How to Get Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails With This 5 Super Foods

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Get Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails With This 5 Super Foods - As a conscious consumer equally passionate about healthy living, nutrition, and cosmetics, I have learned that good beauty products can be of some help to improve our appearance, but they will never replace the importance of our bodies receiving nutrients from whole foods. Several studies have highlighted the critical impact that nutrition has on our skin and how the lack of certain nutrients makes our skin more vulnerable to certain conditions. In addition, during the past few years there has been increased interest in a variety of popular diets (Weight Watchers, Abs Women, Bonus Years, Vegan, Paleo, etc.). It seems to me that this has caused much confusion as to what is really good for our bodies and what is not.

Thankfully, when searching for foods containing nutrients that are most beneficial for healthy skin, hair and nails, most nutritionists and dermatologists seem to agree about the benefits offered by the following foods:

1. Avocados and Olive Oil

I am very glad avocados have become a more popular food because they are an excellent source of Vitamin E and healthy fats, in addition to containing fiber and Vitamin C. Personally, I eat them almost every day. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that has been found to have photoprotective qualities. It provides some protection against UV radiation and it also prevents inflammatory, UV-caused damage to the skin. In addition to being a great source of Vitamin E, olive oil is also rich in polyphenolic compounds, antioxidant substances that fight free radicals and therefore help in preventing premature aging. Vitamin E is also a very effective topical skincare ingredient.

One of my favorite skincare products, argan oil, is packed with Vitamin E and works as a fantastic skin moisturizer for people with combination and oily skin types, as it has sebum-regulating properties. It also works wonders when applied on damaged/brittle hair.

2. Leafy Greens

I’m sure you saw this one coming! Leafy greens — especially spinach and kale — are an exceptional source of phytonutrients. In particular, spinach offers two nutrients, lutein and beta-carotene, which have been shown to promote the skin’s elasticity. Leafy greens also provide Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps with repairing the skin from any damage caused by exposure to UV rays and environmental toxins. Vitamin C also helps to boost collagen production, promoting the skin’s firmness and elasticity. We just cannot skip on the greens, folks.

Tip: If you have a hard time eating your greens because you don’t like the taste of them, try to sauté them in a little grass-fed butter, such as unsalted Kerry Gold butter, available at most grocery stores across America and Europe. Add a pinch of sea salt and garlic powder to taste. If you are lactose intolerant, you can use ghee instead of butter. Ghee has the same benefits of grass-fed butter but it is almost entirely free of the milk solids present in butter. If you have to avoid dairy products all together, you can use coconut oil, (not virgin, but expeller-pressed coconut oil, as it has no coconut flavor to it).

3. Fermented Foods

Many skin conditions (acne included) may be caused by an unhealthy gut, which is unable to properly digest the foods we eat and promote the absorption of nutrients. Fermented foods introduce healthy bacteria into our gut, allowing the gut to function better and improve our overall health as they provide probiotics, vitamins and enzymes. Some studies have found rosacea and other skin conditions to be triggered by an inflamed, unhealthy gut. Glutathione (GSH) is a byproduct of fermentation and it is a potent antioxidant (also present in avocados). Fermenting foods is also an inexpensive, easy process. I must admit that I was not a big fan of sauerkraut, but after reading about the benefits of eating fermented foods I have started to eat it often.

4. Nuts

Nuts are true nutrition powerhouses. They are rich in omega fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. In particular, Brazil nuts contain selenium, which has been found to be particularly beneficial for the hair and scalp, especially when dry or prone to dandruff. Like avocados and olive oil, nuts are a great source of Vitamin E, which carries all the benefits mentioned above. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of zinc, which has been shown to be impressively beneficial in acne patients.

Tip: For full nutritional benefits, nuts should be consumed raw and should be properly prepared by soaking. Soaking nuts overnight helps to rid them of the antinutrients that make them difficult to digest. Prepare the nuts in a similar manner as you would beans and other legumes. Soak the nuts overnight (for at least 7 hours) in filtered water with one tablespoon of sea salt. Once they are soaked, drain the water and rinse them off. Then allow them to dry in the oven at a temperature no higher than 150 F for 12-24 hours, stirring occasionally. They will also taste better!

5. Eggs

Egg yolks contain an especially important nutrient called biotin, which is a B Vitamin (B7). Low levels of biotin may result in brittle nails and hair loss, while healthy levels of biotin may actually reverse such conditions. However, in order to get the full benefits of eating eggs you should try to purchase pastured eggs from a local farm, where the chickens are truly cage free and have access to sunlight, grass and bugs. Unhealthy chickens do not produce healthy eggs! If vegan, you can obtain your biotin intake from peanuts.

If you are ready to introduce some healthy, nutrient-dense foods into your diet, remember that it is not only important to add nutrient-dense foods to our diet, but that we also need to eliminate foods that do not offer any benefits, such as processed foods. Moreover, healthy skin, hair and nails also depend on other health and lifestyle factors such as: food allergies, food intolerances, sleep habits, exercise habits, stress management and water intake. Some medications may also carry side effects that impact our appearance. All factors are very important, and only by keeping balance can maintain healthy, glowing skin, hair and nails.

How to Make Your Life Better

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Make Your Life Better - This list can apply to men and women, but sometimes guys just need an extra reminder.

1. Keep a durable toolbox stocked with the basics: hammer, screwdrivers, nails, etc. You should be able to fix 90 percent of anything that goes wrong in your home.

2. Know how to change a diaper without whining about it.

3. Take up a hobby and be passionate about it. Work is work, and family time is family time, but you should have one thing that’s yours.

4. Invite your mom out at least every 6 months or so—just you and her. Breakfast, brunch, tea–whatever. Just take her out and listen.

5. Take your dad out to a ball game every now and then. He’s dying to just spend a few hours with you over beer and hot dogs. He regrets he didn’t do this with you more when you were younger.

6. When you can, pick up the tab without being asked and don’t make a big deal out of it.

7. Know basic first aid, not just CPR. Know what to do when someone goes in shock, how to immobilize a broken bone, how to apply pressure or dress simple wounds, how to relay information to a 911 operator.

8. Be able to cook a great meal (an appetizer, a salad, and a main course) and know how to pair it with wine. Spaghetti doesn’t count, aim higher.

9. Learn how to recognize when a woman is venting and shut up. She doesn’t want you to solve her problem. If she does, she’ll ask.

10. Know how to drive a manual transmission. It’ll take you a couple hours to learn and you’ll never forget how to do it.

11. Have one go-to method of knowing how to start a fire without a match or lighter. The Boy Scouts have three.

12. Have a bank account separate from your checking and savings. Every paycheck, put 5 to 10 percent of it in said account. Same thing for your 401k–add to it.

