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		<title>Stinky Feet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stinky feet are a problem that many of us have to face daily. In spite of all of the precautions that we take in our lives we still end up with stinky feet. So what causes stinky feet and what can we do to get rid of this smelly problem? The first thing that you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stinky feet are a problem that many of us have to face daily. In spite of all of the precautions that we take in our lives we still end up with stinky feet. So what causes stinky feet and what can we do to get rid of this smelly problem?</p>
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The first thing that you need to do is to understand what causes stinky feet. As our feet have to take the entire brunt of all of our daily activities like walking or running they need to stay soft and supple. The sweat glands on the feet provide this moisture by producing more sweat than is needed elsewhere on the body. This amount of sweat is very necessary, without any sweat on the feet they would dry out very rapidly.</p>
<p>At this point you are probably thinking that having no sweaty feet is a good idea. However when you understand that without some sweat on our feet they become dry and cracked, and walking itself is extremely painful then you may have no problems with slightly sweaty feet.</p>
<p>The problem of stinky feet comes when the sweat on our feet becomes excessive because the &igrave;water&icirc; has no place to evaporate from. The sweat in our socks and shoes becomes a home and breeding ground for bacteria. These bacteria produce an acid called Isovaleric acid. It is this acidic bacteria that produces stinky feet.</p>
<p>There are some things that we can do to stop stinky feet. These are all simple methods that should work. Should you feel that these measures aren&iacute;t working at stopping stinky feet then you will need to consult a foot doctor.</p>
<p>The preventative measures include giving your feet a thorough cleansing. Use a mild soap and get rid of all of the day&iacute;s dirt especially from between your toes. Afterwards dry the feet completely, don&iacute;t forget the toe areas. You can then rub some talcum powder into your feet. The talcum powder will absorb the excess moisture. Remember the excess moisture is what can cause stinky feet.</p>
<p>Any shoes that you intend to wear must let your feet breathe. The best types of shoes for this business are leather shoes and open toed shoes. However if you do need to wear covered shoes then try to wear cotton or wool socks as these will absorb the moisture from your feet so that you won&iacute;t get stinky feet.</p>
<p>Any time that you can sit down and remove your shoes to let them stretch and breathe is one less reason for stinky feet. So basically we get stinky feet because our feet simply can&iacute;t breathe and the bacteria gets a chance to become at home in our socks and create the acid that is stinky feet. So remember to let your feet breathe properly.</p>
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		<title>Pregnancy Nutrition</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&iacute;ve been trying and trying to become pregnant and now it&iacute;s finally happened. You&iacute;re pregnant. Excitement hits at you, and you suddenly can&iacute;t wait to get back home and tell everyone the good news. Naturally enough you&iacute;re on the phone the minute you enter your house. You&iacute;ve kicked off your high heeled shoes because that can give you a bad back, and worse you might fall, so you decide to donate them to charity. Even as you talk a number of things are running through your head and your pregnancy nutrition is uppermost in your mind.</p>
<p><span id="more-19080"></span><br />
What can you eat? You know that some things are bad for your growing baby like alcohol and cigarettes, but what about other things. Will you have to cut back on coffee and tea entirely to take the caffeine out of your diet, or will you be able to get by with the first reviving sip of coffee early in the morning.</p>
<p>A thought strikes you, will you even be able to hold down a gulp a coffee? You remember how ill your best friend was in the early stages of her pregnancy nutrition matters fly right out of your head at this rather dire thought. No coffee for a whole nine months? What about when the baby is born, will you be able to have any then if you&iacute;re breast feeding?</p>
<p>And what about all those lovely prawn cocktails, and that perfectly gorgeous lobster in cream sauce that you adore so much? Would you have to go without all that for such a long time? You furiously start scribbling notes to yourself to be able to ask the doctor the next time you see him.</p>
<p>Your next call naturally enough is to your mother who has been through all this twice before and can help to guide you through the murky waters which the whole pregnancy nutrition question put into your head.</p>
