The penis can become erect at very early stage, especially in a young man. This does not mean that he is necessarily ready the for intercourse and he may start too soon - before his partner feels ready. She may become anxious as she feels she is keeping him waiting.
Vaginal lubrication may remain hidden especially in lying down positions. Both partners may assume she is not responding, when in fact she is. Penis gives a more obvious signal which the vagina may not.
Arousal comes in waves in both the man and the woman. This is normal. The decline doesn't mean that something is wrong.
Premature ejaculation (coming too soon, before the partner is ready) is normal in young men, particularly when very much aroused. Control comes with learning and practice.
Many women may not have orgasm but are fully responsive. This doesn’t mean that they are frigid.
Early sexual relationships may not have orgasms in women. Partners need not worry. Anxiety further inhibits it.
The husband snoring one minute after ejaculating can produce resentment if the wife is still feeling the need for intimacy. The men have their refractory period (time during which sexual arousal is difficult) very fast. Woman need not feel upset (as if being used as a sleeping pill) - you can wake up your husband sometimes and let him know.
Like a breath of fresh AIR improves your mood, the three key elements for improving your sexual performance are as simple and as effective as the A. I. R.
AVOID SPECTATORING
IMPROVE COMMUNICATION
REMOVE MISUNDERSTANDING
Avoid spectatoring: Remember that you are not a spectator of an act, you are the act itself, and you are the participant. You are not there to critically analyze it and constantly to measure your efficiency. You are there to ‘Let Go’ and enjoy.
Enjoy the interaction and don’t aim or worry about the performance. Enjoy caressing, touching your partner (anywhere on the body). It’s nice to touch and feel close to your partner.
Break the cycle of watching/worrying/and further reducing the response.
Improve communication Communication is a vital part of having Good Sex. Remember "Sex is as much between the Ears, as it is, between the Legs". Good communication with your partner can make the difference between having Sex ‘for the sake of it’ and having ‘a really good time’.
Communicate verbally/non-verbally. Tell your partner where else do you want, to be touched-how much and for how long. Tell him/her when it’s pleasurable and also when it hurts. Relax pleasantly and enjoy this without worrying about the ultimate. Enjoy in different positions, sometimes-female superior positions can be an easy position.
Remove Misunderstanding A misunderstanding between the partners can really affect the sexual relationship badly. The clearer both are about each other and Sex the better it is. A feeling that something important needs to be sorted out before going further should not be overlooked.
Sex, like most other functions of our body is a normal process. As other functions, like for example, the digestion, can be upset by factors like a bad mood, stress or similar such things, so can the sexual function be disturbed by a whole lot of factors. These may not necessarily involve the anatomy but instead it’s the mind, which makes the difference.
If sex is allowed to happen naturally, in a relaxed way, our bodies will respond normally without any conscious effort on our part.
There are a wide variety of problem or situations that can upset the normal sexual responsiveness, most of them, fortunately, can be helped in a positive manner by understanding on our part. Here are a few of the most common amongst them and ways to improve:
Misunderstanding and/or lack of information about sex : Its indeed one of the most telling ironies that Sex, despite being one of the most commonly discussed topic in our lives and in the media, there is a surprising lack of correct information about ‘What to Expect and How to Act’.
Those images of the ‘Perfect Macho Man and The Perfect Sensual Woman’ on the TV and in the Magazines make us feel that Sex instead of being a perfectly normal natural and enjoyable thing, is an ‘Act to be Performed to Perfection’. All this does it to add to the confusion and leads to unrealistic fears, expectations and fantasies.
Bad feelings about Sex and its consequences -
Fear of pregnancy; Fear of pain; Fear of being caught/ heard/ or interrupted.
Performance Anxiety-Fear of failing to perform well.
Fear of losing control (during orgasm) and /or becoming vulnerable.
Looking unattractive during the climax.
Bad feelings about yourself or your body like, feeling that the body is unattractive. Feelings that I am not successful (low self-esteem).
Problems in relationship – Anger/resentment against the partner should be resolved as it can decrease the performance and pleasure while having sex.
Unsuitable circumstances – While a ‘Quickie’ sometimes can be fun! But normally Good Sex requires a relaxed mind and body. Too much of a hurry, tiredness or preoccupation can rob you of the pleasures of Sex.