13. Read one great book every month. Take your time with it and understand it.

14. Have one toast ready at a moment’s notice. Similarly, know how to give a great speech. The perfect speech will earn you enormous respect.

15. Be able to dance when asked. You don’t have to be Fred Astaire, just move your arms and legs a bit—the girl you’re on the dance floor with is there to have fun.

16. Know how to change a flat tire. Don’t complain when you have to perform the task.

17. Always compete strongly, and lose graciously—win graciously, too.

18. Own a filing cabinet and keep all important paperwork in there. W-2s, birth certificates, tax stuff—anything you can’t afford to lose.

19. Spend at least 5 minutes a day catching up on current events. Don’t just read the Local and Sports sections—venture into the World and Politics sections, as well.

20. If you find yourself in a situation where you’re about to cheat, know that you’ll feel completely miserable afterwards.

21. Always date your wife, girlfriend—significant other. Get off the couch.

22. When someone you’ve just met asks you a friendly question, answer them. Then ask them one back, and listen.

23. Don’t look for approval from anyone other than you and your own set of moral codes.

24. If you feel like something’s wrong with you physically, go to a doctor. A lot of illnesses can be stopped if caught early enough.

25. Remind yourself that your job doesn’t define you.

26. Always compliment her shoes (or anything you know a woman put a little extra effort into).

27. Confidence is everything. Know yourself and what’s important to you–that’ll get you there. (And if you don’t feel confident, fake it—it’ll happen eventually—don’t be cocky, just hold your head high and show poise.)

How to Improve Your Skin With This Healthy Drinks

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Improve Your Skin With This Healthy Drinks - You might have already heard that drinking plenty of water is essential to keep your skin healthy and glowing. The main reason is that skin cells contain a high percentage of water and need it to properly function, just like every other cell of our body. While water is the only essential one, there are other drinks that are beneficial to the skin. These healthy drinks provide not only a certain amount of water, but also other nutrients that support the skin cells' protective and repairing functions.

1. Coconut Water

An easy way to drink more of it? Swap your sports drink with coconut water.
Compared to sports drinks, coconut water is a healthier option because it is naturally sweet and does not contain artificial sweeteners. It is also a source of potassium, which most people are slightly deficient in due to the insufficient amount of fruit and vegetables in the their diet. However, what makes it so beneficial to the skin is that it contains high amounts of antioxidants, which combat free-radicals that are responsible for premature aging. Lastly, there are several nutrients in coconut water that are currently being researched for their medical benefits, such as phytohormones. In particular, one of the phytohormones contained in coconut water, called trans-zeatin, was found to have anti-aging and youth-preserving effects, according to a 2005 study.

2. Green Tea

An easy way to drink more of it? Limit your coffee intake and drink more green tea. 
Due to its dehydrating effects, it is best to limit your coffee intake. Green tea does not have a dehydrating effect on the body and it contains powerful antioxidants called polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties. A study has found evidence that one of these compounds, called EGCG, may help with the healing of several skin conditions, such as psoriasis, rosacea, wounds, and even wrinkles. Polyphenols are also photo-protective and photo-repairing; evidence suggests that drinking green tea can effectively prevent sun damage.

Although green tea is one of the few teas with sufficient evidence supporting the medical claims, there are a few more teas that are recommended for improving the skin, such as, black tea, dandelion tea, and nettle tea.

3. Cold-Pressed Juices

An easy way to drink more of it? Skip sugary fruit juices from concentrate and drink a cold-pressed juice. 
Cold-pressed juices are an easy way to increase your intake of the nutrients that are in fruits and vegetables. What makes cold-pressed juice more beneficial than conventionally prepared fruit juice (aside from being free of added sugar) is that, without heating and over-processing the ingredients, more nutrients are left in the drink, such as vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. The nutritional value depends on the ingredients chosen, but most vegetables and fruits contain beneficial vitamins like vitamin C (which boosts collagen formation), and many other antioxidant-rich nutrients that support skin cells.

How to Take Care Heart Health With This Super Foods

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Take Care Heart Health With This Super Foods - Less than 5 percent of American adults meet all of the dietary recommendations for optimal heart health. Consuming foods low in saturated fat and sodium, yet rich in dietary fiber, can help lower your cholesterol, blood pressure and overall risk of heart disease. The most nutritious foods also provide numerous vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

Berries

Berries are rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants (potent disease-fighting compounds. A study published in the June 2010 issue of the "Journal of Nutrition" found that consuming a beverage that provided the equivalent of 2 cups of blueberries daily for eight weeks significantly decreased blood pressure and improved other markers of cardiovascular health. If you don’t enjoy blueberries, try raspberries, strawberries or blackberries) all are rich in phytonutrients.

Fish

The American Heart Association recommends two servings of fish, preferably fatty fish, each week. Fatty fish like salmon and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which decrease risk of arrhythmias, lower triglycerides and increase levels of high-density lipoprotein (the good cholesterol) in your blood.

Leafy Greens

Leafy greens, such as spinach and collard greens, are packed with numerous vitamins and minerals while being low in calories. One cup of cooked spinach meets the daily requirements for vitamins A and K and 50 percent of the daily requirements for magnesium and vitamin C yet provides only 40 calories.

Nuts

Nuts are nutrient-dense foods rich in unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, minerals, vitamin E and plant stanols and sterols. Eating 1.5 ounces of nuts (in particular pistachios, walnuts or almonds) can significantly improve your cholesterol and decrease your risk for heart disease. Nuts are heart-healthy snacks that are easy to carry with you when you're on the go.

Legumes

Legumes include beans, peas and lentils -- all of which are low in fat, high in fiber and provide high-quality vegetable protein. A study published in the November 2012 issue of the "Archives of Internal Medicine" indicates that 1 cup of legumes a day improves blood sugar and decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease. You can easily mix legumes into soups, casseroles and pasta dishes, or toss them into salads.

Oats

Oats provide more soluble fiber, the type that lowers your cholesterol, per serving than almost every other grain. Not only will oatmeal improve your heart health, it may help you lose weight. Because oatmeal is so rich in fiber, it can help you feel fuller for a longer period of time, which helps decrease caloric intake throughout the day. For a triple threat of super foods, top your oatmeal with a handful of berries and tablespoon of chopped nuts.

Dark Chocolate

Even a sweet treat, like dark chocolate, can improve heart health. Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, compounds that may help prevent blood clots and hardening of the arteries. Since chocolate is high in calories, limit yourself to a 1-ounce piece with 70 percent cocoa or more.

