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HOW DANGEROUS IS OMICRON VARIANT

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   World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new Omicron (or B.1.1.529) variant of the coronavirus, reported on November 24 in South Africa, to be “of concern,” stating that the likelihood of further global spread of this variant is “very high” due to its many mutations WHO  said  OMICRON variant increased risk of reinfection and  Cases of the new coronavirus are expected in vaccinated people, although in a small and predictable proportion. What is the difference with the other variants?  Its genetic profile. While the highly transmissible Delta variant has 9 mutations on the spike protein, which plays an essential role in infection, the Omicron variant has  32 mutations  on this protein and about 50 in all. It is therefore  potentially more transmissible and more dangerous  due to the new combination of mutations. Will the tests and vaccines still be effective? vaccination remains essential  to reduce severe disease and deat...

CONTACT ALLERGIC DERMATITIS

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  Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a form of contact dermatitis that is the manifestation of an allergic response caused by contact with a substance. The rash isn't contagious or life-threatening, but it can be very uncomfortable. Many substances can cause such reactions, including soaps, cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and plants. SYMPTOMS  Contact dermatitis usually occurs on areas of your body that have been directly exposed to the reaction-causing substance — for example, along a calf that brushed against poison ivy or under a watchband. The rash usually develops within minutes to hours of exposure and can last two to four weeks Signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis include:  ● A red rash  ● Itching, which may be severe  ● Dry, cracked, scaly skin  ● Bumps and blisters, sometimes with oozing and crusting  ● Swelling, burning or tenderness  When to see a doctor See your doctor if:  ● The rash is so uncomfortable that you are losing s...

WAYS TO GET PAST NICOTINE CRAVINGS

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CRAVINGS USUALLY LAST ABOUT 10 MINUTES, EVERYTIME YOU GET THROUGH ONE, YOU ARE THAT MUCH CLOSER TO QUITTING FOR GOOD. STEER CLEAR OF TRIGGERS IF YOU  USUALLY SMOKE WHILE TALKING ON THE PHONE , TRY DOODLING OR COLORING INSTEAD  2.SET A TIMER INSTEAD OF GIVING IN , WAIT 10 MINUTES WHILE YOU FIND SOMETHING TO DISTRACT YOURSELF. 3. CHEW SOMETHING BUSY YOUR MOUTH BY CHEWING SUGARLESS GUM OR MUNCHING ON RAW CARROTS. 4 RUN UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS AS IF YOU NEEDED ANOTHER REASON TO EXERCISE ; EVEN A SHORT BURST CAN CURB A CRAVING. 5. CALL OR SURF FOR SUPPORT TEXT A FRIEND OR CALL A QUITLINE. READ BLOGS BY QUITTERS AND POST MOTIVATING COMMENTS. 6. DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO DE STRESS TRY YOGA, DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES, MASSAGE OR MUSIC. YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED HOW WELL THEY WORK. 7. REVIEW YOUR REASONS REMIND YOURSELF WHY YOU WANT TO QUIT. WHY YOU WANT TO DO IT FOR YOUR FUTURE THANK YOU  

HOW I WENT FROM THIN TO THICK HAIR IN JUST A WEEK

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  FENUGREEK SEEDS THESE SEEDS HAVE HORMONES IN THEM THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR; HAIR GROWTH STRENGTHRNING YOUR HAIR PREVENTING BREAKAGE AND ALSO ADD SHINE AND FIGHT AGAINST DADRUFF. SO YOU CAN USE FENUGREEK IN 2 WAYS TO TREAT YOUR HAIR BY AS HAIR SPRAY OR HAIR OIL; IF YOU ARE INTO HAIR SPRAY ALL YOU NEED HALF A BOWL OF FENUGREEK SEEDS LET THEM SOAK OVER NIGHT AFTER MORNING DRAIN THAT WATER INTO SPRAY BOTTLE AND RINSE YOUR HAIR WITH IT AFTER APPLYING SHAMPOO. AND JUST DON'T FORGET TO DO AT LEAST 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK. AS FOR THE OIL RECEIPE ,  YOU MIX TWO TEASPOON OF FENUGREEK SEEDS WITH HANDFUL OF CURRY LEAVES, FRY THEM ON LOW MEDIUM HEAT FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. PUT THEM ON A MIXING BOWL AND GRIND IT INTO A POWDER.THEN WHEN EVERYTHING IS DONE HEAT UP TO 2 TABLE SPOONS OF COCONUT OIL WITH TWO TEASPOON OF YOUR POWDER USING LOW MEDIUM HEAT ONCE AGAIN.THEN SIMPLY LET THE OIL COOL FOR A BIT, STRAIN IT AND RUB IT INTO YOUR SCALP. IT'S BETTER TO LEAVE IT ON YOUR HAIR FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. ...

