Smiling Hair

Budget and quality meal

2007-12-27T23:15:00.000+08:00

Suddenly the urge is so bloody strong to take me having dinner out of my home. Initially we plan to go Shibaraku in Mahkota Parade, whereby currentlt they are having only RM19++ per person for a Japanese buffet. Damn...it was so cheap! I try to book over the phone but no one pick up the call. What the heck! I decide to walk in right away, without any reservation. Unfortunately when I reach there it's full book. Then we try out Seoul Garden. Holy cow! It cost about almost RM27++ per person. Definitely it's way out of my budget. Finally we end up having steamboat in Melaka Raya. I can't really recall the restaurant name, but I know it's just right next to Spazzo Discotheque. We order 2 flavor of soup, ginseng and tom yam respectively. And guess how much per person? Good food, with full stomach only cost us about RM14 per person for 7 of us. Now, this is what I call budget and quality meal!

Ronaldinho...eat your heart out! Let me introduce, Samydinho!

2007-12-26T23:50:00.000+08:00

Someone just send me this photo. Damn...I just can't stop laughing looking at it!

Bloody hell, bloody day!

2007-12-26T17:31:00.000+08:00

The bloody production line is a bloody mess. Die bonding and inductive soldering is not working as per my expectation. In fact, I was expecting a perfect outputfrom both process. Magazine sucks, output handler sucks and the indexer as well. I just can't keep my head from shaking away from these nuisance. Oh, good! I need to have a bloody break.

It's just after raining. Freaking cold now. Tonite I'll be hanging out for dinner. I have been told that there's a cool restaurant in Serkam. Gosh, I just can't wait to try it. I was thinking of getting my shower before going there. I think I should before I end up smelling like a rotten egg.

Oh ya! Almost forgot! Need to buy Toto too! Suddenly there's this 4 numbers struck my mind! 3@!8...Nope, nope! I ain't gonna tell ya until I struck it! Yeeee Haaaa!!!

PayPerPost vs Google

2007-12-25T22:12:00.000+08:00

I was very very pissed off with my Google ranking for my the other blog called http://www.fieldoflove.net/

It used to ranked 2nd, however it's ranked 5th after just a few months. One of the hint that I got is it only impact on those PayPerPost bloggers. Gosh, I just doesn't know what happen between PayPerPost and Google. Poor bloggers like me have been victimized. I try to remove those links from PayPerPost and hopefully I can regain my ranking. On the other hand, I might be losing some decent income from PayPerPost. For the past few months, PayPerPost has been a very consistent pay master. No doubt that I really love writing blogs for them.

Hopefully both Google and PayPerPost will get back together soon without slaughtering small time bloggers like me.

Stupid DVD seller

2007-12-25T21:33:00.000+08:00

My sis was making hell lot of noise when she play the DVD. For RM12 she was expecting to have a complete 20 series per DVD, however she only got 10 series. No wonder she was cursing like hell over the DVD. I did not know that she was buying DVDs from the seller in the night market. She remind me that last year, I also caught myself cursing the same DVD seller. Not because of the money I pay but for the dishonest character show by the seller. This idiot was very very unfortunate to meet my sis. She's not someone what you wanna mess with! Particularly those who want to mess with her money! Well, at least she got her RM12 back.

Note: Malacca, Malaysia market is selling as per following:

Software: DVD - RM10, CD - RM5
Movies: DVD - RM7, CD - RM5
Songs: Mp3 CD - RM5, CD - RM5, DVD Mp3 - RM10

To those who are thinking of getting the latest movies, please refer to the price list above. However you might be getting something cheaper, it's even better isn't it?

The Adsense Code

2007-12-25T15:31:00.000+08:00

This is a quite Christmas for me. I wanted to hang out, but two reasons stop me from doing so. Firstly is that Vivi is unavailable for me to date. Secondly the traffic jam is so unbearable. Ya, ya...I know that both are bloody lame excuse to move my lazy arse. Again, I manage to compensate my time by doing something useful instead. I dig out one of my favourite books title "The Adsense Code" by Joel Comm. So, who is Joel Comm anyway? He is one of the reknown or I consider as one of the most Adsense guru around. In The Adsense Code, it teach all webmasters how to earn a decent income by making use of Adsense. In the past I have read numerous online money making books, however I highly recommend to all Adsense fans. This book is well written, easy to understand and most importantly are the valueble tips. For only $24.95, it open a whole new Adsense dimension in your brain. You can also check out the book at http://www.theadsensecode.com/

A man with many hearts

2007-12-24T22:03:00.000+08:00

Got tons of letters loitering on my desk. some from banks, some from insurance company and a few asia week magazines. I did not even bother to read them. nowadays when I'm free, the first 1st priority will be surfing net, 2nd willing be watching movies, 3rd will be toying my play station...

Watch the fortune telling show this morning. This year will be a good year for dragon. a good year for single guys like me and also career advancement. My mom more worry about my relationship rather than me. She keep reminding me to hang out and make more friends. Unfortunately a couch potato like me, it's hard to pushed. for me, I wouldn't force myself to pursue something, I just rather let it goes naturally. I believe if it's yours it will always be yours...

Talk about 2007. Other than Germany which is the business trip, I have been wondering where else I'll be travelling. Ang Kor Watt has been hanging on my mouth for ages. but i yet left my foot prints on this mystic place. I just check out the travelling period from 29th August~1st Sept 07. A 4D/3N Air Asia holiday cost less than RM800. To me, I think it's a reasonable package. I haven't booked yet and I'm not sure who's going with me. Probably I'll be going alone. Hopefully I can finished my task in 3 months time and get my ass back malaysia...

Another place that I would like to go this year will be pulau perhentian follow by a road journey to koh samui. Yes, I have been there before. But my heart is still here. Oh great, I got many hearts in many places...

Remedies to Prevent Hair Loss

2007-12-23T15:58:00.000+08:00

Almost everyone likes to have thick hair as it adds value to your personality. But if your hair is not dense it can be enhanced with proper treatment.

Rosemary is an important ingredient that promotes hair quality. Mix ½ cup of rosemary to 1 cup of water. Add this solution to half the quantity of your shampoo and cleanse your head. Rosemary helps opening the blocked pores in the scalp and thus gives a chance for hair growth. Tea can be made out of this product and it is useful for the overall blood circulation and supports hair growth also.

You can also clean your hair with slightly cold water to make them shine and glow. If you wish to make them lighter, apply lemon or lemon juice. Make use of egg yolk when the hair is wet. This conditions the hair and prevents hair splits and hair loss.

To make your hair look healthier and shiny mix almond oil and castor oil and massage the scalp gently. Cover it with a towel for sometime so that the scalp absorbs the mixture. Rinse your hair with a mixture of 2-3 teaspoonfuls of honey and water.

Aloe Vera helps to prevent the male pattern baldness in women and when applied to the scalp gives rise to thick and healthy hair. Onion includes high quality sulfur in it and therefore it yields the same benefits like Aloe Vera.

The red pepper popularly known as Capsium releases the hormone to the cells known as histamine. In this way all the necessary nutrients reach the scalp area and thus gives scope for hair growth.

To prepare a quick conditioner mix one egg with 1 tsp vinegar and glycerin. We can also make a honey conditioner by adding 1-2 whipped eggs to honey along with olive oil. When we mix about two eggs to 2 tsp of brandy we get an alcoholic conditioner. All the above-mentioned conditioners need to be gently applied on the scalp and should be cleansed with shampoo and steam.

If you maintain a good quality of your hair then you will obviously create a good impression.