How to Prevent And Reduce Morning Erections

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Prevent And Reduce Morning Erections - Men will often wake up in the morning to find that their penis has filled with blood during the night, and is erect. The scientific name for this is Nocturnal Penile Tumescence. While this is very common and not related to any medical issues, it is often embarrassing and uncomfortable, especially if you share your bed with a partner. A man's penis will often become erect during the night when he dreams of something that arouses him. Urine retention, which occurs when the bladder is full and begins filling the urethra with urine, can again stimulate the penis enough to cause an erection. However, there are ways to reduce the effects and regularity of morning erections.

Before You Go To Bed

1. Decide at what time of the night you are going to bed. If you plan to go to sleep at 11pm, for example, then it is a good idea to stop your intake of fluids at least two hours before you go to bed. This will give plenty of time for your body to process any liquids that you have already consumed, so you can urinate before heading upstairs.

2. Visit the bathroom. Expel all of the urine from your bladder, which will reduce the likelihood of excess urine making its way into your urethra during the course of the night.

3. Engage in sexual activity with your partner if she is willing, or masturbate. The process of ejaculating the semen from your testicles will result in a natural release of testosterone, and should reduce the likelihood of you becoming sexually aroused during sleep. This will make the subsequent morning erection much less frequent.

4. Lie in your bed in a comfortable position, which does not bring stimulation to your penis. Keep a distance away from your partner if not sleeping alone, and lie on your side. Lying on your side reduces the likelihood of your penis becoming aroused by the friction from your mattress underneath you, and duvet on top of you.

5. Go for a short walk in the morning after you wake up. This will shake off the effects of any friction which has occurred during the night between your body and the body of your partner, or the bed.

6. Visit the bathroom again. Relieve yourself by expelling any excess urine which may have entered the urethra as well as your bladder, and caused some arousal.

Tips & Warnings

• Waking up with an erection is completely normal, and is not something to worry about. While it may be embarrassing or uncomfortable, especially if you are sharing your bed with another person, it is not something which you need to seek medical treatment for, unless you are regularly waking up in pain because of morning erections.

How to Boost Your Metabolism Easily

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Boost Your Metabolism Easily - When it comes to weight loss, a fast metabolism makes the difference between reaching your goals and spinning your wheels without seeing much progess. Not only does a speedy metabolism help you burn more calories, but it allows you to eat more during your weight loss journey, making you more likely to stick with your new lifestyle for long-term results. Luckily, you can maximize your metabolic rate through exercise, diet and lifestyle choices.

Lift Weights

Contrary to popular belief, the way to get a faster metabolism is not through hours of cardio. Weight lifting is the best thing you can do if you want a faster metabolism, because it helps you build and maintain lean muscle. "Someone with more lean muscle mass has a higher resting metabolic rate because it takes more calories to maintain muscle than it does fat," says Jarrett Arthur, a fitness and self-defense expert.

Working out with moderate to heavy weights also helps you burn more calories in the hours after your workout. This phenomenon, called EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) makes your body take in more oxygen, firing up your metabolism for hours after you've left the gym.

Schedule muscle-building sessions into your gym routine 2 to 3 times per week, with at least one day in between each session for recovery.

HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training

Transform boring cardio into a metabolism-boosting workout with HIIT, or high intensity interval training. Like weightlifting, HIIT stimulates EPOC, so you’ll burn more calories all day, not just when you’re working out.

If you already do cardio on a regular basis, start adding sprints to the mix. Work at maximal effort for 15 seconds to 1 minute, then slow down to recover between sprints. Here's a quick 5-minute HIIT workout to get you started.

• 45 seconds burpees
• 15 seconds rest
• 60 seconds jump rope
• 15 seconds rest
• 45 seconds jump squats
• 15 seconds rest
• 60 seconds ice-skaters
• 2 minutes rest
• Repeat three times.

If you’re new to aerobic exercise, ease into interval workouts. Try moderately raising your intensity for three brief intervals during your workout, but don't go all out, suggests Arthur. As you get fitter, you can start adding more intervals and work at a higher intensity during your sprints, then start reducing the amount of time between intervals.

Spice It Up

Add a little fire to your food to get your metabolism revving, says Charmaine Jones, a registered dietitian based in Washington, D.C. Spicy meals, like ones containing cayenne or ginger, increase your body temperature, which speeds up your metabolism. You can add a pinch of cayenne to almost any savory meal, and even include fresh cayenne and ginger in your smoothies.

For a metabolism-boosting pre-workout, make this energizing pineapple ginger smoothie:

Combine 2-3 pineapple chunks, 1-2 small slices of fresh ginger, a pinch of cayenne pepper, a squeeze of lemon, and ½ cup coconut water or filtered water. Combine all ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth. If you want a chillier treat, use frozen pineapple instead of fresh.

Pump (Dietary) Iron

Raise your metabolism with meals and snacks high in iron, says Jones. Iron helps transport oxygen to your cells, supports your cellular metabolism, gives you natural energy, and helps with chemical reactions needed to burn fat.

Foods rich in iron also tend to contain protein, which raises your metabolism. Protein has a high thermic effect, so your body burns more calories while digesting protein than it does digesting carbs and fat. Foods high in protein also tend to be filling, so they can help you stick to a calorie-controlled diet.

Add lean meats and beans to your meals to increase your iron intake, recommends Jones. Here are a few ideas on how to add more protein to your diet:

• Add a handful of chopped chicken breast or grilled tempeh to your salads
• Pair celery and carrot sticks with black bean hummus
• Drink a protein shake as a meal-replacer or post-workout snack
• Swap out regular yogurt for Greek
• If you're craving fruit, pair it with 1/2 cup of cottage cheese
• Swap refined carbs for lentils or quinoa
• Add protein powder to your oatmeal

Use Metabolism-Stimulating Supplements

Certain vitamins and herbals supplements can also speed up your metabolism. The B-complex vitamins help you get the most energy from your food, providing a boost that powers your workouts and revs up your metabolism, says Jones. Green tea extract, or GTE, contains caffeine, a natural metabolism booster. GTE acts as a thermogenic, raising your body temperature to increase your calorie burn throughout the day.

Make sure you check with your doctor before taking any supplement, cautions Jones. Your doc can recommend an effective, quality-controlled supplement and recommend a dosage that’s not likely to cause side effects.

Drink Icy H2O

Staying hydrated is key to boosting your metabolism, says Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian and personal trainer. Water helps flush away energy-sapping toxins that would otherwise make you feel drained and tired. Getting enough water is especially important as you lose weight, because your body generates more toxins when it burns fat.

Down at least 64 ounces daily, and choose cold water for a further metabolism boost, you’ll burn a few extra calories warming it up to body temperature.

Get Your Z's

Revving your metabolism involves more than healthy diet and exercise, you also need enough rest each day. Your body regenerates lean muscle while you’re asleep, says Palinski-Wade, so quality shut-eye boosts your metabolism by helping you build muscle tissue. Getting enough sleep also helps reduce stress and regulates your hormone levels, preventing a buildup of stress hormone cortisol, which is linked to weight gain.

