brightside--2020-12-14--10 Celebrities Who Are Rocking Gray Hair Because They Don’t Feel the Need to Hide It

The passage of time leaves marks on our body .
And gray hair is one of them .
Some people may feel ashamed of these marks so they try to dye or cover them up in any way possible .
But others will want to show off their gray hair and be very proud to show to the world that they ’ ve aged and that they ’ re ok with it .
This is exactly the case of some celebrities who don ’ t hesitate to leave their gray hair on display and even make sure everyone can take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when covering gray hair was a social mandate ?
Well , it seems we ’ ve left those times far behind us .
Today , exposing your gray hair is nothing more and nothing less than a personal choice .
Why wouldn ’ t you be able to take pride in it ?
Think of Queen Letizia from Spain .
She has gradually darkened her hair over the last few years , but she also took care to leave a few gray highlights on the top of her head , here and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scared of them .
It ’ s almost the opposite , they ’ re there to be looked at and admired .
And just look at how good they look !
The actress from Grey ’ s Anatomy and Bloodworth is one of the many celebrities who are clearly not ashamed of showing their audience the traces that show up with the passage of time .
This applies especially to her hair .
In the last months , she has uploaded more than a few pictures to her Instagram where she can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair , and an unmistakable gray and white color that highlights her roots .
She totally pulled off the look , by the way !
“ I am always balancing ‘ accepting myself as I am ’ with ‘ trying to improve.
’ We all need to feel that we are enough !
” said the actress from Desperate Housewives on her Instagram account when posting a picture where she had gray hair .
And although it was a post in which she explained why and how she dyed her hair again after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a while , she was clearly not ashamed to expose her gray-haired roots to her more than 400,000 followers .
Good for her !
There ’ s nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to hair !
The Mexican actress has gotten us used to seeing her with beautiful , long gray hair which , by the way , she takes so much pride in having .
Adriana is so proud of her hair that on Instagram she even asked her followers to send her a picture of their gray hair along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re proud of it .
The idea was to later share those pictures and stories on @ mujeresconcanas , an account created especially for women with silver hair .
“ Remember : gray-haired woman , beautiful woman , ” she said .
Do you agree ?
We do !
It ’ s a great initiative to raise awareness !
Katie Holmes is not only a well-known actress , but also an icon in the world of fashion and beauty .
To attend Disney ’ s Festival of The Lion King in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair done with a tufted hairstyle , revealing some gray hairs in the front .
But this was not the only occasion that she showed her gray hair , she also did it at Paris Fashion Week .
Undoubtedly , this trend makes her look much more natural and authentic .
There ’ s no reason why anyone has to hide their gray hair if Katie Holmes doesn ’ t do it , right ?
The actress is another one of those celebrities who has joined the trend of letting their gray hair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very happy about it .
Even though her hair is blond and gray hair tends to be sort of camouflaged between these golden strands , you can still see it .
For instance , in the right picture here , if you look at Paltrow ’ s upper part of her head , you can see some gray hair .
Gwyneth chose this look to attend the Golden Globes in 2020 and also showed off her natural hair on her Instagram account .
Is there anyone who wouldn ’ t want to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has ?
The editor of Vogue UK confessed during an interview for Into the Gloss that her hair started to turn silver when she was only 16 or 17 .
And while she was a little bit worried at first , she later decided to just let it grow naturally and accept herself just the way she is .
“ So often I have young girls come up to me in the street and they ’ re like , ’ Who ’ s your hairdresser ?
What dye do you use ?
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dye ?
!
’ And not many people believe me—unless it ’ s a hairdresser who ’ s like , ’ Yeah , you can ’ t get that color out of a bottle.
” Demi Moore showed her fans a very authentic and real side of herself in a video she uploaded to her Instagram account .
There she could be seen pulling off a strange mustache drawn on her face , as well as a few gray hairs in her bun .
“ This is how I ’ m doing now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not the first time the actress has revealed her natural appearance .
In 2016 , she attended the Chelsea Flower Show with her classic long dark hair down and an unexpected detail .
She showed some silvery hair , but it suited her super-well .
“ Be proud of your roots , ” prestigious actress and model Salma Hayek wrote in an Instagram post .
There , she showed off some gray hair at the roots of her abundant head of hair .
And if we had to decide what type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pictures she ’ s been posting on social media , it would be hard to deny that she prefers a natural look , no hair-dye , and almost no makeup .
And we feel confident in saying that even if one of the last pictures she shared showed that she dyed her hair .
But she also captioned to picture saying that she had to dye her roots because she was asked to for a photoshoot session .

The passage of time leaves marks on our body. And gray hair is one of them. Some people may feel ashamed of these marks so they try to dye or cover them up in any way possible. But others will want to show off their gray hair and be very proud to show to the world that they’ve aged and that they’re ok with it. This is exactly the case of some celebrities who don’t hesitate to leave their gray hair on display and even make sure everyone can take a good look at it.
Bright Side wanted to show you how well these celebrities managed to pull off the traditional gray hair. After seeing these pictures you will no longer think that gray hair is for grannies, we can be sure of that!
1. Letizia Ortiz
Remember when covering gray hair was a social mandate? Well, it seems we’ve left those times far behind us. Today, exposing your gray hair is nothing more and nothing less than a personal choice. Why wouldn’t you be able to take pride in it? Think of Queen Letizia from Spain. She has gradually darkened her hair over the last few years, but she also took care to leave a few gray highlights on the top of her head, here and there, showing that she’s not scared of them. It’s almost the opposite, they’re there to be looked at and admired. And just look at how good they look!
2. Hilarie Burton
The actress from Grey’s Anatomy and Bloodworth is one of the many celebrities who are clearly not ashamed of showing their audience the traces that show up with the passage of time. This applies especially to her hair. In the last months, she has uploaded more than a few pictures to her Instagram where she can be seen showing off her amazing long blond hair, and an unmistakable gray and white color that highlights her roots. She totally pulled off the look, by the way!
3. Teri Hatcher
“I am always balancing ‘accepting myself as I am’ with ‘trying to improve.’ We all need to feel that we are enough!” said the actress from Desperate Housewives on her Instagram account when posting a picture where she had gray hair. And although it was a post in which she explained why and how she dyed her hair again after not being able to do it for a while, she was clearly not ashamed to expose her gray-haired roots to her more than 400,000 followers. Good for her! There’s nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to hair!
4. Adriana Lavat
The Mexican actress has gotten us used to seeing her with beautiful, long gray hair which, by the way, she takes so much pride in having. Adriana is so proud of her hair that on Instagram she even asked her followers to send her a picture of their gray hair along with a little story that shows why they’re proud of it. The idea was to later share those pictures and stories on @mujeresconcanas, an account created especially for women with silver hair. “Remember: gray-haired woman, beautiful woman,” she said. Do you agree? We do! It’s a great initiative to raise awareness!
5. Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes is not only a well-known actress, but also an icon in the world of fashion and beauty. To attend Disney’s Festival of The Lion King in 2019, Katie decided to have her hair done with a tufted hairstyle, revealing some gray hairs in the front. But this was not the only occasion that she showed her gray hair, she also did it at Paris Fashion Week. Undoubtedly, this trend makes her look much more natural and authentic. There’s no reason why anyone has to hide their gray hair if Katie Holmes doesn’t do it, right?
6. Gwyneth Paltrow
The actress is another one of those celebrities who has joined the trend of letting their gray hair show, and she seems to be very happy about it. Even though her hair is blond and gray hair tends to be sort of camouflaged between these golden strands, you can still see it. For instance, in the right picture here, if you look at Paltrow’s upper part of her head, you can see some gray hair. Gwyneth chose this look to attend the Golden Globes in 2020 and also showed off her natural hair on her Instagram account.
7. Sarah Harris
Is there anyone who wouldn’t want to have the long fairytale hair that Sarah Harris has? The editor of Vogue UK confessed during an interview for Into the Gloss that her hair started to turn silver when she was only 16 or 17. And while she was a little bit worried at first, she later decided to just let it grow naturally and accept herself just the way she is. “So often I have young girls come up to me in the street and they’re like, ’Who’s your hairdresser? What dye do you use?’ I’m like, ’What dye?!’ And not many people believe me—unless it’s a hairdresser who’s like, ’Yeah, you can’t get that color out of a bottle.”
8. Eva Longoria
Actress Eva Longoria published a funny post on her Instagram account in which she showed her followers that her hair started turning gray. Without even thinking it might be taboo, Longoria showed her scalp and even came closer to the camera to show the roots of her hair. She looks great!
9. Demi Moore
Demi Moore showed her fans a very authentic and real side of herself in a video she uploaded to her Instagram account. There she could be seen pulling off a strange mustache drawn on her face, as well as a few gray hairs in her bun. “This is how I’m doing now,” she wrote. And it’s not the first time the actress has revealed her natural appearance. In 2016, she attended the Chelsea Flower Show with her classic long dark hair down and an unexpected detail. She showed some silvery hair, but it suited her super-well.
10. Salma Hayek
“Be proud of your roots,” prestigious actress and model Salma Hayek wrote in an Instagram post. There, she showed off some gray hair at the roots of her abundant head of hair. And if we had to decide what type of woman Hayek is based solely on the pictures she’s been posting on social media, it would be hard to deny that she prefers a natural look, no hair-dye, and almost no makeup. And we feel confident in saying that even if one of the last pictures she shared showed that she dyed her hair. But she also captioned to picture saying that she had to dye her roots because she was asked to for a photoshoot session.


brightside--2020-12-14--17 Sneaky Animals That Managed to Steal Food from Distracted Humans

Imagine yourself enjoying a meal that you really like .
You are living the experience , savoring the moment , feeling each bite as if it were the last of your life .
But suddenly , when you turn around , your food is no longer there .
You start looking for explanations with your eyes and nothing .
Until your eyes meet the cruel thief : a “ dangerous ” and “ ferocious ” little animal .
1 .
I can put my hand through this little hole quietly and without anyone noticing ... 3 .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she stole from the table.
” 5 .
“ Magpie making off with his stolen chocolate cookie.
” 7 .
“ Hehe , Hugo stole the baguette from the table.
” 8 .
“ You know that muffin you left on the side ?
It exploded.
” 12 .
“ My dog stole a potato off the counter and made me chase him .
His idea of a prank.
” 13 .
“ Caught them with a stolen pancake and they followed me upset.
” 15 .
He had a look of regret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bagel .
What is the food that your pets like to steal the most ?
What do you share with them when you want to give them a treat ?

