brightside--2020-09-30--7 Tricks That Will Help You Forget About Ingrown Hairs

Ingrown hairs are just here to irritate us , as any woman or man who has experienced them can tell you .
But what are they ?
They are hairs that , instead of growing outward , grow under the skin , which can cause many discomforts , like swelling and pain .
Most commonly they appear in the beard area , in the armpits , or on the legs .
Why do we have to deal with this ?
Because after removing hair , when it grows back , sometimes it doesn ’ t do it in the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy tips to try to prevent these annoyingly rebellious hairs .
However , remember that it is important to consult your doctor before taking any action .
It is advisable that you wash your skin with warm water , and if you are going to wax your face , use a facial cleanser .
Then apply shaving cream or gel , as this will soften the hair and help prevent it from becoming ingrown .
If you don ’ t have these products , a warm towel will also work .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Should I shave in the opposite direction of hair growth or the other way around ?
It ’ s a basic question , but how many times have we asked it ?
The reality is that if you shave against the grain , you will get better results .
However , if your skin is sensitive , you can try shaving by following the direction of hair growth .
This way you can avoid irritation .
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Do not remove ingrown hairs with tweezers .
Although it is super tempting , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ingrown hair with tweezers .
If you do this , you can damage the healing process and even contribute to an infection .
A harmless method is to place a warm towel or compress on the ingrown hair .
This will help it come to the surface .
The best thing you can do if you have an ingrown hair is to not wax the area where it grew .
You can try waxing again once it disappears .
But if you see that this persists , always remember that the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Exfoliation brings a lot of benefits and helps keep the skin in good shape .
One of the purposes of this procedure is to remove dead skin cells .
They are the most common cause of ingrown hairs since they make it difficult for the hair to come to the surface .
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Do not stretch the skin .
We often hear that the skin needs to be stretched to achieve a closer shave .
That is true .
However , if your skin is sensitive or if you have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s advisable to not do it .
This way you will reduce the chances of their emergence .
By doing so you will ensure that you don ’ t have to deal with ingrown hairs .
In many places in the world , some women choose not to shave and instead show their bodies naturally .
Julia Roberts displayed her underarm hair on the red carpet , so if you want to do it , just try it !

Ingrown hairs are just here to irritate us, as any woman or man who has experienced them can tell you. But what are they? They are hairs that, instead of growing outward, grow under the skin, which can cause many discomforts, like swelling and pain. Most commonly they appear in the beard area, in the armpits, or on the legs. Why do we have to deal with this? Because after removing hair, when it grows back, sometimes it doesn’t do it in the right way.
Bright Side brings you some easy tips to try to prevent these annoyingly rebellious hairs. However, remember that it is important to consult your doctor before taking any action.
1. Prepare your skin.
It is advisable that you wash your skin with warm water, and if you are going to wax your face, use a facial cleanser. Then apply shaving cream or gel, as this will soften the hair and help prevent it from becoming ingrown. If you don’t have these products, a warm towel will also work.
2. Determine the right direction for shaving.
Should I shave in the opposite direction of hair growth or the other way around? It’s a basic question, but how many times have we asked it? The reality is that if you shave against the grain, you will get better results. However, if your skin is sensitive, you can try shaving by following the direction of hair growth. This way you can avoid irritation.
3. Do not remove ingrown hairs with tweezers.
Although it is super tempting, the first thing to avoid is to remove the ingrown hair with tweezers. If you do this, you can damage the healing process and even contribute to an infection. A harmless method is to place a warm towel or compress on the ingrown hair. This will help it come to the surface.
4. Avoid waxing the affected area.
The best thing you can do if you have an ingrown hair is to not wax the area where it grew. You can try waxing again once it disappears. But if you see that this persists, always remember that the best option is to consult with your doctor.
5. Exfoliate your skin regularly.
Exfoliation brings a lot of benefits and helps keep the skin in good shape. One of the purposes of this procedure is to remove dead skin cells. They are the most common cause of ingrown hairs since they make it difficult for the hair to come to the surface.
6. Do not stretch the skin.
We often hear that the skin needs to be stretched to achieve a closer shave. That is true. However, if your skin is sensitive or if you have a tendency to get ingrown hairs, it’s advisable to not do it. This way you will reduce the chances of their emergence.
7. Choose to not wax.
By doing so you will ensure that you don’t have to deal with ingrown hairs. In many places in the world, some women choose not to shave and instead show their bodies naturally. Julia Roberts displayed her underarm hair on the red carpet, so if you want to do it, just try it!


brightside--2020-09-30--17 Spot On Tweets From Women With an Excellent Sense of Humor

It ’ s believed that women tend to overthink .
Recently scientists found out that this happens due to the @ @ @ @ @ is more active than the male brain .
This feature allows women to generate a @ @ @ @ @ that , coupled with practical wisdom and humor , give us the opportunity to enjoy @ @ @ @ @

It’s believed that women tend to overthink. Recently scientists found out that this happens due to the fact that the female brain is more active than the male brain. This feature allows women to generate a huge number of unexpected ideas that, coupled with practical wisdom and humor, give us the opportunity to enjoy their witty sketches online.
At Bright Side, we would like to warn you that the following Tweets can make your stomach ache with laughter. So sit back and enjoy a couple of funny minutes.
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brightside--2020-09-30--11 People Who Will Relive the “Hospitality” of Their Friends in Their Nightmares

My colleague once told me a story .
She came over to her friends and was offered some tea .
@ @ @ @ @ her a plate with dried , used teabags and asked , “ Which would you @ @ @ @ @ agreed to drink tea at their place again .
© Yulia Yulia / Facebook My @ @ @ @ @ she ’ s slightly stingy .
It ’ s not that she ’ s poor @ @ @ @ @ always been like that .
She often invites my mother and my daughter over , @ @ @ @ @ soup and bread .
My daughter loves to visit people .
She would do it @ @ @ @ @ a couple of visits to my aunt , she said , “ Granny , let @ @ @ @ @ when we visit Aunt Mary next time.
” © lanya1508 / Pikabu

My colleague once told me a story. She came over to her friends and was offered some tea. She agreed. They brought her a plate with dried, used teabags and asked, “Which would you prefer”? She never agreed to drink tea at their place again. © Yulia Yulia / Facebook
My aunt lives alone, and she’s slightly stingy. It’s not that she’s poor or old, she has always been like that. She often invites my mother and my daughter over, but only makes them meatless soup and bread. My daughter loves to visit people. She would do it every day. But after a couple of visits to my aunt, she said, “Granny, let’s take our food when we visit Aunt Mary next time.” © lanya1508 / Pikabu


brightside--2020-09-30--Turns Out, Millions of Invisible Bugs Party on Your Face Every Night