Having trouble getting your recommended 7 to 8 hours nightly? Try all-natural relaxing remedies to get the shut-eye you need.

How to Fall Asleep Naturally and Fast

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Fall Asleep Naturally and Fast - Struggling to get enough sleep? You’re not alone. One in 25 Americans uses prescription sleep aids, reports a 2010 survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and that doesn’t count the people who use over-the-counter options. You don’t necessarily need sleeping pills to get a good night’s rest, though; relaxation techniques and natural remedies can help stabilize your sleep schedule.

Practice Yoga

Getting to sleep naturally is all about developing a nighttime routine, and a relaxing yoga practice at the end of the day prepares you for slumber. Yoga therapist Jillian Guinta recommends this easy 5-minute routine:

• Modified camel: Start by kneeling on your mat. Place your hands on your lower back and lengthen your spine, bending back slightly to lift your heart toward the sky. Hold for 60 seconds.
• Reclined twist: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the ground. Gently move both legs to the side in a “windshield wiper” motion until your legs rest on the ground. Hold 30 seconds; then repeat on the other side.
• Apanasana: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the ground. Use your arms to gently hug your knees into your chest, letting your lower back relax. Hold for 60 seconds.
• Figure 4: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the ground. Lift your right leg and place your right ankle over your left thigh, letting your knee open to the side, so your right shin is parallel to your hips. Gently lift your left leg, feeling a stretch your right hip and glute. Hold for 30 seconds; then repeat on the other side.
• Child’s Pose: Kneel on the floor and sit back on your heels. Fold forward, keeping your hips back at your heels, as you walk your hands forward on the ground until you come to a comfortable rest position, feeling the gentle stretch in your lower back. Hold for 60 seconds.

Keep a Gratitude Journal

Taking a few minutes each day to keep a gratitude journal naturally relieves stress (a common cause of sleeplessness) so you can relax and get to sleep. "Write down five things you’re grateful for at the end of each day" says Leo Willcocks, a relaxation expert and founder of DeStress to Success. "This helps you feel more fulfilled."

As writing in your gratitude journal becomes a nightly habit, it will also cue your brain to prepare for sleep, which should help with insomnia.

Relax With Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a safe and effective natural sleep aid, according to a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine in 2015. Lavender is your best option. Add five to 10 drops of lavender essential oil to your laundry detergent when you wash your bedding so your pillows and sheets have a relaxing scent, recommends Jay Bradley, lifestyle coach and author of "Live Look Feel." Placing a lavender reed diffuser or burning a lavender candle in your room also sets the mood for sleep, just remember to blow out the candle. If you’re not a fan of lavender, try ylang ylang for its soothing properties.

Try Tea

Capping your night with a cup of herbal tea diffuses anxiety and helps with sleep. Reach for chamomile, a calming bedtime staple, or jasmine tea. "Jasmine tea has similar properties to chamomile and it helps to calm the mind," says Folk, who also recommends valerian tea for its soothing properties. No matter which brew you choose, take some time to savor each sip; drinking tea slowly gives you time to reflect on the day, appreciate the tea’s soothing aroma and ease tension before bedtime.

Apply Some Pressure

Spend a few minutes each night practicing acupressure, a proven stress-reliever that helps with sleep. Just a few minutes using pressure points when you first get into bed can help you relax and get to sleep, says Elizabeth Folk, an herbalist and board-certified licensed acupuncturist.

Folk recommends these four pressure points:

• Spleen 6: Located just above your inner ankle bone. Place four fingers on the inside of your leg above your ankle bone. Position your thumb just above your fourth finger and apply pressure
• Kidney 6: Located approximately 1/2 inch below the bone in your inner ankle
• Heart 7: Located on the “pinky” side of your inner wrist, where your wrist meets your palm
• CV17: Located on your sternum, level with your heart

Use your thumb to apply pressure to each point for 5 to 10 seconds, massaging the point with small circles if it feels comfortable. Folk recommends a firm pressure, just enough to feel slightly tender, but not painful.

Breathe Deep

Keep the powerful breath of fire for energizing morning yoga; sleep-inducing breathing techniques are all about deep belly breaths. Juliana Mitchell, a yoga instructor and director of Living Now Yoga in New York, tells you how:

• Get cozy: put on socks, warm clothing or cover yourself with a blanket to avoid feeling chilly.
• Lie on your back in bed, with one pillow behind your head and one behind your knees.
• Close your eyes and breathe through your nose. Become mindful of your breath.
• Slowly deepen your breaths. Feel your belly expand each time you inhale, as you completely fill your lungs, and fall as you let all the air out of your lungs.

Continue deep breathing for as long as it feels right, you might fall asleep during this exercise, or need to shift positions before sleep. If you wake up during the night, try this practice again to get back to sleep.

About Insomnia and Alternative Medicine

If you’re suffering from chronic insomnia, alternative or natural medicine may help. But you’ll need to see a professional. "When it comes to Chinese herbs, everyone has their own reaction," says Folk. That means that what works for someone else might not work for you, so you need a professional to recommend personalized treatment based on your personal sleep pattern and the cause of your sleep issues. If you’ve tried relaxation techniques and they’re not working, consult a physician or sleep specialist for help.

How to Fix And Use the Limited Connectivity of Wireless Internet

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Fix And Use the Limited Connectivity of Wireless Internet - When you see limited connectivity as your Internet status, your internet is temporarily down. To fix this, you need to start at the modem, which is the first place you have access to your connection and then work forward to your computer to find the source of the problem. The cause of limited connectivity depends on many factors, but in most cases you can solve the problem without replacing the equipment or picking up the phone to call your Internet service provider (ISP.)

Instructions

1. Power cycle your modem by turning off your computer and all other computers in your wireless network. Unplug the modem and router. Wait about 60 seconds. Plug in the modem. Wait for the signal to lock. If it doesn't lock within 10 minutes, check the connection wires in the back for tightness. Tighten to the best of your ability. Firmly push the plug cord into the outlet and into the back of the modem. If the signal remains unconnected, give it another 15 minutes before calling your ISP to see if an outage exists in your area and to check the health of the modem. You may need to replace your modem.

2. Plug in the router, if the modem secures the signal. Wait for the connection to establish. If it connects, then move on to the computer. If it doesn't, connect an Ethernet cord to the modem and a computer. Turn on the computer and open a browser. Try another computer, if you can't surf the web. If the second computer connects, the first computer may need some work. Skip to Step 3. If you can access the Internet with the Ethernet cord, then the problem lies with the router. Turn off the computer, router, and modem again. Disconnect the Ethernet cord from the modem and computer. Turn on the modem, wait for the connection and plug in the router. If the connection still doesn't secure, then replace the router, unless you recently reset your router. If you recently configured your router, try resetting the DHCP settings. The router's instruction manual has the information to enable DHCP. After enabling, restart your computer.

