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Dealing With Negative People

We all have a friend, a co-worker or know someone in your family who are always negative and aren’t the most enjoyable people to be around. Negative people can be real downers in any conversation. No matter what you say, they have a way of spinning things in a negative direction. Some negative people can be so negative that it feels draining just being around them. You may even feel depressed because of their constant negativity ----- of course, this isn't good for your health and well being.

People who are negative are known as ‘energy vampires’ ---- they unknowingly get pleasure by sucking the energy out of others. I can never understand why people would spend their entire life giving off negative energy or making others feel unhappy ----- there must be something missing in their life, I always say. People who are constantly negative are just bitter.....sorry. Sadly, they will take this bitterness and negative behaviour to their grave.

I won’t give a story, but I’ve dealt with a fair share of negative people in my life. However, I have learnt ways to avoid being around these kinds of people. I often deal with negativity on-and-off in my life whether its at work or around family or friend. Rather than being affected by others’ negative energy, I’m now able to consciously deal with it. There are many ways you can choose to deal with negative people in your life, but here are my top 5 tips you can try:

1. Reduce contact or totally avoid them
2. Don’t get into an argument.
3. Stick to light topics - talk about the weather, you can't go wrong
4. Ignore their negative comments ---- this is something I have really learnt to do....just smile
5. Be responsible for your reaction

Sherldine Tomlinson, MSc, R.Kin

How To Get Rid of White Hair Forever

No matter their age, both women and men are facing grey or white hair. Am only 46 years of age and I already have grey hair - it's been a struggle trying to get rid of those grey hairs, it really has. This is genetic for me and one I wish I didn't have. I've tried many hair dyes -even the natural ones, but they don't seem to work or last long. I just wish there was a miracle pill you can take to rid grey hair forever. 

I found this remedy on the net that claims to restore grey or white hair to its natural colour. Yes! I know some of the ingredients are not too pleasing - I mean who wants to go around smelling like garlic or onion. Nonetheless, I will definitely try this remedy, smell and all....will provide an updated. 

Ingredients:
• 3 large onions
• 10 garlic cloves
• 10 strains of curry leaves
• 300-400 ml of coconut oil

Direction:
• Put the curry leaves, onion and garlic in a blender, or simply chop all the ingredients.
• Add coconut oil.
• Boil the oil for a few minutes until the ingredients become slightly caramelised and crispy. Mix at regular intervals.
• After cooling, strain the mixture and pour it into a bottle.
• Apply this remedy on your hair 20-30 minutes before washing.

This mixture stimulates hair growth and restores the natural colour. For best results, use it every day for at least 2 months. If you can’t find curry leaves, you can use curry powder. The amount for this recipe is 25-30 grams.

Unlike other natural oils, coconut oil is absorbed into the hair better and faster. It enhances natural shades of hair and prevents greying. Coconut oil also accelerates hair growth and thickens your hair. Vitamins and essential fatty acids nourish the scalp and help remove sebum accumulations from the hair follicles.

Sherldine Tomlinson.