Diet for Healthy Hair

2007-12-15T16:01:00.000+08:00

There are a few food items that need to be included in our diet to prevent the problem of hair fall. Our body requires calcium, silica and iron. Green vegetables and the seafood provide calcium to the body. Raw oats are rich in silica. Iron can be obtained from dried fruits and cherry juice.

The people who consume a lot of fatty foods face the problem of increased testosterone levels during puberty. Due to this the hair follicles are affected and they face the problem of alopecia.

Anemia is also one of the causes of hair loss. In order to stay away from this illness, it is better to eat plenty of green and leafy vegetables, dry fruits, eggs, whole grain cereals and iron-rich foods.

The intake of protein is very vital to the hair, as the hair mainly comprises of proteins. The foods that are rich in protein are wheat germs, calves liver and brewer’s yeast. Granulated lecithin besides being rich in proteins also contains Vitamin B in plenty.

Silica works out very effectively for hair growth. As per a study conducted by the Soviet Union, silica was added to shampoo. The results that were obtained were really promising. It prevented e hair loss, stimulated hair growth and the hair texture was sparkling and shiny.

This nutrient can be extracted from the outer covering of potato, green and red pepper and cucumber. Vitamin C readily improves the absorption of iron into the body. Therefore your food diet should include fruits like orange and sweet lime. It is advised to consume edibles like nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocados, as they are rich in vitamin E.

Sometimes due to the malfunctioning of thyroid system you may be undergoing the problem of hair loss. For this reason Vitamin A becomes really essential. Therefore use foods like carrots, spinach, flax, walnuts or pumpkins. For proper iodine intake eat turnips, cabbage, mustard or peanuts.

No words can speak

2007-12-11T22:10:00.000+08:00

When I was a kid, my mom always told me to follow her closely or else I'm gonna get kidnapped end up losing my arms or limbs begging on the road side. And I was thought she was just pulling my legs so that she won't be chasing after me.

Many years later until this very day, I witness an event that capture those words. a young lad, crawling along the streets begging pedestrian for money. His face and body decorated with dirts. Eating left over foods behind restaurant kitchens. sometimes they have to fight off stray dogs for those leftovers.

It raise mixture feelings of anger, sad, pity. It wrench the heart of every warm blood foreign pedestrian like me, maybe not the locals. When I hand over my half loaf of bread, those teary eyes of his whisper the gratefulness that no words can speak.

Permanent Hair Removal with Lasers? Can You Really Kiss the Razor Bye Bye?

2007-12-10T16:11:00.000+08:00

Permanent hair removal via new laser technology is quickly becoming the method of choice for thousands of women to permanently banish those long leg and underarm shaving sessions, and to leave them soft and smooth without wasting precious minutes every day. So, what is the cost of laser hair removal, and what does the process entail? Well, I will tell you…

First of all, not everyone is eligible for laser hair removal, so you should definitely consult with a specialist or specialist organization before you even consider this route for permanent hair removal.

While laser hair removal is much less expensive than the (somewhat painful) method of removing hair called electrolysis, some individuals may only be eligible for electrolysis due to physical and hair characteristics which make laser hair removal very difficult or impossible.

First of all, any person who is exceptionally dark in skin pigmentation would not be a good candidate for this procedure, and may want to look into alternatives to lasers to remove unwanted body or facial hair. Additionally, people with tanned skin and light hair, or people with generally very light hair would not be good candidates.

Cost of Laser Hair Removal?

The cost can vary considerably, depending on whether you choose to do a large area of your body, like your legs (which will cost considerably more), or just a small area, like facial hair above the lip and so on. Generally each session costs roughly $500 for smaller or medium size areas, and depending on the surface area covered will cost more per session, and require return sessions to get all of the hair removed.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

Well, I’ve got good and bad news here. You will require return treatments to keep the hair gone, and to get all of it, and contrary to what most people believe, you will not be able to hang up the razor forever, because you will still have a few stray hairs here and there. Trust me, it would be nearly impossible to get every single hair, maybe some day, but this technology has not come this far yet today. I will say this, you will be considerably smoother and have to worry about shaving way less though, so it’s still worth it.

And get this, while they know that laser hair removal makes your hair fall out, they still are not exactly sure why. In other words, there is conjecture that the laser action and heat below the surface of the skin breaks the hair follicle apart and destroys that hair permanently, but they don’t have 100% conclusive evidence of that theory yet. What happens after a laser treatment is that over the course of the next few weeks or months after treatment, the hair on the treated area just falls out. For whatever reason, laser hair removal tends to work best for people with a fair complexion and darker hair.

Interesting huh? So, if you were considering having your hair removed by a laser professionally, whether it be for your legs, or facial hairs or any other unwanted bodily hair, hopefully now you can go into it a little more educated!

Finding angels

2007-12-03T09:23:00.000+08:00

6.30pm, after feeding my fish, I ON my tv and browsing the channels. Something caught my attention and I stop browsing. It's a short documentary titled Finding Angels...

We are living in a world of comfort. We never stop chasing materials that enhance our life. Those unfortunate are left behind. In Skudai, there's this lad name Vincent. Since young he was infected with an illness called HEB. HEB is a skin disease where it gives Vincent unbearable pain. his skin are torned, bruised and bleed. Clothes changing became an uphill task for him.

To add sorrows vincent's younger brother thomas and infected with the same disease. since day one, their mom never stop caring and shower them with all the love she can.

One day, Vincent is very much in pain and ask his mom to end his life. His mom told him, if there's a slight glimpse of chance to save him...she will. She never stop consulting doctors even though she knew the answers are negative.

At young age, Thomas knows how much his mom has give to them. He doesn't know how to repay her mom, and he turn himself into one of the top students. He make his mom proud and happy.

In this world, no mom is going to end a soul that she brought to life. We never understand how does a mom feel until we become a mom ourself. The moment we give birth, watching our kids talk, crawl, walk and be good, it's going to be the best gift to her. We do not need to be rich, or buy anything to them...all they want is the blessing of happiness and health to every single kid that they brought up...

Nose And Ear Hair Removal For Men

2007-12-01T16:18:00.000+08:00

Nose hair and ear hair removal can be a common form of hair removal for men especially as we get older.
Typically guys settle for temporary methods of hair removal for both nose hair and ear hair and often choose to remove hair manually perhaps with tweezers.

Another method that might be a bit more palatable is to buy a nose hair and ear hair trimmer. There are many products to choose from and can often be used for other hair removal such as removing hair on the back of your neck, getting rid of your unibrow and for trimming your sideburns.

While a nose hair and ear hair trimmer is a short term fix and may only remove the hair for a few days or perhaps weeks, it shouldn't be a painful experience if done properly and is usually relatively quick to complete.

Plus, a decent nose hair and ear hair trimmer start at about $20 for a decent one that is battery operated so it's pretty cheap too.

Given the precarious location of nose hair and ear hair, the options for hair removal are somewhat more limited than other body parts that might be treatable with other longer-lasting options.

You might find a laser hair removal practitioner that is willing to offer ear hair removal but when it comes to nose hair removal, you're probably stuck with shorter-term options like the ones mentioned above.

Having said that, nose hair and ear hair are generally confined to relatively small areas so using an electric trimmer to deal with the unwanted hair in question can usually do the trick when done carefully.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

The Bikini Wax: Bikini Waxing And Brazilian Waxing

2007-11-30T16:25:00.000+08:00

Bikini waxing is a form of depilation that temporarily removes unwanted hair in the pubic region.
It gets its name because it removes hair that would otherwise be visible while wearing a bikini.
While a bikini wax can be done at home with a home waxing kit, given the sensitive nature of the area being treated, you might opt to have a professional do the waxing for you in a clinic, spa, etc.