All this time , we ’ ve been sharing our skin with microscopic mites that have been there for generations .
It might sound creepy at first , but these spider-looking mites made a home on our faces just after we were born .
It ’ s amusing how , in a way , we actually benefit from them , but we should always be aware of all the facts about these party-spirited mites before deciding if they ’ re harmless or not .
We at Bright Side were astounded by these face mites and we want to share what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of you .
They hold important DNA from our past .
These mites have coexisted with us throughout human evolution and the ones found on human faces are actually linked to our ancestors .
As we ’ ve evolved and migrated around the earth , the mites also got to travel with us .
So , because of this , scientists can find out where our ancestors lived by researching these mites .
There are 2 mites in just a 3-centimeter square of skin .
There are 2 types of mites that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them lives on our faces .
They are closely related to spiders and live on the oily , greasy parts of the skin and feast off of the oils and cells .
Researchers have also found that there are 2 mites living on 3 square centimeters of skin .
They love to crawl in darkness and it seems that they stop moving when there ’ s any bright light .
And usually , the nighttime is when they mate .
Once that ’ s done , they lay eggs in the skin ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mites that live on our faces are harmless .
However , things can change if the number increases and causes rosacea , which is redness on specific parts of the face .
People with weaker immune systems and skin conditions are at greater risk to develop symptoms .
If this happens , a doctor can determine how many mites there are and prescribe medication accordingly .
Most cases of mites don ’ t cause symptoms .
They might ’ ve been living for weeks on your face without you ever even noticing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ these types of mites can be beneficial for your skin .
This is because they remove excess dead skin .
Signs that you should take care of your face mites Since a small number of mites is unlikely to cause any problems or symptoms , there ’ s no need to worry about it .
However , if a large infestation of mites happens on your face , the first thing that you might notice is a roughness of the skin .
However , other symptoms , like a burning sensation , increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itchy skin , or eczema can all be signs of face mites .
In this case , it ’ s better to get checked by a dermatologist .
Have you ever had symptoms that might indicate you have too many mites ?
What interesting facts from this article would you like to learn more about ?

All this time, we’ve been sharing our skin with microscopic mites that have been there for generations. It might sound creepy at first, but these spider-looking mites made a home on our faces just after we were born. It’s amusing how, in a way, we actually benefit from them, but we should always be aware of all the facts about these party-spirited mites before deciding if they’re harmless or not.
We at Bright Side were astounded by these face mites and we want to share what we’ve learned about them with all of you.
They hold important DNA from our past.
These mites have coexisted with us throughout human evolution and the ones found on human faces are actually linked to our ancestors. As we’ve evolved and migrated around the earth, the mites also got to travel with us. So, because of this, scientists can find out where our ancestors lived by researching these mites.
There are 2 mites in just a 3-centimeter square of skin.
There are 2 types of mites that live on our skin and one of them lives on our faces. They are closely related to spiders and live on the oily, greasy parts of the skin and feast off of the oils and cells. Researchers have also found that there are 2 mites living on 3 square centimeters of skin. They love to crawl in darkness and it seems that they stop moving when there’s any bright light. And usually, the nighttime is when they mate. Once that’s done, they lay eggs in the skin’s pores or hair follicles.
They might cause rosacea or redness on the face.
The mites that live on our faces are harmless. However, things can change if the number increases and causes rosacea, which is redness on specific parts of the face. People with weaker immune systems and skin conditions are at greater risk to develop symptoms. If this happens, a doctor can determine how many mites there are and prescribe medication accordingly.
A small number of face mites can actually be beneficial.
Most cases of mites don’t cause symptoms. They might’ve been living for weeks on your face without you ever even noticing. In fact, in small amounts, these types of mites can be beneficial for your skin. This is because they remove excess dead skin.
Signs that you should take care of your face mites
Since a small number of mites is unlikely to cause any problems or symptoms, there’s no need to worry about it. However, if a large infestation of mites happens on your face, the first thing that you might notice is a roughness of the skin. However, other symptoms, like a burning sensation, increased skin sensitivity, redness, scaly or itchy skin, or eczema can all be signs of face mites. In this case, it’s better to get checked by a dermatologist.


brightside--2020-09-30--18 People Who Found Themselves in a Parallel Universe Where Everything Was Reversed

Dogs don ’ t behave like cats .
Silver isn ’ t sold anywhere and you can ’ t get it for nothing .
And there is more air in a pack of snacks than there are snacks themselves .
All of this is true , but sometimes , wonderful exceptions happen .
And they are what makes our world such a great place .
“ Shout out to the person who was responsible for making this Lay ’ s package with serial number 8043000162 .
I was blown away — it was filled up to the brim.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of garbage on the road .
6 years ago , I found a wretched pendant on the road , picked it up , and forgot about it .
And recently , I decided to google it .
It turned out that it ’ s worth $ 100.
” “ Genuinely impressed .
Even in slices , it looks just like the packaging .
Delicious.
” “ The way these 2 separate sheets of cellophane aligned when I dropped them ” An apple tree branch was grafted onto an old tree , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this petunia resemble a galaxy .
This view from a hotel window is only possible in a perfect world .
Or in the city of Passau in Germany .
I didn ’ t even really believe that something good could come out of my scribbles .
“ I found this silver box at a charity shop for $ 4.66 .
It turned out that it ’ s solid silver , and that it was made by a well-known Danish master in the late 19th — early 20th century.
” “ This happened when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toast.
” “ My dad happened upon this awesome free sofa on the side of the road.
” “ I decided to share a photo of my giant sunflower.
” “ A sparrow accidentally got into my granny ’ s house , and her cat also partly cared for the bird.
” “ We bought a cat house .
And it seems that even a dog feels like a cat.
” “ One day , I found a box on the road where the garbage is dumped .
It contained envelopes with money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including those that no longer exist.
” “ It looks like my avocado is a real jackpot.
” This cabinet seems to have been assembled by either madmen or aliens .
“ My mom ordered a pair of sneakers off eBay .
They never arrived , and we ’ d already forgotten about them when we received a box .
Inside we found an apology note and a third shoe as compensation .
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Dogs don’t behave like cats. Silver isn’t sold anywhere and you can’t get it for nothing. And there is more air in a pack of snacks than there are snacks themselves. All of this is true, but sometimes, wonderful exceptions happen. And they are what makes our world such a great place.
With the help of Bright Side, and these photos, you will be transported to a parallel universe where even spreading butter on bread can bring aesthetic pleasure. And to experience that, you don’t even have to leave “Planet Earth.”
“Shout out to the person who was responsible for making this Lay’s package with serial number 8043000162. I was blown away — it was filled up to the brim.”
“I love to pick up all sorts of garbage on the road. 6 years ago, I found a wretched pendant on the road, picked it up, and forgot about it. And recently, I decided to google it. It turned out that it’s worth $100.”
“Genuinely impressed. Even in slices, it looks just like the packaging. Delicious.”
“The way these 2 separate sheets of cellophane aligned when I dropped them”
An apple tree branch was grafted onto an old tree, and the result is impressive.
The petals of this petunia resemble a galaxy.
This view from a hotel window is only possible in a perfect world. Or in the city of Passau in Germany.
I didn’t even really believe that something good could come out of my scribbles.
“I found this silver box at a charity shop for $4.66. It turned out that it’s solid silver, and that it was made by a well-known Danish master in the late 19th — early 20th century.”
“This happened when I went to spread margarine on my toast.”
“My dad happened upon this awesome free sofa on the side of the road.”
“Free”
“I decided to share a photo of my giant sunflower.”
“A sparrow accidentally got into my granny’s house, and her cat also partly cared for the bird.”
“We bought a cat house. And it seems that even a dog feels like a cat.”
“One day, I found a box on the road where the garbage is dumped. It contained envelopes with money from the 1700s —1900s from different countries, including those that no longer exist.”
“It looks like my avocado is a real jackpot.”
This cabinet seems to have been assembled by either madmen or aliens.
“My mom ordered a pair of sneakers off eBay. They never arrived, and we’d already forgotten about them when we received a box. Inside we found an apology note and a third shoe as compensation.”


brightside--2020-10-01--20 Bright Side Readers Shared the Most Valuable Lessons They Learned From Their Grandparents

Our grandparents can be an endless source of wisdom , love , and life stories that we never get tired @ @ @ @ @ of us , they managed to leave important marks on our lives , much like @ @ @ @ @ s why we ’ ve decided to ask our readers to share the most valuable @ @ @ @ @ of their grandparents , and the answers came flooding in .