Performance anxiety – This is one of the most significant problems in the way of Good Sex. We often forget that Sex is something that comes naturally to all of us, instead, we seem to view ourselves as performers who have to complete an act to perfection.
Spectator role – Quite often we start observing ourselves as an audience, instead of really participating in it. – We observe ourselves ‘doing the act’, as if on stage (now coming, now coming...., so again it doesn't,...I knew it…etc.).
The woman's body is wonderfully complex and delicate. However, multiple roles as the mother, daughter, wife, homemaker, wage earner can be physically and mentally quite taxing. As a woman, you might share some common health risks with men, such as heart disease, but because of your special reproductive role, you are at risk of some distinctly female disorders.
This section deals with answers to some common problems like, menstrual disorders, pregnancy, breast feeding etc. Information on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Contraceptives too have been included.
DEFINITION PMS consists of various physical and/or emotional symptoms that occur in the second half of the menstrual cycle, after ovulation. It is characterized by premenstrual discomfort in the lower abdomen and back, and in the breasts. All these features precede the period by a week or ten days. Fortunately, a woman obtains relief when her menstrual period begins. Another feature of PMS is a symptom-free time for several days every month, in the first half of the menstrual cycle.
Features: these include physical features like acne, backache, bloating, sore breasts, and headache. Emotional symptoms might include changes in sexual desire, difficulty concentrating, irritability.
Women may gain upto a kg. of weight or more in the latter part of the menstrual cycle due to water retention in the body. Emotional stress often contributes to the symptoms.
The only saving grace in this problem is that few women experience all these symptoms! Most have a few that recur each month.
The symptoms of certain medical conditions can resemble PMS. These conditions include allergies, depression, diabetes, dysmenorrhea (painful periods), endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, and thyroid problems.
CAUSES There's still some disagreement about what causes PMS, but it definitely seems to be linked to hormones. A relative lack of the hormone progesterone is suspected along with increase in a water retaining substance called anti diuretic hormone.
TREATMENT The assessment of the emotional and work related stress is very important. Many women find that a balanced diet and healthy snacks are helpful, as are avoiding caffeine and reducing salt intake. Simple reassurance often does wonders, but often it is necessary to treat the symptoms with various drugs Diuretics ("water pills") can reduce bloating Analgesics like ibuprofen, aspirin ease headache or cramps Combined oral contraceptives also called the birth control pill may be useful for some women. Evening primrose oil (gamma linolenic acid) is also used widely these days.
Symptoms of Pregnancy For a woman having a regular monthly cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period, or sometimes women who are pregnant have a very light period, losing only a little blood. Other signs are:
Feeling sick, not necessarily in the morning, but at any time.
The breasts may become larger and tender. Veins may become prominent and nipples may darken and stand out.
Increased frequency in passing urine.
Tendency for constipation.
Tiredness.
An increased vaginal discharge without any associated complaint.
A metallic taste in the mouth.
Dislike for certain things like tea or coffee or fatty foods.
Increased liking for certain things like spicy foods.
Pregnancy test can be carried out on urine samples, as early as from the first day of a missed period-that is, about fourteen days after the conception. A positive test result is almost definitive of pregnancy. If the test is negative, it is less reliable. It can be repeated after a week, or a doctor can be consulted.
What you should eat? Pregnancy puts additional nutritional demands on your body. You require to eat judiciously to meet the demands of the body. Make sure that you eat a mixture of different foods each day in order to get all the various nutrients that you and your baby need. Your diet should have plenty of fruit and vegetables which provide vitamins, minerals and fibre. Eat them lightly cooked or raw. Let starchy foods like bread, potatoes, rice and breakfast cereals with vegetables form the main part of any meal.
Eat some good sources of nutrients like fish, eggs, cheese, beans, and lentils every day. Dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt are important as they contain calcium and other nutrients needed for your baby's development. Avoid sugar and sugary foods like sweets, biscuits and cakes and sugary drinks like cola. Cut down on fat and fatty foods as well.
Mineral and vitamin supplements A large number of pregnant women suffer from varying degrees of anemia so additional iron supplementation is provided by pills. Also tablets of Folic acid (a vitamin necessary to prevent certain spinal disorders in the growing baby) along with Calcium are generally prescribed by the health care providers.