Also, like other forms of waxing it can be painful and since waxing is not a permanent form of hair removal, the hair will grow back again.

What about a Brazilian wax? What does it entail?

A Brazilian wax involves removing most (if not all) pubic hair rather than just the hair that would be visible while wearing a bikini. Brazilian waxing services are usually offered at salons and other businesses that offer professional waxing services.

As with other waxing services, you obviously want to ensure you use a professional who has significant experience and who knows what they are doing.

Now, being a guy I obviously have not experienced this form of waxing so I don't feel like I should be commenting on what you should expect to feel if you choose to go down this route. Having said that, given the sensitive area being treated, many women don't find it comfortable and it can be painful.

If you know someone who has had bikini waxing or Brazilian waxing done, you might ask them about their experience to get a better sense of what it entails.

Temporary and permanent hair removal technology is evolving constantly and is relevant to both men and women who want to remove unwanted hair.

His departure

2007-11-25T22:13:00.000+08:00

Douglas will be serving the company till end of this month. His departure came as no surprise to me prior to his working character. He join with high reputation, but he was outclassed not because of the job load, but this character. I have to admit I do clash with him a couple of times, but with all means, I don't want to see him out. as a project manager he did not live up the expectation. Chance has been given to him numerous times, but he did not show that kind of appreciation where he should. he was just sitting next to me, and I often give my very best to help.

Corporate world can be bloody cruel. Praises came in when you perform, with the price of your quality life. Vice versa, you can be booted out in the very next minute. Decisions is thrown to you where the rest just chicken out. wrong decisions crash you down to the ground.

8 Tips on Leg Shaving

2007-11-23T16:30:00.000+08:00

Shaving legs is by far the most popular method of hair removal for women. As much as we hate it, we do it on fairly regular basis. Some of us even every day.

But there is much more to shaving than just a razor, a little bit of soap and water. If you want to prevent the annoying cuts, razor rash and ingrown hair and get the closest shave possible, then I suggest you read the following tips and implement them into your daily shaving routine.

Ready? Let's go shaving legs!

Tip # 1
Invest a few dollars and get a good razor. The disposable ones are not designed to do as good of a job as the reusable ones. You will definitely get a closer shave and avoid nicks with the more expensive one.
Tip # 2
Don't forget to change your blades frequently. Using a dull razor will give you a razor rash, nicks and a chance for ingrown hair.
Tip # 3
Do not go shaving legs right after getting out of bed in the morning. Your skin is more puffy at that time of the day and your stubble is not as visible. You will get a closer shave if you wait about 30 minutes.
Tip # 4
If you shave your legs in a bath, you must know that your skin will shrivel in under 10 minutes which will make the stubble disappear somewhat. The solution? Shave your legs within the first 10 minutes in the tub.
Tip # 5
Exfoliate your legs with a body scrub or a loofah. That will get rid of dead skin cells that will otherwise clog up the razor. Plus it will give you soft and smooth skin.
Tip # 6
Do not apply your shaving lotion onto dry skin. Wet your legs for at least 2 minutes first. When your skin is hydrated, your hair will stand up and you'll get a closer shave.
Tip # 7
Once the shaving lotion is on your legs, allow it to sit there for a couple of minutes. That will hydrate your skin even more.
Tip # 8
Please do not use plain soap. I know we've all done it more than we care to admit. But the problem with soap is, that it will not only dry your skin out, but also the razor will not glide smoothly and it might give you a few cuts and a rash.

So there you have it. Your basic rules for shaving legs that will give you the closest shave possible and in the long run will save you some time, as you will not need to shave as often as you usually do.

Fast Hair Growth Tips

2007-11-20T16:39:00.000+08:00

The first fast hair growth tip I would like to provide is to find out the cause of air loss as soon as possible, and then choose for best hair loss treatment products and solutions after you are thoroughly informed.

Besides the medical treatment there are many safe herbal supplements which can serve as excellent male hair growth products if you are suffering form pattern hair loss.

Some other fast hair growth tips

Sudden hair loss
Incase you are experiencing a sudden hair loss, keep in mind this sudden and severe hair loss of your could be due to acute stress or a sudden toxicity or poisoning to the body due to some toxic metals. It is best to rule out the following causes of hair loss before taking any medicine.

Stress has been associated with hair loss for many years. During times of extreme stress, the body loses large amounts of vitamins, minerals and protein in the urine. This sudden loss of nutrients has been thought as a factor in hair loss. The stress may be caused by illnesses such as scarlet fever; it may follow pregnancy or other illnesses.

During times of stress cortisol levels also increase. Cortisol is a hormone produce by the adrenal glands. It has many important functions. However, in excess, it can trigger hair loss as well as bone loss. If cortisol is found elevated by saliva testing, a protocol for male hair loss treatment does exist that will normalize it. So far, this program has been 100% successful for restoring fast hair growth for males.

Chronic hair loss
Chronic hair loss is commonly due to hormonal and nutritional factors or a slow chronic toxicity. Toxins interfere with the nutrients and hormonal substances that help hair growth. Some toxins interfere with the function of glands or damage the hair follicle.

Proper testing of urine, blood and in some cases also hair (to reflect tissue levels) is important to assess nutritional deficiency due to minerals and vitamins. Guessing by symptoms can fail miserably. An excess of a nutrient can sometimes create the same symptom as a deficiency of that same nutrient.

Testosterone is known to be responsible for male pattern baldness in men when it or its receptors ( Dihydrotesterone) are too high. There are many natural dht blockers are available which are better over the medicines which are known to have many side effects.

Many natural substances are now being used that help the body naturally produce the hormone. There are special traditional Chinese medicine available as male hair loss treatment products. One such herbal male hair growth treatment is Saw Palmetto herbal supplement which is one of the top ten herbal supplements used these days in most fast hair growth products.

The green tea hair growth products offer remarkable antioxidant benefits because of its high level of Polyphenols. The herbal constituents in the tea contain a suite of the key components that have been shown to block DHT from binding to the hair follicle.

Both estrogen and copper are antagonist to zinc the deficiency of which has long been recognized as a factor in hair loss.

New vitamin formulations are now have recently be developed that help the body lower copper and balance estrogen. Lead, cadmium, mercury, aluminum and copper are the most common causes of hair loss. Other elements such as manganese, chromium, arsenic, titanium may also be involved. Lithium and selenium toxicity have been well documented as causative agents in hair loss.

Toxic metals usually do not appear in a blood test unless the person is suffering with extreme poisoning. However they will show in the hair or finger nails if the person is suffering with slow, long term exposure to the metals. This is the most common type of exposure.

Toxic metals do not easily move out of the body and will accumulate in the joints, bone, liver and other organs and glands. They need to be removed by taking specific vitamins that drive them out. Hair testing has been recognized by the EPA as an effective means of testing for toxic metals. Testing is the key factor in understanding how the body is being effected and what should be taken to correct the problem and revive the hair growth potential of your body.

Chemical toxicity from various sources can contribute to hair loss: chemotherapy therapy, thallium compounds (at poisons) and other medications. Always check with your pharmacist to see if your medication can be causing your hair loss prior to looking for other causes of hair loss.
The author is involved with the hair growth research, he is also writing on subjects like the traditional Chinese medicine and safe herbal supplements to educate people so that they don’t fall an easy prey to the hordes of synthetic nutrient growth supplements advertised on internet.