Imagine yourself enjoying a meal that you really like. You are living the experience, savoring the moment, feeling each bite as if it were the last of your life. But suddenly, when you turn around, your food is no longer there. You start looking for explanations with your eyes and nothing. Until your eyes meet the cruel thief: a “dangerous” and “ferocious” little animal.
At Bright Side, we are totally “outraged” by these bandits and we chose the cruelest ones for this list.
1. I can put my hand through this little hole quietly and without anyone noticing...
2. “Caught the tomato thief.”
3. “This is my cat fighting to keep the sausage she stole from the table.”
4. “Cute thief, stole my mini pancake.”
5. “Magpie making off with his stolen chocolate cookie.”
6. “He stole my lunch apple!”
7. “Hehe, Hugo stole the baguette from the table.”
8. “You know that muffin you left on the side? It exploded.”
9. I stole what? Impossible...
10. “He stole my iced coffee!!!”
11. “Aspen, the cat burglar”
12. “My dog stole a potato off the counter and made me chase him. His idea of a prank.”
13. “Caught them with a stolen pancake and they followed me upset.”
14. “My cat stole some school kid’s lunch.”
15. He had a look of regret on his face, but he kept the bagel.
16. “Soup thief! Caught red mouthed.”
17. “We got a nugget thief... caught red nosed!”


brightside--2020-12-14--18 Baffling Photos Where Shadows Tell a Different Story

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Shadows repeat the silhouettes of the objects that cast them , and this is a well-known truth .
But sometimes shadows look so bewildering that they change the way we see things .
A straight ladder can cast a strangely crooked shadow , a lamp can suddenly scare you with a nonexistent spider , and a bare tree trunk can look like it has a rich crown .
The world of shadows is full of surprises !
1 .
“ This shadow is cast from 2 different trees in my parking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from this lamp almost gave me a heart attack.
” 5 .
“ Only 3 spiral ornaments and the rest are the shadows they cast.
” 6 .
Only the prescription lens of these glasses casts the shadow .
7 .
This dog ’ s shadow is an almost perfect arrow pointing right at you .
8 .
“ The shadow of this tree creates the illusion of a gap in the fence behind it.
” 9 .
“ The angle of the sun removes the italics on the shadow.
” 11 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bench is falling into pixels .
12 .
The ladder looks straight , but its shadow looks crooked .
14 .
“ The way my planter ’ s shadow looks like an alligator ” 15 .
“ My box of laundry cast a shadow that looks like an old man.
” 16 .
“ This shadow from my charging cord is wavy due to the low angle of the morning sun.
” 17 .
“ The shadow of this patio table makes it look like I ’ m wearing fishnets.
” 18 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ their shadows are floating .

Shadows repeat the silhouettes of the objects that cast them, and this is a well-known truth. But sometimes shadows look so bewildering that they change the way we see things. A straight ladder can cast a strangely crooked shadow, a lamp can suddenly scare you with a nonexistent spider, and a bare tree trunk can look like it has a rich crown. The world of shadows is full of surprises!
We at Bright Side found these 18 tricky shadows for you, and frankly speaking, they had us scratching our heads and thinking, “What’s going on?” for a little while.
1. “This shadow is cast from 2 different trees in my parking lot.”
2. “My dog’s shadow turned me into a centaur.”
3. “Santa’s shadow looks like Godzilla.”
4. “The shadow from this lamp almost gave me a heart attack.”
5. “Only 3 spiral ornaments and the rest are the shadows they cast.”
6. Only the prescription lens of these glasses casts the shadow.
7. This dog’s shadow is an almost perfect arrow pointing right at you.
8. “The shadow of this tree creates the illusion of a gap in the fence behind it.”
9. “The angle of the sun removes the italics on the shadow.”
10. This car casts a strangely square shadow.
11. It looks like the shadow of this bench is falling into pixels.
12. The ladder looks straight, but its shadow looks crooked.
13. This shaker ball shadow blew our minds!
14. “The way my planter’s shadow looks like an alligator”
15. “My box of laundry cast a shadow that looks like an old man.”
16. “This shadow from my charging cord is wavy due to the low angle of the morning sun.”
17. “The shadow of this patio table makes it look like I’m wearing fishnets.”
18. The animals are standing still, but their shadows are floating.


brightside--2020-12-14--10 Extinct Animals That Scientists Want to Bring Back to Life

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest There are more extinct species than there are currently living on Earth , which makes our curiosity shoot through the roof .
It ’ s no wonder we can ’ t get enough of those Jurassic Park movies .
Luckily , we live in a time where science can turn back the clock , and similarly to the aforementioned movie franchise , de-extinct some of the world ’ s lost species .
There are even lists of potential candidates available and they ’ re nothing short of fascinating .
We at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon be walking among us again and selected the following 10 that could be very exciting to see in real life .
Size : Shoulder height for males reached about 8.9 feet and 11.2 feet with a weight of up to 6 tons .
Size : 5 feet long and 30 inches tall at the shoulder Went extinct : The last living Pyrenean ibex was born in 2003 but died 7 minutes later due to a lung defect .
Closest living relative : the ibex , also known as a wild mountain goat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Went extinct : in the twentieth century Closest living relative : the Tasmanian devil and the numbat Which of these animals would you want to see in the wild ?
Where do you stand on the de-extinction of species in general ?

There are more extinct species than there are currently living on Earth, which makes our curiosity shoot through the roof. It’s no wonder we can’t get enough of those Jurassic Park movies. Luckily, we live in a time where science can turn back the clock, and similarly to the aforementioned movie franchise, de-extinct some of the world’s lost species. There are even lists of potential candidates available and they’re nothing short of fascinating.
We at Bright Side checked out which species might soon be walking among us again and selected the following 10 that could be very exciting to see in real life.
1. Woolly mammoth
Size: Shoulder height for males reached about 8.9 feet and 11.2 feet with a weight of up to 6 tons. Originated in: East Asia Went extinct: 4,000 years ago Closest living relative: African elephants
2. Quagga
Size: around 8’5″ long and 4’5″ tall Originated in: South Africa Went extinct: the late nineteenth century Closest living relative: zebras
3. Elephant bird
Size: stood at 9.8 feet tall and weighed 1,600 lb Originated in: Madagascar Went extinct: around 1000 CE to 1200 CE Closest living relative: kiwi birds
4. Baiji (Chinese river dolphin)
Pictured: Qiqi, last living Baiji, died in 2002
Size: Males were about 7.5 feet long while females could grow to be 8’2″. Originated in: China Went extinct: 2002 Closest living relative: the Chinese white dolphin
5. Glyptodont
Size: 12 feet long and 1.5 feet high Originated in: North and South America Went extinct: 8,000 to 7,000 years ago Closest living relative: armadillos
6. Pyrenean ibex
Size: 5 feet long and 30 inches tall at the shoulder Originated in: Southwestern Europe Went extinct: The last living Pyrenean ibex was born in 2003 but died 7 minutes later due to a lung defect. Closest living relative: the ibex, also known as a wild mountain goat
7. Dodo
Size: around 3.3 feet tall Originated in: Mauritius Went extinct: in the seventeenth century Closest living relative: the Nicobar pigeon
8. Tasmanian tiger
Size: 39 inches to 51 inches long and 24 inches high Originated in: New Guinea and Australia Went extinct: in the twentieth century Closest living relative: the Tasmanian devil and the numbat
9. Ground sloth
Size: Nearly 20 feet long and weighed up to 6,600 lb Originated in: South America Went extinct: around 11,000 years ago Closest living relative: Sloths
10. Saber-toothed tiger
Size: The largest species weighed between 485 lb to 961 lb and stood at 39 inches. Originated in: North and South America Went extinct: 10,000 years ago Closest living relative: tigers