<p>Finally you&iacute;re done, all your calls are made, your mother has reassured you on many points, and now you can just sit back, relax and bask in the glow that you&iacute;re finally pregnant. Your thoughts rush ahead to the future and you slip into a more comfortable chair. Your first impulse to grab a glass of wine is quelled. You have other things to consider now, pregnancy nutrition and what you can possibly prepare for dinner to celebrate such a special occasion.</p>
<p>The next time you run by your doctor&iacute;s office you get yourself sorted on all those questions that had been bothering you ever since you first learned you were pregnant (and the list is by now considerably long!). You smile in pleasure and just before you head out the door your doctor hands you a small booklet. It&iacute;s called &igrave;Pregnancy Nutrition and You&icirc;. Your smile grows wider and you head out the door with a singing heart and a light step.</p>
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		<title>Animal Shelter</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:38:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter is coming to a close and you wait in anticipation as spring draws nearer, because with the advent of spring summer&#237;s not that far away. It&#237;s a mixed blessing however, since during the long winter months your work at the animal shelter can only be considered as slightly insane. With summer on the way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Winter is coming to a close and you wait in anticipation as spring draws nearer, because with the advent of spring summer&iacute;s not that far away. It&iacute;s a mixed blessing however, since during the long winter months your work at the animal shelter can only be considered as slightly insane. With summer on the way though, you and your coworkers will have your work cut out for you. That&iacute;s the time when your &igrave;only slightly insane&icirc; workload turns into the full fledged pull-out-your-hair kind of insanity.</p>
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You like your job at the animal shelter, there&iacute;s no two words about that, but at times it can get overwhelmingly hectic. And most of the time that&iacute;s an understatement, &igrave;Hectic&icirc; is too calm a word to describe life at the animal shelter, especially when the heyday of summer sets in. During the winter months at least all you really need to do is look after the many inhabitants of the animal shelter and try to make them as comfortable as you possibly can.</p>
<p>If there are any sick or injured birds or animals you&iacute;ll need to look after them, and if you get a call from a hysterical person who&iacute;s sure there&iacute;s a family of bears hibernating in their barn, then you&iacute;ll need to go check that out. But really that&iacute;s about it. A few calls to take out some small, or big, animal that&iacute;s managed to get themselves trapped inside somewhere within your house or garden, perhaps a minor disaster or two to cope with, but overall only slight insanity will reign within the walls of the animal shelter.</p>
<p>That all changes however the minute springs blows in. From almost that point onward the animal shelter will gear up towards full blown insanity status in preparation for all the emergencies and disasters that all seem to befall the animal and bird population during these few months.</p>
<p>That&iacute;s when the calls starting rolling in and all our units at the animal shelter are kept constantly busy going back and forth between emergencies. They&iacute;re almost all the same type of calls year in and year out like, &igrave;Help, there&iacute;s a large bird stuck in my flue&icirc;, or perhaps &igrave;I&iacute;m sure there&iacute;s a family of beavers trying to nest in the crawlspace above me.&icirc;</p>
<p>One of the best calls that the animal shelter has gotten however was when one man called us frantically to say that a family of squirrels had taken over his wife&iacute;s underwear drawer and stolen each and every pair of expensive lingerie to line their nest. She was coming back home tomorrow and could we please get all the underwear back from the squirrels!</p>
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		<title>Gardening tip: Rose Gardening</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:32:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roses are universally favorite plants. The bright vibrant hues give gardens a splash of color. You can smell the heady perfume of roses during summer as they fill the air. With so many different varieties to choose from rose gardening is a marvelous experience. While it&#237;s true that there many roses that you can choose [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Roses are universally favorite plants. The bright vibrant hues give gardens a splash of color. You can smell the heady perfume of roses during summer as they fill the air. With so many different varieties to choose from rose gardening is a marvelous experience.</p>
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While it&iacute;s true that there many roses that you can choose from, the type is not important. What is important is that you plant them where you can reap the benefits later on. Roses are hardy plants. With so many gardeners breeding new hardy varieties, roses can now grow in any type of condition. Difficult soil and garden problems are no longer a barrier to well grown rose gardens.</p>