Proteins for Hair Growth

2007-11-13T22:19:00.000+08:00

Many people ask what proteins are most appropriate for hair growth. People with hair loss often turn to protein and amino acid supplements as part of their treatment regime. Although it is rare for a lack of protein to be a primary cause of hair loss, there is no harm in taking extra protein or amino acid supplements if you wish for your hair growth. If you take a blood test your serum total protein should be between 60–80 grams per liter. Less than this suggests a problem with protein intake. And you may take some of the protein supplements now available as either as powder protein supplements or liquid protein supplements. Soya bean protein is considered good for hair growth but take care not to take it in excess other wise it can have some negative affect.

Amino acids and proteins

Much importance has been given to proteins for hair growth. Protein serves as the major structural component of all cells in the body, and functions as enzymes, in membranes, as transport carriers, and as some hormones. During digestion and absorption dietary proteins are broken down to amino acids which serve as the building blocks for formation of structural proteins and functional compounds of protein such as enzymes and pre cursors of hormones etc. There are 20 amino acids in all which are required for the synthesis of proteins.

Proteins for hair growth

But out of which some of the amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and are therefore are required to be taken as dietary amino acid supplements if you wish to take them to stimulate your hair growth. The amino acids: Phenylalanine, Valine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Histidine Arginine, Lysine Leucine are considered to be essential amino acids. But the distinction between essential and non-essential amino acids is not very clear, as some amino acids can be produced from others. For example the sulfur containing amino acids, methionine and homocysteine can be converted into each other but neither can be synthesized de novo in humans. Likewise, cysteine can be synthesized from homocysteine, but not otherwise. So, for convenience, sulfur-containing amino acids are sometimes considered a single pool of nutritionally-equivalent amino acids.

Hair follicles require a constant supply of amino acids via the blood stream to maintain hair growth. Hair follicles contain some of the fastest growing and dividing cells in the body so their energy, vitamin, mineral, and amino acid consumption is high. If amino acids are lacking, particularly the essential amino acids listed above, the hair follicles may be less able to produce hair fiber.

Benefits of amino acids

A lack of amino acids in a first world country diet is very unusual and for the most part supplements are not required. However, everyone should ensure they have a healthy, balanced diet that provides all the amino acids required. There are many amino acids, but the nine amino acids which are known as essential amino acids must be provided in the diet and are indispensable amino acids which are required for both hair and other functions of the body. The body can make the other 11 amino acids needed to synthesize specific structures from the nine essential amino acids and carbohydrate precursors.

Protein supplements

Proteins from animal sources, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, and yogurt, provide all nine indispensable amino acids in adequate amounts and for this reason are considered “complete proteins”. Proteins from plants, legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables tend to be deficient in one or more of the indispensable amino acids and are called ‘incomplete proteins’. Vegetarian and vegan diets may contain enough protein, but people following these diets may not be receiving all the essential amino acids if they do not pay attention to the type of protein they eat. Vegan diets adequate in total protein content can be “complete” by combining sources of incomplete proteins which lack different indispensable amino acids.

Amino acid function for hair

In terms of hair fiber production, the most important amino acid is cysteine. Cysteine is the most common amino acid in hair. It is particularly important because it contains sulfur molecules. As part of a keratin protein chain, these sulfur molecules cross link with each other to produce disulfide bonds. These chemical bonds are what gives hair its strength. For this reason the most popular amino acid supplement taken for hair is cysteine.

Besides the proteins, nutritional diet vitamin supplements and safe herbal supplements are the best diet supplements for hair growth.

Jump onto my bed

2007-11-07T22:15:00.000+08:00

It's been real quite here. Slowly picking up myself from rock bottom. Hopefully I can gain my old self back soon.

There will be a match on this sunday. Kok arrange the game as I was no longer lead the team anymore. However I'll be playing. Not too sure how's my fitness level will be as I've been out for quite awhile. I do hope I could keep myself in the same tempo with the team.

5 hours from now I'll be leaving this office. I just can't wait to go home. suddenly feel like going home. My mom change a new bed sheet yesterday. I know what I'll be doing today...goes home early and jump onto my bed...

How To Stop Hair Loss!

2007-11-05T22:31:00.000+08:00

Falling hair is a pretty common ailment that affects a large number of people. The problem affects both men and women. In men, the hair loss is usually permanent and may lead to baldness.

In women, hair loss can be both a temporary phenomenon and also a permanent one. In some cases the hair loss in women is only a temporary phenomenon and new hair grows back in place of the fallen hair.
The reasons for hair loss are manifold. The first and the major cause for hair loss are genetic. The second culprit is scalp disease. Lack of proper nutrition can also lead to hair loss. Stress is another major factor that leads to hair loss.

The condition of hair loss is called Alopecia. There may be many factors that lead to hair loss, but it can be stopped in two ways. One is by taking preventive measures. And the second is identifying the cause and taking suitable remedial measures.

Hair loss usually begins with the formation of small patches on the pate, which come off gradually resulting in hair loss. The patches if left untreated can turn red, oily and itchy thereby aggravating the situation.

There are many home based and time-tested grandma’s secrets to stop hair loss.

Select any one of the following methods or a combination of remedies that suit you best and this will definitely help you to stop hair loss.

For best results follow the method that suits you for best.

1. Apply a good hair tonic regularly.

2. Apply coconut oil mixed with extracts of hibiscus.

3. Apply a paste made from Fenugreek seeds that have been soaked overnight on the scalp and allow it to dry for some time before taking a bath.

4. Using coconut milk on the scalp once in a week will also help in preventing hair loss and also keep the hair healthy and glowing.

5. If you are an expectant mother, then the hair loss could be only a temporary phenomenon. The hormonal imbalance will come down automatically after delivery.

6. Eating a balanced and healthy food, keeping the hair and the scalp clean and using a good anti-dandruff shampoo will all go a long way in stopping hair loss.

If the hair loss is on a large scale then a visit to the doctor is advised. Hair loss is related to the skin and the scalp. Sever diseases of the scalp can lead to hair loss which could be permanent in case of some individuals.

Modern medicine has provided us with many options to stop hair loss. However, the emphasis should be on stopping hair loss than neglecting it and then opting for alternatives like hair replacement surgery and hair plugs.

What Is Behind Hair Growth

2007-10-29T22:42:00.000+08:00

Nothing in life is as simple as it seems, so it should come as no surprise that the strand of hair that you found on your brush this morning is an amazingly complex part of your body. Hair begins appearing on the human body while it is still in the womb. By the time a developing fetus reaches 22 weeks old, there are already 5 million follicles on the body. Interestingly enough, that is all of the follicles that will ever develop regardless of how long we live. None will ever be added.

Hair Anatomy

Hair consists of a follicle, which is embedded in the skin, and the shaft of hair which appears on our body. The follicle itself consists of multiple layers with each layer having a specific function. The papilla lies at the base of the follicle. Capillaries are connected to the papilla and they supply blood to the cells which surround the bottom part of the hair strand called the bulb.

Surrounding the follicle are two sheaths, inner and outer, which are designed to both protect the hair shaft from damage, and to help it grow out in the proper direction. The inner sheath runs next to the hair shaft and ends at the oil (sebaceous) gland. The outer sheath runs to the gland and ends at the erector pili muscle. This is the muscle that causes our hair to "stand on end" when it contracts.

The hair shaft is comprised of three layers of dead protein cells called keratin. The innermost layer, known as the medulla, is not always present in every hair shaft. The second layer, known as the cortex, provides the bulk of the hair shaft. The hair color is mostly determined by the pigmentation contained in this layer. The outermost layer is called the cuticle. It is comprised of a series of overlapping cells. The hair's luster and sheen comes from the cuticle.

