Brittany Murphy R.I.P Depressed this christmas?

A death is a terrible thing as it is but a death at Christmas is just awful! My thoughts go out to her friends and relatives this Christmas. Brittany was in many great films and it is such a shame that her life has ended so soon.

If you to are trying to get over a death this Christmas don't worry. Losing someone or something you love is very painful. After a significant loss, you may experience all kinds of difficult and surprising emotions, such as shock, anger, and guilt. Sometimes it may feel like the sadness will never go away. While these feelings can be frightening and overwhelming, they are normal reactions to loss. Accepting them as part of the grieving process and allowing yourself to feel what you feel is necessary for healing.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve — but there are healthy ways to cope with the pain. You can get through it! Grief that is expressed and experienced has a potential for healing that eventually can strengthen and enrich life.

There are 5 stages of grief:

Denial: “This can’t be happening to me.”
Anger: “Why is this happening? Who is to blame?”
Bargaining: “Make this not happen, and in return I will ____.”
Depression: “I’m too sad to do anything.”
Acceptance: “I’m at peace with what happened.”

You should get support from your friends and family and take care of yourself, don't worry the feelings of emptiness do not last forever.

http://helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.htm

The feel good X factor - Joe McElderry

Wow!!

The X factor was great! Watching the X factor final and seeing the young south shields man, Joe McElderry win topped it all off. Olly Murs was a good adversary, however in the final show down he was no match for Joe's amazing voice and talent. His debut single will hit number one this Christmas! Hopefully his debut album will also top the charts. Watching programmes like this, that heighten your senses allows your body to release endorphins and makes you feel good, a bit like eating a big bar of chocolate, yum!

http://xfactor.itv.com/2009/

How can i improve the condition of my hair?

1. Drink plenty of water. Rehydrate your scalp and follicles and ensure the blood is circulating well to feed your hair with all those vital nutrients.

2. Increase your consumption of essential fatty acids. Snack on nuts and seeds and use good quality olive oil when cooking. Dress salads with extra virgin olive oil and tasty nut oils.

3. Sulphur has been dubbed the beauty mineral for making your hair smooth and glossy. It is found in foods like cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

Conditoners, CONFUSED?

Confused about conditoners?

Leave-in conditoners can work well on dry hair. But as they coat your hair, they can weigh it down, makin it look lifeless. Use too much and your hair can appear greasy.

Rinse-out condtioners are always my first choice. They smooth my hair and eliminate tangles, making it easier to comb and style. As long as they are well rinsed out, they won't drag your hair down either.

Deep conditioners, hair masks, waxes oils are great occasionally. They need to be left on for at least 10 minutes to work properly, and are good for treated or dry hair, really helping to moisturise and strengthen the hair. To help the treatment penetrate deeper, wrap hair in a hot towel. Think of them in the same way as a monthly facial.

Volumizing conditioners use ingredients such as collagen, keratin and proteins to plump out individual hairs.

Combined shampoos and conditions are a great idea, but it seems to me they neither shampoo nor conditon as effectively as indivual products.

How often should i wash my hair?

Don't wash hair more than once a day as you will strip away all the natural protection that helps to make it look thick and shiny.

If your hair is coloured or permed, a specially formulated shampoo will gently cleanse it and won't strip the colour out.

Volumizing shampoos contain proteins that bond with your hair. Avoid using them all the time as they can leave a residue, which builds up, making hair look dull and dragging it down.

Highlight-enhancing shampoos and conditioners can make grey hair look shiny and help avoid the yellow tint that grey hair can sometimes acquire.

Acidic, clarifying shampoos containing ingredients such as lemon juice or vinegar help to strip away the residue that builds up from your normal hair products. These are ideal to use before applying an intense conditioner or before a salon treatment.

It used to be a common myth that washing your hair to often would make it oily. Leading trichologists now argue the opposite.