3. Turn on the computer, if you haven't already. At this point, you should have a connection established on the router and modem or determined that one of them caused the limited connectivity. Click on the computer icon in the bottom right corner of your desktop. Choose "Manage Network Connection." Select the active connection and click "Diagnose this Connection." For XP models, click on "Start," "Control Panel," and "Network Connection." Click on the connection and choose "Repair." Sometimes, the result is positive and the connection repaired; other times, it may give a reason and solution or be unable to determine the cause.

4. Check the connection to make sure it is the connection you want. Your computer has access to several wireless connections.

5. Renew and release your IP address by clicking on "Start," "All Programs, "Accessories" and "Command Prompt." In Xp models or older, choose "Start" and "Run." Enter "cmd" and click "Ok." In the command prompt, type "ipconfig/release." Once it releases the IP address, type "ipconfig/renew" to renew the ip address.

Yeah, it's How to Fix And Use the Limited Connectivity of Wireless Internet. Keep trying! If you still feel confuse, you can see the video below.

How to Enable Hidden Dark Theme on Windows 10

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Enable Hidden Dark Theme on Windows 10 - Windows 10’s new default theme is very bright, with lots of white, from window backgrounds to white title bars. Microsoft built a dark, black theme into Windows 10, but it’s hidden.

Microsoft has said it will continue working on Windows 10, so it’s possible this feature will be improved and there will be an easy toggle for it in the Settings app in the future. For now, here’s how you have to activate the dark theme.

Enable a System-wide Dark Theme

Microsoft may eventually add a toggle to the Settings app that switches between a system-wide light theme and dark theme. This is the way it works on Windows Phone. For now, you can still enable a system-wide dark theme, it just requires editing the registry. This will enable the dark theme for quite a few universal apps, but not all of them.

You can do this manually with the instructions below, or download our Enable Dark Theme on Windows 10 registry hack. Just double-click the included .reg file to enable the dark theme, and double-click the other included .reg file to re-enable the light theme.

After you run the file, log out and log back in or restart your PC.

if you want to do this by hand, you’ll need to open the registry editor and create the following keys. In earlier builds of Windows 10, this value was named "SystemUsesLightTheme", but it’s named "AppsUseLightTheme" in the final version of Windows 10.

• Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize, create a DWORD value named "AppsUseLightTheme" with the value of "0". 
• Under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize, create a DWORD value named "AppsUseLightTheme" with a value of "0".

Log out and log back in, or restart your computer. Delete these values later (or set them to "1") to re-enable the light theme.

Dark Themes for Microsoft Edge and the Windows Store

Microsoft’s new Edge browser has an easy-to-enable dark theme. In Edge, open the menu and select Settings. Select the "Choose a theme" box, and pick "Dark." This will make Edge’s browser interface dark.

This option won’t change the colors of web pages, which will remain mostly white. Making most web pages appear dark would require a custom stylesheet, which won’t be an option until Microsoft Edge eventually gains support for browser extensions.

The Windows Store also has a dark theme, although it’s hidden. Open the Windows Store and press Ctrl+T to toggle the dark theme. Press Ctrl+T again to switch back to the light theme.

Microsoft may add this option to more applications in future app updates that roll out through the Windows Store. The above tricks both work even if you haven’t enabled the system-wide dark theme option.

Dark Theme for Traditional Desktop Applications

While many universal apps will now use a darker theme, desktop applications like the File Explorer window will continue to use their standard, light, white-heavy themes. You can enable a dark theme for desktop applications in the same way you could on previous versions of Windows — by enabling a custom visual style.

Windows does include several "High-contrast" desktop themes you can enable if you really want a dark theme. To find this option, right-click the desktop, select Personalize, select Themes in the Settings window that appears, and select "Theme settings". Select one of the high-contrast themes at the bottom of the window. However, these themes aren’t the best-looking, so you probably won’t want to use them.

To get a higher-quality dark theme on the Windows desktop (one that changes the interface of the File Explorer window to look dark, for example) you’ll need to do the same thing you had to do on previous versions of Windows. This involves patching your uxtheme.dll to allow user-created visual styles and downloading third-party Windows styles from the Internet.

Many applications do offer their own theme features, so you could also just theme individual applications you rely on. For example, you could install dark themes for the Chrome or Firefox browsers.

Windows 10’s dark themes certainly seem like a work in progress. As this is an option on Windows Phone (now known as Windows Mobile once again)  it may eventually be polished enough and become a proper option in Windows 10’s Settings app. But, even when it does, you’ll still have to hunt down third-party dark themes for the desktop. The option only applies to those new universal apps.

How to Make Japanese Ramen Noodles

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Make Japanese Ramen Noodles - Adults and kids alike love the taste, texture and shape of curly Japanese ramen noodles. Here is a simple recipe for homemade ramen noodles to try out alone or with children. Pair the noodles with a chicken broth or miso, or try them with a slightly more sophisticated homemade ramen broth for an easy meal or first course.

Things You'll Need
1. flour, salt, eggs, water, oil
2. small bowl, medium bowl
3. large spoon
4. frying pan
5. large sauce pan
6. kitchen towel
7. paper towels

Step 1:
Gather your ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 4 eggs, 1 tablespoon water and oil for frying.

Step 2:
Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients.

Step 3:
Mix the eggs and water together in a small bowl.

Step 4:
Pour the egg and water mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and combine with a large spoon until the mixture forms a dough.

Step 5:
Knead the dough with your hands for 10 to 15 minutes until it begins to feel elastic.

Step 6:
Cover the bowl of dough with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Step 7:
Flour a space on your counter top. Roll the dough on the floured counter top until it is very thin---about 1 mm. Use as much flour as you need to keep the dough from sticking. If the dough keeps pulling back and getting thicker, let it rest for about 5 more minutes and then roll it out again.

Step 8:
Cut the rolled dough into small strips (about 6 inches long by an 1/8 of an inch wide). If you have a pasta machine, you can use it to make the dough into strips.

Step 9:
Twirl the strips together into little bundles of noodles. Lay the bundles out on the counter for 2 hours to dry somewhat.

Step 10:
Coat the bottom of a frying pan with oil. Fry the bundles of noodles quickly so they don't get too greasy. The noodles should puff up and be a white to light gold color. Place the noodle bundles on a paper towel to cool.

Step 11:
Boil the fried noodles in a chicken, miso, or ramen broth until tender (about 6 to 8 minutes). Refrigerate any unboiled noodles. See the recipe for ramen broth in the Additional Resources below.

