Alternatively, you can tie your hair with a satin scarf.

6. Lack of protein conditioner. Always ensure that you use a protein conditioner a week before applying relaxer, and a week after applying relaxer. And for every other week, mix your protein condition with a deep conditioner for balance.

7. Using the wrong products for our hair. Please always go for product that indicates: for weak, damaged hair, dry hair and products that promises to reconstruct your hair.

8. Over manipulating your hair by combing frequently. Choose protective styles that doesn't requires frequent combing.

9. Using products that contains mineral oils and petrolatum does not allow moisture into your hair and they have no moisturising ability.

10. Combing your hair with a fine tooth comb instead of a wide tooth comb.

Hope this was helpful. Share your questions... We are ready to help.

    With love, Martyna.