How Hair Grows

Scalp hair grows at an average rate of six inches per year, or only .3-.4 mm per day. There are three distinct stages of hair growth.

- Catagen Phase
This transitional phase runs about two to three weeks. At any given time approximately 3% of your hair is in this phase. There is no hair growth during this period while the out portion of the hair root sheath shrinks and attaches itself to the root.

- Telogen Phase
This phase, known as the "resting period" is experienced by approximately 15% of your hair. Telogen lasts for around 100 days for scalp hair and significantly longer for other body hair.

- Anagen Phase
This phase defines a period of activity where the hair cells are dividing and new hair growth occurs. This phase can last for as long as two to six years. Shorter growth periods are indicative of people who have trouble growing their hair long.

Hair Growth Disorders

There are two hair growth disorders that affect humans. Hirsutism is a condition affecting mostly females. It is defined as a condition where excessive thick and dark hair growth is experienced in areas typically reserved for males. These areas include the face, chest and the areolae or area surrounding the nipple. Hypertrichosis is a condition which causes excessive hair growth in areas of the body where visible hair is not normally present. Both of these conditions are treatable.

Under the same moon

2007-10-24T09:19:00.000+08:00

Since they are young, Tetsu, Emi and Don has become the best of friends. Slowly Don and tetsu has develop feelings towards Emi. Emi was born with a heart illness while Don is gifted with physic powers. Don express it through paintings...

Tetsu dedicate his life to become a doctor so that one day he wanted to heal Emi with his own hands. However he came across don's feelings towards Emi, he was so angry and he burn down their childhood house, and it accidentally killed Emi's family. Don knew about it, and surrender himself to the police on behalf of Tetsu.

Don spend 7 years in jail before he escape. he manage to meet Tetsu and Emi. all he want is just to congrats both emi and tetsu for being together. However jealousy makes Tetsu chase don away.

Tetsu realise all his wrong doings and decide to find Don back. He and Emi went looking for Don after came to know don's wherebouts from a dying man. They finally saw Don...and Don smile and utter "congratulations..." and he sacrifice himself in a fire house...because he know, only his departure can fulfill the love between Tetsu and Emi...

Ah Xiong mushroom shop

2007-10-22T09:00:00.000+08:00

Got in office this morning, got tons of unread emails jamming up my mailbox. I was trying to figure out which one to go first. My working days seems to be loaded with unfinished projects. Fullpak, Cipos, thin wafers, 4 layers backside metallization, e-pak and a lots more. Sometimes I have been questioning myself do I really have the capability to eat all these up. Even though my projects in hand is one of the highest and yet I looks so relaxed....yeaaa...that's what I'm trying hard to.

Anyway, I'm not here to complain. I just wanna relax a bit by letting it out in this blog. This Saturday YES! I got a plan! I'll be visiting a mushroom plantation in banting! I'm very excited about this visit. But what's so exciting about a what??!! mushroom farm? Probably little did we knew that mushroom can really work wonders for bedridden cancer patients. Even though scientifically it's not 100% proven, but it's working well on a lot of patients. My objective is to see and understand mushroom growing. God knows I might own a mushroom farm of my own...how about this..."Ah Xiong mushroom shop..." haha

Hair Loss Prevention- Why Do Castrated Men Never Go Bald?

2007-10-20T21:22:00.000+08:00

The best start to preventing hair loss is understanding the basics of hair: what it is, how it grows, what system malfunctions can cause it to stop growing.

Most common hair loss comes under what has been commonly known as Male Pattern Baldness (MPB). Although referred to as MPB, females suffer a similar syndrome, so it is more properly called androgenetic alopecia. Although hair loss is not life or health threatening, it can cause serious problems with a personâ€™s psyche and self-confidence. There has been no absolute cure found for hair loss, and many factors of hair loss are hereditary, however there are several preventative measures one can take to maintain healthy hair and scalp.

Although both men and women can suffer significant hair loss, over 50% of men will suffer with Male Pattern Baldness (MPB), also known as androgenetic alopecia, at some point in their lives. The reason behind hair loss is a genetically inherited sensitivity to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and 5-alpha-reductase. The enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone, a male hormone, to DHT, the substance identified as the end-cause for hair loss.

Hair loss has been noticed and studied throughout the ages, and some interesting discoveries were made in ancient times. For one it was noticed that eunuchs: those males without genitals-never went bald. Men who were castrated as a result of accidents in battle also never went bald. This was the first indication that testosterone had something to do with hair loss. It has also been found that the more recessive the hair gene, the more propensity toward baldness one has.

Some common myths have arisen concerning hair loss. Because of medical advancements many of these myths are being addressed and corrected. For starters, although androgenetic alopecia or pattern baldness is genetic and therefore can be hereditary, it is not passed down through only your motherâ€™s side of the family. Either side of the family can pass down the genetic disposition toward baldness. Also, contrary to old family tales, wearing hats does not cause baldness either.

Beyond the genetic propensity of certain people toward hair loss, there seems to be various dietary triggers that activate the process, a notion that is promising since this can be controlled.

The effects of high-fat diets and the increase of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), a chemical produced by the body found to cause hair loss, is not conclusive at this time. However, there does seem to be a connection; as societies that consumed relatively low-fat diets such as pre-World War II Japan experienced almost no pattern baldness, whereas in post-World War II Japan there is an increase in pattern baldness as their society consumes a higher fat diet. In fact, Asian and African men in their native countries traditionally suffer very little Male Pattern Baldness (MPB). Although when the same peoples come to North America, they begin to develop MPB.

Because people of all races and ethnicities tend to develop MPB or androgenetic alopecia, yet do not exhibit these tendencies before moving to America, changes in diet may be a leading contributing factor. Diets high in fat do increase testosterone, which is the main component in DHT. More research needs to be done on this topic to reach conclusive evidence, although it certainly could not hurt to lower oneâ€™s fat intake.

There are a number of foods and substances to avoid and limit the intake of. Substances such as alcohol, caffeine, sugar and nicotine can deplete the body of nutrients and raise adrenal levels, which will cause a chain reaction of producing more androgen and causing hair loss. High levels of saturated fat and cholesterol rich foods are also linked to increased DHT levels and their consumption should be limited. Additionally, common table salt has been linked to hair loss. And the average diet provides the recommended amount of sodium intake; therefore, salt should never be added to food. However, when using salt for seasoning during cooking, be sure to use salt with Iodine being that it is a nutrient that is vital to hair growth as well, unless you are a regular consumer of seafood, which contains high levels of Iodine.

Although hair loss can be caused by many other variables, lack of proper nutrition will assuredly cause hair loss in many people. Fortunately, adopting a proper diet that includes the proper nutrients can reverse hair loss caused by malnutrition. One thing for certain, regardless of whether your hair loss was caused by malnutrition or not, adopting a healthier diet will help the function of other areas of the body.
There are some methods that have been used that prevent hair loss on some people, in addition to the dietary improvements, there are some naturopathic remedy suggestions. Massage and aromatherapy have been used with some success. In minor cases of temporary hair loss, hair growth can be stimulated by massage, since blood and oxygen flow to the scalp must be healthy in order for hair to grow. A blend of six drops each of lavender and bay essential oils in a base of four ounces of either almond, soybean or sesame oil massaged into the scalp and allowed to sit for 20 minutes has been used by aroma therapists to stimulate the scalp. Once the mixture is in the scalp for 20 minutes, wash your hair and scalp with your normal shampoo mixed with three drops of bay essential oil. Massaging the scalp in general for a couple of minutes a day can stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles and in mild cases stimulate some hair growth. Of course, one must be careful to be gentle when massaging and not tug at the hair or use the fingernails when massaging the scalp. If one is concerned about fingernails getting in the way due to extra long fingernails, there are several options. One is a flat-handed massage, which while not as effective as the finger massage can provide some circulatory benefits and results.