brightside--2020-12-14--9 Ways to Make Your Digestive System Run Smoothly

When we eat a lot of cabbage , we can have cramps and gas problems .
This happens because of sugar that can not be digested by our stomachs .
But by doing certain yoga poses or sleeping on the left side , you can improve circulation and digestion .
Let ’ s not forget that our emotional state also has something to do with this .
In fact , high levels of stress or anxiety can disturb our digestive system , as studies have shown .
The stomach and pancreas are located on the left side of the body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Laying down on this side allows the food from your stomach to pass easier into the small intestine .
It also enhances the release of pancreatic enzymes , which are responsible for breaking down the food .
Sleeping on the left side also reduces the chances of suffering from heartburn .
Fiber helps to keep bowel movements regular and normal .
Most high-fiber foods are also low in sugar , fat , and calories , so they ’ re generally more healthy .
Oats , beans , or fruit are good sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fermented foods to your diet .
Some types of plain , white yogurt contain probiotics , which are bacteria that are good for your intestines .
The most common ones are bifidobacteria and lactobacillus , which can improve some digestive problems and reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome .
3 .
Avoid foods that are hard to digest .
Greasy , fatty foods like cheeseburgers , fries , or pizza can make you feel bloated for many hours because they need more time to be digested by the body .
This type of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cramps , or indigestion .
It can also affect our ability to focus , so it ’ s good to have a well-balanced diet based on fruit , vegetables , and lean meat .
But be careful : some vegetables like cabbage can cause gas problems because it contains raffinose , a complex sugar that can ’ t be digested by the stomach .
Toast is one of the foods that can help with digestion because of the starch it contains that helps with diarrhea .
4 .
Don ’ t get distracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When we eat while walking , we tend to consume more because we lose track of our portions and our stomach empties faster .
When we eat sitting down , our blood circulation is improved .
Even eating cross-legged has more benefits because it eases blood pressure around our heart and enables the proper digestion of food .
Water helps break down the food that we eat so that the body can absorb needed nutrients better .
Despite the general belief that it ’ s not good to drink water during a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Water helps digestion and it ’ s also very helpful if you suffer from constipation .
Drinking it during a meal can also influence the size of your portions .
Yoga increases the level of circulation into a certain area , so you can insert 15 minutes of stretching every day into your routine to aid digestion .
For example , the Marichyasana pose , where you lift one knee up and you twist your upper body , helps absorb essential nutrients from food ; stimulates abdominal organs , like the liver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Uttanasana pose , which is the standing forward fold , is a very therapeutic position with a lot of benefits .
It compresses the abdominal area while stimulating circulation to our digestive organs .
It ’ s also very relaxing for the body .
Mornings are a perfect time for yoga , but don ’ t try to do these poses right after you ’ ve just eaten .
Otherwise , you ’ ll feel sick .
This sets our internal clock and our bodies will know just when digestion is supposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase several health risks , and it could also bring on several extra pounds .
If your schedule is too busy , try to prepare your meals ahead of time and eat at the same hours at the office .
If we ’ re stressed , the body feels the pressure and it slows down digestion .
This results in bloating , cramps , indigestion , or constipation .
It can also have the opposite effect and speed up digestion , causing frequent trips to the toilet .
When we ’ re under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have an increase or a decrease in appetite .
Neither is good for our health , so try meditating or prioritizing chores from one day to the next .
Don ’ t try to be Superman and do it all , your health is more important than anything .
It can manage our food cravings , improve sleep , decrease anxiety levels , and control emotional responses .
All you need to do is inhale for 4 seconds , hold your breath for 7 more , then release it completely by the count @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do this 4 times in total .

When we eat a lot of cabbage, we can have cramps and gas problems. This happens because of sugar that cannot be digested by our stomachs. But by doing certain yoga poses or sleeping on the left side, you can improve circulation and digestion. Let’s not forget that our emotional state also has something to do with this. In fact, high levels of stress or anxiety can disturb our digestive system, as studies have shown.
We at Bright Side put together 9 simple but effective ways to improve our digestion that all of us can do daily, and our bodies will surely thank us later.
1. Sleep on your left side.
The stomach and pancreas are located on the left side of the body and are part of the digestive system. Laying down on this side allows the food from your stomach to pass easier into the small intestine. It also enhances the release of pancreatic enzymes, which are responsible for breaking down the food. Sleeping on the left side also reduces the chances of suffering from heartburn.
2. Eat more fiber and fermented foods.
Fiber helps to keep bowel movements regular and normal. Most high-fiber foods are also low in sugar, fat, and calories, so they’re generally more healthy. Oats, beans, or fruit are good sources of fiber. You can also add fermented foods to your diet. Some types of plain, white yogurt contain probiotics, which are bacteria that are good for your intestines. The most common ones are bifidobacteria and lactobacillus, which can improve some digestive problems and reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
3. Avoid foods that are hard to digest.
Greasy, fatty foods like cheeseburgers, fries, or pizza can make you feel bloated for many hours because they need more time to be digested by the body. This type of food can also increase stomach gas, cramps, or indigestion. It can also affect our ability to focus, so it’s good to have a well-balanced diet based on fruit, vegetables, and lean meat. But be careful: some vegetables like cabbage can cause gas problems because it contains raffinose, a complex sugar that can’t be digested by the stomach. Toast is one of the foods that can help with digestion because of the starch it contains that helps with diarrhea.
4. Don’t get distracted and try to eat while sitting down.
When we eat while walking, we tend to consume more because we lose track of our portions and our stomach empties faster. When we eat sitting down, our blood circulation is improved. Even eating cross-legged has more benefits because it eases blood pressure around our heart and enables the proper digestion of food.
5. Water helps with constipation.
Water helps break down the food that we eat so that the body can absorb needed nutrients better. Despite the general belief that it’s not good to drink water during a meal, this is actually not true. Water helps digestion and it’s also very helpful if you suffer from constipation. Drinking it during a meal can also influence the size of your portions.
6. Try different yoga poses.
Yoga increases the level of circulation into a certain area, so you can insert 15 minutes of stretching every day into your routine to aid digestion. For example, the Marichyasana pose, where you lift one knee up and you twist your upper body, helps absorb essential nutrients from food; stimulates abdominal organs, like the liver and kidneys; and calms the brain. Uttanasana pose, which is the standing forward fold, is a very therapeutic position with a lot of benefits. It compresses the abdominal area while stimulating circulation to our digestive organs. It’s also very relaxing for the body. Mornings are a perfect time for yoga, but don’t try to do these poses right after you’ve just eaten. Otherwise, you’ll feel sick.
7. Eat at specific hours every day.
This sets our internal clock and our bodies will know just when digestion is supposed to take place. Eating irregularly may increase several health risks, and it could also bring on several extra pounds. If your schedule is too busy, try to prepare your meals ahead of time and eat at the same hours at the office.
8. Meditate and control your stress.
If we’re stressed, the body feels the pressure and it slows down digestion. This results in bloating, cramps, indigestion, or constipation. It can also have the opposite effect and speed up digestion, causing frequent trips to the toilet. When we’re under a lot of stress, we may have an increase or a decrease in appetite. Neither is good for our health, so try meditating or prioritizing chores from one day to the next. Don’t try to be Superman and do it all, your health is more important than anything.
9. Try the 4-7-8 breathing method.
It can manage our food cravings, improve sleep, decrease anxiety levels, and control emotional responses. All you need to do is inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 more, then release it completely by the count of 8. It’s recommended to do this 4 times in total.


brightside--2020-12-15--A Korean Artist Creates Delicate Tattoos and They’re the Embodiment of Tenderness

For many people , tattoos seem to go deeper than just skin deep , psychologists say .
They create a deep personal change , which makes a person mentally stronger .
Sion Kwak is a tattooist from South Korea whose works will not be confused with any other artist ’ s , because of her signature style .
Red laces , beads with intricate ornaments , and colorful animals — all these elements are united to create meaningful pictures on people ’ s skin .
We at Bright Side take our hats off to the genuine skill of this tattooist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to admire some of her work together with us .
The love for tattoo art came to the artist with her mother ’ s milk .
In her interview with Bright Side , Sion says : “ I was strongly inspired by my mother , who is also a tattoo artist , when I was a child .
I carefully watched her work and learned a few things , starting from basic skills in the beginning .
But because our drawing styles are different , I created my own style mostly by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The signature technique of the artist has no name , but it does have a powerful message .
Many of Sion ’ s works include red strings that have a special significance for the artist .
As she explains , they represent the flow of life and “ Yin-Yeon ” — the ties and bond between people .
The beads and pendants that are threaded with strings show different pictures : from flowers to animals , and these elements have a special meaning for the people who ask Sion to do their tattoos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with phrases , and these tattoos have a deep philosophy behind them .
One of her recent works depicts the sun and moon inside a norigae with the phrase “ 아무도 날 모르는 곳에 ” which means “ where no one knows me ” in Korean .
The square pendant with the sun and the scenery of a vast mountain and nature was designed by envisioning the “ unknown ” place , which holds the meaning of the phrase .
The moon is expressed in a simple way , hanging on the black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s source of inspiration are people and their life stories .
Sion tries to get a sense of the life her clients live and her inspirations are the life stories that she hears and the people that she meets , who are also the ones sharing those stories .
By listening to them and communicating thoroughly , she can get creative and come up with different ideas for her drawings .
Sometimes her clients are her partners in creating unique tattoo designs .
Here ’ s a tattoo she made for one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @  '' It ’ s hard to face it sometimes , but it ’ s all part of who we are and the emotions we need , '' says the artist. 2 strings that are bright and dark represent the 2 sides of the conflicting self .
The overall strings are expressed as a long flow and the pendants depict 2 different girls , who turn out to be 2 sides of one personality .
Sion never gets tired of learning and sharing knowledge at the same time .
The artist spends a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will soon become a part of her work .
By doing this , she wants to create unique designs for every person who comes to her .
The tattoos are meant to become people ’ s talismans , this is why it ’ s so important for the artist to use the proper language of signs and pictures , and show that each person as a unique place in the Universe .
Sion has a few tattoos on her body as well .
These were done by people who she likes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were probably not meant to stay in her life for a long time .
Each tattoo is like a page from a family album for her and she cherishes every one of them .
The artist is totally in love with her country and she wants to share it with other people .
While being asked about what her special message to her clients is , Sion didn ’ t hesitate to say : “ Through my work , I hope people can appreciate not only the aesthetic beauty but also the intrinsic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world — the norigae , fan , Hanbok , and knots that symbolize Korea ’ s native spirit of ‘ ties ’ between individuals , all hold strong messages that I ’ d love to share with everyone !
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For many people, tattoos seem to go deeper than just skin deep, psychologists say. They create a deep personal change, which makes a person mentally stronger. Sion Kwak is a tattooist from South Korea whose works will not be confused with any other artist’s, because of her signature style. Red laces, beads with intricate ornaments, and colorful animals — all these elements are united to create meaningful pictures on people’s skin.
We at Bright Side take our hats off to the genuine skill of this tattooist, and we’d love for you to admire some of her work together with us.
The love for tattoo art came to the artist with her mother’s milk.
In her interview with Bright Side, Sion says: “I was strongly inspired by my mother, who is also a tattoo artist, when I was a child. I carefully watched her work and learned a few things, starting from basic skills in the beginning. But because our drawing styles are different, I created my own style mostly by myself after learning those basic skills.”
The signature technique of the artist has no name, but it does have a powerful message.
Many of Sion’s works include red strings that have a special significance for the artist. As she explains, they represent the flow of life and “Yin-Yeon” — the ties and bond between people. The beads and pendants that are threaded with strings show different pictures: from flowers to animals, and these elements have a special meaning for the people who ask Sion to do their tattoos.
Sometimes, she combines the pictures with phrases, and these tattoos have a deep philosophy behind them. One of her recent works depicts the sun and moon inside a norigae with the phrase “아무도 날 모르는 곳에” which means “where no one knows me” in Korean.
The square pendant with the sun and the scenery of a vast mountain and nature was designed by envisioning the “unknown” place, which holds the meaning of the phrase. The moon is expressed in a simple way, hanging on the black and gray strings.
The artist’s source of inspiration are people and their life stories.
Sion tries to get a sense of the life her clients live and her inspirations are the life stories that she hears and the people that she meets, who are also the ones sharing those stories. By listening to them and communicating thoroughly, she can get creative and come up with different ideas for her drawings. Sometimes her clients are her partners in creating unique tattoo designs.
Here’s a tattoo she made in collaboration with Zihaes.tale for one of her clients which expresses conflicting self. "It’s hard to face it sometimes, but it’s all part of who we are and the emotions we need," says the artist.
2 strings that are bright and dark represent the 2 sides of the conflicting self. The overall strings are expressed as a long flow and the pendants depict 2 different girls, who turn out to be 2 sides of one personality.
Sion never gets tired of learning and sharing knowledge at the same time.
The artist spends a lot of time learning about the symbols that will soon become a part of her work. By doing this, she wants to create unique designs for every person who comes to her. The tattoos are meant to become people’s talismans, this is why it’s so important for the artist to use the proper language of signs and pictures, and show that each person as a unique place in the Universe.
Sion has a few tattoos on her body as well. These were done by people who she likes and respects, and also by those who were probably not meant to stay in her life for a long time. Each tattoo is like a page from a family album for her and she cherishes every one of them.
The artist is totally in love with her country and she wants to share it with other people.
While being asked about what her special message to her clients is, Sion didn’t hesitate to say: “Through my work, I hope people can appreciate not only the aesthetic beauty but also the intrinsic beauty of traditional Korean culture all around the world — the norigae, fan, Hanbok, and knots that symbolize Korea’s native spirit of ‘ties’ between individuals, all hold strong messages that I’d love to share with everyone!”