<p>The key to rose gardening lies in buying plants that are at least two years old, that have been field grown and are budded. If your young rose plants are pruned then the heavy stems need to be 1/4 inches in diameter at the top.  On the other hand if the rose plant is not pruned, then there should be three or more heavy stems that are 18 inches in diameter.</p>
<p>You need to plant your roses in a sunny, well-drained spot. You should trim of all the bruised and broken stems off.  In rose gardening roses needed to be eased into the ground. You first dig a hole 6 inches deeper than the rose roots need, then make the hole wide and big all around so that the roots will not grow crowded or bent.</p>
<p>The bottom of the hole should have small rocks or pebbles in it. This rock formation will aid in the drainage for the roses. After the stones have been placed, mix one tablespoon of fertilizer over the stones. Above this lay good fertile soil until the level is where you will plant your rose plant. In the mound of soil make a small hole and carefully plant your rose bush in there. You will need to make sure that the hole has room for the roots. Then cover the roots with soil, firming the soil every so often.</p>
<p>Rose gardening requires that you feed your roses at regular intervals to ensure healthy growth. The first feeding should therefore be given in early spring, before the roses bloom. The second feeding will come after the first heavy blossoming is finished. The third feeding occurs in late summer. If you are lucky there might be roses that will bloom until about November. If this is the case, then feed your plants a fourth time around</p>
<p>While all this care does help in rose gardening, chemical pesticides are needed to prevent sucking and chewing insects from damaging your roses. This pesticide also works to cut down on the fungus that likes to grow on roses.</p>
<p>Rose gardening is a lovely pleasant smelling hobby to do. If you take care of your plant during the initial days, then you will be rewarded with big, vibrant blossoms that are a joy to behold.</p>
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		<title>Dog Health Problem</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are the proud owner of a dog health problems are no stranger to your household. They need not only be of the doggy variety either. By the very fact of owning a dog you open up your home to be bombarded by a myriad of different little health problems. Some of them might [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are the proud owner of a dog health problems are no stranger to your household. They need not only be of the doggy variety either. By the very fact of owning a dog you open up your home to be bombarded by a myriad of different little health problems. Some of them might not be so bad, but for the most part if you have a dog health problems will also abound. You just can&iacute;t stop that.</p>
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It&iacute;s as natural as breathing, and although you might take steps to prevent this, there&iacute;s really only so much that you can do, and so much germs and bacteria that you can fight. And for the most part you would be successful but there will still be unseen germs lingering around biding their time until they can strike. You might not even realize this, and you might not even realize when they do strike at you but rest assured that it will happen.</p>
<p>And that&iacute;s not all, if you have a dog health problems of the canine variety will also abound as your dog will also get sick from time to time and you will need to take care of him as well. The best way is to start as you mean to go on, and getting the right shots for your dog as soon you get him, and giving him a thorough check-up at the same time is always good. You can&iacute;t stop there however and will need to keep up the shots and the check-ups on a regular basis. Your vet can tell you how often you will need to bring in your dog. And your vet can also tell you what you need to do to keep your dog healthy.</p>
<p>Brushing his coat daily is a good way to get a silky and shiny coat. If your dog&iacute;s coat starts to lose its luster then you know there&iacute;s something wrong with your dog health problems shouldn&iacute;t be left alone too long without treatment. You should make an appointment with the vet as soon as possible to see about proper treatment.</p>
<p>Then there&iacute;s always doggy biscuits that are like toothbrushes and will keep your dog&iacute;s mouth clean and fresh. Regular bathing will also help to ward off whatever dog health problems that may occur otherwise. Feeding him a balanced diet will be the best way to keep him healthy. Don&iacute;t give your dog any of the junk food that&iacute;s so bad for you, and definitely stay away from the chocolates, they&iacute;re toxic to your dog health problems will abound if you ignore this.</p>
<p>If you own a dog health problems will arise, you can&iacute;t get away from that fact, but there are a few things that you can do to avert mishaps. As long as you realize there&iacute;s nothing you can do to completely eradicate the germs and bacteria that are sure to abound, and take action accordingly, you and your dog should get along like a house on fire.</p>