Pregnancy and weight Most women gain between 10 -12.5kgs (22 - 28lbs). Weight gain varies a great deal and depends on your weight before pregnancy. Weight gain significantly more or less than the average could be an indicator of a problem, so you must monitor your weight gain carefully. Also if you weigh more than 100kg or under 50kg your health care provider may have special advise for you.
Smoking during pregnancy Try to stop. When you smoke, carbon monoxide and nicotine passes into your lungs and blood stream. This means that: a) your baby gets less oxygen and cannot grow as well as it should, and b) the nicotine makes your baby's heart beat faster. Constantly breathing in other people's smoke may also have a harmful effect.
Babies of mothers who smoke are, on average, 200g (about 8 oz) lighter than other babies. These babies may have problems during and after labour and are more prone to infection; it will be better for your baby later too if you stop smoking. Children whose parents smoke are more likely to suffer from illnesses such as asthma; and there is an increased risk of cot death.
Alcohol It has now been shown that even small amounts of alcohol can be harmful to your baby. Alcohol has adverse effects on the baby's development and can produce a lot of anomalies generally termed as 'Fetal Alcohol Syndrome'. So to be safe avoid alcohol totally during your pregnancy.
Pills medicines and other drugs You should be very careful while taking any kind of medication, specially in the earlier part of the pregnancy. Majority of drugs have some effects on the growing fetus and the first three months are crucial. You would be better off asking your doctor about any medications you want to take. Make sure your doctor or dentist knows you're pregnant before prescribing anything or giving you treatment.
At the same time it is important to remember that if you on treatment for some chronic conditions like epilepsy or diabetes you consult your doctor and continue your medications because control of such conditions is vitally important for you as well as the pregnancy.
Is masturbation harmful? No, masturbation is not harmful in as much as producing physical disability or diminishing your virility. In fact masturbation should be seen as ‘a handful of pleasure’. It doesn’t lead to any deformity of the penis nor does it affect the ability to achieve or sustain an erection.
What's the average size of the penis? The average size of penis is 15cm, the normal range is considered to be between 13 and 18cm.
Is penis size important? This is one of the most frequently asked questions. The fact of the matter is that it is important only if you think so. Factually speaking, the vagina is only eight to thirteen centimeters long, and only the outer one third of it is supplied with nerves and is therefore sensitive to touch. Therefore even a very small penis can touch every square centimeter within the vagina and can certainly perform adequately.
Can penis size be increased? Yes. There are two surgical procedures to increase penis size-- the Bihari Procedure, and Fat Injection. The Bihari Procedure consists of cutting the ligament that secures the base of the penis to the body. This gives between one-half and two inches of increased length to the penis; however, because the penis is no longer anchored to the body an erection no longer points 'up.' Fat Injection is the process of removing fat from the backs of the thighs and injecting it into the body of the penis to make the penis thicker. Because the body rejects a significant portion of the injection this procedure may need to be repeated several times and each operation carries with it a severe risk of infection.
My penis bends down (or left, or right). Is there something wrong with it? One-quarter of all penises bend in some direction and some bend downward even when erect. Coming to think of it, one would really thank that the penis doesn’t have any bones in it, and therefore it can normally easily bend in many directions to perform its job without much of discomfort. Unless the bend is severe or causes you pain, there is nothing wrong or abnormal about your penis. It should not interfere with sexual intercourse. In fact some people find the bend is to their advantage, making penetration easier.
One of my testicles is larger than the other. Is it all right? Rarely are both the testicles identical. In fact the left one hangs lower in 85% of cases. It is nothing to worry about.
Sometimes I feel pain in my testicles. Is there some thing to worry? Intermittent twinges in the testicles are common and these sometimes happen after the intercourse. If it lasts less than a minute then there is nothing to worry. An infection or inflammation causes testicular pain that builds up gradually. In such cases consult your doctor.
Ejaculation happens to fast. What do I do? Again, it is one of the more frequent problems. The solution is to try to strengthen your PC( pubococcygeus) muscle. It is the muscle that you use to stop urine flow or to rid yourself of the last few drops. Try contracting it whenever you get reminded of it - in the car, at your desk, some 50 – 100 times a day. It is the same muscle that contracts for ejaculation, therefore strengthening it will give you more control during sex.
