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Prevent hair loss with these foods
In our previous posts, we’ve told you how hair loss is caused, what male pattern baldness is, what the different types of hair loss are. We now bring you a comprehensive list of nutrients and their functions in hair growth and what their absence does to your hair. We also list various vegetarian and non-vegetarian sources which contain these nutrients and are must-haves if you want radiant, luscious hair.
| Nutrient | Required for | Effect of deficiency on hair | Vegetarian sources | Non-vegetarian sources |
| Protein | These are building blocks of every tissue of the body including hair and scalp. It helps in new hair generation to replace the ones that are lost. | Dry and brittle hair; thinning of scalp due to non-replacement of the shedding hair. | Proteins from beans, nuts, grains etc are good but not optimal since they contain protein in the incomplete form. |
Proteins from animal sources are the best eg: meat, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, cheese. |
| Vitamin C (If you are a smoker, your requirement for Vitamin C doubles) |
This vitamin is required for producing collagen which is essential for holding tissues in the hair together. | Weak and brittle hair leading to split ends and hair loss. | Oranges, lemon, sweet lime, berries, watermelon, palak, methi, tomatoes and potatoes. | Not available from animal sources |
| Iron (If you are a woman, your requirement for iron is even more since you lose blood and iron during menstruation. Pregnant and lactating women also need more iron) |
Required for formation of hemoglobin in turn providing enough oxygen and blood to the hair | Weakening of the hair and hair loss. | Non-heme iron from palak, rajma, dal, chana, soyabeans | Meat, chicken, eggs, fish are the better sources since heme iron from animal sources is more easily absorbed. |
| Copper | Same as above | Weakening of the hair and hair loss. | Sesame seeds (til), soya, cashews |
Meat (especially liver), seafood |
| Zinc | Helps the oil glands in the hair follicle to function normally. | The oil glands do not produce enough oil leading to dry scalp, dandruff and hair loss. |
Nuts, whole grains, dals | Meat, seafood |
| Vitamin B complex | Helps hemoglobin which helps supply oxygen to the scalp and hair and hair follicles. | Weak, undernourished and damaged hair | Not available from vegetarian sources | Tuna fish (bangda) and salmon fish (rohu), chicken |
Investing in a Nissan
I can't think of anything bad to say about the Nissan Rogue. The Rogue is a truly great car that was designed beautifully. Nissan is a very successful brance that is a great choice in this current economy. I have dealt with quite a few car dealerships in my time. The very best Nissan dealerships that I have found include ontario nissan and fontana nissan and have both been rated rather highly for being great car dealerships. Ontario is a absolutely great car dealership, I'm sure that you've already heard that if you live in the California area. Then again, if you didn't live in the California area, I'd be wondering why you're reading about car dealerships in California...Anyways, I'm very glad that I found out about both of these dealerships because they have both helped me out quite a bit in the car department. I ended up buying my car from Ontario but since I live closer to fontana Nissan, that dealership has become my go-to place for service and discounts and whatnot. After searching around for about an hour or two in Ontario Nissan, I decided to purchase a brand new Nissan Maxima. There were so many different cars to choose from, even with the direct help and pushing from the salespeople it was tough for me to make a final decision. I ended up going with the Nissan Maxima because I have actually driven in one of those before (quite a few of my friends had one at one point or another) so I know how it handles, and I knew that it wasn't going to cost me a fortune on gas. It also looked pretty and although that wasn't my top priority, it was kind of important. I go to the Palm Springs dealership whenever I need to get my Nissan serviced or anything like that. They have great specials running all the time that offer huge discounts on normal stuff like tire rotations, oil changes, discounts on vehicle accesories and so much more. I find that taking advantage of a dealership when they have a sale going or some kind of special is very financially smart. In these days we need to save money wherever we can, and since I'm not one to splurge on stupid things for my car I tend to have money left over for actually taking care of it. Find your nearest dealership and buy a Nissan today! It will be a very smart choice. The Rogue can fit quite a lot while still staying trendy and looking cool.
The Classic Black Rolex
Selling the ever classic black rolex is no different from any other Rolex, but I will admit that it is a personal favorite of mine. There is just something about an all-black watch that I love so much. It goes with every piece of clothing that I own! All black rolex watches are all the rage and one of the best models in that category include the pro hunter rolex. If you are wondering how exactly you should approach the business, keep reading. Although it isn't quite brain surgery, selling such expensive and high quality items can often be troublesome. When selling either these Pro Hunter Rolex watches, or any other Rolex, it can be quite difficult getting the whole process in order. There is a lot of thought that needs to go into preparing both yourself and your customers for the whole ordeal. It wouldn't be so difficult if there weren't any scammers out there attempting and successfully selling fake Rolex watches, but since that isn't the case it is imperative that you calm the consumers anxiety and put them at ease. Rolex watches, which are very high-end and high quality, require a lot of though and it is important that you understand how important the whole deal is. Customers and interested consumers will be trusting you with very large amounts of money, and they want to make sure that they are getting what they paid for, which are legitimate Rolex watches. Don't be put off when you receieve doubt about the legitimacy of your Rolex watches. This is common, and for a very good reason. People need to be concerned and watchful of where they spend their hard earned money and make sure that the sellers that they are dealing with are looking out for their best interest. Make sure that you have the correct documents in order, including the original receipt and make copies of all other paperwork including model number. If that doesn't satisfy them, than go the extra mile and get a personal signature from an official at Rolex stating that your specific watch is indeed a true Rolex. After doing all these things, also make sure to take great pictures as well. Good pictures can often be the deciding factor in a deal. People want to really see the product, get high definition close-ups and really fall in love with the product. Get some great pictures and put up a fantastic sounding advertisement to attract the right kind of buyers. Whenever my friends have extra money and don't know what to buy, I say to them that they should make a smart investment and get a Rolex. It will only get better with time (sorry for the pun). If you are one of those people that really likes all their clothing and accessories to match, I highly suggest purchasing a black Rolex. It will go with every outfit and make your time getting ready in the morning go by much faster. You will get tons of compliments on it as well!