brightside--2020-12-15--5 Ways to Help Your Kids Stop Being Afraid of the Dark

A study that surveyed 122 people found out that 54 % listed the dark among their top 5 fears .
So if adults have this fear , it ’ s no wonder kids build on it and imagine monsters under their bed and see scary shadows .
And while many children eventually grow out of this , there are still ways you can help them get rid of this fear earlier .
We at Bright Side don ’ t want kids to be afraid of the boogeyman — we want the boogeyman to be afraid of our brave little kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can do to help your child build up some courage and stop being afraid of the dark .
Take your child ’ s fear seriously and hear them out .
Don ’ t dismiss it by simply checking under their bed and saying there are no monsters there .
That can actually make things worse because you might show your kid that you believe those monsters could be real .
Ask them what exactly makes them feel scared and show that you understand their fears but that you don ’ t necessarily share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re safe and that you ’ ll be there for them if they feel scared again .
Research has shown that positive affirmations can change the way we think .
That means that if you tell yourself something positive , you might start to believe in it .
It can help if you tell your kid that they ’ re brave and praise them for facing their fear of the dark .
Those positive words from you may help them really believe they can overcome their fear , be it monsters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are many creative night lights that can help your child relax and feel safe .
For example , there are night lights in the shapes of animals , star projectors , or stick-on push lights that you can put around your kid ’ s room or your house if they need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night .
Also , make sure that if you ’ re using an ordinary lamp , that it doesn ’ t cast scary shadows .
Another thing to be aware @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that could interfere with sleep .
Your kid might see darkness as something scary and dangerous , but you can change the way they see their room and how they feel when it ’ s dark .
For example , you can have a shadow puppet performance , a party with glow-sticks and glow-bracelets , or wear shirts with prints that glow in the dark .
Then they ’ ll learn to associate darkness with something that can be fun and entertaining .
The reason your child is afraid of the dark might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of darkness itself but the transition to it .
When you suddenly turn off the light , your eyes go blind for a few seconds because they need to adjust .
And those are the seconds when your kid might start to feel scared .
There ’ s a trick you can try to help your kid adjust to the darkness easier .
Ask them to close their eyes while the lights are still on .
Then turn them off , put your hands over your kid ’ s eyes , and ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Once you ’ re done , ask them to open their eyes .
Now when they do that , the room won ’ t feel as dark as it used to , especially with a night light .

A study that surveyed 122 people found out that 54% listed the dark among their top 5 fears. So if adults have this fear, it’s no wonder kids build on it and imagine monsters under their bed and see scary shadows. And while many children eventually grow out of this, there are still ways you can help them get rid of this fear earlier.
We at Bright Side don’t want kids to be afraid of the boogeyman — we want the boogeyman to be afraid of our brave little kids. So here’s what you can do to help your child build up some courage and stop being afraid of the dark.
1. Listen to your kid.
Take your child’s fear seriously and hear them out. Don’t dismiss it by simply checking under their bed and saying there are no monsters there. That can actually make things worse because you might show your kid that you believe those monsters could be real. Ask them what exactly makes them feel scared and show that you understand their fears but that you don’t necessarily share them. Finally, reassure them that they’re safe and that you’ll be there for them if they feel scared again.
2. Praise your kid.
Research has shown that positive affirmations can change the way we think. That means that if you tell yourself something positive, you might start to believe in it. It can help if you tell your kid that they’re brave and praise them for facing their fear of the dark. Those positive words from you may help them really believe they can overcome their fear, be it monsters under their bed or a scary shadow.
3. Have fun with night lights.
There are many creative night lights that can help your child relax and feel safe. For example, there are night lights in the shapes of animals, star projectors, or stick-on push lights that you can put around your kid’s room or your house if they need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Also, make sure that if you’re using an ordinary lamp, that it doesn’t cast scary shadows. Another thing to be aware of is the brightness of these gadgets that could interfere with sleep.
4. Turn their dark room into a playground.
Your kid might see darkness as something scary and dangerous, but you can change the way they see their room and how they feel when it’s dark. For example, you can have a shadow puppet performance, a party with glow-sticks and glow-bracelets, or wear shirts with prints that glow in the dark. Then they’ll learn to associate darkness with something that can be fun and entertaining.
5. Try this 10-second trick.
The reason your child is afraid of the dark might not actually be based on a fear of darkness itself but the transition to it. When you suddenly turn off the light, your eyes go blind for a few seconds because they need to adjust. And those are the seconds when your kid might start to feel scared. There’s a trick you can try to help your kid adjust to the darkness easier. Ask them to close their eyes while the lights are still on. Then turn them off, put your hands over your kid’s eyes, and ask them to count to 10 with you. Once you’re done, ask them to open their eyes. Now when they do that, the room won’t feel as dark as it used to, especially with a night light.


brightside--2020-12-16--Twitter Invites Its Users to Describe This Year With One Word, and Here Are 15+ of the Funniest Resp

Twitter Invites Its Users to Describe This Year With One Word, and Here Are 15+ of the Funniest Responses

With 2020 coming to the end , Twitter decided to ask its users to describe the past 366 days with @ @ @ @ @ got more than 120k comments and twice as many Likes .
What ’ s more @ @ @ @ @ Microsoft , Lego , and Lexus joined the challenge and we bet that each of @ @ @ @ @ laugh out loud .

With 2020 coming to the end, Twitter decided to ask its users to describe the past 366 days with one word. This thread got more than 120k comments and twice as many Likes. What’s more, many big companies like Microsoft, Lego, and Lexus joined the challenge and we bet that each of their answers will make you laugh out loud.
We at Bright Side collected the most remarkable answers to remind you, once again, that humor can save even the gloomiest of days.
Here is how it all started:
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When converted from binary to text, the combination above means “skip.”
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brightside--2020-12-15--12 Cashiers Told Us About the Weirdest Things People Buy

Being a cashier is a unique experience .
There are so many people who buy things that are fairly unusual @ @ @ @ @ any sense at all .
These employees see countless customers on a daily basis , @ @ @ @ @ buy the regular products you ’ d expect someone to get at a supermarket .
@ @ @ @ @ a pretty strange combination of products in their shopping carts and that ’ s when @ @ @ @ @ get awkward or turn into a funny joke with the customer .