What are HIV and AIDS? Over the last fifteen years a new disease spread by a family of viruses, HIV, has spread globally. HIV stands for Human lmmuno-deficiency Virus. HIV has been given this name because its long-term effect is to attack the immune system of the body, making it weak and deficient. We live virtually in a sea of microorganisms and at every moment an enormous number of them are entering our body. It is the immune system that normally fights off these microorganisms and keeps us healthy. Any compromise with the working of the immune system has profound effect on our body.
After about 5 to 10 years of contracting the HIV infection, the virus has weakened the immune system of the patients so much that they develop a number of different illnesses such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, persistent diarrhea, fever and skin infections. This condition is called AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Why do you need to know about it? At the moment it is estimated that 13 million people in the world may have HIV. Every day there are thousands of new cases of HIV infections in the world and these occur in every country. People who have HIV may have no symptoms for many years, and infected people may not even be aware that they have the virus. They look and feel well, but can infect other people during this time.
The most difficult aspect of HIV/AIDS is that though there are medicines, which can help them, cope with these illnesses, there is no vaccine, and no cure for the HIV, so almost all the infected people become more and more ill and eventually die. It is important that we all know and understand about this infection, so we can protect ourselves and our families.
We have responsibility not only towards ourselves but also towards our children who are growing up in a very different world from that of our childhood. They will have many new opportunities, but also may sometimes be faced with new relationships, standards of behavior and new risks. It is up to us to explain the truth of the situation to them in an honest and informed way, so they may have the knowledge to take the necessary steps to protect their health.
We have to understand that presently prevention is the only cure of HIV/AIDS and that can come about only if we are adequately informed about it. Following are some frequently asked questions about HIV/AIDS:
How does HIV affect the body? Is it the same as AIDS? When HIV gets into a persons blood it attaches itself to a special type of white blood cells called as helper T-Lymphocytes. These Helper T- cells are crucial in defending the body against many infections. during all this the persons have no symptoms at all. They look and feel well. They may not know they now have the virus, but could pass it on to someone else through having sex, or by sharing needles or syringes.
Being HIV Positive is not the same as having AIDS. The HIV actually goes inside the white blood cells and lies their quietly. After about 5 to 10 years the HIV virus tricks the cell to start making the viral proteins, this results in the formation of a huge number of viral particles inside the white cells and eventually the cells burst releasing thousands of new viruses in the blood. The released viruses infecting new white cells This cycle goes on and on, and eventually the immune system of the body is overwhelmed and is no longer capable of fighting the infections. Eventually the infected person may lose weight and become ill with diseases like persistent severe diarrhea, fever, or pneumonia, or skin cancer. He or she has now developed AIDS. People with AIDS can be helped with medicines for the different infections. At the moment though, in spite of much research, there is no cure for HIV or for AIDS and so, sadly, it is almost certain that people diagnosed with AIDS will die.
What are sexually transmitted diseases? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases that can spread from one person to another by sexual contact. STDs can cause pain, and some can cause infertility and even death if not treated. Some common curable STDs are gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydial infection, syphilis and HIV/AIDS. Each year there are more than 333 million new cases of curable STDs, one million new cases of HIV infection, and millions of other viral STDs such as herpes and hepatitis B.
How can sexually transmitted diseases be contracted? By definition STD’s are diseases contracted during sexual contact. It isimportant to keep in mind that sexual contacts, as far as STDs are concerned, includes more than just sexual intercourse (vaginal and anal). Kissing, oral-genital contact, and the use of sexual "toys," such as vibrators too can cause STDs.
What can be done to prevent STDs? People can avoid STDs by changing their sexual behavior. They can follow any of the ABCs:
a. Abstain from sex -This is the only guaranteed protection.
b. Be mutually faithful -Always have sex with the same person. This person must not have sex with any other person and must not have a STD. Important: You cannot usually tell whether a person has a STD just by looking at him or her. People with STDs, including HIV, usually do not look sick.
c. Consistently use condoms -Use them every time and use them correctly. To prevent STDs, people at risk should use condoms even when they use another family planning method. If a woman’s sex partner is not willing to use condoms, she should try to use spermicide. It is important to note that spermicides do not stop HIV/AIDS. The diaphragm and cervical cap may also help prevent some STDs.