How to Easily Fix Connection Problems With a Browser

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Easily Fix Connection Problems With a Browser - When your browser cannot connect to the Internet, more than one problem may need to be addressed. Connection problems with your browser can have many causes and fixing them may require more than one solution. The steps you take depend on the type of browser.

Instructions

1. With Internet Explorer, delete Temporary Internet Files. Click the Tools drop down and select Internet Options. Click "Delete" under Browsing history. Put a check in the options for Temporary Internet Files and then click "Delete."

With Firefox, delete the Browsing History. Click the Tools drop down and select "Clear Recent History." Click the arrow on the Clear Recent History window and put a check in the option for "Cache." Click "Clear Now" to delete the cache.

2. Verify that your firewall is set to allow your browser to access the Internet. If you receive a notification that a changed program needs to access the Internet, you will need to allow access. Turn off your firewall to see if it is blocking your browser from commenting to the Internet.

3. Disable the antivirus program running on the computer and then open your browser. If the browser connects without any problems, your antivirus program is preventing the browser from connecting. This will require you to adjust the settings for your antivirus program.

4. Run a spyware scan on your computer using a program such as Spybot - Search and Destroy. Save the file to your system and then double click on the setup file to install the program on your system.

5. Rename the Hosts file on your system and try to connect with your browser, to see if it is causing problems with the connection. Right click on the Hosts file and select "Rename" from the context menu. Add a letter or number to the beginning of the file and click "OK."

6. Reset your modem if you are using a dynamic IP address. The easiest way to reset a modem is to turn it off and then back on.

Tips & Warnings

• If your temporary Internet files folder and Internet cache is full, the browser may not connect to download data correctly.
• Refer to the documentation for your firewall to properly turn it off or disable it.
• If you have a dynamic IP address, a different one will be used when resetting the modem.
• Failing to re-enable your antivirus or firewall after you have turned it off may result in a virus or spyware infection.

How to Make a German Chocolate Cake

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Make a German Chocolate Cake - Despite the "German" name, this traditional cake has its origins in the United States, named after Sam German, an American chocolatier. The impressive cake is comprised of three layers of moist chocolate cake, filled with a gooey caramel frosting and laced with both coconut and pecan. A drizzle of chocolate espresso sauce renders further indulgence on many levels.

Things You'll Need
1. 3 cups cake flour
2. 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder
3. 2 teaspoons baking powder
4. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
5. 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)
6. 1 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
7. 3 cups granulated sugar
8. 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
9. 4 large eggs, at room temperature
10. 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11. 2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
12. 4 egg yolks
13. 12 ounces / 350 milliliters evaporated milk
14. 2 cups pecans, chopped
15. 1 cup shredded coconut
16. 2 ounces / 55 grams dark chocolate, chopped, plus extra for sprinkling
17. 1/2 cup heavy cream

Heat the oven to 350 F / 170 C.

Set out all of the ingredients you will need. Grease and line three 9-inch / 18-centimeter round cake pans, and set them aside.

Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1 teaspoon of the espresso powder, if using.

Step 2: Beat the Butter and Sugar
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with electric handheld beaters, beat 1 cup of the butter, 1 1/2 cups of the granulated sugar and the brown sugar until light and fluffy, 4 to 6 minutes.

Step 3: Add the Eggs and Vanilla
Add the 4 whole eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then beat in 1 tablespoon of the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Incorporate the Flour
Reduce the mixer speed to low, and add half of the flour mixture. Continue to beat until it's incorporated.

Step 5: Add the Buttermilk and Remaining Flour
In a steady stream, add the buttermilk and beat until thoroughly combined. Then, add in the remaining half of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer, and finish combining by gently stirring it with a spatula.

Step 6: Divide and Bake
Divide the batter among the prepared pans, and bake until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Let the cakes cool in their pans for 20 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to finish cooling completely. Level off any domed tops.

Step 7: Make the Filling
Combine 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, the remaining 3/4 cup of unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, the egg yolks and the evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until thick and glossy, roughly 10 to 12 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve and into a bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans and the shredded coconut. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill until firm.

Step 8: Build the Cake
When the cakes are cool, place the first cake layer on a stand or plate and spread with 1/3 of the chilled filing. Cover this with the second cake layer, and spread with 1/3 of the filling. Top with the third layer, and cover it with the remaining filling.

Step 9: Decorate
Decorate the top of the cake with the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans and a handful of chocolate shavings. Chill the cake while you prepare the chocolate espresso sauce.

Step 10: Make the Chocolate Espresso Sauce
Combine the chopped dark chocolate, remaining teaspoon of espresso and 1 tablespoon of Dutch-processed cocoa powder in a small bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the cream until it is boiling. Pour the cream into the bowl containing the chocolate, and let it sit for a minute before whisking the mixture until glossy and smooth.

Step 11: Finish the Cake
Drizzle the chilled cake with the chocolate espresso sauce before slicing and serving.

Tip

• You can store this cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Remove the cake from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

How to Keep Pop-Up Ads From Coming Up

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Keep Pop-Up Ads From Coming Up - You have different ways of dealing with pop-up ads depending on the Web browser you use. Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari all have built-in pop-up blockers. You can choose to install third-party applications and browser extensions to help prevent pop-ups, like Adblock Plus and Better Pop Up Blocker. You may miss out on certain website features by using these programs.

Google Chrome

Chrome automatically blocks pop-ups by default. You'll notice an icon appear in your address bar whenever a pop-up has been blocked. You can choose to allow pop-ups on selected sites or block them altogether. You can add websites to an exceptions list that allows pop-ups from sites that you choose. To access the exceptions list, click on the three-line Google Chrome menu, then on "Settings" and then "Show Advanced Settings." Navigate to the Privacy section and click on "Content Settings." You'll see an option to manage exceptions within the pop-up section.

Firefox and Safari

Firefox blocks pop-ups in the same way as Chrome, displaying an icon in the address bar whenever a pop-up has been blocked. You can choose to allow pop-ups on certain sites by adding them to the exceptions list. In Safari, you can enable pop-up blocking by clicking "Safari" at the top left, selecting "Preferences" and then clicking on "Security." You'll see an option to block pop-up windows. If you're still seeing pop-ups even with the blockers enabled, there are browser extensions that can add protection.

Browser Extensions

Adblock Plus (link in Resources) is a browser extension available for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer and Android devices. Adblock Plus blocks banners, pop-ups and video ads. It installs into any supported browser and can be configured to block ads in your Facebook and YouTube accounts. Better Pop Up Blocker (link in Resources) is a Chrome extension that offers improvements over Chrome's built-in pop-up blocker. Better Pop Up Blocker stops pop-unders and new tab pop-ups in addition to the pop-up blocking natively offered by Google Chrome.

