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Tuesday 5 June 2018
Hair Loss: A NASTY EXPERIENCE
"Ugly is a field without grass, a plant
without leaves, or a head without hair."
Discovery of hair loss is a stressful experience for both sexes, but substantially more distressing for women. Throughout the course of history attitudes towards baldness have been overwhelmingly negative. Living with alopecia can be difficult in a culture that views hair as a sign of youth and good health.
Self-esteem in both men and women can be damaged by thinning
hair, who may feel alone even though they are really not.
Nevertheless,
many doctors failing to accept hair loss as an important medical problem and
ignore the real distress suffered by a significant proportion of those
affected.
It isn’t the purpose of this article to mock, depress or hit
someone's sore spot. This list is intended to give a real fact and
understanding of the scale of the problem. It may be interesting for both hairy
and not much. Depending on your
personality and personal circumstances hair loss anxiety can be
acute.
HAIRFALL:
THE PERSONALITY GRADIENT
1The end of youth: concerns about getting older
Hair
loss causes both men and women to look older. Consequently, for many the advent
of hair loss, (more than with any other physical aspect), dramatically signals
the end of youth, vitality and desirability.
The unconscious association regarding hair loss is:
Loss of hair = Loss of youth = Inevitable aging
Loss of hair = Loss of youth = Inevitable aging
2Inability to style the hair
Many
hair loss sufferers are frustrated at the time and trouble necessary to
camouflage thinning hair and the inability to style their hair as they would
like.
3Dissatisfaction with appearance and body-image
The loss
of the hairline can change a person’s appearance substantially. Hair loss
changes the appearance of the face by shifting the balance of the face to the
forehead, resulting in an aged appearance.
A study revealed
that men who had more profound hair loss were more dissatisfied with their
appearance and were more concerned with their older look than those with
minimal hair loss. This effect cut across all age groups but was more prominent
in the younger individuals.
The research also indicates that women tend to be
more upset than men by their hair loss. A 1992 study in the Journal of the
American Academy of Dermatology that compared the psychological impact of hair
loss on men and women found that women had a more negative body image and were
less able to adapt to the loss.
In fact, it has been scientifically proven through
studies that women tend to suffer more emotionally and psychologically than men
on losing hair. The results of these tests showed that women were much more
worried about the way they looked than men. They tend to feel insecure about
their appearance and how the world and the people around them will accept them.
4Low self-esteem
Physical
beauty is one of the cornerstones of self-esteem and it is one of the most
vulnerable. The self-esteem levels and other measures of self-worth drop
significantly when hair loss occurs.
5Loss of personal attractiveness and fear of not looking attractive
to others
Hair
is an important determinant of physical attractiveness and a mean of expressing
individuality. Hair loss affects the individual’s feelings of attractiveness.
For
balding women, it is especially hard to live in a society that places great
value on youthful appearance and attractiveness.
Because
women are famous for spending a lot of time and money grooming, dying, curling,
drying, and styling their hair to make it look its best, when they begin to
lose their hair, it is extremely traumatic. This cosmetic setback is quite
intense when a woman is used to having hair and suddenly finds herself losing
it. They can have a lot of trouble dealing with the reality of hair loss.
6Embarrassment, Loss of confidence, Shyness
Although
full head of hair cannot guarantee instant confidence, studies have shown that
in men who suffer from hair loss, nearly 75% of them feel less confident since
the onset of the hair loss, especially in dealing with the opposite sex.
And
it isn’t just men. Statistics regarding female hair loss are so difficult to
compile mainly because of a tendency on the part of women with hair loss to
camouflage and hide a condition that they feel stigmatized by.
7Social teasing and humiliation
When
hair loss reaches a stage of visible condition it can make the person the
object of teasing or scorn. Studies show, that 60 percent of all bald men are
teased at some point in their lives.
8Feelings of depression and introversion
In
extreme circumstances, some people really take hair loss badly and get highly
distressed about it, up to the point of getting into depression.
Some
people make assumptions that they are losing something about their control of
their life, things they really can't reverse when they start losing their hair.
