One thing I love is a man with a sense of humor. You can't live without humor, as far as I'm concerned, and why would anyone want to live otherwise? As time goes on, and you get older, you may begin to realize that a sense of humor is all you need when things get tough. A good man with a good sense of humor will be able to take the appearance of bald spots with grace and humor. If you have such a man, consider yourself lucky, and thank him for being the amazing person he is.

Bald spots can come at any age, and for any reason. My brother developed bald spots near his temples when he turned 18. This was just something that was meant to be, and was a matter of heredity. For the longest time, he tried to hide his bald spots with hats, or by growing his hair long. It worked in hiding the bald spots, but it didn't help how he felt about them. After a while, he grew to accept his lack of hair, and is often known to joke about his missing tresses.

If you aren't quite as comfortable with your bald spots, that's OK too. Those in business like to have a full head of hair, as it makes them feel more put together and confident. These are both important to being successful in business. If you have to cover your bald spots in order to gain confidence, then you should. Not everyone can wear his or her bald spots with pride, and it's OK if you can't.

You can do many things to cover your bald spots, and what you do might depend on how much money or time you have. You can get hair transplants, but these are expensive and it takes a while for your bald spots to be filled in and looking natural. You can try remedies like Rogaine, but there is no guarantee you will be happy with the results. As a last resort, you can try a toupee to cover up your bald spots, but when you do this, get the most expensive service you can find. There is nothing worse on a man than a bad toupee. If you are going to do it, make sure you do it right.

On a last note, if you have bald spots, don't attempt the comb over. Perhaps I am the odd girl out, but no amount of money or power could ever make a comb over look good, if you know what I mean, or rather, if you know whom I am talking about. This look never works, and remember: you aren't fooling anyone. You may not believe it, but bald men are beautiful too.

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Loss of hair is very upsetting when it's an extreme case. Both men and women can fall victim to Alopecia. It's very difficult for sufferers to keep their self confidence. There are four main categories of Alopecia with their individual degree of severity. Broadly speaking, the more hair loss there is, the less effect any treatment will have. The categories are Androgenetic Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis and Alopecia Universalis.

The category most people will be familiar with is the Androgenetic Alopecia. The first signs in men are the receding hairline and the thinning at the crown. The result will be either partial or complete baldness. Women's hairlines are not affected but there is a general thinning of hair all over the head. Women do not suffer total baldness except in rare instances. The cause is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors, and may be affected by hormones. A healthy low fat diet and aerobic exercise could help prevent it.

The second category involves loss of hair from certain areas of the body but most commonly the scalp. Alopecia Areata results in bald spots. It's caused by the body not recognizing the hair follicles and reacting to them as alien tissue. It might be hereditary and some researchers think that stress could be another reason. Sometimes, the hair will grow back but once the condition is well advanced, treatment will have little benefit.

The third category is somewhat more severe, resulting in total loss of head hair. The causes of Alopecia Totalis are less conclusive but may be the same as the causes associated with Areata. Again, stress may be a contributing factor.

Finally, there is the most severe condition of all, when all hair from the entire body is the result. Alopecia Universalis . The cause is thought to be the same as Areata and Totalis. This condition can strike at any age.

Quite a few celebrities have been sufferers over the years. John D. Rockefeller was one and used to wear a toupee. The basketball player Charlie Villanueva also has the condition. Duncan Goodhew, the British Olympic swimmer, thought that his hair free head gave him an aerodynamic edge. Recently, the British TV presenter Gail Porter has bravely come to terms with her condition. She has taken the decision to continue her career in the spotlight without recourse to wigs. It seems to cause less of a stir when it happens to a man, and Yul Brynner, Vin Diesal and Telly Savalas are bald men who are considered sexy.