There are several electric massagers on the market that have an attachment for scalp massaging as well. An oriental method called Qi Gong (pronounced Chi Kung) has been used to increase circulation to the scalp and face also. The fingers should be placed at the center of the skull base and then begin to tap approximately 30 times. Work your way outward toward the ears continuing to tap gently. After reaching the ears go back to the center of the skull a little higher up and work your way around to the ear region. Keep going up about eight levels, each time repeating the process.

There is a definite connection between the prostate and hair loss for men, and therefore a connection between breakthroughs in BPH treatments developed and their effectiveness in restoring hair growth. There have been some herbalists that have experimented with the herb Saw Palmetto in order to block the production of DHT in treating BPH. Although most studies of Saw Palmetto have been for the treatment of prostatic disease, more recent studies have been conducted on its effectiveness in treating loss. The herb has been found to work in fighting benign prostatic disease by lowering levels of DHT, which is a known cause of androgenetic alopecia. Studies have shown Saw Palmetto extract is an effective anti-androgen and therefore there is promise for its effectiveness as an effective treatment for hair loss prevention.

Rosemary and sage are two herbs that have shown benefit traditionally when used externally. It is suggested that to promote a clean scalp, stimulation of the hair root, and thickening hair one should boil together in water rosemary, sage, peach leaf, nettle and burdock. Then strain the loose herbs from the liquid and use the liquid to wash the hair daily. Also recommended is steeping one ounce of ground rosemary, two ounces of ground sage, and a half ounce of ground nettles in one pint of ethyl alcohol for a week, straining the solution and adding one ounce of castor oil and one ounce of water to the liquid. This is said to make a great hair lotion to apply at night before bed or just before shampooing.

Hair is a living protein, and as with any living part of our bodies we must be sure to maintain proper health to optimize our chances of maintaining a healthy head of hair. Proper nutrition is vital to maintaining healthy hair, since the hair is a living and growing part of the bodyâ€™s system. Viewing it in this manner can help us to treat our bodies different and raise expectations through proper care. A healthy balanced diet, occasionally with the help of vitamin and mineral supplements and exercise are all key components to a healthy regimen of maintaining healthy hair.

There is an obvious link to hair loss and prostatic health and this only increases the pace of hair loss discoveries. Most treatments for prostatic diseases such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also have the pleasant side affect of growing hair on the heads of those taking it. With the pace of research and discoveries today, there is a great deal of optimism in the field of hair loss prevention and treatment. Hair is an important part of our dress and appearance, therefore a large part of our self-esteem. It is likely that there are answers for your situation presently or coming in the near future.

Remember, the restoration of hair growth is not an overnight process. The process takes time regardless of the method chosen. Be patient and follow as much of the advice given by professionals as possible. Keep in mind that the body is a system, and it is the abuse of this system by food intake and environmental causes that lead to most common hair loss.

Is There A Wrong Way To Wash Your Hair?

2007-10-15T21:35:00.000+08:00

It's not as simple as it sounds. There is a difference!

When washing your hair, it is best if you get in the shower. You may give yourself a back-ache and won’t be able to rinse properly if you wash your hair in the sink. Start by rinsing your hair to remove any leave-in conditioner or styling aids. Use a quarter sized dollop of shampoo and rub your hands together to distribute it. Put the shampoo on your scalp, not the ends of your hair. Work up a lather by massaging your scalp with your fingers and scalp brush. Don’t mix your hair all over your head; the more you do, the more tangled it will become.

You may notice that during the first shampoo, you won’t have much lather. That is because your hair is still dirty! Rinse well and then repeat, but this time, let the shampoo sit for a minute (especially if you are using a protein shampoo). Rinse, then press the water out of your hair. Never squeeze or pull your hair when it’s wet. Instead, smooth your hands down from the top of your head down to remove excess water, and important step before adding any conditioner.

Hot or Cold Water?

Honestly, it doesn’t matter because the effects are barely noticeable. However, experts say to wash hair in hot or warm water to help remove dirt and build-up and to rinse hair in cool water to close the cuticle and add shine.

Deep Conditioning

Conditioners penetrate better on towel dried hair so remove excess water first. Be gentle! To protect your hair, smooth your hands down your head from the top of your head down to remove excess water. As your hair grows longer, gather your hair at the base of your neck with one hand, and once anchored, use the other hand to gently press the water out of the ends of your hair. Then, use a generous amount (half-dollar size dollop or more for longer hair) to make sure your hair is completely covered. Concentrate on your hairline, nape and the ends of your hair, where it’s needed most. Massage well, but DO NOT COMB THROUGH; it’s too damaging to your hair. Snap on a plastic cap and sit under a warm dryer for 10 minutes. Rinse well and follow with an instant conditioner.

Ladies still at losing side

2007-10-10T09:06:00.000+08:00

Heard a lot of relationship failure lately. 3 of my friends who went through divorce in less than 3 years of marriege. The 1st one is have a relationship with a china girl during job posting. His wife caught him, and she file a divorce. 2nd one married for 2 years and got tired with his wife simple one reason, because she's not attractive and file a divorce. The 3rd one, after 3 months of marriege, they got divorce because his wife was too demanding and he bash her up...and all of them are only 31 years old.

Marriege suddenly become so fragile, so easy to break, just like a piece of glass. and yes, I admit it's all men's fault. Loyalty is no longer there. This is a wake up call where life is heading to nowhere. They can act like if nothing's happen. the day where wedding dinners are held, telling the world how much they love each other, the very next day, they file for divorce.

I'm not a believer in divorce neither do I want to advice them. They are matured enough to learn. Choosing a life partner is difficult. Some men are just bf material, while some are husband material. Men with bf material can be romantic, smooth talking but all they wanna do is just have fun. As for guys with husband material, might be loyal however they are boring, not romantic.

I just pity their ex-wife whereby no matter what happen, ladies still at the losing side...what did the three words mean to you..."i love you"..

She can get over it

2007-10-08T08:49:00.000+08:00

"Huh? find some hang out place?, where's your bf?" ... "I just broke off", she said. Not another one. 3 divorce, 3 break up and it's only march 07! i doesn't know what to say and change the topic immediately. I know Wai Quen has been spending week in week out meeting her bf over in Seremban. Though she looks ok, but I feel she's not. In order to makes her feels better, I relate my experience to her.

"Well, life not that bad afterall...just don't think so much. There are just tons of guys out there waiting for ya...cheer up..." I just feel bad for her. Things has not been going too fine. I know she's been running on a real bad time. She lost her dad a few months back, then her car crashed in an accident and now she declare "single". There are really one of those days for her. I know she's one hell of tough lady. And I also know she will get it over...

Making Your Own Herbal Hair Shampoo

2007-10-03T21:40:00.000+08:00

In 1990 I decided not to use the commercially made shampoos after reading Aubrey Hampton’s book, “Natural Organic Hair and Skin Care.” In this book Aubrey tells you how to read the label on any product that you put on your skin or hair.

Manufacturers are constantly using toxic chemicals in their skin and hair products and disregard their toxic effects on your body. This is easily seen in the list of chemicals that they use. Here are a few of these chemicals found in many product labels:

* propylene glycol or glycol– a petrochemical used because it is cheap
* cetearyl alcohol – emulsifier that can be synthetic or natural
* methylparaben or propylparaben – typical synthetic preservatives
* distearate – this is polyethylene glycol or polypropylene glycol which are petrochemicals
* isopropyl alcohol – used as a cheap solvent to carry synthetic oils.