Our grandparents can be an endless source of wisdom, love, and life stories that we never get tired of hearing. For many of us, they managed to leave important marks on our lives, much like our parents. That’s why we’ve decided to ask our readers to share the most valuable lesson or memory they had of their grandparents, and the answers came flooding in.


brightside--2020-10-01--16 Pieces of Good News That We Really Needed to Hear

The film industry is moving into space , and advanced technology has made it possible to create a 3D living @ @ @ @ @ for the first time in decades , got a little break and a breath of @ @ @ @ @ enough to result in countless positive environmental outcomes .

The film industry is moving into space, and advanced technology has made it possible to create a 3D living skin. The planet, for the first time in decades, got a little break and a breath of fresh air, which was enough to result in countless positive environmental outcomes.


brightside--2020-10-01--Why We Ought to Stop Using Our Phones on the Toilet

A lot of us are addicted to our smartphones , according to a recent survey , and it may not be as harmless as it sounds .
If you ’ re someone who simply can ’ t go to the bathroom without your cell , there are some risks you ought to consider .
Not only can it be harmful for our health , but it also impacts our minds and how well we work .
Because we care about your health here at Bright Side , we ’ ve made a list of the key research points related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It can spread lots of harmful bacteria .
A recent study shows that phones are dirtier than the toilet seat itself , a pretty disgusting fact .
Mobile phones were found to be covered in E. coli during a study of secondary school children .
This harmful bacteria is linked to intestinal problems such as food poisoning , but that ’ s not the only harmful bacteria you can pick up in the bathroom .
It may increase your chance of getting hemorrhoids .
This likely happens because of the amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is put on our organs , which go unsupported over the toilet bowl .
Although more research is needed to verify this connection , hemorrhoid cases have risen since the introduction of smartphones .
Therefore , while getting lost in our phones on the toilet can be relaxing at times , it may be causing some uncomfortable health problems .
It can limit our thinking capacity .
Cell phones actually interrupt our concentration and thinking , limiting our ability to work on a problem , even when we ’ re not using them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Therefore , time without the distraction of having our phone out is essential for our minds , and switching it off and spending time alone is sometimes exactly what we need .
This means that taking our phones with us to the bathroom takes away the precious breaks our minds need .
It can cause pelvic floor dysfunction .
Spending extended time on the toilet while being distracted by our cells can mean problems for our muscles .
In particular , our organs such as the bowel , bladder , and vagina can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no longer strong enough to support them .
This is partly because of our posture while seated on the toilet , especially if we ’ re bent over our cells for a long time .
It increases your reliance on your phone .
While smartphones connect us to the world like nothing else can , they ’ re also highly addictive .
In fact , 1 in 10 millennials would actually prefer to lose a finger than their cell .
This is obviously not a good sign as it shows that we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surroundings .

A lot of us are addicted to our smartphones, according to a recent survey, and it may not be as harmless as it sounds. If you’re someone who simply can’t go to the bathroom without your cell, there are some risks you ought to consider. Not only can it be harmful for our health, but it also impacts our minds and how well we work.
Because we care about your health here at Bright Side, we’ve made a list of the key research points related to using your smartphone while on the toilet.
It can spread lots of harmful bacteria.
A recent study shows that phones are dirtier than the toilet seat itself, a pretty disgusting fact. Mobile phones were found to be covered in E. coli during a study of secondary school children. This harmful bacteria is linked to intestinal problems such as food poisoning, but that’s not the only harmful bacteria you can pick up in the bathroom.
It may increase your chance of getting hemorrhoids.
This likely happens because of the amount of time spent on the toilet where pressure is put on our organs, which go unsupported over the toilet bowl. Although more research is needed to verify this connection, hemorrhoid cases have risen since the introduction of smartphones. Therefore, while getting lost in our phones on the toilet can be relaxing at times, it may be causing some uncomfortable health problems.
It can limit our thinking capacity.
Cell phones actually interrupt our concentration and thinking, limiting our ability to work on a problem, even when we’re not using them or they’re turned off. Therefore, time without the distraction of having our phone out is essential for our minds, and switching it off and spending time alone is sometimes exactly what we need. This means that taking our phones with us to the bathroom takes away the precious breaks our minds need.
It can cause pelvic floor dysfunction.
Spending extended time on the toilet while being distracted by our cells can mean problems for our muscles. In particular, our organs such as the bowel, bladder, and vagina can slip because the pelvis floor muscle is no longer strong enough to support them. This is partly because of our posture while seated on the toilet, especially if we’re bent over our cells for a long time.
It increases your reliance on your phone.
While smartphones connect us to the world like nothing else can, they’re also highly addictive. In fact, 1 in 10 millennials would actually prefer to lose a finger than their cell. This is obviously not a good sign as it shows that we’ve begun to turn off to our surroundings.


brightside--2020-10-01--20+ Animals Who Almost Lost Hope but Luckily Found Their Loving Human