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As the owner of this blog, today is a day of reflection and the hope of America that lives on today.  Today marks the Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Even though this is a blog about Alternative Health Treatment, I have a dream for the invasion and not the war (war means when a country attacks you, we were never attacked by Iraq) in Iraq to end, for our service men to come home, for the end of the greatest wealth transference of the wealth of the United States through oil revenue and imports going to foreign countries who hate us, end to the lost of jobs in America going over seas, end to $3.00 gas prices, end of the trillion dollar deficit, end of debt owed to China, Iran, and Venezuela, and to the end of the Presidency of George W. Bush.  Here is the speech of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Enjoy!

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.

But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languishing in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. So we have come here today to dramatize a shameful condition.

In a sense we have come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds." But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. So we have come to cash this check — a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice. We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.

It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment. This sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. Those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual. There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.

But there is something that I must say to my people who stand on the warm threshold which leads into the palace of justice. In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.

We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force. The marvelous new militancy which has engulfed the Negro community must not lead us to a distrust of all white people, for many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny. They have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone.

As we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back. There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, "When will you be satisfied?" We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality. We can never be satisfied, as long as our bodies, heavy with the fatigue of travel, cannot gain lodging in the motels of the highways and the hotels of the cities. We cannot be satisfied as long as the Negro's basic mobility is from a smaller ghetto to a larger one. We can never be satisfied as long as our children are stripped of their selfhood and robbed of their dignity by signs stating "For Whites Only". We cannot be satisfied as long as a Negro in Mississippi cannot vote and a Negro in New York believes he has nothing for which to vote. No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.

I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells. Some of you have come from areas where your quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.

Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to South Carolina, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this situation can and will be changed. Let us not wallow in the valley of despair.

I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification; one day right there in Alabama, little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.

This is our hope. This is the faith that I go back to the South with. With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.

This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning, "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring."

And if America is to be a great nation this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania!

Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado!

Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California!

But not only that; let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia!

Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee!

Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring.

And when this happens, when we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "Free at last! free at last! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

I am Zandra Jones, RN BBA and I have a dream!

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I've had a pretty weak immune system ever since I was a kid, so I've had more than my fair share of illnesses over the years. I've never gone through a single year without getting several bad colds, the flu, or even worse. As a result of my poor health, I've become very familiar with both over-the-counter and prescription medications. I never gave my medications a second thought until I read a published report that said these drugs might be doing more harm than good in some cases. That's when I decided to look into alternative herbal medicine.

One advantage of alternative herbal medicine is that it's all natural and chemical-free. This means that there's zero chance of becoming addicted to the medication, which is definitely not the case with prescription drugs. Another advantage is that alternative herbal medicine is often much cheaper than the products put out by major pharmaceutical companies. With prescription costs rising all over the country (prompting thousands of people to cross the border to Canada to buy their medications), this low cost makes alternative herbal medicine even more attractive. A third reason that someone might choose alternative herbal medicine is because of allergies. For example, I am allergic to acetaminophen, which is a common pain reliever and fever reducer in over-the-counter medications, so I need to find a different way to treat those problems.

When I tell people that I prefer natural cures, I am often met with puzzled looks. The most common question I get is if I'm taking alternative herbal medicine because of religious reasons. While it's true that some people might be doing so, that's not the case for me. I would just rather treat my illnesses as naturally as possible rather than infusing my body with all kinds of chemicals that may turn out to be harmful in some way.

The second most common question I get is whether or not alternative herbal medicine actually works. I was genuinely surprised by the number of people that apparently think alternative herbal medicine is just a sham. Of course I haven't tried all the products out there, but the ones I've used have worked wonderfully well for me. I have used alternative herbal medicine to successfully treat colds, the flu, headaches, digestive disorders, and even a mild case of arthritis.

I'm by no means saying that alternative herbal medicine will work equally well for everyone and for every type of health problem out there. But there's no harm in at least giving these products a chance. So if you're looking for a different way to treat common ailments, then I suggest checking out alternative herbal medicine right now.

Some of the best herbal products on the market today are Herbal Teas. Also Products for Herbal Weight Loss, Herbal Remedies for Depression and even Herbal Remedies for Acne. One of the most recent cures available now are Herbal Remedies for Menopause.

