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Castor Oil Pack Benefits

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 18 January 2024

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

Not a newbie to personal care, beauty and health. Castor oil has always been hailed as the solve it all when it comes to a lot of ailments and problems.

Castor oil packs are a traditional remedy that involves applying a cloth soaked in castor oil to the skin. Here are some potential benefits associated with castor oil packs:

Anti-inflammatory Properties: Castor oil has anti-inflammatory properties, and applying it to the skin may help reduce inflammation in the area where the pack is placed. This can be particularly beneficial for conditions like arthritis or muscle strains.
Pain Relief: Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, castor oil packs may provide relief from pain associated with various conditions, such as joint pain, muscle aches, or menstrual cramps.
Liver Detoxification: Some proponents believe that castor oil packs applied to the abdominal area may help support liver function and detoxification. The packs are thought to stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage, aiding the body in eliminating toxins.
Improves Circulation: The application of castor oil packs may promote blood circulation in the targeted area. Improved blood flow can enhance the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to tissues and facilitate the removal of waste products.
Lymphatic System Support: Castor oil packs are believed to stimulate the lymphatic system, which plays a crucial role in immune function and the removal of waste from the body. This may contribute to overall detoxification and immune support.
Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Applying castor oil packs can be a relaxing and soothing experience. The warmth and the massage-like effect of applying the pack may help reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being.
Digestive Support: Some people use castor oil packs on the abdomen to alleviate digestive issues. The packs are believed to stimulate the digestive organs, promoting better digestion and relieving constipation.

It’s important to note that while many people find castor oil packs beneficial, scientific evidence supporting all these claims is limited. Before using castor oil packs or any alternative remedy, it’s advisable to consult with a healthcare professional, especially if you have underlying health conditions or are pregnant. Additionally, individuals with certain skin conditions or allergies should perform a patch test to ensure they do not have a negative reaction to castor oil.

Have you tried a castor oil pack? How did it go for you? If not, is this something you would try?

18 January 2024 0 comment

Hair Healthy Lifestyle Opinion

What Are Your Plans This 2022?

by Blessings 27 January 2022

written by Blessings

Hey hey! Compliments of the new year! We are still in January and, I’m not too late to wish you well for the year. I also hope you enjoyed your holidays and you have settled into your normal everyday life, returning to jobs and kids returning to school.

I wouldn’t say I had much of a holiday because wow! December was busy at work and we ended up closing late for the year. It was a okay though because l had no plans for the holidays. I am back at work and ready to take 2022 by the horns.

My goal this year is to stay positive always and having clear intentions with everything that l am planning to do this year. I intend to become an independent woman and chase my financial freedom. I am currently an intern and I am learning everything I need know so that I can be impactful in my career. Know your intentions as we start a new year, and you won’t go wrong.

If you didn’t do well in your studies last year, work harder this year. If you have always wanted to upgrade your studies even further just like me, don’t hesitate darling. Apply for that degree or diploma and start working on it. It’s never too late plus education has no age. They say life starts at forty anyways. *wink*

A successful career or business is everyone’s goal. That’s common knowledge. Identify and get the tools you need for your success and continue striving for that highest level that you have always wanted to reach.

If you have always wanted to start your own business, put those ideas on paper. Maybe this is the year can start working on the business as a side hustle and you will soon get there. Don’t mind what other people say. It is your journey after all.

Be intentional about what you do with your hair and what you want from it. If you take good care and nourish it well, it will carry your crown well. Find a good natural hair salon that knows how to take care of natural hair, do regular treatments, protect your hair from unnecessary breakage and identify the products that your hair loves. More than anything enjoy your hair.

Make exercising normal. Source: Amazon.com

Normalize eating healthy and going to the gym regularly for a healthy long-lasting life. If you want to run every day in the morning, then do it, cut the second thoughts.

Conclusion
My advice for 2022 is that you need to stop looking at what other people are doing with their lives and do you because it’s about you darling no one else but you. Love yourself and always be thankful for being able to see another day alive. Lastly for your peace of mind always stay positive no matter what happens.

27 January 2022 0 comment

Healthy Lifestyle

Exercising for hair growth

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 31 October 2019

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

Actually, hair growth is just one of the benefits of exercise. There is a lot to be gained from exercising and the most important of them is great health. I was quite stunned when I went to the gym Planet Fitness, this week and when I did the fitness check, I discovered that I was not exercising enough. Or maybe, my body is still far from being healthy considering the sedentary life that I have been leading for a while. Blame it on continuous studies and a work load that forces me to be seated most of the time. Don’t we all use that excuse? The shocking thing was, my body was operating as if I am 55 years old. Literally a granny, because at 55, my kids would be old enough to have their own kids. As much as my skeleton is still fine, I am so overweight and it’s not funny. So, I decided to make some changes and one of them is to train more, eat better and I am sure I am on my way to a healthier me. Just watch me. Okay, let me get to the post. I did some more looking into exercising or being fit and healthy and saw that it also benefits my hair growth. And if your are not convinced to exercise for good health, I know that at least some of you will do it for the hair. But let’s look at the health benefits first because it all spills into great hair anyway.

