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Is Relaxing Your Hair Bad?

In Chris Rock’s documentary, “Good Hair,” Sandra Denton, “Pepa” from the hip-hop duo, Salt-n-Pepa, explained how she ended up with a bald spot on the side of her head from using a relaxer. That may be how the asymmetrical look became popular, but losing your hair because of a bad reaction to a relaxer is not to be taken lightly; you can lose your hair permanently. Later in the film, viewers saw how the active ingredient in relaxers, sodium hydroxide, could eat through an aluminum can.

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Pregnancy Relaxation Exercises

Pregnant women deal with a variety of emotions and potentially stressful situations. From the financial responsibility to medical decisions, pregnancy and childbirth leave some women looking for ways to relax and reduce stress. Relaxation exercises are safe for pregnancy and also work well after your baby is born because you will need continued stress relief.

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Relaxation Exercises for Kids

Whether your child is stressed, in pain or otherwise upset, relaxation exercises help her handle the situation in a productive way. Teaching your child a variety of relaxation techniques allows her to find the exercises that work best for her in stressful or uncomfortable situations. Repeated practice of the exercises makes them more effective.

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Relaxation Techniques to Help Get Pregnant

Many women who struggle to become pregnant understandably become stressed about their predicament. While this response is natural, some contend that this continued internal struggle could actually leave these women babyless longer. If you are attempting to conceive and find yourself feeling anxious about the situation, consider giving some relaxation techniques a try. These techniques may not only put you at ease but may help you become pregnant.

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Beauty Tips for Puffy Eyes

Puffy eyes can wreak havoc on your appearance, causing you to look like you haven’t slept in days and are longing for cup of coffee to perk you up. Don’t let puffy eyes put a damper on your morning. Whether you spent the night caring for a fussy baby or enjoyed a night out on the town with your girlfriends, several beauty tips can help reduce your puffy eyes.