“ From a small sad caterpillar to a mischievous , ubiquitous , loved , and spoiled cat .
This is Stephan.
” “ Patron was found discarded in a trash bag on the side of the highway at 4 weeks old.
” “ When we got Hilda she was very underweight after having recently given birth.
” “ We picked up our second dog in a staircase .
He wouldn ’ t have survived a day without urgent medical help.
” “ This is Utah .
She was about to be put down when I saved her .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s turning 19 soon.
” “ This is Shelley , I adopted her from the street when she was 1.5 months .
She was very scared of people.
” “ We are living together with an 11-year-old deaf cat .
It ’ s the most profitable purchase ( about 10 cents ) we made 10 years ago.
” “ Penny , before and after .
She was found wandering in the boonies , still lactating , with a hernia , and a bunch of rotting teeth.
” “ I think my son decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Kira lived outside of a restaurant kitchen .
He was wild , always screaming , all covered in grease and dirt.
” “ My beautiful girl Charlie — only got 6 months with her ( 14 years old ) but it was worth every second.
” “ From a small scared ball of fluff who was left on our block , to the boldest and most loved queen of our apartment ” “ She was screaming at me and my daughter , ‘ Stop , please , and let me live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running after us on the street .
We heard her.
” “ My sweet Remi Mae , she was full-term pregnant and 2 weeks from delivery .
Came to me and had 10 healthy puppies , who all went to a rescue .
Now she is the sweetest couch potato.
” “ I was going to work and I started my car .
Suddenly , I saw a man coming toward me , waving his hands and screaming .
He said , ’ There is a kitten under my car.
’ ” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog from a shelter.
” “ The Pontiff of our home .
I have no idea what would ’ ve happened to this little kitten if we hadn ’ t met him.
” “ We got her from a shelter 3 years ago .
The difference between the photos is 2 weeks.
” “ Arwyn is 9 years old today .
We found her with her siblings behind our chicken coop in the woods .
Hand-raised and living a life of luxury.
” “ Adopted this beautiful girl yesterday !
80 lbs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , someone threw a sick kitten full of fleas out onto our block .
He was sitting and crying near our apartment .
Eventually , he grew into a big Bandido cat.
” “ Sugar was the worst case of matting I had ever seen .
Found her running down my street .
A friend and I spent 3 hours grooming her to reveal the spunkiest little girl.
” “ Our cat ( named Cat ) was adopted 6 years ago .
He was living in the street and was hungry every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think he ’ s happy .
And I am too.
” “ The top left photo is the day we got him , top right is after the first week , and the bottom is a year later .
He ’ s the best dog I ’ ve ever had.
” “ Once a stray cat snuck onto our balcony .
In the morning , I heard strange sounds .
When I went out there , I saw 2 small kittens.
” “ Roger was found on the streets of Kentucky before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During his journey up here , he lost all of the hair on his ears from stress ( left ) .
” “ We took this asthmatic cat from a shelter .
The dog came to us from a forest with an ingrown collar .
Thanks , everyone who rescues animals !
” “ One year ago , Jake was found underneath a car , alone , and half-frozen .
He was 4 weeks old and his mom was gone.
” “ We were passing by a swamp and saw a sinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it out and found 4 kittens inside.
” “ The Siamese cat was picked up by my husband near the fence of some fancy house .
He was meowing so much that he almost lost his voice .
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Humans started to tame animals more than 15,000 years ago and today it’s hard to imagine a world without pets. They fill us with joy and happiness. In addition, if the owner didn’t just buy, but saved the 4-legged friend from starving on the street, owning this pet will be complemented by an onslaught of thankfulness and adoration.
We at Bright Side admire those people who made the decision to adopt homeless cats, dogs, and birds and became a family for them. And we can continue endlessly looking at how our pets transform with the help of their owners’ tender attitude.
“From a small sad caterpillar to a mischievous, ubiquitous, loved, and spoiled cat. This is Stephan.”
“Patron was found discarded in a trash bag on the side of the highway at 4 weeks old.”
“8 weeks later, he’s a very happy boy and we couldn’t love him more than we do!”
“When we got Hilda she was very underweight after having recently given birth.”
“Somewhere in the last 6 months, she turned into a long-haired beauty queen!”
“We picked up our second dog in a staircase. He wouldn’t have survived a day without urgent medical help.”
“Now he conspires together with our first dog.”
“This is Utah. She was about to be put down when I saved her. She was 13 years old then — she’s turning 19 soon.”
“This is Shelley, I adopted her from the street when she was 1.5 months. She was very scared of people.”
" And 1.5 years later, there we are! Huge progress after a lot of work, that was totally worth it!"
“We are living together with an 11-year-old deaf cat. It’s the most profitable purchase (about 10 cents) we made 10 years ago.”
“Penny, before and after. She was found wandering in the boonies, still lactating, with a hernia, and a bunch of rotting teeth.”
The rescue group believes she was about 8 when found, and likely lived her life in a puppy mill. Now she is the happiest pup who lives with her kitty friends.
“I think my son decided he likes the cat we picked up.”
“Kira lived outside of a restaurant kitchen. He was wild, always screaming, all covered in grease and dirt.”
“I’ve had him for 10 years already. We have meals together, he gnaws my phone, my wallpaper, and my furniture, and sleeps on my leg.”
“My beautiful girl Charlie — only got 6 months with her (14 years old) but it was worth every second.”
“From a small scared ball of fluff who was left on our block, to the boldest and most loved queen of our apartment”
“She was screaming at me and my daughter, ‘Stop, please, and let me live with you,’ when she was running after us on the street. We heard her.”
“My sweet Remi Mae, she was full-term pregnant and 2 weeks from delivery. Came to me and had 10 healthy puppies, who all went to a rescue. Now she is the sweetest couch potato.”
“I was going to work and I started my car. Suddenly, I saw a man coming toward me, waving his hands and screaming. He said, ’There is a kitten under my car.’”
“I went out to check but didn’t find anyone. I got back into the car and saw a funny sweet kitty sitting near my bag. It’s been 2 years since we started to live together.”
“We are the happy owners of a dog from a shelter.”
“The Pontiff of our home. I have no idea what would’ve happened to this little kitten if we hadn’t met him.”
“He is the best thing that happened to us in a foreign country.”
“We got her from a shelter 3 years ago. The difference between the photos is 2 weeks.”
“Arwyn is 9 years old today. We found her with her siblings behind our chicken coop in the woods. Hand-raised and living a life of luxury.”
“Adopted this beautiful girl yesterday! 80 lbs of joy and smiles.”
“1.5 years ago, someone threw a sick kitten full of fleas out onto our block. He was sitting and crying near our apartment. Eventually, he grew into a big Bandido cat.”
“Sugar was the worst case of matting I had ever seen. Found her running down my street. A friend and I spent 3 hours grooming her to reveal the spunkiest little girl.”
“Our cat (named Cat) was adopted 6 years ago. He was living in the street and was hungry every day of his 1-month-long life. Now I think he’s happy. And I am too.”
“The top left photo is the day we got him, top right is after the first week, and the bottom is a year later. He’s the best dog I’ve ever had.”
“Once a stray cat snuck onto our balcony. In the morning, I heard strange sounds. When I went out there, I saw 2 small kittens.”
“That cat disappeared 2 weeks later, but we kept the kittens with us.”
“Roger was found on the streets of Kentucky before being rescued and brought up to Minnesota. During his journey up here, he lost all of the hair on his ears from stress (left).”
“Now he’s grown all of his missing fur back (right), gained 30 lbs, and has been my best buddy for 4 years.”
“We took this asthmatic cat from a shelter. The dog came to us from a forest with an ingrown collar. Thanks, everyone who rescues animals!”
“One year ago, Jake was found underneath a car, alone, and half-frozen. He was 4 weeks old and his mom was gone.”
“Now he’s the biggest kitty with the best personality that I’ve ever known.”
“We were passing by a swamp and saw a sinking and wildly screaming bag. We took it out and found 4 kittens inside.”
“3 of them ran away, but this one stayed with us, lied on my kid’s feet, and fell asleep. He’s been living with us for 8 years and is the chief of our house.”
“The Siamese cat was picked up by my husband near the fence of some fancy house. He was meowing so much that he almost lost his voice.”
The striped cat was saved from being attacked by dogs. I put him on my chest and asked him, “Sweetheart, where did you come from?” He spread his legs out on me, closed his eyes, and fell asleep. It was obvious whose cat he was from then on.


brightside--2020-10-01--15+ Inimitable Children Whose Logic Is Beyond Adult Comprehension

