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What are different tips and remedies for shiny hair? – Part 2

Taking care of hair is a tough task. Its very difficult to control the frizzy hair in the cold weather as it losses its texture, shiny hair. Healthy shiny hair enhances the beauty of a person. Here are some few tips to maintain the shiny hair.

11. Olive oil rinse
- Olive oil is also an amazing home remedy for hair.
- It can soften the hair and rejuvenate its shine.
- Pour some olive oil into a cup and place it in the microwave for a few minutes until warm.
- Make sure the oil is not scalding or overly hot.
- This can damage the hair follicles.
- Apply the warm Olive oil to the scalp and massage it in.
- Sit with the oil on the hair and scalp for approximately an hour.
- Rinse off the oil.
- Allow the hair to dry naturally

12. Honey rinse
- Mix honey and water together.
- The nutrients within the honey can be extremely beneficial for the hair.
- Make sure to dilute the honey enough so that it is a liquid form and not in clumps.
- Apply to the hair and scalp for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Rinse it off.
- Apply vinegar as the last rinse of the hair for that extra bounce and shine.

13. General Home Remedies
- Rinse your hair with cold water to amplify the shine of your locks.
- Rinsing with cold water will close and smoothen the cuticle making it look shiny.
- Deep condition your hair once a week.
- Avoid using styling products.
- They can damage the hair.
- Use Strawberry hair mask: mash once in 15 days for glimmer and soft hair.
- Use few tablespoons of lemon juice to rinse water.
- Use few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to rinse water.
- Rub gram flour to your hair and leave it for 15 minutes.
- Wash it with water drained from the cooked rice.
- Massaging hair with Luke warm coconut oil an hour before washing as this works miracle for hair.
- Drink lots of water and fruit juices.
- Eat adequate quantities of fruits.
- Choose from different types of berries, citrus fruits, melons and sweet grapes.
- Most food items that have vitamin benefits can be helpful for your hair.
- Avoid drying your hair with a hairdryer.
- Take all the moisture out of the hair with a regular towel and then place another towel around your neck to protect you from getting any chills.
- Boil used tea leaves in enough water, let it cool and then use this liquid as the last rinse.
- Lemon juice mixed with water can also be used as a last rinse to give your hair a shiny and bouncy look.
- The use of henna as a natural conditioner proves to be very beneficial for your hair.
- It helps to bring back the bounce and flair of your hair which has been lacking for quite a while.
- You can add small amount of baking soda in the shampoo which, removes dirt and grease from your hair and gives the shiny look.
- Use one fourth cup of apple cider vinegar in one gallon of condensed water and use it for rinsing.

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Excessive urination during Pregnancy – Causes and Treatment

During pregnancy, you may feel the need to urinate frequently, sometimes even when the bladder is nearly empty. During later pregnancy, many women find the need to urinate more frequently. Many pregnant women leak some urine when coughing, laughing, sneezing or exercising. During pregnancy it is normal to have to go to the bathroom often.
Frequent urination is one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy that women experience. In fact, some women experience frequent urination and not even know they are pregnant yet. There are a couple of reasons for frequent urination during pregnancy.
Urinating often occurs during early pregnancy as soon as 6-7 weeks due to increased blood flow during pregnancy. Excess blood leads to extra fluid being processed through the kidneys to the bladder.

Causes:
The need to go to the bathroom will change throughout the stages of pregnancy. Sometimes you may feel the need to urinate more frequently. Other times, you feel like you’re back to normal.

- In the first weeks of pregnancy, your body produces a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which can make you urinate more frequently.
- Your body contains more fluid during pregnancy.
- Your kidneys work harder throughout pregnancy to remove waste products from your body.
- As the uterus grows and rises higher during the second trimester, some women find that they have to urinate as often as before.
- Towards the end of pregnancy, the baby moves down to prepare for childbirth. This increases the pressure on the bladder, causing more frequent urination.
- The added pressure may wake you up several times at night to urinate.
- You can also force some urine to leak out, particularly if the muscles around the urethra are not very strong.

For the first days after birth, you may urinate more often as your body gets rid of excess fluid from the pregnancy. But after a few days, your need to urinate should return to what it was before pregnancy.