Most
of the research shows that people with alopecia have higher levels of anxiety
and depression.
9Subconscious emotions of envy and jealousy
Those
suffering from hair loss often experience feeling of jealousy of men with full,
healthy heads of hair, because they desperately covet what non-bald people
have.
10Work-related problems
Hair
loss may affect someone who is in front of the camera or who needs to be in the
public in a very devastating way professionally.
11Negative effects on social life
Hair
plays an important role in our social lives. Upon meeting someone, one of the
first things you notice is their hair. Before a social engagement, it is very
important for us to look good, and a good lock of hair is what completes our
appearance. Those affected by hair loss become aware of how important hair is
in our social lives quickly.
Hair
loss may cause the person to limit social activities. Some people avoid seeing
friends and stop going out except to work.
Surveys have shown that around 40% of women with alopecia have had
marital problems, and around 63% claimed to have career related problems.
12Wearing hats or caps even in warm weather
Many people begin wearing more hats or caps to try
to disguise their thinning hairline.
13Start exercising to improve physique
For
some hair loss may spark self-improvement tactics like starting to work our
more. The improvement in physique gives more confidence, thus making less worry
about hair loss.
14Dress nicer
Dressing
better is a simple and sure way to improve appearance and self-confidence.
Although stressful, balding isn’t the end of the world!
15Grow a beard or a moustache
For
some balding men behavioural coping mechanisms include growing a beard or
moustache. By growing a beard, goatee, or moustache, it will take attention
away from the head and people will focus on the new “accessory”.
16Bald men are rated as more intelligent
In
fact, bald men are perceived as being more intelligent and have an above
average sense of self-worth.
Cash's
1988 study asked three groups of people - young college students, slightly
older Old Dominion staffers and aging faculty members - to look at slides of
bald and haired men. They were asked to rate the person in each slide for
qualities such as self-assertiveness, social attractiveness, intelligence, life
success, personal likability, physical attractiveness and perceived age.
Believe
it or not, the bald or balding models were perceived more negatively on every
dimension except intelligence.
Be
Alert and Take Care of Your Hair
Hair
loss can be a pretty hard thing to deal with emotionally. We humans tend to put
a lot of stock in our hair looking nice and not falling out. But if you take
the right steps for hair loss prevention in any weather, season, or
environment, you may come out okay.
HAIRFALL: THE PERSONALITY GRADIENT
BHAGWAN KHEMANI
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MANTRA VIBRATIONS
We all know how certain sounds can be soothing,
such as the voice of a mother comforting her baby, and how certain noises can
be frightening and make us feel ill at ease, such as thunder and lightning. The
sounds of Mantra Chanting are in the former category, and not only make us feel
at peace but also have the power to quite literally transform our lives by
lifting us towards a higher consciousness.
For thousands of years all throughout the planet,
mantras have been used to quiet the mind, experience inner stillness, promote
the development of virtues like empathy, and experience “God.”
The human voice is one of the most powerful sounds
we can hear and has the ability for transformation and healing. Chanting
mantras is both therapeutic and healing for us and is therefore an extremely
important tool in our quest for a better life.
“Healing
Mantras” are “These ancient sounds create energy vibrations that can replace negative energy with positive
ones. When chanting Sanskrit mantras, the chanter benefits from thousands
of years of powerful energy accumulated from the Divine and from the millions
of devoted chanters.” You can therefore see just how powerful it is to
chant mantras.
The
sacred pronouncements or chanting of Sanskrit Mantras gives us the power to
achieve our goals and to elevate ourselves from the ordinary and on toward the
higher levels of consciousness. It allows us to attain a blissful state
of liberation and freedom.
Chanting
Chanting
has been used in all cultures for thousands of years to uplift the spirit and
activate certain archetypal energies within the self.
Choose
a simple repetitive chant, one that you can learn easily so you’re not always
trying to remember it. It can be from any tradition, but it should be one you
feel comfortable with.