David Ferrer ready to defy Rafael Nadal at French Open
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| Rafael Nadal |
David Ferrer says he is ready to face the toughest challenge in world tennis - going up against Rafael Nadal on the claycourts of Roland Garros at the French Open.
The player they call "The Bulldozer" because of his relentless and attritional style has played 19 times against his fellow Spaniard and he has lost 15 of them.
Oddly for two such claycourt stalwarts, only once previously have they met at Roland Garros and that was in 2005 when Nadal made his debut in Paris and won comfortably 7-5, 6-2, 6-0 before going on to win his first Grand Slam title.
In fact the only time that Ferrer, who at 30 is four years older than Nadal, has beat him on clay was in their very first meeting in Stuttgart in 2004 and even that took three tough sets to get the job done.
The hard facts make grim reading for the hopes of Ferrer ahead of Friday's semi-final.
Nadal's straight sets victory over another Spaniard, Nicolas Almagro, in the quarter-finals brought up his 50th win at Roland Garros against just the one defeat - to Swede Robin Soderling in the 2009 fourth round.
On top of that, Nadal has added motivation this year as a win on Sunday would make him the first man to win seven French Open titles, snapping a tie with Swedish legend Bjorn Borg.
It would also be his 11th Grand Slam title, putting him level with Borg and Rod Laver.
Ferrer, through to his first semi-final here, insists that defeat for him is not inevitable.
"Yes, Rafa is always difficult to play. Even more so on clay," he said.
"But as I said and I will say again - I will try and play a beautiful match, my best tennis. I have great ambitions, and I'm quite certain this is going to be a very physical match."
The two have met twice on clay in the buildup to Paris, in Rome and Barcelona, with Nadal winning both in straight sets, but Ferrer came agonisingly close to taking the first set in the Italian capital before ceding in a tie-break. He then lost the second set 6-0.
That, he says, is the problem against Nadal - he never, ever lets up.
"In Rome it was different, because I had opportunities to win a set, but he played extremely well," he said.
"I think you can win a set against Rafa, but there is a difference between winning a set and winning a match.
"Winning a match against Rafa is almost impossible. He is in such good shape."
Nadal, who has yet to drop a set this year at Roland Garros, is full of praise for his Davis Cup partner and close friend.
"His game bothers everybody because he's one of the best players in the world on every surface, on clay especially," he said.
"He's a complete player. It's very difficult to play against him, because his movements are probably the best of the world, and he's able to hit the ball very early a lot of the times.
"It will be a very tough match."
Friday's other semi-final is a repeat of last year with top seed Novak Djokovic going up against third seed Roger Federer.
Neither player has ever beaten Nadal at Roland Garros.
The player they call "The Bulldozer" because of his relentless and attritional style has played 19 times against his fellow Spaniard and he has lost 15 of them.
Oddly for two such claycourt stalwarts, only once previously have they met at Roland Garros and that was in 2005 when Nadal made his debut in Paris and won comfortably 7-5, 6-2, 6-0 before going on to win his first Grand Slam title.
In fact the only time that Ferrer, who at 30 is four years older than Nadal, has beat him on clay was in their very first meeting in Stuttgart in 2004 and even that took three tough sets to get the job done.
The hard facts make grim reading for the hopes of Ferrer ahead of Friday's semi-final.
Nadal's straight sets victory over another Spaniard, Nicolas Almagro, in the quarter-finals brought up his 50th win at Roland Garros against just the one defeat - to Swede Robin Soderling in the 2009 fourth round.
On top of that, Nadal has added motivation this year as a win on Sunday would make him the first man to win seven French Open titles, snapping a tie with Swedish legend Bjorn Borg.
It would also be his 11th Grand Slam title, putting him level with Borg and Rod Laver.
Ferrer, through to his first semi-final here, insists that defeat for him is not inevitable.
"Yes, Rafa is always difficult to play. Even more so on clay," he said.
"But as I said and I will say again - I will try and play a beautiful match, my best tennis. I have great ambitions, and I'm quite certain this is going to be a very physical match."
The two have met twice on clay in the buildup to Paris, in Rome and Barcelona, with Nadal winning both in straight sets, but Ferrer came agonisingly close to taking the first set in the Italian capital before ceding in a tie-break. He then lost the second set 6-0.
That, he says, is the problem against Nadal - he never, ever lets up.
"In Rome it was different, because I had opportunities to win a set, but he played extremely well," he said.
"I think you can win a set against Rafa, but there is a difference between winning a set and winning a match.
"Winning a match against Rafa is almost impossible. He is in such good shape."
Nadal, who has yet to drop a set this year at Roland Garros, is full of praise for his Davis Cup partner and close friend.
"His game bothers everybody because he's one of the best players in the world on every surface, on clay especially," he said.
"He's a complete player. It's very difficult to play against him, because his movements are probably the best of the world, and he's able to hit the ball very early a lot of the times.
"It will be a very tough match."
Friday's other semi-final is a repeat of last year with top seed Novak Djokovic going up against third seed Roger Federer.
Neither player has ever beaten Nadal at Roland Garros.