Here is a natural shampoo that you can make. This formulation is something that I have been using for many years. First collect the following items:

4 oz of castile soap with any scent is that available – plain, peppermint, eucalyptus.
½ oz of rosemary - stimulates the hair follicles and helps to prevent premature baldness
½ oz of sage – has antioxidants and keeps things from spoiling and is antibacterial
½ oz of nettles – acts as a blood purifier, blood stimulator, contains a large source of nutrients for hair growth
½ of lavender – controls the production of sebaceous gland oil and reduces itchy and flaky scalp conditions
2000 mg of MSM – provides organic sulfur to your scalp, which improves the health and strength of your hair. It also helps to drive herbal nutrient into the skin and follicles where they can do the most good.
one empty 8 oz plastic bottle, or any other empty shampoo or soap bottle.

Mix the herbs in a mason jar, which has a lid. Boil 2 cups of distilled water. Add 3 heaping tablespoons of the mixed herbs into the boiling water. Pull the boiling water and herbs off the stove. Let the herb mixture sit for 30 – 40 minutes. Put the 2000mg of MSM into the herb mixture after 30 minutes of cooling. After 40 minutes and the MSM is melted, strain the herbal mixture into a bowl.

Pour 2 to 2 1/2 oz of strained herbal tea into the 8 oz plastic bottle. Now, pour the 4 oz of castile soap into the 8 oz plastic bottle. Cap the bottle and shake to mix the ingredients.

The shampoo is now finished and ready for use. Use this as a base for all of the shampoos you make. You can add different herbs as you learn what these herbs do and how they help your hair. You can vary the ingredients according to your taste. But now you have a shampoo that has no additives that can harm you.

Something in my blood

2007-09-30T08:38:00.000+08:00

Cars passby, I was sitting at the road side observing moving cars. I couldn't lift myself up wondering why does it happen. Cason was doing the chanting with a monk. I look from outside quitely.

My emotions scattered in tears. I walk with my heads down and I still couldn't face the reality. It's just too cruel for me to accept...too cruel.

Before he was pushed into the heating oven, I put my palms together, with my closed eyes, I pray. I just hope his sins will be forgiven and credit the goods that he did. Tears rolled down from my closing eyes.

Something in my blood makes me miss this man. Bobby Lim "ah wei ko ko", he might not be the best man that I met, but he can be the most wonderful man that ever exist in my life. You will always be remembered as a man who cherish our life with your selfless self...rest in peace...

Horrible

2007-09-22T08:36:00.000+08:00

After months of lay off, today is my first game practice. Horrible shot, horrible pass, horrible lob...everything seems to be sucks for me. I was totally lost out in the game. I totally lose my focus and play out. I was damn pissed for not be able to get hold of myself. Everyone one the field wonder what went wrong with me. after 30 minutes of struggle, I took my boots off and sat beside the field. I look up at the blue sky and wondering what the heck went wrong with my today...

Do You Know These Hair Coloring Secrets?

2007-09-20T21:50:00.000+08:00

Coloring your hair is perhaps the quickest and most dramatic way to change your look.

There are two types of hair dyes: permanent and semi- permanent, with variations of each.

A) Permanent Tints:Must be mixed with hydrogen peroxide to lift hair color. The peroxide opens the hair cuticle so that the tint can penetrate the cortex and form the color. The higher the level of peroxide, the quicker and lighter the result.

B) Semi-Permanent Colors:They don't actually lift the color-you can either vary the tone within your natural highlights or go darker. The color can last up to 20 washes and will softly fade as you shampoo, causing no re-growth problem.

C) Semi-Permanent Vegetable Colors:Contain only vegetable extracts and natural ingredients, so no color is stripped from your hair. It is similar to henna but it doesn't coat the hair (adds shine though). This color sits on the hair's surface and will wash out after about 8 shampoos.

Different coloring methods suit different hairstyles, so get some expert advice when deciding which one to go for... Skin Tone: Your new hair color should complement your skin tone. Light-skinned people don't look good with very dark hair because it draws color out of their skin.

Blonde:If you would love to be blonde, talk the process through with your colorist (or stylist) before you go for it. It should be relatively painless on virgin dark brown hair, but if your hair has been permanently tinted then the process will become a long saga.

Never attempt this kind of dye job on your own for the first time.

Red:Red is the sexy shade, for color that cries out for attention. Hair holds on to red-toned pigments well, so going copper-top can be easy for most people. But be warned-if you are blonde you will usually have to go two or three shades darker than your natural color to achieve a rich red (brunette), and it's not easy to reverse it.

Brown:Brunette is always a safe choice as it suits nearly everyone. Varying the shade with highlights can achieve a huge range of looks. From chocolate brown and bronze shades to honey or dark blonde, combinations of natural tones gives incredible shine as darker-pigmented tints add condition to your hair.
Black:This is by far the easiest color to accomplish because the molecules in black tints are larger and will cover all hair types very effectively. Caution is needed when using black, as it only tends to look good on people with darker and olive skin tones.

Some popular coloring questions:

* Will coloring my hair damage it?Only if the wrong level of peroxide is used or you are over-processing (too many permanent colors are applied) your hair. If you constantly change your hair color, especially if you go from blonde to brown and back to blonde, you must regularly use deep conditioning treatments.
* What's better for my hair, semi-permanent or permanent color?Semi-permanent color gives your hair a higher shine and enhances condition, but they won't lift natural hair color. Also, a semi-permanent tint will not cover large amount of gray hair (more than 50 percent).

Detoxification weekend

2007-09-18T09:29:00.000+08:00

A lot of people ask me how am I going to spend this coming holiday. Initially I thought of driving down to Tioman Island or even to Cameron Highlands. But think again, maybe I should spend more time with my aging parents before leaving for a long business trip.

So, what shall I do over this holiday? Well, I called it a detoxification weekend. I bought a lot of vege and fruits in the nite market. So, this weekend I only allow my throat to swallow non-meat food. I think I badly need a proper meal.

I'm looking at a picture which taken about 2 years back. It's the pic of my team. Lately I hardly involve in any my team matches. I left the team way sometime back. They knew I have quit the team. With the current job load, yes, I have to admit it's effecting my personal life. Sometimes it just can be mentally stressful, even replying an email.

A lot of people are are not working today. Most of them are on annual leave. Monday will be even worst. Most likely I'll be the only one in the office. Good for me, as I can do my work without any disturbance... :0)

No chance to come back

2007-09-16T08:45:00.000+08:00

Kelly came to pay her last respect to her dad. I couldn't recognize her initially. the last time I met her was more than 20 years ago. She spend most of her time in australia, I doubt if she still remember me.

Probably this is his last wish to see kelly. People often jump to the conclusion that kelly should meet his dad when he's around. But I understand her hesitation. no one understand how a dad abandon his daugther when she's young. No one understand how a kid grow up without a dad. It took kelly a lot of strength and courage to come forward for the last respect.

Maybe one thing she did not know is that he's awake from all his mistakes and back for good...but he was never given a chance to redeem his sin...

Sally will come

2007-09-16T08:41:00.000+08:00

I got to meet a lot of long lost relative. "Are you Ah Xiong?...my god, long time did not see you...how are you doing?" the same questions been asked many times by different relatives. Everyone was talking of how ah wei ko ko past.

I know Sally wanted to come. But I'm not sure if she does. Even though after their divorce, she still love him very much. Probably that's her first love.

In our love, I think our first love give us the most impressed moment. It's craved into our heart for live. We might deny it, but the truth lies in our heart. And I believe Sally will come...

