Sunday, 13 November 2016
FIGHT YOUR MONTHLY HAZARDS
HEY ALL LADIES OUT THERE, HOW ARE YOU TODAY ?
Firstly, I would appeal to all of you that I am not a DOCTOR by any means. So whatever I am to be discussing here is all derived from my knowledge with several articles and books, medical magazines and me personally being a student of Human Psychology and Sociology, I often land up meeting ladies asking how do get rid of menstruation troubles. So here,s how it appears to me.
What is MENSTRUATION ???
Menstruation, also known as a period or monthly, is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina.
Why do one MENSTRUATE ???
Now this one thing must have come to almost all minds why do they menstruate?
Well all animals being social or unsocial do not menstruate. Only a handful of mammals aside from we the females, a small number of bat species, and the elephant shrew – have opted for the monthly bleed. Each month the uterus prepares a thick and luxurious lining in preparation for the arrival of a fertilized egg – an embryo that will develop into a fetus and after nine months, a full-term baby. If no embryo arrives, there will be no pregnancy and menstruation sheds the thickened lining.
Three Key Theories
Biologists have come up with three key theories to explain human menstruation.
Cleansing mechanism - 
In 1990, a seft-taught biologist Margie Profet suggested menstruation was a cleansing mechanism. Being the amorous species that we are, human females require a mechanism to regularly flush out the infection-laden sperm that gathers from our sexual conquests. (, proposed in the 1990s by self-taught biologist Margie Profet : read for your reference)
Invasive embryos - 
In some mammals with a placenta, a fertilised embryo attaches to the endometrium only superficially. In humans and other menstruating species, implantation is deep and invasive, and requires an especially luxurious lining to develop in preparation for implantation.While other mammals are able to reabsorb the lining that adorns their fertile womb, the volume of tissue in humans is too great, so if no pregnancy ensues, it is expelled instead. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9618925 : read)
Maternal self-defence - 
American evolutionary biologists Deena Emera, Roberto Romero and Günter Wagner said that the spontaneous thickening of the uterine lining is in fact a defence mechanism. Except the defence is against our own parasitic offspring, rather than sperm-borne infection.(argue : read) The mother, meanwhile, prefers to be frugal with her resources, so that she can survive this pregnancy.
American evolutionary biologists Deena Emera, Roberto Romero and Günter Wagner said that the spontaneous thickening of the uterine lining is in fact a defence mechanism. Except the defence is against our own parasitic offspring, rather than sperm-borne infection.(argue : read) The mother, meanwhile, prefers to be frugal with her resources, so that she can survive this pregnancy.
In the first case, the pre-thickened lining could be an evolutionary push-back to prevent the embryo from burrowing even deeper into the uterine wall.
In the second case it serves as the protection factor to the mother from expending valuable resources on faulty fetuses.While its evolutionary origins are firmly rooted in what takes place during pregnancy, the reality is that for most menstrual cycles, no embryo arrives. The decidual cells that have thickened the uterine lining pack up, the extracellular matrix keeping them all together breaks down.
Fighting The Cause
Menstrual cycles often bring about a variety of uncomfortable symptoms leading up to your period. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) encompasses the most common issues, such as mild cramping and fatigue, but the symptoms usually go away when your period begins.
However, other, more serious menstrual problems may also occur. Menstruation that is too heavy or too light, or the complete absence of a cycle, may suggest that there are other issues that are contributing to an abnormal menstrual cycle.
Some women experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms.
Other causes of heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding include:
In some cases, women may not get their period. This is called amenorrhea. Common causes of primary amenorrhea and secondary amenorrhea in teens include:
When adults do not menstruate, the common causes are often different. These may include:
Also called dysmenorrhea, extremely painful menstruation is likely linked to an underlying medical problem, such as:
This is all that i could gather from my surveys gathered from books , articles and medical magazine. Please remember that a “normal” menstrual cycle means something different for every woman. A cycle that’s regular for you may be abnormal for someone else. It’s important to stay in tune with your body and to talk to your doctor if you notice any significant changes to your menstrual cycle.
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Thursday, 10 November 2016
HAIR CARE AT FINGERTIPS
Who does not love styling, especially when it comes to HAIRSTYLES.
Hair condition plays a very vital role in styling our looks. Hair fall, damage, split ends, and dandruff are some of the common hair problems faced by all. Earlier hair loss used to be a sign of ageing but in today's hectic lifestyles and work-related stress, hair fall has become an extremely noticeable and detectable factor of social life.
Here I will let you know about few easily available products or rather best available home-based remedies for your hair.
1. Onion Juice :
Onion juice is rich in sulphur that boosts collagen production in the tissues and helps in regrowth of hair. It is one of the oldest and the most efficient home remedy for hair growth. Squeeze out onion juice and apply it allover your scalp carefully and leave it on for not more than 15 minutes and then rinse off with a mild shampoo. (Do use only mild shampoo like Dove or Himalaya or L'Oreal)2. Apple Cider Vinegar :
3. Egg Mask :
4. Coconut Milk :
N.B.: Many people get confused with coconut milk and coconut water. Coconut milk is obtained from the kernels of mature coconuts. Scrap coconut and squeeze it to get coconut milk.
5. Indian Gooseberry or Amla :
Amla is a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C. It promotes healthy hair growth and also improves the pigmentation of hair. Mix amla powder or juice and lime juice. Apply this mixture on your scalp properly and let it dry for some time. Rinse your hair well with luke warm water.6. Green Tea :
Green tea is rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants prevent hair loss and boost hair growth. Apply slightly warm green tea all over your scalp. Leave it on for an hour. Rinse off with cold water.7. Garlic :
Garlic is widely known as a home remedy for reducing loss of hair. It boosts the regeneration of new hair and promotes blood circulation in the scalp. Boil crushed garlic cloves in olive oil or coconut oil. Apply it to the roots of your hair follicles. Wash off properly without any shampoo or soap solution. Rinse your hair well the next day with mild shampoo.
8. Hibiscus Flower : 
Hibiscus is truly said to be the “flower of hair care.” This flower is used for curing dandruff and enhancing hair growth. Make a paste of hibiscus flowers with coconut oil or sesame oil. Apply it on your hair evenly. Rinse with a mild shampoo.
Hibiscus is truly said to be the “flower of hair care.” This flower is used for curing dandruff and enhancing hair growth. Make a paste of hibiscus flowers with coconut oil or sesame oil. Apply it on your hair evenly. Rinse with a mild shampoo.
Finally regular combing and trimming are extremely important for expediting the growth of new hair. Comb your hair thrice a day and trim it every three months. Combing is essential as it provides good blood circulation and stimulates hair follicles, helping them produce new hair naturally.
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