Being a cashier is a unique experience. There are so many people who buy things that are fairly unusual or that may not make any sense at all. These employees see countless customers on a daily basis, and not all of them buy the regular products you’d expect someone to get at a supermarket. A few of them have a pretty strange combination of products in their shopping carts and that’s when you know things will either get awkward or turn into a funny joke with the customer.
In any case, we thought you’d want to know what some of these strange check-out experiences looked like from the other side of the register, just in case you think you’ve been the customer with the strange shopping cart. If so, don’t worry, even some people from the Bright Side team can relate to that!
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What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever bought at the supermarket? Have you ever worked as a cashier? Do you have any funny stories to share with us and our readers?


brightside--2020-12-15--11 Actors Who Were Totally Able to Play Characters of a Different Age

Sometimes the world of acting requires performers to put themselves in the shoes of a person who is a very different age from them .
This also tends to happen in movies based on novels or books , where certain roles have aspects that require actors with a lot of experience to play them .
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Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man Andrew Garfield played Peter Parker ( a 17-year-old ) twice .
However , in the first film that was shot in 2010 , Andrew was 27 years old and had to put himself in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 10 years younger than him .
In the second image , we can see how the actor looked in his first appearance in the 2005 series Sugar Rush , with a more youthful appearance at 22 .
Jennifer , besides being a great actress , can play all kinds of roles , as she demonstrated in the movie Joy , by bringing Joy Mangano to life .
At the time of the film , she was 25 years old and put herself in the shoes of a 30-year-old single mother with 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create an invention to become a millionaire .
And Jennifer remains radiant at 30 , as we can see in the second image .
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Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany ’ s One of the most remembered roles in Audrey ’ s career was that of young Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany ’ s .
The novel on which this film is based tells us about the experiences of an intelligent 19-year-old girl .
However , in 1960 , when the shooting of the film began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the second picture , we can see her looking younger when she was actually 19 years old .
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Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets One of the most feared and remembered characters from the magical Harry Potter saga is Professor Snape .
In the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , the plot takes place in the ’ 90s , when Severus was teaching at the age of 32 .
However , Alan Rickman managed to bring this character to life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second image , which belongs to the television series Romeo & Juliet , we can see Alan at 32 years old .
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Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries In this series for teenagers that is full of paranormal events and with a dark atmosphere , we put ourselves in the situation of the young protagonist ( who falls in love with 2 vampire brothers ) .
The one with the worst intentions was played by actor Ian Somerhalder , who was 30 years old at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s character was supposed to be seen as a young man between the ages of 20 and 21 .
In the second picture we can see how the actor actually looked at 21 in the series Young Americans .
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Florence Pugh as Amy March in Little Women 7 .
Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can In this popular film , we are shown the ingenuity and cunning of a young man who has just turned 19 and who , after pretending to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawyer , makes an immense fortune .
Leonardo was chosen to give life to this iconic and charismatic personality in 2002 when he was 28 years old .
With a physique more typical of a teenager , in the second image , we can see how Leo looked at age 19 when he played Tobias Wolff in This Boy ’ s Life .
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Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones Game of Thrones , the world-renowned series , showed us a whole variety of characters that were hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main character , was one of those that evolved the most throughout the production .
The actress who gave life to this character was Emilia Clarke , who at the age of 24 played 17-year-old Daenerys .
In this TV series , we learned about the busy and intense experiences of a single mother who had her daughter , Rory , as a teenager .
The role of the almost 16-year-old intellectual girl was played by Alexis in 2000 , when she was 19 years old .
In the second image , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 .
One of the most remembered characters in a TV series was the beautiful and popular Blair Waldorf , who was in high school at age 16 .
Leighton brought this girl to life when she was 21 years old in 2007 .
In the second image , from the film Hangman ’ s Curse , we can see what Meester looked like at age 16 .
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Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games In 2011 , it was announced that the main character of the film The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The novel ’ s author commented that she was the ideal one to transmit the maturity and strength that the character required .
Katniss began her adventure at age 16 , and at the time of the shooting , Jennifer was 20 .
However , in the second picture , we can see how she really looked at age 16 , when she took part in the series The Bill Engvall Show .

Sometimes the world of acting requires performers to put themselves in the shoes of a person who is a very different age from them. This also tends to happen in movies based on novels or books, where certain roles have aspects that require actors with a lot of experience to play them.
At Bright Side, we compared photos of some actors who had to play people who were a different age than they were, with images of how they looked when they were that actual age.
1. Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man
Andrew Garfield played Peter Parker (a 17-year-old) twice. However, in the first film that was shot in 2010, Andrew was 27 years old and had to put himself in the shoes of a young Spider-Man who was 10 years younger than him. In the second image, we can see how the actor looked in his first appearance in the 2005 series Sugar Rush, with a more youthful appearance at 22.
2. Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano in Joy
Jennifer, besides being a great actress, can play all kinds of roles, as she demonstrated in the movie Joy, by bringing Joy Mangano to life. At the time of the film, she was 25 years old and put herself in the shoes of a 30-year-old single mother with 2 children in her care, who decided to create an invention to become a millionaire. And Jennifer remains radiant at 30, as we can see in the second image.
3. Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
One of the most remembered roles in Audrey’s career was that of young Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The novel on which this film is based tells us about the experiences of an intelligent 19-year-old girl. However, in 1960, when the shooting of the film began, Audrey was 31 years old. In the second picture, we can see her looking younger when she was actually 19 years old.
4. Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
One of the most feared and remembered characters from the magical Harry Potter saga is Professor Snape. In the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the plot takes place in the ’90s, when Severus was teaching at the age of 32. However, Alan Rickman managed to bring this character to life at the age of 55. In the second image, which belongs to the television series Romeo & Juliet, we can see Alan at 32 years old.
5. Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries
In this series for teenagers that is full of paranormal events and with a dark atmosphere, we put ourselves in the situation of the young protagonist (who falls in love with 2 vampire brothers). The one with the worst intentions was played by actor Ian Somerhalder, who was 30 years old at the time of the shooting. However, Damon’s character was supposed to be seen as a young man between the ages of 20 and 21. In the second picture we can see how the actor actually looked at 21 in the series Young Americans.
6. Florence Pugh as Amy March in Little Women
In the film Little Women, actress Florence Pugh brought Amy March, the 12-year-old younger sister with a talent for painting, to life. However, she was 23 years old when the film was shot, and she had to play a character 11 years younger.
7. Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr. in Catch Me If You Can
In this popular film, we are shown the ingenuity and cunning of a young man who has just turned 19 and who, after pretending to be a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer, makes an immense fortune. Leonardo was chosen to give life to this iconic and charismatic personality in 2002 when he was 28 years old. With a physique more typical of a teenager, in the second image, we can see how Leo looked at age 19 when he played Tobias Wolff in This Boy’s Life.
8. Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones, the world-renowned series, showed us a whole variety of characters that were hard to forget. Daenerys, besides being the main character, was one of those that evolved the most throughout the production. The actress who gave life to this character was Emilia Clarke, who at the age of 24 played 17-year-old Daenerys.
9. Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls
In this TV series, we learned about the busy and intense experiences of a single mother who had her daughter, Rory, as a teenager. The role of the almost 16-year-old intellectual girl was played by Alexis in 2000, when she was 19 years old. In the second image, we can see what Alexis looked like at 16.
10. Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl
One of the most remembered characters in a TV series was the beautiful and popular Blair Waldorf, who was in high school at age 16. Leighton brought this girl to life when she was 21 years old in 2007. In the second image, from the film Hangman’s Curse, we can see what Meester looked like at age 16.
11. Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games
In 2011, it was announced that the main character of the film The Hunger Games would be played by Jennifer. The novel’s author commented that she was the ideal one to transmit the maturity and strength that the character required. Katniss began her adventure at age 16, and at the time of the shooting, Jennifer was 20. However, in the second picture, we can see how she really looked at age 16, when she took part in the series The Bill Engvall Show.


brightside--2020-12-15--What Happens if You Overuse 8 Natural Ingredients in Your Beauty Routine

Natural cosmetics are trending .
33.5 % of the natural beauty industry consists of natural skincare products , 33 % of natural hair care , and 41 % of beauty consumers use a “ do-it-yourself ” product monthly .
But while they ’ re environment-friendly and generally less aggressive , we still have to be careful when adding these natural ingredients to our beauty routine .
Bright Side wants you to know which DIY skincare products you should use with caution .
We can see coconut oil pretty much everywhere now , from skincare to hair treatments .
But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ oil is not meant for every type of hair .
For low porosity hair , the thin layer of coconut oil can block the few ways water can penetrate the strands , which can prevent the hair from getting the moisture it needs , leaving things dried out .
Many people use apple cider vinegar to treat acne , dandruff , or even as a natural deodorant .
However , its high acidity can lead to dangerous chemical burns on your skin .
For better use , try adding water to the mix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tighten facial pores and get smoother skin .
However , eggs are a common transmitter of salmonella , and we shouldn ’ t put them so close to our mouths when they ’ re raw .
Cinnamon has become popular as an anti-acne solution .
While many people started to add this ingredient to their face masks , some complaints about allergies and a burning sensation also began to appear .
This happens because contact dermatitis is a common downside of cinnamon use , leading to redness , rashes , and irritation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ your mouth but your skin doesn ’ t appreciate it as much .
If you end up using sugar as an exfoliant in a not-so-gentle scrub , it could be very abrasive on your skin .
This process could open small wounds and expose your skin to dirt and environmental changes .
It ’ s no surprise that lemon juice is full of vitamin C and antioxidant properties .
That ’ s why more and more people are adding this ingredient to their face masks to benefit from its anti-aging effects .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skin , which is why it must be used with caution .
For some , preparing an oatmeal bath is the perfect solution for an itchy skin crisis .
However , having such close contact with oatmeal can lead to atopic dermatitis , making your skin itch even more .
Baking soda baths are commonly used to treat several health conditions , from relieving tension and pain to boosting circulation .
But its alkaline levels can damage and irritate your skin .
Which natural substitute do you use on a daily basis ?
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Natural cosmetics are trending. 33.5% of the natural beauty industry consists of natural skincare products, 33% of natural hair care, and 41% of beauty consumers use a “do-it-yourself” product monthly. But while they’re environment-friendly and generally less aggressive, we still have to be careful when adding these natural ingredients to our beauty routine.
Bright Side wants you to know which DIY skincare products you should use with caution.
1. Coconut oil to smoothen dry hair
We can see coconut oil pretty much everywhere now, from skincare to hair treatments. But it’s important to know that coconut oil is not meant for every type of hair. For low porosity hair, the thin layer of coconut oil can block the few ways water can penetrate the strands, which can prevent the hair from getting the moisture it needs, leaving things dried out.
2. Apple cider vinegar as astringent
Many people use apple cider vinegar to treat acne, dandruff, or even as a natural deodorant. However, its high acidity can lead to dangerous chemical burns on your skin. For better use, try adding water to the mix.
3. Egg whites to tighten pores
Egg whites are often used to tighten facial pores and get smoother skin. However, eggs are a common transmitter of salmonella, and we shouldn’t put them so close to our mouths when they’re raw.
4. Cinnamon for acne treatment
Cinnamon has become popular as an anti-acne solution. While many people started to add this ingredient to their face masks, some complaints about allergies and a burning sensation also began to appear. This happens because contact dermatitis is a common downside of cinnamon use, leading to redness, rashes, and irritation.
5. Sugar as a face scrub
Sugar can be a delicious treat for your mouth but your skin doesn’t appreciate it as much. If you end up using sugar as an exfoliant in a not-so-gentle scrub, it could be very abrasive on your skin. This process could open small wounds and expose your skin to dirt and environmental changes.
6. Lemon juice as an anti-aging mask
It’s no surprise that lemon juice is full of vitamin C and antioxidant properties. That’s why more and more people are adding this ingredient to their face masks to benefit from its anti-aging effects. But lemon can lead to hyperpigmentation and burnt skin, which is why it must be used with caution.
7. Oatmeal for itchy skin
For some, preparing an oatmeal bath is the perfect solution for an itchy skin crisis. However, having such close contact with oatmeal can lead to atopic dermatitis, making your skin itch even more.
8. A baking soda bath to relieve pain
Baking soda baths are commonly used to treat several health conditions, from relieving tension and pain to boosting circulation. But its alkaline levels can damage and irritate your skin.