Guide to Shaving Pubic Hair

2007-09-15T22:10:00.000+08:00

Getting the decision to start shaving your pubic hair is easy. Doing it is a bit more difficult.

Using the guidelines in this article, you will find that pubic hair shave can be a simple task.

First, is your pubic hair shave decision final? Make sure you are aware of the possible consequences and side effects of pubic hair shave. Remember, you can not stop shaving your pubic hair once you start doing it.

We suggest that your partner will help you with your first pubic hair shave. However, you can do it yourself.

Follow the following steps in the guide to shaving pubic hair:

1. Buy the proper products. You must get a razor and a shaving cream before going on with the other steps.

Do not use a male shaving cream or soap. You can easily find specialized creams for female shaving suitable for your skin type.

Likewise, you must not use switch blade razor or a disposable razor. You should buy a female safety razor which can be used to pubic hair shaving.

2. Cut off your pubic hair. The worst step people do is shaving their pubic hair without clipping it first. Doing so will damage the razor and cause unnecessary pain. Clip your pubic hair using a pair of sharp scissors. Your pubic hair should be as short as possible.

Notice that you will have to do this step only on the first time.

3. Get ready for pubic hair shaving. Clean the area to be shaved. In order to avoid irritated skin and pimples afterwards and for the most effective pubic hair shave, prepare yourself.

Get a hot shower or bath, splashing a lot of water on your pubic hair. After the shower dry yourself properly and make sure your pubic hair is dry and clean before moving to the next step.

4. Now you are ready to shave. Apply shaving cream generously on your pubic hair. Straighten your skin with one hand and gently shave with the other hand. Move the razor in the counter direction of your hair slowly.

You can shave the same area more than time but make sure you have enough cream on the pubic hair area.

5. After you are satisfied with the outcome of the pubic hair shave, wash generously with warm water the shaved area until it is clean.

6. Aftercare – Use baby oil or aloe vera gel to protect your skin.

Follow those steps in order to make pubic hair shave easy and effective. Good luck.

Is Hair Sugaring An Effective Way To Remove Body Hair?

2007-09-15T15:48:00.000+08:00

Hair sugaring is a process that can be used quite beneficially for hair removal. If you are someone that has used waxing in the past, consider sugaring. In the process, the wax is replaced with a sugar and honey mixture. It is sticky and works very much like that of waxing. And, it can produce the same results. But, it is organic in nature and it has the ability to give you an easier clean up too. Sugaring is a process of extracting hair from the follicle.

Although hair sugaring is a messy process the results of doing it can last upwards of two to six weeks. You can use it throughout the body since it is a natural product and see results. Many individuals find it most beneficial to the bikini line as well as to the upper lip. When the hair is removed, it will grow back. But, many people have found that it will grow back at a much lighter and finer way and it is like that it will not be nearly as thick either.

What To Use:

You can actually use a homemade solution of hair sugaring and get great results. Here’s what you should use:
- One Cup Sugar
- Juice from half of a lemon
- One fourth cup of honey

Mix these well and then microwave on high for about two to three minutes. You are looking for a smooth consistency. Leave the bowl standing for several minutes to cool to a safe temperature.
Now, you will need to get some white cotton cloth in strips (or use store bought waxing papers) as well as wooden tongue depressors to apply the mixture.
Here’s what to do:
- Clean skin and make sure that it is completely dry. No soap or body lotions should be used in the area.
- Apply cornstarch to the area. This will draw out the oils that are within your skin making the procedure work even better.
- Use the tongue depressor to apply a thin layer of the mixture over the area that you will want the hair removed from.
- Cover the area with a cloth strip. Rub the strip so that it is firmly in place. Do this with moderate pressure and in the opposite direction of the hairs growth.
- Grab the end of the strip and pull it back quickly in the opposite direction of the hair’s growth.
- Wash the area with water to remove the sugary mixture.

Like waxing, the area may be sensitive and red for a few minutes but this is a temporary situation. You will find it to be one that you can deal with if you want great looking hair removal at a very low cost. Hair sugaring is a procedure that can be done within a few minutes and can be repeated as necessary.

Silently slip away

2007-09-08T09:30:00.000+08:00

Initially I thought the compass was cheap at RM12. After purchasing it, then I take my own sweet time shopping for some books in the book store. And I saw some compass display inside the glass cabinet. When I take a clear look at the price tag, it's showing only RM5. Even though the design is different, but to me, it's a very much reasonable price. Kinda dissapointed with my impatience. It's not about the money, but myself.

Then, I start to think calmly. It's a very good lesson. In our life, we often make a snap shot decision. We never look or verify our surroundings. Same goes for relationship. A lot of times we just look at the surface. And from the surface we already decide our destiny. We started to regret as the best is just right by our side and we just let it silently slip away...

Easy going life

2007-09-08T08:26:00.000+08:00

Skipped this morning's meeting where I'm suppose to attend, but I don't feel like going. I'm a rebel in my department where it's an open secret that I don't get along with my superior. Other than that I do get along very well with other colleagues.

There are still a lot of unfinished tasks in my hand. Today I'm suppose to complete it, however there are a lot of clarification need to be done. On top of that it's bloody monday. I did not slept too well last nite. There are so much of stuff rolling in my head. And I just came across another friend of mine who's going through a divorce, after making his girlfriend pregnant. The news increase the divorce figure to 4 for this year alone. Suddenly it's just became a phobia to get married. Currently my life is pretty simple...work, lazing around the house, football, a little bit of travelling...no dates for me. So, everything seems to be so easy going...

Vitamins for Hair Growth

2007-09-04T21:24:00.000+08:00

Hair loss or baldness is caused mainly due to the lack of Vitamin B supplements. Vitamin B5 contains pantothenic acid and B3 (niacin that is vital for hair growth). B6 is equally important to the body, as it contains the nutrients of zinc, sulfur, magnesium and biotin.
An interesting fact about Vitamin B: Certain experiments were conducted with rats and they were fed with food that lacked magnesium supplements. It was found that they lost their hair in bunches and when they were provided with a low biotin diet they turned hairless. But to the surprise of all, their hair returned when they were fed with food rich in Vitamin B. Similar studies were conducted on men and it was found that Vitamin B enriches the quality of hair.

The body also requires Vitamin A. Fatty acids such as primrose oil, flaxseed oil or salmon oil need to be consumed for enhancing hair growth.

Vitamin E is meant for stimulating the oxygen intake in the body and improves the blood circulation. If there is proper blood circulation, hair growth is enhanced. Vitamin C assists the normal functioning of capillaries that carries the blood to the scalp. Even zinc is an important supplement, which should be consumed as it assists hair growth.

Biotin is necessary for hair growth. There are many sources of biotin such as brewer's yeast, brown rice, bulgur, green peas, lentils, oats, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and walnuts. It is present in some shampoos, so you can use shampoos, which contain biotin. It is advised to consult a physician before taking any vitamins or medications for hair growth.

I admire

2007-09-01T09:26:00.000+08:00

Lying on the big field looking at the beautiful sky. The rest of the players has not arrived yet. The view is absolutely awesome. Wind breeze through me and the smell of grass is so enchanting.

Quah came with two of his kids. He's not playing but spend some quality time with his lads. "Today is family day", declare Quah. I smile at him and greet his kids.

I observe them, and enjoy the laughter, the fun. Finally I get to see a man of family responsibility after knowing the downs of my friends. People always say divorce is common. Well...at least I'm witnessing a hope.

This is something that I'm always longing for. Share everything I know and make them a person of tomorrow. If today, you ask me what do I admire and I guess you already know the answer...