You Could Miss Out

Pop-up blockers and browser extensions can block pop-ups that are necessary for the intended website experience. If you use a browser extension like Adblock Plus or Better Pop Up Blocker, you could be missing out on website features that you would otherwise see. Instead of blocking pop-up ads altogether, you can manage your pop-up settings by website. If there are certain websites you want to receive pop-ups from, make sure those websites have been added to your exceptions list. If you're having difficulty logging into a website that requires pop-ups, try disabling the pop-up blocker altogether.

How to Make Fruit Juice Ice Pops

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Make Fruit Juice Ice Pops - Homemade ice pops make for a refreshing treat in the summertime, and they're easy to make at home. Using an ice pop mold and store-bought or homemade fruit juice, it takes seconds to prepare a variety of flavors for freezing. Make refined sugar-free ice pops by choosing 100 percent juices for a healthy and delicious treat. You also can get creative with your ice pops by adding layers.

How to Make Traditional Ice Pops

Step 1: Choose Your Juice Flavor
Use your favorite store-bought or homemade juice. For best results, use juice that is naturally sweet or sweetened, such as lemonade or limeade

Step 2: Fill the Mold
Leave 1/2 inch of space at the top of the mold, as liquid expands when it freezes.

Step 3: Cover and Freeze
If using a mold with built-in sticks, simply place the cover on the mold and freeze for 5 hours.

If using a mold that requires inserting wooden or plastic sticks, place the cover over the juice and freeze for two hours without the sticks. After two hours, place the sticks into the center of the partially frozen ice pops. The sticks should stand on their own. Place the mold back in the freezer for an additional 3 hours.

Step 4: Unmold and Enjoy!
To serve, allow the ice pops to thaw 5 to 10 minutes before removing the cover and pulling gently on the sticks. To speed up the process, you can run the outside of the mold under warm water for 15 to 20 seconds. The ice pops should come out easily.

How to Make Layered Ice Pops

Step 1: Prepare the First Layer
Blend, mix, or whisk together the ingredients for the first layer. You can make layered ice pops using fruit juice or a blended yogurt or coconut milk mixture.

Step 2: Partially Fill the Mold
Evenly distribute the mixture for the first layer in the mold. Fill depending on the desired thickness of the layer. Cover the mold, and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Next Layer
Blend, mix, or whisk together the ingredients for the second layer, and pour it into the mold. Cover and freeze 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 4: Repeat for Remaining Layers
Continue adding layers, freezing for 30 minutes in between.

Step 5: Cover and Insert Sticks
Once you have completely filled the molds, cover the mold and insert the sticks into the center. Freeze an additional 2 to 4 hours, until ice pops are completely frozen.

Step 6: Remove From Mold
Remove ice pops from freezer and allow them to thaw about 5 to 10 minutes so they come out of the mold easily. You can run warm water over the outsides of the mold for about 20 seconds to speed up the process.

How to Get Rid of Mosquito Bites All Over My Legs

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Get Rid of Mosquito Bites All Over My Legs - It's the female mosquito that is responsible for those red bumps that have shown up on your legs. Approximately 24 hour before the red bumps appeared on your legs, female mosquitoes were feasting on your blood. While sucking your blood, the mosquito deposits saliva into your skin. Your body's immune system responds to the foreign protein, resulting in itchiness, swelling and burning. You're left with small, red bumps all over your legs. Remedies to combat the bites include the use of products you may already have right at home.

Things You'll Need
1. Soap
2. Ice pack
3. Calamine lotion
4. Baking soda
5. Water
6. Oral antihistamine
7. Aloe vera gel

Instructions

1. Wash your legs with a mild soap and warm water.
Place an ice pack on the mosquito bites. Ice is soothing and relieves any swelling. Wet a washcloth with cold water if you don't have an ice pack or use cold soda cans or frozen packaged foods.

2. Apply calamine lotion to the mosquito bites on your legs.
Calamine lotion relieves itchiness and burning as the bites heal. Hydrocortisone cream is also a good choice.

3. Make a thick paste of approximately 2 tbsp. baking soda and 2 tbsp. water and spread this over the mosquito bites on your legs.
The paste has a similar, yet shorter-lasting, effect as calamine lotion. Use more baking soda and water depending on the size of the affected area.

4. Take an oral antihistamine containing diphenhydramine.
An oral antihistamine reduces harsher side effects from mosquito bites including pain, fever, itching and redness.

5. Apply aloe vera gel to the mosquito bites.
Aloe vera is all natural, soothes the area and reduces itching and swelling.

6. Wait it out.
Your mosquito bumps will go away within a week. The bumps disappear first and two to three days later, the itchiness ends.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult your doctor if the mosquito bites result in an allergic reaction or if you experience headaches, fever, body aches, vomiting and nausea.
• Avoid scratching mosquito bites. If the skin tears, it may result in an infection.
• Stay away from humid areas near water because this is where the senses of mosquitoes are stronger and more alert than normal.
• Wear mosquito repellent on your skin to avoid getting bitten. Read the packaging label since some not all repellents combat mosquitoes.
• Avoid spraying perfume on your skin because the scent may attract mosquitoes.

How to Remove Windows PC Defender Virus

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Remove Windows PC Defender Virus - Windows PC Defender is designed to look like anti-virus or anti-spyware software from Microsoft, but it is actually a virus. Windows PC Defender pretends to scan the computer for infections, displays a fake results log, then demands you to purchase the full program to fix the "detected" viruses. Although the program claims to be an anti-virus program, it actually blocks real anti-virus programs from removing Windows PC Defender. It also hijacks all program icons so that you can't launch your real anti-virus software or any other program. If your PC is infected with the Windows PC Defender virus and you can't run your anti-virus or anti-malware software, you can remove the infection manually.

Instructions

1. Turn on or restart the computer and press "F8" on the boot screen to open the Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Scroll to "Safe Mode" and press Enter.

2. Sign in to Windows. Hold down "Ctrl-Shift-Esc" to open Windows Task Manager. Click the "Processes" tab.

3. Click "Image Name" to alphabetize the processes. Right-click "eb.exe." Select "End Process" from the menu. Click "End Process" again.

4. Repeat the above step for fix.exe, ppal.exe and WP345d.exe.

5. Click "File." Click "New Task" to open the "Run" window. Type "cmd" and press "Enter" to open a command-line window.

6. Type "cd c:\windows\system32" at the command-line prompt. Press "Enter." Type "regsvr32 -u mozcrt19.dll" and press "Enter" to unregister the Windows PC Defender dynamic linking library.

7. Repeat the process for sqlite3.dll, cid.dll and ddv.dll. Type "cd %userprofile%\recent" at the command prompt and press Enter. Unregister tempdoc.dll. Close the command-prompt window.