Advantages of exercising for fitness and good health

Makes your muscles stronger including your heart which is your most important muscle to be able to pump blood well.
Helps with focusing and good memory. This I can attest to as I have seen increased focus and great memory since I started exercising, even the little that I do, has given me great results. And the change is almost instant. I get more work done when I start my day with exercising.
Helps with good sleep. Goodbye insomnia. When you exercise, at the end of the day, you will sleep easier and have good quality sleep. This I can also attest to.
Helps with weight loss or just reducing the centimetres when your body gets toned nicely. Exercising helps you burn calories and it’s easier to create a calorie deficiency than eating less and less.
Helps you get rid of body fat that may cause chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and some say even cancer.
Increases your energy levels. This is clinically proven and besides, just think of it, if your muscles are working, which they are there to do, slouching around will not be the norm for you. Your body will have energy to jump around and do stuff.
Working out helps you feel good, happy and manage stressful situations better.

And there are lots of benefits for your health when you exercise, I barely touched the surface. So, if only for health, you will do your body a favour by starting a workout routine or schedule.

Now, looking at the benefits exercising has on your hair

Exercising and hair growth

Blood flow guys, blood circulation. If blood flow is restricted in your body, even your hair is affected. Exercising regularly, helps with improving your blood circulation and delivering nutrients to your scalp.
Helps to reduce stress which is another cause for hair loss. If you are managing stressful situations better, you will not end up losing hair over things.
Exercise helps with inflammation which is also another cause for hair loss. A healthier body will not lose hair due to an inflamed scalp
When you are not feeling well, you will need medication and some meds have the side effect of making you lose hair. Why not avoid the whole situation by exercising and staying healthy so that you don’t have to take medication for an illness?

Let’s clear this out. Although exercising will not give you inches of hair growth overnight or even a month, it will help you keep the hair that is on your scalp and not disrupt the hair growth cycle due to illness or inflammation. So, working out regularly helps you keep healthy and if your body is healthy, your scalp will also be healthy enough to grow healthier hair. How about that? I hope you will make a decision to at least get off your couch and take a brisk walk, and make it an everyday thing. Make it your aim to exercise everyday. Even if it’s just for 20 minutes. It is way better than not doing anything at all. You owe it to yourself to take care of this body that carries you around.

Until next time, happy workout and don’t forget to make it an everyday thing. God bless you. Bye.

31 October 2019 3 comments

Healthy Lifestyle

Stress May Cause Hair Loss

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 21 February 2013

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

Don’t stress. Be happy!!

If you think you are the only one who is always stressing about something or another, think again. This world is full of stressful things most of which we can’t do anything to change the situation but we stress about them anyway. When a person is stressed for a long period of time without any relief, that person will become distressed or enter into depression and this will lead to an imbalance in the body system which will manifest through physical symptoms like high blood pressure, migraines, chest pain, ulcers, weight gain or loss and excessive shedding of hair.

21 February 2013 0 comment

Healthy Lifestyle

Water and More Water

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 13 February 2013

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

Now that we know the importance of nutrition and exercise to grow healthy hair, let’s move to another aspect which is as vital. What do you reach for in order to quench your thirst? Water of course. There is nothing I believe, that can quench your thirst better than pure water with no additives in it. That cola can or coffee does not even begin to do the work. Our bodies are composed of mainly water so when we feel thirsty, the body is telling us that the levels are depreciating and the body is becoming dehydrated so there is need to replenish to increase levels.

13 February 2013 0 comment

Healthy Lifestyle

Exercise & Healthy Hair

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 12 February 2013

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

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For most people, the day entails spending six hours or more seated in front of a computer and driving home after work and quickly passing by the shops to grab what may be needed at home. Most people are walking a lot less these days and this obviously has an impact on the general well being of the body. This is when the need to make an effort to exercise and stay fit comes in. Exercise has an impact on maintaining healthy hair.

12 February 2013 0 comment

Healthy Lifestyle

Eat A Balanced Diet For Great Hair

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 11 February 2013

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

This is the first of the healthy lifestyle challenge.

A healthy body is what supports healthy hair and nutrition tops the list for achieving this. There is a saying which goes, “We are what we eat.” It is vital to eat a balanced diet at all times and yes including those dreaded carbs and fats to keep your body functioning at its best.

11 February 2013 2 comments

Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle Benefits Your Hair.

by Evenes Ruth Mafupa 11 February 2013

written by Evenes Ruth Mafupa

Ever heard of the term, “a healthy mind equals a healthy body” and “healthy hair starts with a healthy body”? Yes anyone? No. Okay. I have, and several times for that matter. This made sense to me even the first time I saw/read it but making all the necessary changes to my lifestyle is where the challenge was. It is a daunting task I know. I have been there. You know you have to eat well, exercise, drink water, sleep well and find ways to deal with stress for the optimum health of your body but to do it is so overwhelming for most people me included.

11 February 2013 1 comment