Are all STD’s treatable? Most STDs are treatable. However, even the once easily cured gonorrhea has become resistant to many of the older traditional antibiotics. Other STDs, such as herpes, AIDS, and genital warts, all of which are caused by viruses, have no cure. Some of these infections are very uncomfortable, while others can be deadly.
Getting Treated Many STDs can be treated and cured, especially in their early stages. Some, such as HIV and herpes, cannot be cured, but sometimes their effects can be stopped for a time. Prevention is better than cure especially since
sometimes scarring or infertility can follow. A person who thinks he or she may have STD should:
Get diagnosed and treated immediately.
Take all of the medicine according to instructions, even if the symptoms go away. The medicines can cause some side effects, such as vomiting, diarrohea, or rash. If any of these side effects occurs and is severe, the person must return to the clinic that provided the medicine. All of the medicine must be taken for a lasting cure.
Avoid sex with anyone until three days after the treatment is finished and all symptoms are gone.
Tell his or her sex partner or partners so that they get treated too. Unless all sex partners are treated at the same time, they may infect each other again and again. It is especially important for a man to tell a woman. This is because many women do not have symptoms until the STD has reached a more serious stage.
If friends have symptoms, urge them to seek care. Urge them to use condoms and/or spermicide and to see a health care provider for a check up. There really is no such thing as "safe" sex. The only truly safe sex is abstinence. Sex in the context of a monogamous relationship wherein neither party is infected with a STD is also considered "safe". Most people think that kissing is a safe activity. Unfortunately, syphilis, herpes, and other diseases can be contracted through this relatively simple and apparently harmless act. All other forms of sexual contact carry some risk. Condoms are commonly thought to protect against STDs. Condoms are useful in preventing certain diseases, such as herpes and gonorrhea. However, they do not fully protect against other diseases such as genital warts, syphilis and AIDS
Infertility implies the failure to conceive. It is termed Primary: when conception has never occured and Secondary: when the patient fails to conceive after having a child.
How conception occurs. Conception results from the fertilisation of the ovum (female gamete) by the spermatozoa or sperm (male gamete). After ejaculation the sperms migrate towards the fallopian tubes and fertilisation takes place in the fallopian tubes. The usual life span of a sperm is estimated to be about 24 hours; while the life span of ovum is estimated at 12 hours. So a coitus to be capable of fertilisation, must take place within twelve hours of ovulation (release of ovum from the ovary). That certainly explains why some married couples fail to conceive, though they are potentially fertile. The intercourse should be able to coincide with the short time after ovulation, when the ovum is viable, so that chances of fertilisation are there. And even then there are numerous factors like sperm motility, viability of sperms, etc. before fertilisation can eventually occur.
When does ovulation occur? It has been concluded after considerable research that ovulation most commonly occurs fourteen days before the onset of the next menstrual period. For example, ovulation will occur on the 14th or 15th day in a 28 days cycle, and on the 10th day in a 24 days cycle.
Is it always the female’s fault if conception is not occuring? This is a misconception because conception depends upon the fertility of both the partners. Any fault in either partner can lead to inferetility. Studies have shown that 40% of infertility is due to the male partner.
What are the main causes of male infertility? The commonest reason, is a low sperm count, which can be attributed to various causes;
Idiopathic i.e., when the exact cause is not known.
Varicocele – It is a swollen varicose vein in the scrotum, most commonly on the left side. Blood accumulated in the swollen testicular veins leads to increased temperature in the testis & damages sperm production. It can be diagnosed, by asking the patient to stand erect and cough . The cord like structure from which the testis hangs i.e., the spermatic cord, feels like a "bunch of worms", on palpation.
Duct blockage – Infection like gonorrohea, TB, filariasis; on surgery for hernia/hydrocele may lead to blockage of the passage between the testes and the penis. In this case sperms will be absent from the semen(azoospermia).
Hormonal imbalance – Hormonal imbalance due to pituitary or adrenal gland can lead to infertility.
Substance Abuse – Exessive intake of alcohol and/or drugs leads to decrease in liver function and increase in levels of the hormone Estrogen which in turn suppresses sperm production.