As you can see, Herbal Remedies are here to stay. Try then, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

I wish you well and hope you find a Herbal Remedy that's right for you

For more information on Herbal Remedies and Alternative Herbal Medicine, try visiting Herbal Remedies4u.com, where you can quickly and easily find tips,advice and resources on the benefits of Herbal Remedies and find out Are Herbal Remedies Right For You

Zandra Jones, RN BBA is a health advisor and owner of Alternative Herbal Treatment

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How do you know if you're in good health or not? Do you have a six month check-up that keeps you posted on these sorts of things? Well, chances are, if you're under the age of forty, then you're probably not hitting up the local doctor on a regular basis. Heck, why would you? You feel good, right? You try to consume a well-balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. You head to the local gym four times a week to stay fit and trim. You take that ever-popular multivitamin every day. So, does all this sound familiar? If it does not, then you'd better get started. Your body is not going to take complete care of itself you know. With the right diet program and rigorous exercise you can also increase blood circulation. That's essential for your heart.

What do you do to stay healthy and increase blood circulation? I mean, what do you really do? Unless you're a fitness nut or guru, I'm betting that you typically avoid a lot of physical activity and health food. For some odd reason, this has just become the American way. No one wants to work for things anymore. That's why the newer generations are always getting that spiel about how they never do anything, or they do much less than their parents ever did.

Aren't you sick of that yet? It's time to prove the senior citizens wrong. It's time to get off that couch and get in some exercise. You may work in a contemporary cubicle, but that doesn't mean you have to be out of shape. It's all about wanting it bad enough. Now, one of the greatest reasons you should consider your health more often concerns your heart. As you probably already know, your heart pumps blood throughout your body.

However, many individuals who are overweight and out of shape need to really work to increase blood circulation. The more overweight you are, the more problems you may face. Squelch this issue once and for all by doing daily exercise regimes. Some great routines you can adopt that will increase blood circulation are stretching, weight lifting, cardio, and swimming. Yoga is especially known for its wonderful benefits regarding circulation.

If you are looking for some ideal ways to increase blood circulation, read the Lightning Speed Fitness Program. Here you will find a great selection of fitness regimes to benefit your overall health. 

Zandra Jones, RN BBA writes on alternative treatment and fitness at Alternative Medicine Support

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How well do you keep track of the things you consume? What is the greatest vitamin in the world? As you may already know, you are what you eat. This is not just some old "wife's tale" that was created to get people to stop eating so poorly. It's actually utter reality. Yes indeed, if you treat your body like a waste dump by filling it with fast foods, candy, soft drinks, and other treats, you will soon look like a waste dump. I think you catch my drift.

This is why it's imperative to take action now. I don't care if you're 15 or 50, it's never too late to start eating healthy and living right. Of course it would be to your benefit doing it at a young age, rather then after retirement. Our bodies do wear out you know. Furthermore it's prudent to take a daily multivitamin. This replenishes your body with all the essentials that are often left out of routine meals. How does the greatest vitamin in the world sound?

Are you familiar with the greatest vitamin in the world? Okay, so I do realize opinions may vary on this topic, and not everyone will give the same answer, however, there truly is a greatest vitamin in the world. I am saying this is its name. Not a bad name I might add. If I was going to invent something, I can imagine that pitching it as the greatest in the world would be a good plan. Although I think I would prefer "greatest in the universe." Now that's making a statement. Heck, even if aliens are browsing, they would see that mine are the greatest in the universe.

Okay, I'll stop now. Anyway, if you are not currently taking a multivitamin, it's high time to jump in the band-wagon. This regime can really work to improve your overall health. Don't you care about the way you look and feel? In fact, researchers are now saying that a daily multivitamin can help prevent various types of cancer. We all need to strive to avoid cancer. So why not start with the greatest vitamin in the world. All you need is your laptop to get started. Hop online today and punch in the key phrase "greatest vitamin in the world." This will immediately direct you straight to their website. Taking the greatest vitamin in the world may not make you superman, but it is a great start to a healthier future.

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