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest When a child is born into a family , life gets divided into “ before ” and “ after.
” Children never cease to amaze us , although we know them better than anyone else .
Your child can easily make a sandwich with raw carrots , yogurt , and cookies , scribble hearts on your car , or sprinkle cereal all over the place .
While watching all these tricks , we can ’ t help but smile because these little creatures exist .
This is the way they get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to live in it .
Bright Side is sure that children ’ s lives are full of experiments and discoveries .
Sometimes , parents have a hard time because of this , but the best thing to do is just keep a positive outlook when it comes to all the pranks that are pulled by kids .
“ The way my nephew ‘ organized ’ his books.
” “ I got home from work and found out that my son threw a battery at the TV.
” “ My 3-year-old son doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaves this all the time.
” “ My toddler flipped the cereal on the wrong side , and this happened.
” “ My kid has a toy head , and he puts it in the fridge .
Should I be concerned ?
” “ I used to keep tally points for how much I loved my family members , including my pet cat , who passed away .
I was a weird kid.
” I made my children make up this way .
“ My niece and nephew made me a sandwich with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and yogurt .
They know me well.
” “ These bite marks were left on every noodle at my pool.
” “ Looks like someone left their kid alone with a marker.
” “ A teapot with no lid I made as a kid ” “ For some reason , I expected more when I gave my kid my old micro cars.
” These kids scribbled a bunch of hearts on this car .
“ I present to you my pedicure done by my toddler.
” “ My little brother bit off a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nervous about school.
” “ I nearly died going down the stairs today .
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When a child is born into a family, life gets divided into “before” and “after.” Children never cease to amaze us, although we know them better than anyone else. Your child can easily make a sandwich with raw carrots, yogurt, and cookies, scribble hearts on your car, or sprinkle cereal all over the place. While watching all these tricks, we can’t help but smile because these little creatures exist. This is the way they get to know our world and learn how to live in it.
Bright Side is sure that children’s lives are full of experiments and discoveries. Sometimes, parents have a hard time because of this, but the best thing to do is just keep a positive outlook when it comes to all the pranks that are pulled by kids.
“My 2.5-year-old child eats ice cream like a monster.”
“The way my nephew ‘organized’ his books.”
“I got home from work and found out that my son threw a battery at the TV.”
“My 3-year-old son doesn’t eat the ‘crust’ and leaves this all the time.”
“My toddler flipped the cereal on the wrong side, and this happened.”
“My kid has a toy head, and he puts it in the fridge. Should I be concerned?”
“I used to keep tally points for how much I loved my family members, including my pet cat, who passed away. I was a weird kid.”
I made my children make up this way.
“My niece and nephew made me a sandwich with baby carrots, panda chocolate cookies, and yogurt. They know me well.”
“These bite marks were left on every noodle at my pool.”
“Looks like someone left their kid alone with a marker.”
My 3-year-old kid: “I finished, Daddy.”
“A teapot with no lid I made as a kid”
“For some reason, I expected more when I gave my kid my old micro cars.”
These kids scribbled a bunch of hearts on this car.
“I present to you my pedicure done by my toddler.”
“My little brother bit off a piece of the table because he was nervous about school.”
“I nearly died going down the stairs today.”
“He wanted to be a mannequin.”


brightside--2020-10-01--20 People Who Discovered Something Unique About Their Bodies

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest You may think that naturally 2-toned hair , hands without fingerprints , and thunder fingers can only be found in the pages of comic books and movies .
But the truth is , real people also have these characteristics , and while they don ’ t have special powers , they ’ re still pretty exceptional .
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“ My vitiligo has turned half of my upper eyelashes white.
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“ The scar on my hand stays clean no matter how dirty my hands get.
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have one line going through them.
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“ My sister has had hair that ’ s half-blonde , half-brunette since she was born.
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“ A mildly interesting photo of my eye that I managed to get in focus — I have sectoral heterochromia.
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“ A rock working its way out of my hand after a bicycle accident over 25 years ago ” 8 .
“ I have cystic fibrosis .
One of my scars looks like a second belly button.
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“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby teeth.
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“ A second nail has been growing out of my finger ever since it got trapped in a car door when I was 8.
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“ A fading Sharpie stain on my thumb looks like the start of a deadly virus.
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“ My brother has a perfect hexagon of moles when he sits like this.
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“ I got stung by a jellyfish 20 years ago that ’ s effected the cells in my skin , meaning it can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His finger can discharge static electricity against a door frame .
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“ I have a rare disorder called cleidocranial dysostosis .
Got my first dental X-ray today and I have a lot of extra teeth .
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You may think that naturally 2-toned hair, hands without fingerprints, and thunder fingers can only be found in the pages of comic books and movies. But the truth is, real people also have these characteristics, and while they don’t have special powers, they’re still pretty exceptional.
Bright Side wants you to be as amazed as we are at these incredibly unique people.
1. “My vitiligo has turned half of my upper eyelashes white.”
2. “I don’t have fingerprints.”
3. “The scar on my hand stays clean no matter how dirty my hands get.”
4. “My friend’s palms only have one line going through them.”
5. “My sister has had hair that’s half-blonde, half-brunette since she was born.”
6. “A mildly interesting photo of my eye that I managed to get in focus — I have sectoral heterochromia.”
7. “A rock working its way out of my hand after a bicycle accident over 25 years ago”
8. “I have cystic fibrosis. One of my scars looks like a second belly button.”
9. “I’m 21 and still have 2 baby teeth.”
10. “A second nail has been growing out of my finger ever since it got trapped in a car door when I was 8.”
11. “My feet are totally flat.”
12. “A fading Sharpie stain on my thumb looks like the start of a deadly virus.”
13. “I have an off-centered pupil.”
14. “I have 2 different thumbs.”
15. “My brother has a perfect hexagon of moles when he sits like this.”
16. “My natural hair is brown with blonde patches.”
17. “I got stung by a jellyfish 20 years ago that’s effected the cells in my skin, meaning it can’t change color due to temperature.”
18. His finger can discharge static electricity against a door frame.
19. “I have a rare disorder called cleidocranial dysostosis. Got my first dental X-ray today and I have a lot of extra teeth.”
20. “I’m allergic to the cold.”


brightside--2020-10-01--20 People That Prove to Have a Knack for Crafting

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Many of the things we have at home are mass-produced , which is why handmade items have special value — especially if we ’ ve made them ourselves .
There are lots of people with a knack for creating wonderful and even practical stuff , a talent not all of us can easily show off .
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“ Homemade pesto that I froze for later use .
Meet Darth Pesto !
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“ I made these crop tops that I ’ ve been seeing trending this week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I enjoyed the easy , relaxed project !
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“ I made a giant squid out of microfleece because why not ?
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“ I finally finished my giant stained-glass hippo and I ’ m dying .
It looks so good !
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“ A little weekend project that my wife and I just finished ” 14 .
“ This is my cyberpunk inspired 3D painting with built-in LEDs .
It took me over a month to paint it !
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“ I finished my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work.
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“ I made these 2 looks based on how I grew up in Soweto , a township in South Africa , as a tribute to my grandmother.
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“ I made this at work , and everyone freaked out for some reason.
” Do you prefer buying things or making them yourself ?
Are you good at crafting ?
If you have pictures of your creations , don ’ t hesitate to share them with us .