Testicular factors – like twisting of testis leading to compromised blood supply; undescended testes when the testes lie in the abdomen; and damage due to exercise or heat can decrease sperm production. Testes lie outside the body in the scortum because they can produce sperms in a cooler environment. So clothes like tight jeans, nylon briefs, and hot baths/saunas, lead to damage to sperm production.
Effect of long term medication- certain drugs have an adverse effect on the sperm production. Some of these are Antihypertensives- like reserpine, methyldopa, guanethidine & propranolol Corticosteroids Anabolic steroids Antipsychotics Certain anti-cancer drugs
People working with harmful chemicals like lead, nickel, mercury, anaesthetic gases, insecticides & pestisides and x-rays, are at increased risk of suffering from decreased sperm count.
Problems with ejaculation- Certain men have problems with ejaculation like problem having an erection (impotence) or inadequate erection for vaginal penetration.
Problems with erection can be due to psychological factors like performance anxiety, inhibitions against sex and due to physical factors like neurologic defects, diabetes, inadequate blood flow to the penis, and also to certain hormonal problems.
Certain tests like monitoring for nocturnal erections and measuring the blood flow through the penis may need to be carried out.
A successful alternative that has come up is collections of sperms by masturbation which later be used for artificial insemination.
Another problem with ejaculation that some men face is that the semen goes backwards into the urinary bladder instead of being ejaculated through the penis. This can occur in men who have had spinal injury or the ones suffering from diabetes, causing improper contraction of urinary bladder sphincter muscle.
Infections – another common reason for male infertility are infections like tuberculosis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis. Mumps can lead to complications like testicular inflammation. Infections can damage the male reproductive tract leading to duct obstruction in some cases and decreased sperm production in others.
These have to be treated by antibiotics and semen culture can tell whether infection is controlled or not.
Can something be done to enhance fertility?
Smoking & excessive alcohol intake is associated with low sperm counts. These habits should be discontinued.
Stop using drugs such as body-building steroids & illicit drugs. Other medication such as antihypertensives should also be reviewed in the light of effect on sperm count.
Most importantly the frequency of intercourse should be increased, so that chances of conception increase.
Men should wear loose fitting underwear and cool clothes and avoid high temperature baths like saunas etc.
It is advisable that when the couple is planning pregnancy, intercourse is done in a proper position and using proper technique. Lubricants such petroleum jelly etc. should be avoided.
Are there any investigations, which can help to judge fertility status of a man? A simple test is Semen Analysis. The pre-requisites are – Abstinence from sex or masturbation for 4-5 days prior to the day of test. The sample given should not be more than half hour old It should be collected in a wide-mouthed, clean jar by masturbation. The sample is to be kept at room temperature. Other sophisticated tests like sperm viability test, sperm penetration assay, antisperm antibodies test may be required in certain cases.
Testicular function can be assessed by male hormone levels in blood of the male, or by testicular biopsy.
Cold Sores are the blisters that appear on the skin. These blisters are filled with clear fluid or cloudy fluid. These cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus. This virus is of two types. They are Herpes simplex virus 1 and Herpes simplex virus 2. These are also called HSV1 and HSV2. The Herpes simplex virus 1 causes cold sores in the upper body of a human being and the Herpes simplex virus 2 causes cold sores in the lower part of the body below the waist line.
The symptoms for these cold sores are reddening of the skin in the areas where the cold sores will appear and irritation and tingling feeling of the skin in that area. To reduce the activity of the herpes simplex virus some people apply ice cubes on the sores few times every ten minutes during the initial stage of the infection. Home treatments for cold sores also include creating equal proportions of a mixture of tinctures of echinacea, calendula, oats, burdock, and lomatium and taking 1/2 teaspoon of that mixture, four or five times a day. This combination of herbs will boost the immune system, soothe inflamed tissues, remove toxins from the body, and kill viruses and bacteria.
Some people apply Polysporin ointment to the affected area of the skin as one of the home treatments for cold sores. This ointment prevents the bacterial infection caused by the sores. Some people apply the oil found in the Vitamin E softgel cap to dry the sores within a few days. This is one of the effective home treatments for cold sores, that is used to dry up the sores.Food supplementaries containing vitamin-C and vitamin-E are usually taken during the treatment of herpes simplex caused cold sores, to reduce the duration of the impact. It is also effective to apply the oil found in the vitamin-E gels, on the cold sores caused by herpes simplex. This application of that oil cures the herpes simplex very fast. Some of the native Americans use the herb chaparral (Larrea tridentata) for treating the infections caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Egg is a best conditioner and will really make your hair shine. You could also mix the egg with curd. Henna does dry out hair progressively. If you still want to apply it to your hair, put tealeaves in the henna powder to further enrich the colors.