brightside--2020-12-15--20 Photos That Prove It’s Not Blood That Makes You Family but Unconditional Love

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest A brother from another mother or a sister from a different mister .
Families can be all sizes and shapes , and even from different species .
Whether it ’ s a cat protecting his brother bunny or a toddler checking up on his recently ill dog , what they all have in common is genuine love for each other .
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“ My friend ’ s golden retriever has taken quite a shine to his feathered siblings.
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“ My cat and dog sharing the sun spot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boomer spent 2 whole days away from his big brother .
I guess you can tell he missed him.
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“ Wiggles and I more than 13 years later !
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“ He was very worried about her after surgery.
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“ Forever thankful to the 2 families who thought this Doberman was too much to handle.
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“ They ’ re both moms and had litters at the same time .
They ’ ve been taking turns feeding the babies.
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“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it seems like he and her dog really hit it off.
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“ He loves his new baby sister .
Such a good boy.
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“ Dad , do you want a sock and a hug ?
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They fight and love like brothers do .
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“ Every night she meows at us until we hold her like this.
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“ My dog was lonely since I ’ ve been working so much lately .
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“ My girlfriend is in bed sick and our cat wanted to make sure she was ok. ” 19 .
“ My cousin just adopted this bunny and it ’ s afraid of him .
So , the bunny sprung to the cat for protection.
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“ We adopted a stray kitten a few days ago and my girl Kona has loved playing momma .
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A brother from another mother or a sister from a different mister. Families can be all sizes and shapes, and even from different species. Whether it’s a cat protecting his brother bunny or a toddler checking up on his recently ill dog, what they all have in common is genuine love for each other.
Bright Side comes to you with acts of love from families of all sorts.
1. “Every. Single. Night.”
2. “My friend’s golden retriever has taken quite a shine to his feathered siblings.”
3. “My cat and dog sharing the sun spot in my room.”
4. “Boomer spent 2 whole days away from his big brother. I guess you can tell he missed him.”
5. “Wiggles and I more than 13 years later!”
6. “He was very worried about her after surgery.”
7. “Forever thankful to the 2 families who thought this Doberman was too much to handle.”
8. “They’re both moms and had litters at the same time. They’ve been taking turns feeding the babies.”
9. “Mudge really likes to cuddle.”
10. “My sister recently adopted a new cat and it seems like he and her dog really hit it off.”
11. “He loves his new baby sister. Such a good boy.”
12. “Dad, do you want a sock and a hug?”
13. “The love of a rescue dog”
14. They fight and love like brothers do.
15. “My dog decided to adopt an abandoned baby raccoon.”
16. “Every night she meows at us until we hold her like this.”
17. “My dog was lonely since I’ve been working so much lately. So I got him a cat. 10/10 would do it again.”
18. “My girlfriend is in bed sick and our cat wanted to make sure she was ok.”
19. “My cousin just adopted this bunny and it’s afraid of him. So, the bunny sprung to the cat for protection.”
20. “We adopted a stray kitten a few days ago and my girl Kona has loved playing momma.”


brightside--2020-12-15--20 Surprising Things Home Owners Found That Even Renovation TV Shows Wouldn’t Expect

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Having a house without a front door , with stairs leading to nowhere , or with secret rooms can add some Hogwarts vibes to the whole story .
And when we dreamt of leaving our parents ’ houses , nobody told us that these were not the only type of things we could suddenly find behind our own doors .
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“ Bought a house that had a hidden room , I found it when I parked a bus on it.
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“ This house has a tea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The beach house I stayed in has a window specifically designed to make a boat ’ s shadow appear on an ocean horizon.
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“ A house down the road from me has an entrance for hedgehogs.
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“ On my second day of owning a home , I said hello to the 120-year-old bricks hiding under the plaster !
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“ My house is a 112-year-old hospital , It still has the original fire extinguisher.
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“ My house , built around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the cement slab in the basement.
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“ My house has a working toilet at the top of the basement stairs.
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“ My mother-in-law ’ s new house has a built-in cassette player that plays through the entire house.
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“ The house I ’ m staying in has a staircase that leads to nowhere.
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“ The house flooded and we needed to remove all the wet carpet .
Found this floor safe.
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“ My parent ’ s house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is carpeted , but not accessible.
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“ My parent ’ s house has a toaster from the ’ 70s that retracts into the wall.
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“ My father in law found this under a house .
There is something inside , you can hear something bang.
” 19 .
“ Found a second secret door at the house we just bought.
” 20 .
“ This is what my dad found when he investigated a strange vibration he could feel while inside his house .
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Having a house without a front door, with stairs leading to nowhere, or with secret rooms can add some Hogwarts vibes to the whole story. And when we dreamt of leaving our parents’ houses, nobody told us that these were not the only type of things we could suddenly find behind our own doors.
Bright Side found some people who have gone through this and even had the time to take a picture to share with us.
1. “Bought a house that had a hidden room, I found it when I parked a bus on it.”
2. “This house has a tea kettle on top of it.”
3. “The beach house I stayed in has a window specifically designed to make a boat’s shadow appear on an ocean horizon.”
4. “A house down the road from me has an entrance for hedgehogs.”
5. “On my second day of owning a home, I said hello to the 120-year-old bricks hiding under the plaster!”
6. “My house is a 112-year-old hospital, It still has the original fire extinguisher.”
7. “My friend’s house has a water fountain.”
8. “My house, built around 1900, has a doggy paw print in the cement slab in the basement.”
9. “My house has a working toilet at the top of the basement stairs.”
10. “This house has no front door.”
11. “My house has 2 toilets facing each other.”
12. “My mother-in-law’s new house has a built-in cassette player that plays through the entire house.”
13. “The house I’m staying in has a staircase that leads to nowhere.”
14. “The house flooded and we needed to remove all the wet carpet. Found this floor safe.”
15. “My parent’s house has a floor above the front door that is carpeted, but not accessible.”
16. “My parent’s house has a toaster from the ’70s that retracts into the wall.”
17. “This house has a cat-themed white picket fence.”
18. “My father in law found this under a house. There is something inside, you can hear something bang.”
19. “Found a second secret door at the house we just bought.”
20. “This is what my dad found when he investigated a strange vibration he could feel while inside his house.”


brightside--2020-12-15--20 Photos That Can Awaken a Sleeping Optimist in All of Us

In a sometimes not-so-bright reality , we all strive to keep believing in wonders , which are , if you look closely , all around us .
A story of a stranger who got surprisingly lucky , or a mother ’ s unconditional love for her child , or even a dog ’ s sincere excitement — just looking at such things can fill us with hope and optimism .
In fact , they can even prolong our life a bit , as one study suggests .
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“ My friend ’ s golden retriever has taken quite a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Today is the anniversary of my wife ’ s passing and I spilled my water like this .
She gave me a reminder that everything will be fine.
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“ After 4 years of infertility and a very complicated pregnancy , our son was born this morning.
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“ I married the woman of my dreams after fearing for years that she wasn ’ t out there.
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“ This little boy pulled me away from the brink and for the first time in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 .
“ I ’ ve struggled with depression my entire life .
Riding on the beach with my wife today is the happiest I ’ ve felt in a very long time.
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“ Our apartment building caught on fire and we couldn ’ t find our cat .
Today , we returned to find our apartment intact and our baby alive.
” 8 .
“ My parents had divorced but just got remarried to each other.
” 9 .
“ A publisher found me on Reddit and liked my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picked up my copy of my debut cookbook.
” 10 .
“ We met soon after I lost a close friend .
He ’ s supported me through all the emotional ups and downs ever since.
” 11 .
“ I beat anorexia and made it to my fifteenth birthday !
I would post a recent one , but I ’ ve already eaten most of my tiramisu !
” 12 .
“ Got cancer and beat it , graduated from school , AND got early acceptance to a university to study medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife is nearing the end of her pregnancy and Spencer knows that something is happening.
” 14 .
“ Yesterday I brought home a kitten found in a car engine .
My dog has decided it ’ s now her kitten.
” 15 .
“ Jerry , who was found in a box with his siblings , was covered in oil and fleas .
Now he ’ s 11 weeks old , healthy , and so lazy.
” 16 .
“ After some intense flooding on their property , my grandpa rescued his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 17 .
“ After months of depression , I finally finished cleaning my room .
It may seem like a small accomplishment but I feel SO much better.
” 18 .
“ I donated my stem cells to someone who needs them .
Knowing that I ’ m saving someone ’ s life makes me so happy !
” 19 .
“ The stray I adopted came with one little surprise ... ” 20 .
“ I ’ ve been trying to pet this stray cat for over a year .
Mission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