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		<title>Stress Hairloss</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people stress hair loss is not a problem. After all, it is a fact of our daily life that each of us will shed a number of hairs. But hair loss does become a problem for most of us when your body starts shedding hair faster than it can replace it. If you have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people stress hair loss is not a problem. After all, it is a fact of our daily life that each of us will shed a number of hairs. But hair loss does become a problem for most of us when your body starts shedding hair faster than it can replace it.</p>
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If you have experienced hair loss for yourself, you know how distressing and stressful it can be. What can make things worse is once you know that you are losing more hair than normal, the simple worry about the cause and how to cover up that ever increasing thin patch on your scalp can increase your stress levels and exacerbate the problem.</p>
<p>In our daily lives we all experience ranging levels of tension and stress, with some of us coping better than others. If, over a period of time, our body is no longer able to cope with the stress levels it is exposed to, one of the ways it can react and tell us that things need to change is to cause hair loss.</p>
<p>Stress can be caused by many things. Perhaps your workload is too much, perhaps the children have been getting on your nerves all day. Or it could just be that you are worried about a family matter. Stress related hair loss could be due to long exposure to high stress levels. Alternatively, one highly stressful situation such as a family death can also cause trigger hair loss.</p>
<p>Whatever the cause, it is not possible to avoid stress altogether. What you can do as a solution though is to take time out for yourself on a regular basis to de-stress.</p>
<p>As an idea, try a relaxing massage. Maybe take some time out and read a book. Even treating yourself to a manicure or pedicure can be just enough pampering time to cause your stress levels to decrease back to normal. Whatever de-stress solution you find, you need to make sure that you allocate some regular time so that you can keep your stress levels in check and decrease the chance of stress being the cause of your hair loss.</p>
<p>Finally, if your hair loss is stress related the good news is that it is more than likely to be temporary. In which case, some people stress hair loss and hair growth products are the best solution for your problem. But take things one step of a time. Consult your doctor to ensure that stress is the only trigger, and then select a treatment that you feel is right for you.</p>
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		<title>Types of Depression</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Managing Stress]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As any doctor or mental health specialist will tell you there are different types of depression. Each of these depression types will manifest themselves in the person in completely different forms. Currently there are some well documented types of depression that various people in the world are afflicted with. Also each of the depression disorders [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As any doctor or mental health specialist will tell you there are different types of depression. Each of these depression types will manifest themselves in the person in completely different forms. Currently there are some well documented types of depression that various people in the world are afflicted with. Also each of the depression disorders can have similar and different symptoms.</p>
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Since each of the depression types vary the severity of their symptoms and the level of persistence can be different for each sufferer. The main types of depression are Major or Unipolar Depression, Chronic or Dysthymia depression, and Manic or Bipolar Depression. Besides the main depression types there are subdivisions of these disorders. As the different types of depression have a completely different effect on each person, the method of treatment must also be individualized.</p>
<p>With Major depression the symptoms are the same as depression, they are however more intense than normal depression symptoms. These symptoms will interfere with the daily activities of the individual. The work, study, eating and sleep patterns can become disturbed. The person will not be able derive any pleasure from their earlier activities. The depressive attacks of Major depression can be debilitating and the quality of life becomes noticeably poorer.</p>
<p>In Major depression the episodes can be either single occurring or recurring. A single occurring episode will vanish after the treatment has taken effect. For a recurring Major depression there will be a phase of Major depression followed by depression. These bouts of depression are followed by perhaps several years of normal depression free life. The attacks can then occur without any warning.</p>