Many of the things we have at home are mass-produced, which is why handmade items have special value — especially if we’ve made them ourselves. There are lots of people with a knack for creating wonderful and even practical stuff, a talent not all of us can easily show off.
That’s why Bright Side compiled some pictures shared by Internet users where the end product of their crafting adventure is a sight to behold.
1. “I made a ‘game over’ cross stitch piece!”
2. “I made a 3-prong wooden hair fork with cat ears.”
3. “Homemade pesto that I froze for later use. Meet Darth Pesto!”
4. “I made these crop tops that I’ve been seeing trending this week. It’s not much, but I enjoyed the easy, relaxed project!”
5. “I made these ramen charms!”
6. “I built a treehouse in the backyard.”
7. “I made a giant squid out of microfleece because why not?”
8. “I finally finished my giant stained-glass hippo and I’m dying. It looks so good!”
9. “I’m an alien abducting some cows.”
10. “I made another crochet donut blanket!”
11. “Finally succeeded in lacing in resin!”
12. “A little weekend project that my wife and I just finished”
13. “An oil painting I made today — I call it The Skullet.”
14. “This is my cyberpunk inspired 3D painting with built-in LEDs. It took me over a month to paint it!”
15. “I crocheted a Witch Sally costume for my daughter.”
16. “I finished my project just in time to get back to work.”
17. “I made these 2 looks based on how I grew up in Soweto, a township in South Africa, as a tribute to my grandmother.”
18. “Hand-stitched shoes”
19. “My husband and I remodeled our house ourselves.”
20. “I made this at work, and everyone freaked out for some reason.”


brightside--2020-10-01--Natural Creativity in 18 Photos That Are Just WOWsome

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Since nature is the main creator in our world , it can do whatever it wants .
It easily adds additional tails to lizards or logos to cicadas and even makes a tomato grow from a random tree or heal itself .
In other words , patterns , forms , and sizes are all part of its magic .
And we are so lucky to see them with our own eyes .
We at Bright Side can ’ t hold our WOW when we see the creativity that nature is capable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for you : you can join us right now .
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“ I found a cicada with the McDonald ’ s logo on it.
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“ A tomato from my garden with ‘ stitching ’ it used to heal itself ” 3 .
“ This apple ’ s flesh is the same color as its skin.
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This dead plant looks like a broomstick .
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“ My wife found this tiny skink in our garden , some much-needed brightness on a foggy grey day ... ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better than others !
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“ The way this apple grew between the branches ” 10 .
“ This Tibetan Cherry tree at my local park looks like copper !
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“ We just harvested corn from our garden .
It has ONE kernel.
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“ This gigantic potato that looks like Sid from Ice Age.
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“ This tomato plant is growing out of a tree.
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“ A lizard with 3 tails that I spotted in my garden ”

Since nature is the main creator in our world, it can do whatever it wants. It easily adds additional tails to lizards or logos to cicadas and even makes a tomato grow from a random tree or heal itself. In other words, patterns, forms, and sizes are all part of its magic. And we are so lucky to see them with our own eyes.
We at Bright Side can’t hold our WOW when we see the creativity that nature is capable of. And we have terrific news for you: you can join us right now.
1. “I found a cicada with the McDonald’s logo on it.”
2. “A tomato from my garden with ‘stitching’ it used to heal itself”
3. “This apple’s flesh is the same color as its skin.”
4. This dead plant looks like a broomstick.
5. “A mushroom with an apple print”
6. “My wife found this tiny skink in our garden, some much-needed brightness on a foggy grey day...”
7. “This cracked nut looks like a barn owl.”
8. “Heart-shaped rocks... some better than others!”
9. “The way this apple grew between the branches”
10. “This Tibetan Cherry tree at my local park looks like copper!”
11. “This perfect clove of garlic”
12. “We just harvested corn from our garden. It has ONE kernel.”
13. “This gigantic potato that looks like Sid from Ice Age.”
14. A leaf with zig zag marks
15. “A perfectly round egg a hen laid at work”
16. “This tomato plant is growing out of a tree.”
17. “This mammoth sunflower I grew”
18. “A lizard with 3 tails that I spotted in my garden”


brightside--2020-10-01--4 Ways You Can Check If Your Hair Is Healthy and How to Treat It Properly

Our hair can withstand a strain of 3.5 ounces and can stretch up to 30 % longer when it ’ s wet .
However , only healthy hair has such superpowers — damaged strands will break rather easily .
You may not be able to identify the condition of your hair at first glance .
But there are simple ways to check this and take action to get it back in shape .
We at Bright Side are always here with useful tips , and this time , we found out exactly what you need to do to maintain healthier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is healthy overall and that hair loss is something you don ’ t have to worry about , you need to check your roots first .
Just do this : • Pluck one strand of hair but make sure to grip it as close to your head as possible to have the root still attached to the hair .
• Examine the follicle .
The normal root end of a strand should be bulb-shaped , so if you see this , your hair is healthy .
If it ’ s puny or without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair is weak and needs care .
This one measures how porous your hair is .
Healthy hair is rather solid while damaged hair absorbs liquid quickly .
To perform the test , do the following : • Pluck a few strands of your hair from different parts of your head , like the top , the back , and from each side .
• Drop the strands into a glass of water .
Completely healthy strands will float , relatively healthy ones will go down a bit , and damaged ones will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with high porosity : This test is aimed to check the elasticity of your hair .
It can be done with these simple steps : • Pull it gently at both ends .
If it stretches and bounces back when you let it go , it ’ s healthy .
If it breaks easily , it ’ s rather weak .
How to get your hair elasticity back : With this test , you can determine the condition of your hair cuticle to see if it ’ s damaged or not .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clamp a hair strand between your index and middle fingers .
• Slide it through your fingers , from the top to the root .
If it feels rough and uneven , your hair is damaged .
If it feels smooth , it ’ s healthy .