In a sometimes not-so-bright reality, we all strive to keep believing in wonders, which are, if you look closely, all around us. A story of a stranger who got surprisingly lucky, or a mother’s unconditional love for her child, or even a dog’s sincere excitement — just looking at such things can fill us with hope and optimism. In fact, they can even prolong our life a bit, as one study suggests.
We at Bright Side are passionate about making our reader’s lives as good as possible, so we carefully chose uplifting pictures from across the web to provide you with a big dose of positive vibes.
1. “My friend’s golden retriever has taken quite a liking to his feathered siblings.”
2. “Today is the anniversary of my wife’s passing and I spilled my water like this. She gave me a reminder that everything will be fine.”
3. “After 4 years of infertility and a very complicated pregnancy, our son was born this morning.”
4. “I married the woman of my dreams after fearing for years that she wasn’t out there.”
5. “This little boy pulled me away from the brink and for the first time in a long while, I feel complete.”
6. “I’ve struggled with depression my entire life. Riding on the beach with my wife today is the happiest I’ve felt in a very long time.”
7. “Our apartment building caught on fire and we couldn’t find our cat. Today, we returned to find our apartment intact and our baby alive.”
8. “My parents had divorced but just got remarried to each other.”
9. “A publisher found me on Reddit and liked my recipes. 2 years later, I picked up my copy of my debut cookbook.”
10. “We met soon after I lost a close friend. He’s supported me through all the emotional ups and downs ever since.”
11. “I beat anorexia and made it to my fifteenth birthday! I would post a recent one, but I’ve already eaten most of my tiramisu!”
12. “Got cancer and beat it, graduated from school, AND got early acceptance to a university to study medical science!”
13. “My wife is nearing the end of her pregnancy and Spencer knows that something is happening.”
14. “Yesterday I brought home a kitten found in a car engine. My dog has decided it’s now her kitten.”
15. “Jerry, who was found in a box with his siblings, was covered in oil and fleas. Now he’s 11 weeks old, healthy, and so lazy.”
16. “After some intense flooding on their property, my grandpa rescued his new 10-week-old best friend from the creek.”
17. “After months of depression, I finally finished cleaning my room. It may seem like a small accomplishment but I feel SO much better.”
18. “I donated my stem cells to someone who needs them. Knowing that I’m saving someone’s life makes me so happy!”
19. “The stray I adopted came with one little surprise...”
20. “I’ve been trying to pet this stray cat for over a year. Mission accomplished — and I love him!”


brightside--2020-12-16--20 Tweets About Family That’ll Warm Up Every Cell in Your Body

“ The most important thing in life is your family .
There are days you love them , and others you don ’ t .
But in the end , they ’ re the people you always come home to .
Sometimes it ’ s the family you ’ re born into and sometimes it ’ s the one you make for yourself.
” — Carrie Bradshaw said in one of the episodes of Sex and the City .
No matter how many disagreements we have with our relatives , they are usually there for us when we really need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Side couldn ’ t stop smiling while we were reading the tweets we ’ ve collected in this article .
No matter how cold it is outside , these stories will warm you up better than any fireplace .
And in the bonus , you will find out what your parents might have kept for a very long time .
Bonus : This must have been really hard .
What are the most moving things your relatives have done for you ?
Do you often do something nice for your loved ones ?

“The most important thing in life is your family. There are days you love them, and others you don’t. But in the end, they’re the people you always come home to. Sometimes it’s the family you’re born into and sometimes it’s the one you make for yourself.” — Carrie Bradshaw said in one of the episodes of Sex and the City. No matter how many disagreements we have with our relatives, they are usually there for us when we really need care and support.
We at Bright Side couldn’t stop smiling while we were reading the tweets we’ve collected in this article. No matter how cold it is outside, these stories will warm you up better than any fireplace. And in the bonus, you will find out what your parents might have kept for a very long time.
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Bonus: This must have been really hard.


brightside--2020-12-16--20 Behind-the-Scenes Photos That Show Iconic Films From a New Angle

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Green screens , funny costumes with motion capture sensors , stunt doubles , and tons of makeup — our favorite films and TV shows look far from being colorful and epic during the production process .
And a huge team of people has to put in a lot of effort in order for viewers to see the final result .
We at Bright Side like to learn how the magic of cinema is created , so we tried to unveil this secret process for our readers .
And at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bonus where we will show you how Jason Momoa found a common language with a bear , who was his filming partner .
Gal Gadot and her more comfortable look on the set of Wonder Woman 1984 This is how Mark Ruffalo looks on the set of The Avengers .
This is what the Knave of Hearts ’ horse from Alice in Wonderland looks like .
It seems that someone in this photo is clearly unhappy with the fact that Thor and Loki get along .
In the photo on the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Terry Notary , who lent his emotions to the digital dog Buck in Call of the Wild .
Ian McKellen and modern gadgets on the set of The Hobbit In Doctor Strange , the character ’ s superpowers aren ’ t particularly impressive without special effects .
Meticulous work on Gamora ’ s look from The Avengers Actors chatting during a break during the filming of The Hobbit The atmosphere on the set of the TV series The Great The magic of digital technology in Avatar Mena Massoud ( Aladdin ) , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I should be an operator too.
” Evan Rachel Wood can ’ t get enough sleep while filming Westworld .
Henry Cavill prepares for the role of Geralt in The Witcher In the racing scene in Star Wars , instead of complex audience models , they used multi-colored cotton swabs .
Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo wearing fake bellies on the set of Avengers : Endgame Chris Hemsworth says that he was very popular on the set because of his 90-pound fake belly .
“ People just kept coming up and cuddling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my belly like I was pregnant .
Or trying to sit on my lap like I was Santa Claus .
I felt like an old man , an old grandpa , with a bunch of kids around , ” — the actor said .
Josh Brolin ’ s emotions for the digital version of Thanos Thunderbird , on the set of Fantastic Beasts , looked pretty unusual .
Bonus : The See TV series .
Jason Momoa gives his filming partner , a bear , cookies , so he can remember his smell @

Green screens, funny costumes with motion capture sensors, stunt doubles, and tons of makeup — our favorite films and TV shows look far from being colorful and epic during the production process. And a huge team of people has to put in a lot of effort in order for viewers to see the final result.
We at Bright Side like to learn how the magic of cinema is created, so we tried to unveil this secret process for our readers. And at the end of the article, you will find a bonus where we will show you how Jason Momoa found a common language with a bear, who was his filming partner.
Gal Gadot and her more comfortable look on the set of Wonder Woman 1984
This is how Mark Ruffalo looks on the set of The Avengers.
This is what the Knave of Hearts’ horse from Alice in Wonderland looks like.
In the photo on the right, you can see Karen Gillan and Terry Notary, who lent his emotions to the digital dog Buck in Call of the Wild.
Ian McKellen and modern gadgets on the set of The Hobbit
In Doctor Strange, the character’s superpowers aren’t particularly impressive without special effects.
Meticulous work on Gamora’s look from The Avengers
Actors chatting during a break during the filming of The Hobbit
The atmosphere on the set of the TV series The Great
The magic of digital technology in Avatar
Mena Massoud (Aladdin), “At some point, Guy Ritchie decided that I should be an operator too.”
Evan Rachel Wood can’t get enough sleep while filming Westworld.
Henry Cavill prepares for the role of Geralt in The Witcher
In the racing scene in Star Wars, instead of complex audience models, they used multi-colored cotton swabs.
Horse transformation in the movie Mulan
Josh Brolin’s emotions for the digital version of Thanos
Thunderbird, on the set of Fantastic Beasts, looked pretty unusual.


brightside--2020-12-16--How the Beautiful Women From the Times of King Arthur Actually Lived and Why They Had Love Affairs