8. Reopen the "Run" box. Type in "regedit" or "regedit.exe." Press Enter to open Windows Registry Editor.

9. Navigate through the "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT" and "CLSID" paths. Right-click "{3F2BBC05-40DF-11D2-9455-00104BC936FF}." Click "Delete." Click "Yes" to confirm.

10. Return to "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT." Right-click "WP345d.DocHostUIHandler" and click "Delete." Click "Yes" to confirm the deletion.

11. Go through "HKEY_USERS | .DEFAULT | Software| Microsoft| Internet Explorer." Click "SearchScopes."

12. Right-click "URL," which has the value of "http://search-gala.com/?&uid=201&q={searchTerms," and click "Delete." Click "Yes" to confirm the deletion.

13. Return to "Internet Explorer." Right-click "PRS," which has the value of "http://127.0.0.1:27777/?inj=%ORIGINAL%." Click "Delete." Click "Yes."

14. Go to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings." Find and delete "UID" with the "201" value.

15. Click "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform." Delete "89770891803."

16. Open "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run." Delete "Windows PC Defender."

17. Click the Start button at the bottom left of your monitor screen. Click "Computer." Enter "8424.mof" into the search bar and wait for the computer to locate the file. When the file appears in the results, right-click it, then click "Delete." Click "Yes."

18. Repeat the process for the following files associated with Windows PC Defender: exec.tmp, mozcrt19.dll, CLSV.tmp, fix.exe, search.xml, ddv.dll, eb.exe, sqlite3.dll, tempdoc.dll, WP345d.exe, runddlkey.drv, WPCD.ico, ppal.exe, wpcd.cfg, energy.sys, vd952342.bd, cookies.sqlite, Windows PC Defender.lnk, PE.drv, cid.dll, eb.sys, FS.drv, Instructions.ini, kernel32.drv and PE.tmp.

19. Go to "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data." Delete the following folders: "3adffe," "WPCDSys" and "345d567."

20. Type "%userprofile%\application data" into the address bar and press Enter. Right-click "Windows PC Defender" then click "Delete." Click "Yes" to completely remove the Windows PC Defender virus from your computer. Restart your computer.

Tips & Warnings

• Enable hidden files on your system if you can't find the files. Select "Tools" from within Windows Explorer. Click "Folder Options." Select the "View" tab and click "Show Hidden Files, Folders and Drives." Click "OK."
• If you can't open Task Manager, download and run Pocket KillBox. Locate and select the process in the right pane, then click "EndTask."
• Windows PC Defender is an extremely aggressive virus. After removing it, consider using System Restore to restore your system to an earlier state, before it was infected. If the recommended procedure doesn't work, or the virus returns, you may have to wipe and reformat your entire computer system.

How to Get Silky Soft Hair

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Get Silky Soft Hair - Due to frequent washes, periodical dying and using heat for styling, my hair used to be very dry and damaged. No matter how much product I used in an attempt to make my hair shiny and soft it just felt like hay. I would later learn that my hair needed a break from styling products, dyes and heat. I resolved to focus on a long-term repair routine rather than a quick fix to mask the natural appearance of my hair.

I switched to a sulfate and silicone-free shampoo which, at first, made my hair feel unmanageable and dry. However after a couple weeks, it gradually started to look healthier and day by day its texture improved. I also started to use oils to moisturize it and, within a few months, my hair became shinier, stronger and silky soft. Silicone based shampoos coat the hair with a thin waterproof layer that makes the hair look smooth and feel slippery, so that it is easier to comb through. However over time, silicone build up can prevent oils and moisture from penetrating the hair, making it dull, dry and damaged, like mine was.

Whether your hair is dry, curly, damaged, or even straight and fine like mine, it can still benefit greatly from oil treatments. Using a hair mask or overdoing the conditioner is not necessarily going to make your hair softer than an inexpensive, homemade oil mask. Moreover, some of the most beneficial oils for your hair may already be in your kitchen pantry or in your skincare cabinet.

Here are my favorite oils for hair care:

Coconut Oil

According to a study published by the Journal of Cosmetic Science, coconut oil is very effective at preventing hair breakage, as it was found to reduce protein loss when used as a pre-wash and post-grooming treatment. It also acts like a deep conditioner, making the hair softer as it promotes a healthy scalp by moisturizing it and providing an antibacterial effect. Among the oils tested in the study, coconut oil was found to be the only one that penetrates the hair shaft.

How to use it:

I use about one tablespoon of coconut oil. Some people like to heat it up and apply it warm (coconut oil solidifies at cooler temperatures). I usually warm it up in my hands by simply rubbing it, and then I lay it on my scalp and work my way down it the ends. I make sure to massage it and evenly distribute it, and then I let it sink in overnight. I do not like to wear any type of protective cap and I prefer to braid it, but you may wear a cap if you like. In the morning I wash my hair making sure to thoroughly rid my hair of any oil residue, and this leaves my locks soft and smooth.

Do a coconut oil treatment once a week if you have fine, straight hair, and twice a week if you have dry hair or curly hair.

Argan Oil

Argan oil is an excellent treatment for hair that is not very dry or dull but may have a little damage, such as split ends. A few drops of argan oil run through the ends of you hair will add moisture without adding much weight, especially when compared to other plant oils. Therefore, argan oil may be used as a pre-wash treatment by people with a more oily scalp that do not wish to make their hair too greasy, while people with dry hair and/or curly hair, may apply a few drops post-wash to add moisture and shine.

How to use it:

As a pre-wash treatment, rub a few drops of oil between the palms of your hands and apply to hair length and ends. Keep oil on your hair as long as possible, preferably overnight, and then proceed to wash with shampoo. Do this every time you plan on washing your hair as a pre-wash treatment to experience maximum benefits.

As a post-wash treatment, rub one-two drops of oil in between the palms of your hands and apply only on the ends of your hair to add shine and moisture.

Other oils that you may use in the same way are: avocado oil, jojoba oil and sweet almond oil. These are all excellent options for any hair type and are relatively inexpensive. For a more luxurious treatment you could try rosehip oil.

Here are some things to do in addition to oil treatments that can help with softening your hair:
1. Switch to a silicone-free shampoo, such as Acure Organics, (also available at Whole Foods), Rahua, or Josh Rosebrook.

2. Limit your use of heat-based tools like hair straighteners and curling wands, or completely avoid them (save them for special occasions, if possible).

3. Skip hair dyes, or use the most gentle on the market, like Naturtint.

4. Wash your hair only once or twice a week. If necessary, use a dry shampoo between washes, such as One Love Organics Healthy Locks Dry Shampoo Powder.

While people with very dry hair or curly hair may still need to use a conditioner post-wash, people with fine hair may be able to skip on conditioner, as the oil treatments work as a deep-conditioning treatment.