Our hair can withstand a strain of 3.5 ounces and can stretch up to 30% longer when it’s wet. However, only healthy hair has such superpowers — damaged strands will break rather easily. You may not be able to identify the condition of your hair at first glance. But there are simple ways to check this and take action to get it back in shape.
We at Bright Side are always here with useful tips, and this time, we found out exactly what you need to do to maintain healthier hair.
1. Follicle test
To understand if your hair is healthy overall and whether hair loss is something you don’t have to worry about, you need to check your roots first. Just do this: Pluck one strand of hair but make sure to grip it as close to your head as possible to have the root still attached to the hair.
Examine the follicle. The normal root end of a strand should be bulb-shaped, so if you see this, your hair might be healthy. If it’s puny or without any bulb shape at all, your hair is weak and needs care.
How to prevent hair loss:
Follow the Mediterranean diet. A study showed that it decreases the risk of hair loss. This diet consists of foods like vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish, and whole grains. Try to avoid foods like red meat, sweet beverages, and processed foods. It is not only for healthy hair, but also promotes many other benefits like supporting your blood sugar levels, protecting your brain function, and results in a healthy heart.
Avoid tight hairstyles like ponytails, especially while sleeping, since it can lead to hair loss. Take special vitamins and minerals.
2. Sink test
This one measures how porous your hair is. Healthy hair is pretty solid, while damaged hair absorbs liquid quickly. Keep in mind, that genetics is also a contributing factor to how porous your hair is, as well as damage by heat and product damage over time. Try to shampoo your hair before attempting this test, to make sure it’s clean and get the best results for your healthy hair. To perform the test, do the following: Pluck a strand of your (previously cleaned with shampoo) hair.
Drop the strand into a glass of water. Completely healthy strands will float, relatively healthy ones will go down a bit, and damaged ones will sink entirely.
How to treat hair with high porosity:
Apply various kinds of hair butters and oils . They help seal in the moisture that your hair soaks up. Applying these butters or oils to your hair is a great way to keep it healthy, especially if you have dull, dry, and damaged hair. It can make it looks soft, healthy, frizz-free, and beautifully elegant.
and . They help seal in the moisture that your hair soaks up. Applying these butters or oils to your hair is a great way to keep it healthy, especially if you have dull, dry, and damaged hair. It can make it looks soft, healthy, frizz-free, and beautifully elegant. Use hair conditioner after each wash.
after each wash. Apply apple cider vinegar and aloe vera to your hair to adjust the pH balance.
3. Tug test
This test is aimed at checking the elasticity of your hair. It can be done with these simple steps:
It basically measures how severe your hair loss is. If you are visiting the doctor and decide to get the test done by a professional, they will pluck small areas of your hair (about 40 strands), from different areas of your head. If 6+ hairs fall out, then you have active hair loss. The test will give results of whether you have signs of fragile hair loss. Carefully pull out a strand of hair.
Pull it gently at both ends. If it stretches and bounces back when you let it go, it’s healthy. If it breaks easily, it’s rather weak.
How to get your hair elasticity back:
Air-dry it. Using heat really harms the elasticity of hair.
it. Using heat really harms the elasticity of hair. Massage your hair with jojoba oil . Jojoba oil can be used as a moisturizer, and you can even add it to your hair conditioner to prevent your hair from getting dry, breaking, and getting split ends. It can work to remove dandruff as well. It has many vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C and B that are great for nourishing your hair. It can even prevent hair loss and keep your hair thick.
. Jojoba oil can be used as a moisturizer, and you can even add it to your hair conditioner to prevent your hair from getting dry, breaking, and getting split ends. It can work to remove dandruff as well. It has many vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C and B that are great for nourishing your hair. It can even prevent hair loss and keep your hair thick. Try applying some honey to your strands. It’s a great natural conditioner and will keep moisture in your hair. Honey is very effective for your hair. A study showed that it can even promote hair growth with its ability to restore the cells on your scalp. If you like shiny hair, it may also provide a natural shine to it as a moisturizer. So if you have dull hair, honey is the way to go. Honey also has protein in it, which is important for keeping your hair protected from breakage.
4. Porosity test
With this test, you can determine the condition of your hair cuticle to see if it’s damaged or not. You need to do the following: Clamp a hair strand between your index and middle fingers.
Slide it through your fingers, from the top to the root. If it feels rough and uneven, your hair is damaged. If it feels smooth, it’s healthy.
How to treat damaged hair:
Try a keratin treatment. It makes hair smoother, removes frizz, and makes hair shine.
treatment. It makes hair smoother, removes frizz, and makes hair shine. Limit dyeing, curling, and blow-drying.
dyeing, curling, and blow-drying. Try a rice water rinse. Research has shown that it stays in hair for a while, protecting it from damage. Research also shows that it can be good for maintaining your hair’s color longer, meaning that you may not get grey hair for a while.
What are your tips for hair care?
Please note: This article was updated in September 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.


brightside--2020-10-01--What Causes Muffin Top and How to Get Rid of It

Having excess fat accumulate around your waist is annoying .
It lies deep in your torso and it can even pack around your intestines and liver .
While having a chubby tummy may seem harmless , it doesn ’ t look appealing .
We at Bright Side have done our research to find out what gives you that stubborn belly fat and how to combat it .
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Stress is the first thing to blame .
When we ’ re anxious , the body releases cortisol , a hormone of stress .
Cortisol encourages fat to accumulate in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give us a boost of energy , it can also lead to weight gain .
Stress hormones also cause our appetite to increase , and the body begins to resist weight loss .
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Your body might be trying to tell you something ’ s wrong .
Extra fat around your waist may be linked to several health issues .
Fat cells are producing hormones to inform your body of how much fat you ’ ve stored .
One of these hormones , known as leptin , can affect your reproductive system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the waist of your jeans may also be a sign of a metabolic disorder or high blood pressure .
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Couch potatoes are at higher risk for belly fat .
If you ’ re consuming more calories than you burn off , chances are , you ’ ll put on some weight .
An inactive lifestyle will make it hard for you to lose extra fat , especially the stubborn muffin top around your waist .
Muffin top can appear not only around your torso , but also on your fingers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s excess skin and fat that bulges above or below your ring , it ’ s a sign that it ’ s too small and it ’ s causing you a finger muffin top .
When your leggings are too tight , they ’ re likely to create a leg muffin .
How to get rid of muffin top 1 .
Add some essential fatty acids to your daily menu to enhance your metabolism .
Nuts , cold-water fish , olive oil , and vegetables are great sources of fatty acids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s no one special muffin top busting exercise , but a combination of cardio and strength training will help you to flatten out your tummy .
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Control your posture .
The taller you stand , the less muffin top you show .
To hold good posture , you need to engage your core muscles throughout the day which also helps you burn excess fat around your waist .
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Get clothes and accessories that fit .
A pair of jeans with a higher waistline will help to visually smooth out @ @ @

Having excess fat accumulate around your waist is annoying. It lies deep in your torso and it can even pack around your intestines and liver. While having a chubby tummy may seem harmless, it doesn’t look appealing.
We at Bright Side have done our research to find out what gives you that stubborn belly fat and how to combat it.
1. Stress is the first thing to blame.
When we’re anxious, the body releases cortisol, a hormone of stress. Cortisol encourages fat to accumulate in our stomach area, and while it can give us a boost of energy, it can also lead to weight gain. Stress hormones also cause our appetite to increase, and the body begins to resist weight loss.
2. Your body might be trying to tell you something’s wrong.
Extra fat around your waist may be linked to several health issues. Fat cells are producing hormones to inform your body of how much fat you’ve stored. One of these hormones, known as leptin, can affect your reproductive system and worsen fertility. The fat hanging over the waist of your jeans may also be a sign of a metabolic disorder or high blood pressure.
3. Sleepless nights might give you a chubby stomach.
When we’re sleep-deprived, we tend to eat more sugar and we’re less motivated to exercise. Lack of sleep ups our stress level and our cravings for unhealthy foods.
4. Couch potatoes are at higher risk for belly fat.
If you’re consuming more calories than you burn off, chances are, you’ll put on some weight. An inactive lifestyle will make it hard for you to lose extra fat, especially the stubborn muffin top around your waist.
5. Tight rings may cause sausage fingers.
Muffin top can appear not only around your torso, but also on your fingers, wrists, or legs. If there’s excess skin and fat that bulges above or below your ring, it’s a sign that it’s too small and it’s causing you a finger muffin top. When your leggings are too tight, they’re likely to create a leg muffin.
How to get rid of muffin top
1. Add some essential fatty acids to your daily menu to enhance your metabolism. Nuts, cold-water fish, olive oil, and vegetables are great sources of fatty acids. 2. Exercise! There’s no one special muffin top busting exercise, but a combination of cardio and strength training will help you to flatten out your tummy. 3. Control your posture. The taller you stand, the less muffin top you show. To hold good posture, you need to engage your core muscles throughout the day which also helps you burn excess fat around your waist. 4. Get clothes and accessories that fit. A pair of jeans with a higher waistline will help to visually smooth out your tummy.


brightside--2020-10-01--10+ Celebrity Moms Who Proudly Shared Their Honest Postpartum Bodies With the World

Breaking the stigma surrounding post-pregnancy weight and stretch marks , famous women are embracing their own bodies to inspire other @ @ @ @ @ .
According to experts , 10 % of new mothers fall into postpartum depression .
@ @ @ @ @ this are pregnancy weight and body image issues .
Bright Side would like to forward @ @ @ @ @ moms to our readers along with the message that there ’ s nothing wrong with @ @ @ @ @ body .
How was your post-pregnancy experience ?
Share your before and after shots with @ @ @ @ @ let ’ s toast to womanhood !