There ’ s a saying , “ In the Middle Ages , women were trying to keep the balance between the pedestal and the sewage ditch.
” On the one hand , women , even the most noble ones , were not always considered to be full-fledged people , but on the other hand , they were respected and loved .
Many people are sure that the women that lived in the Middle Ages had lives similar to those that house plants have , but this is not entirely true .
Women hunted , fought , and wrote poems and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like In the Middle Ages , slender girls with light braided hair were considered to be the most attractive and grey eyes were considered the most beautiful .
An elongated oval face was in fashion , so in order to conform to the beauty standards of the time , women would remove all the hair from their foreheads , including their eyebrows .
The procedure was really unpleasant .
At the roots of the hair , they would apply a mix of orpiment and quicklime .
After that , they would apply things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : the blood of bats and frogs , or ash soaked in vinegar .
Noble ladies preferred the color blue — the symbol of purity .
English ladies would get married in blue dresses , which became a tradition , according to which a bride is supposed to bring something blue to the wedding .
And the clothes of a noble lady were really bright because the colorants were extremely expensive and it was absolutely necessary for any rich man to show that he had enough money for the material .
Bleak colors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that could only use herbal colorants , not minerals .
One of the biggest responsibilities of a noblewoman was to watch over her household and the work of dozens of people .
Besides , it was thought that women knew how to make at least the most basic medication , provide emergency medical help , and organize the life around her so that everyone was healthy and safe .
At the beginning of the 15th century , one of the most important bestsellers of the time — The Book of the City of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the author , a lady is supposed to be as smart and as brave as a man , and she should know something about the military to command her people and protect the lands if someone attacks them .
Besides , ladies were supposed to be good at farming and be able to weave .
And only rare ladies were good at embroidery .
Many noblewomen were very good at negotiating and they looked for ways to make peace if their husbands had conflicts with other lords or if some workers were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the work of their servants and give presents on behalf of their husbands , so basically , they controlled the finances .
Noblewomen entertained themselves just like men did .
Women would spend a lot of time playing chess and other board games .
Outside , they played ball games , went on picnics , went fishing , hunted hares , deer , and hogs , and loved falconry .
Because they loved hunting , ladies had dogs — big ones like mastiffs , greyhounds , and bloodhounds .
To control these dogs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blow the horn which was a kind of art of its own : the horn would give the dogs certain orders .
A lady in the Middle Ages was supposed to be able to read and analyze classical authors in Latin .
Ideally , they were supposed to write comments to the texts they read , and be good at speaking , logic , and writing poems .
Nuns were also likely to be literate .
In artwork , famous female figures , such as the Virgin Mary , would be portrayed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parisian , Fulbert , hired Pierre Abélard ( one of the most popular teachers and philosophers in Paris ) to teach his niece Héloïse .
And Princess Mary , the daughter of the English king Henry VII , was able to play harpsichord at the age of 4 .
Still , the most important job women had to do was have children .
Women would say spells to get pregnant and tried to understand the sex of the future child based on omens .
If a future mother had dark circles under her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she could be having a girl , and if she walked slowly , it was probably a boy .
If she walked on the back of her feet , it was a boy , if she stepped more on the toes , it was a girl .
In England , the most important book for pregnant ladies was Leechbook which actually contained some good recommendations .
For example , future mothers were not recommended to eat a lot of cold or wet food .
The book also had some wild ideas like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleasure a woman gets from it .
After labor , women got a lot of rest because people believed they were “ weak and ill. ” The women appeared in public after the cleansing ceremony that took place one month after the birth of the child .
This was a ritual to honor the young mother .
Many respected doctors recommended that ladies breastfeed their children .
But some experts thought that for the first 14 days , milkmaids were supposed to do it , because mothers , allegedly , couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use of the milk , they were supposed to give it to wolves .
In the later comments , it said it was okay to give it to puppies .
Very often , noblewoman didn ’ t breastfeed their children .
And not because it was hard or they were lazy , but to be able to have children again as soon as possible .
In the Middle Ages , love marriages , especially among the noble people , were very rare .
Marriages were normally arranged , although men often had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These men would find work at a big landlord ’ s place to earn money to live on and to compensate for the lack of feelings in their life ( meaning not having a wife or family of their own ) , they would fight for the attention of the landlord ’ s wife .
So , they respected the wives , obeyed them , sang songs about them , and fought for them in tournaments .
It was called courtly love .
These relationships were described in the novels from the 11-15th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very sensitive , even frivolous , but the landlords didn ’ t care about such relationships a lot .
The thing is , cheating was prohibited which is why these relationships didn ’ t involve sex .
For the ladies , it was a chance to experience feelings they didn ’ t have in their marriages , and for the men , it was a chance to advance in their careers with the help of the ladies .
There were even rules that governed courtly love .
For example , it was supposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not be any violence , marriage wasn ’ t a reason to say no , and jealousy was a normal companion of true feelings .
They also believed that a person in love is pale , gets no sleep , and doesn ’ t eat a lot .
There were even love courts where noblewomen would give a verdict on the behavior of people in love and the people had to act according to the verdict .
For example , when a lady said no to a knight because she loved her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in the wrong since there could be no love in a legal marriage .

There’s a saying, “In the Middle Ages, women were trying to keep the balance between the pedestal and the sewage ditch.” On the one hand, women, even the most noble ones, were not always considered to be full-fledged people, but on the other hand, they were respected and loved. Many people are sure that the women that lived in the Middle Ages had lives similar to those that house plants have, but this is not entirely true. Women hunted, fought, and wrote poems and medical texts.
We at Bright Side couldn’t ignore the many myths about the position of women in the Middle Ages, so we decided to find out how they actually lived.
What women really looked like
In the Middle Ages, slender girls with light braided hair were considered to be the most attractive and grey eyes were considered the most beautiful. An elongated oval face was in fashion, so in order to conform to the beauty standards of the time, women would remove all the hair from their foreheads, including their eyebrows. The procedure was really unpleasant. At the roots of the hair, they would apply a mix of orpiment and quicklime. After that, they would apply things that were supposed to prevent hair growth: the blood of bats and frogs, or ash soaked in vinegar.
Noble ladies preferred the color blue — the symbol of purity. English ladies would get married in blue dresses, which became a tradition, according to which a bride is supposed to bring something blue to the wedding. And the clothes of a noble lady were really bright because the colorants were extremely expensive and it was absolutely necessary for any rich man to show that he had enough money for the material. Bleak colors were considered to be for the poor that could only use herbal colorants, not minerals.
The symbols of colors meant a lot in the Middle Ages, for example, red could mean richness and bravery, and green — free love, because there would be grass stains on women’s dresses after “free love.” So, the famous song “Greensleeves” that Henry VIII supposedly dedicated to Anne Boleyn, who became his second wife, may not have been a declaration of love, but an insult.
A true lady: top-manager, nurse, hunter
One of the biggest responsibilities of a noblewoman was to watch over her household and the work of dozens of people. Besides, it was thought that women knew how to make at least the most basic medication, provide emergency medical help, and organize the life around her so that everyone was healthy and safe. At the beginning of the 15th century, one of the most important bestsellers of the time — The Book of the City of Ladies by Christine de Pizan. According to the author, a lady is supposed to be as smart and as brave as a man, and she should know something about the military to command her people and protect the lands if someone attacks them. Besides, ladies were supposed to be good at farming and be able to weave. And only rare ladies were good at embroidery. Many noblewomen were very good at negotiating and they looked for ways to make peace if their husbands had conflicts with other lords or if some workers were unsatisfied. Ladies had to pay for the work of their servants and give presents on behalf of their husbands, so basically, they controlled the finances.
Christine de Pizan is lecturing a group of men.
Noblewomen entertained themselves just like men did. Women would spend a lot of time playing chess and other board games. Outside, they played ball games, went on picnics, went fishing, hunted hares, deer, and hogs, and loved falconry. Because they loved hunting, ladies had dogs — big ones like mastiffs, greyhounds, and bloodhounds. To control these dogs, they had to be able to blow the horn which was a kind of art of its own: the horn would give the dogs certain orders.
Education
A lady in the Middle Ages was supposed to be able to read and analyze classical authors in Latin. Ideally, they were supposed to write comments to the texts they read, and be good at speaking, logic, and writing poems. Nuns were also likely to be literate. In artwork, famous female figures, such as the Virgin Mary, would be portrayed as being able to read. The famous Parisian, Fulbert, hired Pierre Abélard (one of the most popular teachers and philosophers in Paris) to teach his niece Héloïse. And Princess Mary, the daughter of the English king Henry VII, was able to play harpsichord at the age of 4.
Maternity
Still, the most important job women had to do was have children. Women would say spells to get pregnant and tried to understand the sex of the future child based on omens. If a future mother had dark circles under her eyes and if she walked fast, she could be having a girl, and if she walked slowly, it was probably a boy. If she walked on the back of her feet, it was a boy, if she stepped more on the toes, it was a girl. In England, the most important book for pregnant ladies was Leechbook which actually contained some good recommendations. For example, future mothers were not recommended to eat a lot of cold or wet food. The book also had some wild ideas like the more intense the labor, the more pleasure a woman gets from it. After labor, women got a lot of rest because people believed they were “weak and ill.” The women appeared in public after the cleansing ceremony that took place one month after the birth of the child. This was a ritual to honor the young mother. Many respected doctors recommended that ladies breastfeed their children. But some experts thought that for the first 14 days, milkmaids were supposed to do it, because mothers, allegedly, couldn’t give good milk. And to make use of the milk, they were supposed to give it to wolves. In the later comments, it said it was okay to give it to puppies. Very often, noblewoman didn’t breastfeed their children. And not because it was hard or they were lazy, but to be able to have children again as soon as possible.
The cult of Noble lady
In the Middle Ages, love marriages, especially among the noble people, were very rare. Marriages were normally arranged, although men often had a choice in picking their future bride. These men would find work at a big landlord’s place to earn money to live on and to compensate for the lack of feelings in their life (meaning not having a wife or family of their own), they would fight for the attention of the landlord’s wife. So, they respected the wives, obeyed them, sang songs about them, and fought for them in tournaments. It was called courtly love. These relationships were described in the novels from the 11-15th centuries. These novels and ballads were very sensitive, even frivolous, but the landlords didn’t care about such relationships a lot. The thing is, cheating was prohibited which is why these relationships didn’t involve sex. For the ladies, it was a chance to experience feelings they didn’t have in their marriages, and for the men, it was a chance to advance in their careers with the help of the ladies. There were even rules that governed courtly love. For example, it was supposed to be done in secret, there should not be any violence, marriage wasn’t a reason to say no, and jealousy was a normal companion of true feelings. They also believed that a person in love is pale, gets no sleep, and doesn’t eat a lot. There were even love courts where noblewomen would give a verdict on the behavior of people in love and the people had to act according to the verdict. For example, when a lady said no to a knight because she loved her husband, the court stated that she was in the wrong since there could be no love in a legal marriage.