Toning
As everything in the
universe is sound or vibration, a disharmony in one of those sounds or a break
in the unfolding of the sequence of sounds, leads to discomfort, disease, and a
loss of wholeness. For example, if one musician in an orchestra is playing off
key, there is a loss of harmony in the whole piece of music. You can correct
that by having a second musician stand next to the first one and play the
correct notes. Just by hearing the correct notes, the first musician will
automatically begin playing correctly.
Similarly, if there is a
disharmony in your physiology, and you know the correct vibration for that
area, you can begin to correct the imbalance by chanting or toning that sound.
For example, if you have a problem with your eyes, and you know the sound
relating to the eyes, you can activate the healing process for that area by
chanting that sound (silently or aloud) and directing the vibration into the
area of the eyes.
Examples of Toning Sounds for the Body
Mmm
|
sinuses
|
Nnn
|
ears
|
Eemm
|
eyes
|
Lmm
|
nose
|
Paam
|
stomach
|
Kaa Gaa Gha
|
throat
|
Yaa Yu Yi
|
jaw
|
Haa
|
diaphragm
|
Mam
|
reproductive
organs
|
Ma
|
heart
|
Sssss
|
Lungs and
large intestine
|
Shhh
|
Liver and
small intestine
|
Wooo
|
Kidneys and
bladder
|
UU-AH-EE-MM
|
Energizing,
wakeup
|
MM-EE-AH-UU
|
Relaxing,
bedtime
|
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The basic principle of mantra recitation is
this: to use sound to cut through mental clutter, facilitate meditation
practice, and create a deeper state of awareness. “A mantra provides a way to
go beyond negative thoughts,”.
Manifestation of thought
Wish
fulfilment
Self-healing
Awakening
of higher centers in the body
Warding
off negativity and heaviness
Mental
peace and focus
Stillness
of body and mind
Clarity
of thought
Emotional
decongestion
Reduced
levels of hyperactivity
Strengthen
our immune and neurological systems.
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Sunday 20 May 2018
SELF RESPECT: Don't Ever Doubt Your Worth.
Self
Respect
Self-respect is about having the courage to stand
up for yourself when you are being treated in a manner that is less than what
you deserve.
Self-respect forms the foundation of all the
decisions you’ll ever make, how you treat yourself, and how you allow others to
treat you.
It is about knowing your worth
and having the ability to adjust your life and remove people from it if they
are treating you poorly. If you have respect for yourself, you will naturally
demand respect from others without having to do much of anything. People who
have self-respect treat everyone else with respect but acknowledge that not
everyone else will do the same. Rather than stooping to their level and
disrespecting them, you should simply not interact with them because you should
respect yourself enough to know that they are a waste of your time that could
be spent on better people.
Respect is one of the most
important qualities in your relationship with anyone, and there is no exception
when it comes to your relationship with yourself. Self-respect encompasses a
multitude of ideals, but it comes down to be the kind of person you are
satisfied with showing the world and being someone that you and the people you
care about are proud of. Self-respect is about having a sense of honour and
dignity about yourself, your choices, and your life. It is about treating
others well and knowing that by doing so, others will treat you well in return.
Lastly, self-respect is knowing that not everyone will treat you well and
choosing to respect everyone nonetheless, but still knowing that you deserve to
be surrounded by great people. Having respect for yourself is vital in
maintaining a positive self-image by allowing yourself to feel confident in who
you are and content with the person you are becoming.
To respect something is to accept it. To respect yourself is to
accept yourself. So, it’s only until you truly love and respect yourself,
accepting who and what you are, that you can start to believe you are worthy of
another person’s love and respect.So, in the end it boils down to this: accept yourself, respect your
efforts, and you will in the end respect yourself.
And self-respect leads to self-discipline.
Now that’s real power.
Monday 14 May 2018
SLEEP TIGHT
Why do people say, ``Good night,
sleep tight"? What is the meaning of` `sleep tight"?