Treatment:
Here are some tips for dealing with frequent urination or loss during pregnancy:

Avoid drinks with caffeine.
- Caffeine can make you urinate more frequently.
- Avoid drinks like coffee, tea, colas and other caffeinated beverages that lead to the problem.

Do the Kegel exercises.
- These simple exercises can help stop urine leakage by strengthening the muscles that keep the urethra (the tube through which urine leaves the body) closed. They can even help prepare these muscles for labor and delivery.
- Do these exercises by squeezing the muscles you use to stop urine flow and hold for 10 seconds.
- Do this 10-20 times in a row at least three times a day.

Avoid drinking fluids before bedtime.
- Cut down on night visits to the bathroom, fluid intake should be earlier in the day.
- Reduce the amount you drink in the early evening and night.
- However, be sure to drink adequate amounts of water and juice during the day to ensure that there are robbing your body of vital fluids.

Completely empty the bladder.
- To help prevent leaks, make sure your bladder does not overfill.
- Try not to “hold it” when you feel the need to urinate. This may mean more trips to the bathroom.
- When you urinate, try to lean forward a bit in order to completely empty the bladder. Always empty your bladder before exercising.

Use a sanitary pad or panty shield.
- A pad or panty shield can take unexpected leakage caused by coughing or sneezing.

Swelling during Pregnancy – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

It is normal for your body to produce and retain more fluid during pregnancy, particularly in recent months. This may cause a slight swelling (edema), especially in legs, feet, ankles, hands and face. This inflammation worsens at the end of the day or during the summer months.

Causes of swelling during pregnancy:
Excess fluid in the body is generated to help the body to prepare for pregnancy and childbirth. Allow your fabric to handle the growth of your baby. It also prepares your pelvic area for delivery. Most of the weight gained during pregnancy is due to liquid. Your body normally gets rid of it in the days after delivery.
During late pregnancy, the growing uterus puts pressure on the veins of the legs and feet. This slows down the bloodstream and causes further accumulation of fluid in the feet and ankles. Standing or sitting with feet on the ground for long periods of time may increase pressure on the veins.

Treatment:
A little swelling, particularly in the feet and ankles is normal during pregnancy. But if the swelling is severe, contact your health care provider. Here are some tips to relieve swelling :

Relieve the pressure.
- Put your feet on a stool or footstool, or lie on your side.
- This will relieve pressure on the veins of the lower body and reduce swelling.
- Take breaks during the day where you can sit with your feet up.
- While you sleep, elevate your legs slightly with pillows.
- Do not cross legs while sitting.
- Avoid standing or sitting with feet on the ground for long periods of time.
- Stay calm.
- Heat can make it worse.
- Stay calm and try not to get overheated.

Improve circulation.
- Lying on your left side can help improve circulation and reduce swelling.
- After long periods of sitting, go for a small walk.
- Avoid tight clothing or jewelry that cut off circulation to the wrists or ankles.
- Massage the legs and support socks can also help improve circulation.

Eat a healthy diet.
- It is important to eat healthy and get adequate amounts of protein. Deficiency of protein can make your body retain fluid.
- Salt increases water retention so try to limit or avoid foods high in salt.
- Drink plenty of water. Water actually helps in reducing swelling by keeping you hydrated and it also washes sodium (salt) from your body.

Be careful with medications.
- Some medicines, including those bought without a prescription can cause serious harm to you and your baby during pregnancy.
- Do not take any medication (“water pills”) to reduce inflammation without talking to your healthcare provider.

When talking with your healthcare provider
Mild swelling of the legs, hands and face is normal during pregnancy. But call your health care provider if severe or sudden swelling occurs especially in hands, face and around the eyes. This could be a sign of a serious condition called preeclampsia (also called toxemia) that causes high blood pressure and fluid retention. Women with preeclampsia may have any of the following symptoms:
- sudden or severe swelling of the hands and feet
- severe headaches
- blurred vision
- dizziness
- severe pain in the belly
Also call your health care provider if one leg is more swollen than the other, especially if you also have pain or discomfort in the calf or thigh.