<p>Chronic depression is less severe than either Major depression or Bipolar depression. The symptoms are life long. A person who has Chronic depression can still carry out their lives without any interference from the symptoms. There is a strong possibility of double depression occurring to the individual. Double depression is a mixture of Chronic depression and Major depression.</p>
<p>Bipolar depression is not as common as the other types of depression. The mood swings of this depression are cyclic. That is there are periods of euphoric highs and sad, worthless lows. There are times when the mood changes can be very rapid and dramatic. The symptoms of Bipolar depression include being overactive, having lots of boundless energy, loss of good judgment, feeling invincible amongst others.</p>
<p>All of the depression types have different ways of reacting with different individuals. Each of these depression symptoms need to receive the right sort of treatment. Therefore you should consult a doctor to have your depression diagnosed and treatment begun.</p>
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		<title>Signs of Depression</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Managing Stress]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Depression can manifest itself anywhere at any time. Depression can isolate the people who suffer from it, from everyone including the people that they love. There are some signs of depression that can give us an early indication if we or someone that we know is suffering from depression. As depression causes us to withdraw [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Depression can manifest itself anywhere at any time. Depression can isolate the people who suffer from it, from everyone including the people that they love. There are some signs of depression that can give us an early indication if we or someone that we know is suffering from depression.</p>
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As depression causes us to withdraw from society the symptoms create a buffer zone between normal quality life and us. Besides isolating the sufferer depression contributes towards a deteriorating physical condition, disables our ability to function in society and it affects our emotional health as well.</p>
<p>To the outside observer the signs of depression can be seen as a form of withdrawal or agitation. For the individual who suffers from depression the signs of depression are an internal state of stress. Even though the signs of depression are the same, each person will react differently to depression symptoms.</p>
<p>In each individual the severity of the signs of depression can vary as well as the length of time. For depression to be diagnosed accurately the symptoms need to last for more than two weeks. Also the possibility that the symptoms may be another medical condition must also be investigated and ruled out before any treatment and medication is prescribed.</p>
<p>The signs of depression include anxiety, sad moods that linger, feelings of persistent pessimism, guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, loss of interest in daily activities, loss of sexual functioning, decreased energy and fatigue, insomnia, restlessness, or irritability.</p>
<p>Weight loss which can attributed to the loss of appetite, or an increase in weight due to overeating, oversleeping, early morning awakening, difficulty in making decisions, concentrating and thinking are also signs of depression. Also there can be chronic unexplainable pains, stomach pains, headaches, thought of suicide and death.</p>
<p>Should you experience some or all of these signs of depression, it would be a good idea to consult with a trained mental health specialist to see what can be done to alleviate your suffering. You can also find out what you can do to prevent the signs from taking over your entire life.</p>
<p>Since depression can cause you to feel that living is pointless the idea of suicide might arise. However as depression can be treated successfully you need to get help as soon as you can and try to find some activity or social interaction where you can slowly rebuild your life. Depression does not have to rule your life. You have the means of destroying its hold on you. All that you need is to seek some professional medical help and you are on your way back into life.</p>
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		<title>Stop Your Hair Loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite all the products available today that tell you how to cope with your hair loss, there are few which tell you what preventative steps you can take to stop hair loss from occurring in the first place. Of course, if your hair loss is hereditary, then it may be somewhat more difficult for you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite all the products available today that tell you how to cope with your hair loss, there are few which tell you what preventative steps you can take to stop hair loss from occurring in the first place. Of course, if your hair loss is hereditary, then it may be somewhat more difficult for you to stop your hair from thinning.</p>
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But there should still be some steps you can undertake to slow down the process. If you want to stop hair loss, here are some simple steps that you can follow.</p>