You could also put lemon for some extra conditioning. Wash out with cool water. Use shampoo very often because it will make the drier. Curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair in any case. First of all, don't shampoo your hair very often. Shampooing it twice a week, or once in four days is sufficient. After wash your hair, apply conditioner everyday or every alternate day. Curly hair wants a lot of conditioning. Apply egg with lemon to your hair before shampooing. Your hair will shine and grow healthy.
Apply this to towel dried hair until it dries completely. Your curls will look far better. Massage with finger together for five minutes, twice a day. Eat healthy foods, which contain vitamins, iron, carbohydrates, and iodine. Take oil bath with steam once a week. By doing this hair absorbs the oil well. Wash out with shampoo. Cliff off the tips of lemon grass soaks them into coconut oil for about one day. Store this oil with lemon grass in a glass bottle; keep it in the sunlight for one week. Massage this oil on the scalp after straining it will show the improvement.
Take some leaves and flowers of hibiscus add them to coconut oil. Warm the coconut oil to a boil store after it is being cooled, or keeps in sunlight for 10 days in a glass bottle. Strain and use for the hair and scalp, regularly it makes your hair silk and shines. Heat a cup of coconut oil with black pepper, and add leaves of tulasi. Bring it to a boil. Cool, strain and store. Every day use on hair and scalp shall condition the hair and make it healthier and grows long. Take half a cup of coconut juice or milk adds crushed peppercorns. Massage the hair with this juice and wash the hair after one hour, with any herbal shampoo or conditioned shampoo. Amla, neem, are also the best conditioner for hair growth.
1. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. 2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. 3. Sleep for 7 hours. 4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. 5. Play more games. 6. Read more books than you did in 2007. 7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives. 8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6. 9. Dream more while you are awake. 10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. 11. Drink plenty of water. 12. Try to make at least three people smile each day. 13. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip. 14. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness. 15. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. 16. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime. 17. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar. 18. Smile and laugh more. 19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others. 20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present. 23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with others. 24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 25. Forgive everyone for everything. 26. What other people think of you is none of your business. 27. GOD heals everything. 28. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 29. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch. 30. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. 31. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. 32. The best is yet to come. 33. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 34. Do the right thing! 35. Call your family often. 36. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy. 37. Each day give something good to others. 38. Don't over do. Keep your limits. 39. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it. 40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.
1.Ants Problem:Keep the skin of cucumbers near the place or ant hole.
2.To remove chewing gum from clothes: Keep the cloth in the freezer for an hour.
3.To make the mirror shine:Clean with spirit
4.To get pure and clean ice:Boil water first before freezing.
5.To whiten white clothes :Soak white clothes in hot water with a slice of lemon for 10 minutes
6.To give a shine to hair:Add one teaspoon of vinegar to hair, then wash hair.
7.To get maximum juice out of lemons:Soak lemons in hot water for one hour, and then juice them.
8.To avoid smell of cabbage while cooking:Keep a piece of bread on the cabbage in the vessel while cooking.
9.To rid the smell of fish from your hands:Wash your hands with a little apple vinegar.
10.To avoid tears while cutting onions:Chew gum.
11.To boil potatoes quickly:Skin one potato from one side only before boiling.
12.To boil eggs quickly:Add salt to the water and boil.
13.To check freshness of fish:Put it in a bowl of cold water. If the fish floats, it's fresh.
14.To check freshness of eggs:Put the egg in water. If it becomes horizontal, it's fresh. If it becomes slanting, its 3-4 days old. If it becomes vertical, its 10 days old. If it floats, it's stale.
15.To remove ink from clothes:Put toothpaste on the ink spots generously and let it dry completely, then wash.
16.To skin sweet potatoes quickly:Soak in cold water immediately after boiling.
17.To get rid of mice or rats:Sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats. They will run away.