The
tightness has nothing to do with the body of the individual. And it doesn't
mean holding on to someone sleeping next to you tightly! ``Tight'' here refers
to the tightness of the bed. Nowadays of course, most beds are made of either
wood or steel. In the old days, it was only the frame of the bed that was made
of wood. The middle portion, the portion on which people slept on consisted of
strings. There were strings running from one end of the frame to the other. If
these strings were not tightly strung, the bed sagged, making it very
uncomfortable for the person lying down. Result? The individual did not get
much sleep. If the strings were tightly strung, then the bed was firm and the
person sleeping on it got a good night's sleep. So, when you say sleep tight,
what you are saying is, I hope your cot is tightly strung.
Sleep Tight: 6 Tips To Get Your Best Sleep Ever
It’s a fact: getting a solid
7-8 hours of sleep is good for you. We know being better rested not only makes
us more mentally clear and physically energized for whatever the next day
brings, but what might surprise some is how much our skin, mood, weight,
immunity and even memory benefits from catching those all-important ZZZs.
Not all sleep is quality
sleep, however. The goal is to reach a deep, deep slumber, otherwise known as
REM. There are lots of things we can do to encourage a successful snooze! Below
are some of my six best tips for creating an optimal sleep environment:
1. Shut It Down
Turn off all screens (TV, laptops and smart phones, too!) at least 45 minutes before bedtime. These activities rev us up, keeping our brains wired when we should be winding down. In addition, the glow of the screen delays the release of melatonin, the sleep hormone. Instead, I like to read a book or magazine.
Turn off all screens (TV, laptops and smart phones, too!) at least 45 minutes before bedtime. These activities rev us up, keeping our brains wired when we should be winding down. In addition, the glow of the screen delays the release of melatonin, the sleep hormone. Instead, I like to read a book or magazine.
2. Lights Out
Twinkling stars are dreamy however studies show that light signals our brains to be awake and therefore we get the best sleep in the pitch dark. Black out liners are concealed behind your existing curtains or shades, so you can keep the design you love and get the sleep you need.
Twinkling stars are dreamy however studies show that light signals our brains to be awake and therefore we get the best sleep in the pitch dark. Black out liners are concealed behind your existing curtains or shades, so you can keep the design you love and get the sleep you need.
3. Shut Eye
If your partner wakes up for water in the middle of the night and turns on the light (don’t you just love that?!) you’ll have nothing to worry about if you’re wearing a soft sleep mask.
If your partner wakes up for water in the middle of the night and turns on the light (don’t you just love that?!) you’ll have nothing to worry about if you’re wearing a soft sleep mask.
4. Sleep Sounds
White noise machines produce low level soothing noises that tune out everything from neighbours bickering to barking dogs. You can always download an app to get those ambient sounds that will help you sleep tight or try one of these noise machines to get the job done.
White noise machines produce low level soothing noises that tune out everything from neighbours bickering to barking dogs. You can always download an app to get those ambient sounds that will help you sleep tight or try one of these noise machines to get the job done.
5. Rest Your Head
Pillows are sometimes underappreciated and thought of as a one-size-fits-all situation. That is not the case! Take the time to choose what type is right for you. Factor in whether you’re a back, side or stomach sleeper. Decide if you prefer a soft and cloud-like material or something firm and sturdy. The right pillow can make a major difference in your snooze fest.
Pillows are sometimes underappreciated and thought of as a one-size-fits-all situation. That is not the case! Take the time to choose what type is right for you. Factor in whether you’re a back, side or stomach sleeper. Decide if you prefer a soft and cloud-like material or something firm and sturdy. The right pillow can make a major difference in your snooze fest.
6. Breathe Deep
Essential oils such as lavender, ylang-ylang, and chamomile promote relaxation. I don’t prefer to light candles when I’m about to go to bed because, hello danger! I do appreciate satchels, mists and diffuser sticks, which also get the scented job done.
Essential oils such as lavender, ylang-ylang, and chamomile promote relaxation. I don’t prefer to light candles when I’m about to go to bed because, hello danger! I do appreciate satchels, mists and diffuser sticks, which also get the scented job done.
Now that you know how
important sleep is, what are you going to try first? I’m going to start with a
little meditating before bed, reflecting on all the things I’m grateful for
during the day and grabbing a good book! The key is creating a routine you can
sustain and relaxes you. Hopefully you have the tools to do it now!
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