How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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If your hair has lost its lustre and feels dry and coarse to the touch, chances are your hair is damaged. Inferior shampoos and conditioners, hair styling products and equipment and hair coloring can all lead to such damage. If…
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ADULTERY: WAKE UP CALL OR DEATH KNELL FOR A MARRIAGE Adultery has become virtually commonplace, so much so that we seem to view it as inevitable rather than something that we presume will not happen. We seem to enter into…
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Women and girls take pride in their hairstyles, but adding that extra something, like a hair bow, really compliments their hair. How can I make my own hair bows, is a question asked by many of them. Let’s begin with…
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For centuries tea has been used to treat illnesses, ailments and generally ensure good health. But did you know that tea is also good for your hair? Regular use of tea can promote hair growth, add shine, sooth itchiness and…
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The Ex. You shared a lot of good times in the past didn’t you? You were there for each other and you made each other feel amazing. The two of you basked in that wonderful, lovely glow. You told each…
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I come from a country where a woman is raped every 26 seconds. Welcome to South Africa – where rape is not seen as a real crime. Most women don’t even bother reporting it. If the assailant isn’t known to…
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Oh, how do you mend, a broken he aa rt….. (Bee Gees) It’s a much discussed topic. Poets write poems about it, Songsters write/sing songs about it, the broken hearted lament it, and the whole-hearted dread it. It hits all…
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The much anticipated arrival of bright, sunny days and hot, humid temperatures has finally arrived: as the 2012 summer season has finally begun. Amidst the clear, blue skies and long, lazy days the women’s fashion, beauty and accessory trends have…
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Many relationships, sadly, end. Usually because one loses interest in the other rather than because of death. Why? When you ask the various victims of such failed relationships, those who are upset by it, they will say it was because…
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I would say that it is not an easy job, if you have short hair and definitely, it not impossible if you have long. Having actually only ever attempted to cut the fringe, or possibly a little bit on the…
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My very good friend at work is suffering through watching her own mother die. I don’t have words powerful enough to bring my friend much comfort. I know that losing a parent comes with a lot of pain. So, I…
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How to recover after a break-up? I bet we all asked ourselves this at least once in our life. There isn’t a magic formula or a manual to help us go through this but there are a few things we…
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It is a myth that you need to trim your hair regularly to make it grow faster. Some say to trim the hair once a month, other say to trim the hair every quarter. Both assumptions are wrong. As common…
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Adding volume to your hair starts with eating a healthy diet of food including vegetables, fruits and protein. Eating healthy foods will have your hair as well as your body filled with nutrients it needs to maintain a beautiful, thick…
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Do not forget yourself. Too often people compromise so much during a relationship that when they don’t have that relationship, they can no longer define who they are. There are many things not to do after a relationship, such as…
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Driving into my driveway, my heart was pounding so hard it almost hurt. It was like that every time I came home. Would I ever be able to come home without this paralyzing fear? I sat frozen in the car….
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Now that the official start of the summer season has begun there’s been a noticeable rise in excitement and anticipation felt all around the world; as the opening of the Summer Olympics quickly approaches. As athletes prepare to represent their…
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There are a few ways to recover from a broken heart. All of them can probably be placed in one of two categories: the healthy way and the destructive way. This guide first visits the destructive ways. Usually when your heart…
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Encouraging your hair to grow can be really easy. This process is simple as long as you are dedicated to maintaining the health of your hair. It all starts from healthy ends. Some people may say “my hair never grows”,…
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Healthy, luxurious hair is a feature that most women strive to have. While achieving healthy hair can be difficult, it is not impossible. There are many steps you can take to obtain the hair you have always wanted. Following is…
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Whether you are married, living with someone or dating someone, whether it is serious and monogamous or casual and laid back, there are always signs that a relationship is over. When people say they did not see it coming and…
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Obviously, the answer to a broken heart is not to find all of the ice cream you can and eat it. This old remedy helps for a few minutes, but as soon as you have finished off that quart of…
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A broken heart is undeniably painful but there are ways and means of recovering from this emotional upheaval. First of all, realize that you are not alone with this feeling. Everyone, at some point in their lives has suffered from…
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Choosing the right shampoo for your hair is something of importance. Not only should it have the ability to clean your hair and leave it smelling fresh, but you also want it to care for both your hair and scalp….
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Summer has arrived, and with it, the joy of swimsuit shopping, or a curse for some people. Shopping for a new bathing suit is a hard task if you don’t know your body well and don’t know what looks good…
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Each decade presents its own major fashion trend and a wide variety of sub-trends that flare up over the years. More times than not, fashion revivals occur and trends repeat themselves after a generation or two. One of these trends…
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After a break-up, you’ll be vulnerable as your self esteem will have taken a knock. You may miss the closeness you felt with your partner, and with your emotions running high, the break-up may leave you longing for the sense…
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As someone who volunteers at sexual assault centers and safe houses, I have many years experience dealing with rape survivors. Unfortunately, I have learned that some survivors behave irresponsibly. Despite their behavior, no still means no and they are not…
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It’s commonly known that open and honest communication is vital to any relationship. That without it a relationship strangles in confusion, assumption, and misinterpretation. Then consider just how important an open dialogue is when you are most vulnerable emotionally and…
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The truth is that not many people are happy with the hair that they were born with, whether it is the color of the hair, the texture or whether the hair is straight, curly or somewhere in between. There are…
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