CLEVER TIPS TO AVOID WASHING YOUR HAIR EVERYDAY

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 1. WATCH YOUR DIET TO MAKE YOUR HAIR STAY CLEAR FOR LONGER STAY AWAY FROM FATTY FOODS AND SUGAR CONTAINING FOODS AND CANNED FOODS. SO REPLACE THEM WITH FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUITS, DAIRY PRODUCTS. THIS WILL HELP  TO PRODUCE SEBACEOUS GLANDS ACTIVITY. 2. USE DRY SHMPOOS APPLY DRY SHAMPOO HAIR ROOTS  LIKE A SPRAY . IF DRY SHAMPOO LIKE A POWDER  KEEP IT THERE FOR 10 MINUTES.THEN COMB YOUR HAIR GENTLY. IT WILL MAKE SURE YOUR HAIR CLEAN AS A CRYSTAL . 3. PAY ATTENTION TO WATER  TEMPERATURE WHEN WASH YOUR HAIR USE WARM  OR TEMPERED WATER . TEMPERED WATER MEANS WATER THAT IS BETWEEN 80 FAHRENHEIT ARND 100 FAHRENHEIT . INSTEAD OF USING HOT WATER 150- 160 FHRENHEIT . HOT WATER INCREASES AMOUNT OF FAT SECRETING FROM SKIN SO TRY TO AVOID HAIR DRYER AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. 4.PUT YOUR HAIR INTO BRAIDS  5. COMB YOUR HAIR BEFORE BED TIME IF YOUR HAIR IS  LONG ENOUGH MAKE A PONY TAIL OR USE A SPRAY. SO MAKE THIS AS A HABIT RESULTS CERTAINLY WILL IMPRESS YOU. 6. AVOI...

8 HAIR CARE MYTHS THAT MUST BE BUSTED

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1. NATURAL HAIR DRYING IS BETTER THAN A BLOW DRYER WHY WE NEED BLOW DRYER why? Because WATER molecule penetrate the hair structure, and literally wash out the keratin and making them BRITTLE.  SO IF YOU HAVE SHORT HAIR THAT DRIES IN FEW MINIUTES THEN NO NEED TO USE A BLOW DRYER, HOWEVER IF YOU HAVE LONG HAIR PREFERABLE TO USE A BLOW DRYER . 2. HAIR GETS USED TO SHAMPOO HAIR CANNOT " GET ADDICTED" , IN OTHER WORDS IF YOU WASH YOUR HAIR WITH THE SAME SHAPOON FOR A LONGER PERIOD YOUR HAIR WON'T GET DIRTY OR FASTER OR GROW SLOWER. BUT MOST FACTORS CAN INFLUENCE THIS BUT OBVIOUSLY  NOT DUE TO SHAMPOO. 3. A DRY SCALP IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF DANDRUFF WELL THIS MYTH IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS I GUESS ,  IT 'S ACTUALLY SHOULD BE OPPOSITE. DANDRUFF USUALLY OCCURS IN PEOPLE WITH OILY SCALP. WHEN THIS PROBLEM APPEARS STOP USING HAIR OILS 4. FREQUENT COMBING HEALS HAIR THIS MYTH ORIGINATES FROM  OLD TIME.  OVERFREQUENT COMBING DISTRIBUTES THE SKIN OIL ALONG THE HAIR FOLLICLE AND IT...