<p>First on the list is to wash your hair regularly using a mild shampoo. But more importantly ensure that you wash all shampoo and conditioner residue out of your hair. Both the action of shampooing your hair and scalp as well as a thorough rinse with warm water will keep your scalp in a healthy condition.</p>
<p>The next easy preventative step is to vary your hairstyle. Continually braiding your hair or pulling your hair into a tight, tied back style puts extra stress on your hair shaft. This extra stress can cause your hair to break, thereby bringing an early end to its lifecycle.</p>
<p>Ensure that you eat a balanced diet containing vitamins such as B6, B12, C, and E. Zinc and protein are also recommended. All of these vitamins help to keep your hair healthy and shiny, as well as helping to maintain the natural color of your hair.</p>
<p>If you regularly subject your hair to chemical or harsh treatments such as perming, coloring or straightening, give your hair a break once in a while. All these treatments are very damaging to the hair shaft so causing it to break early. Every few months just give your hair a bit of time out and pampering, allowing it to recover.</p>
<p>Of course, there are some situations that can cause hair loss where no amount of preventative treatment will have an affect. Things such as chemotherapy and hormonal changes are some examples. It doesn&iacute;t mean though that you should give up on the preventative treatment. Massaging your scalp to keep the circulation pumping through, combined with the steps above should help promote healthy hair growth as soon as your body has recovered sufficiently to do so.</p>
<p>Whether you are able to stop hair loss entirely or just slow down the process, does depend to quite a large degree on your genes and the cause of your hair loss. However, taking preventative steps to stop hair loss occurring in the first place is a positive action that most of us can undertake.</p>
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		<title>Low Salt Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tommy Yeo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In my opinion salt free diets are amongst the worst type of diets there are. I like my food to be properly salted and spiced before I eat. This doesn&#237;t mean that I liberally shake the salt shaker over my food every time I sit down to a meal. It just means that when I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In my opinion salt free diets are amongst the worst type of diets there are. I like my food to be properly salted and spiced before I eat. This doesn&iacute;t mean that I liberally shake the salt shaker over my food every time I sit down to a meal. It just means that when I cook I add the right amount of salt for my food to taste good.</p>
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If I go to a restaurant I taste my food first to see whether I need a little added salt, I don&iacute;t go and start shaking the salt over my dish the minute it&iacute;s put in front of me. Now that&iacute;s a bad habit and will ruin even the most glorious dishes.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, for people who suffer from certain medical conditions they have no choice but to stick with these salt free diets. These conditions can include high blood pressure or hypertension as it can be called, kidney disease, impaired liver functions, and also people with heart problems.</p>
<p>People who are overweight should also stay away from too much salt intake. But if you suffer from something like a hypothyroid condition, or cystic fibrosis should not reduce your salt intake and therefore salt reduced diets would not be good for you. In the case of people with a hypothyroid condition iodized salt may be their only form of iodine and should not be stopped.</p>
<p>If you sweat a lot, or live in a hot and humid place then you shouldn&iacute;t really reduce your salt intake as your body will lose salt through your sweat. In actuality you really shouldn&iacute;t go on any salt free diets unless you&iacute;re instructed to by your doctor.</p>
<p>However if you are required to go on salt free diets there is still some hope left as it is mainly table salts that are bad for you. Salts, otherwise known as sodium, which don&iacute;t contain chloride like MSG, or baking soda are good for you.</p>
<p>You should also be able to include in your diet such foods as pastas, rice, oats, and fresh fruits and vegetables Additionally, although you should ideally stay away from pre-packaged and processed foods, you can look into the ones that are labeled &igrave;salt free&icirc;, or &igrave;low sodium&icirc;. These can fit very nicely into your salt free diets although you should always ask your doctor first before changing your diet.</p>
<p>If you are on low salt diets though there are some foods that you should really avoid and these can include processed meats, butter, most processed and pre-packaged foods, along with cereals, ketchup and cheese. Table salt is naturally, a no-no. You really wouldn&iacute;t want to blow your low salt diets by including this item into your meals!</p>
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