Breaking the stigma surrounding post-pregnancy weight and stretch marks, famous women are embracing their own bodies to inspire other women to do the same. According to experts, 10% of new mothers fall into postpartum depression. Some of the reasons behind this are pregnancy weight and body image issues.
Bright Side would like to forward some photos of these powerful moms to our readers along with the message that there’s nothing wrong with having a “mom” body.
1. Amy Schumer
2. Ashley Graham
3. Chrissy Teigen
4. Jessie James Decker
5. Hilaria Baldwin
6. Millie Mackintosh
7. Gemma Atkinson
8. Audrey Roloff
9. Ali Manno Fedotowsky
10. Tia Mowry
Pregnant vs 7 weeks postpartum
11. Jamie Otis
12. Rachel Platten
13. Cardi B
14. Kourtney Kardashian


brightside--2020-10-01--A French Photographer Fell in Love With Vietnam and Called It a Mosaic of Contrasts

Réhahn , a French photographer , traveled to more than 35 countries , and one of them turned out to @ @ @ @ @ this first visit , it became a decade-long journey of exploration and discovery of the @ @ @ @ @ culture .
He even created a photo project that captures the true “ soul ” @ @ @ @ @ daily lives .
We at Bright Side are impressed with Réhahn ’ s work , @ @ @ @ @ ’ re proud to share some of these photos with you that show the beauty @ @ @ @ @ want to discover more , visit the photographer ’ s free museum in Vietnam called @ @ @ @ @ you like to visit Vietnam someday ?
What other countries do you want to travel @ @ @ @

Réhahn, a French photographer, traveled to more than 35 countries, and one of them turned out to be Vietnam. Beginning with this first visit, it became a decade-long journey of exploration and discovery of the country’s community and culture. He even created a photo project that captures the true “soul” of its people in their daily lives.
We at Bright Side are impressed with Réhahn’s work, that’s why we’re proud to share some of these photos with you that show the beauty of Vietnam!
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If you want to discover more, visit the photographer’s free museum in Vietnam called The Precious Heritage.


brightside--2020-10-02--An Artist Creates Dolls That Look So Real, We’re Seriously Waiting for Them to Say, “Hello!”

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest If you think playing with dolls is in a children-only territory , this artist from Ukraine is about to prove you wrong .
With a solid fan base on her Instagram account , Anastasia has the ability to sculpt human features , almost to perfection , and combines them with vividly detailed dresses , hairstyles , and tiny adornments .
1 .
Tell us they don ’ t look like real models in a fashion magazine ... 4 .
“ I didn ’ t even realize it was a doll.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of main characters and customizes their hair and clothing .
This is Lilith .
6 .
The different photo scenarios also help her to create a realistic feeling .
Look at these tiny , detailed furniture pieces !
7 .
We didn ’ t think angels were real until we saw this .
8 .
The perfect bridal gown belongs to this doll .
9 .
“ My jaw literally just dropped !
Looking at that face truly takes my breath away !
” 10 .
This is what fairy tales would look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In case you were still wondering if these were real people , here ’ s a behind-the-scenes photo .
12 .
Blonde or brunette , we can ’ t decide which one is more perfect .
13 .
Wait , is this a tiny forest scenario ?
We can ’ t handle it .
14 .
If you want a more gothic look , here you go .
15 .
Even we can ’ t pose as gracefully as this doll right now !
16 .
Yep , they look good in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we all can see the facial details .
18 .
This could easily be a screenshot from a movie .
19 .
“ I think she ’ s looking into my soul right now.
” 20 .
We bet your old Barbie dolls couldn ’ t fold their legs like this one can .
22 .
“ This mysterious atmosphere is what I like the most in doll photography.
” 23 .
“ If I wore a purple wig , would I be as pretty as this doll ?
” 24 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the camera

If you think playing with dolls is in a children-only territory, this artist from Ukraine is about to prove you wrong. With a solid fan base on her Instagram account, Anastasia has the ability to sculpt human features, almost to perfection, and combines them with vividly detailed dresses, hairstyles, and tiny adornments.
Here at Bright Side, we’re stunned with the beauty and delicacy behind her work and want to share these mesmerizing dolls with you.
1. Tell us they don’t look like real models in a fashion magazine...
2. “So soft, dreamy, and romantic!”
3. “Selfie time!”
4. “I didn’t even realize it was a doll.”
5. The artist has a list of main characters and customizes their hair and clothing. This is Lilith.
6. The different photo scenarios also help her to create a realistic feeling. Look at these tiny, detailed furniture pieces!
7. We didn’t think angels were real until we saw this.
8. The perfect bridal gown belongs to this doll.
9. “My jaw literally just dropped! Looking at that face truly takes my breath away!”
10. This is what fairy tales would look like if they were real.
11. In case you were still wondering if these were real people, here’s a behind-the-scenes photo.
12. Blonde or brunette, we can’t decide which one is more perfect.
13. Wait, is this a tiny forest scenario? We can’t handle it.
14. If you want a more gothic look, here you go.
15. Even we can’t pose as gracefully as this doll right now!
16. Yep, they look good in red too.
17. A close-up so we all can see the facial details.
18. This could easily be a screenshot from a movie.
19. “I think she’s looking into my soul right now.”
20. We bet your old Barbie dolls couldn’t fold their legs like this one can.
21. Isn’t this magical?
22. “This mysterious atmosphere is what I like the most in doll photography.”
23. “If I wore a purple wig, would I be as pretty as this doll?”
24. Casually hanging on the sofa while posing for the camera


brightside--2020-10-02--10 Things Your Eye Color Can Say About You

Approximately 79 % of people in our world have brown eyes , 8 % -10 % of the population have blue eyes , 5 % have hazel eyes , and just 2 % of people have green eyes .
And in addition to these statistics , researchers have also tried to find personality traits specific to each eye color and have discovered some common patterns .
We at Bright Side decided to find out what traits people have depending on their eye color and would like to share what we ’ ve learned with you .
There ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” eye color at the end of the article .
1 .
Women with light-colored eyes tolerate pain better than women with dark eyes .
One study showed that women with green or blue eyes can handle pain and stress better than women with brown and hazel eyes .
During pregnancy and labor , the first group with light-colored eyes seemed to have less pain .
Additionally , they experienced less anxiety and depression after birth .
The group with dark eyes had more negative thoughts .
There was a survey that questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The results showed that women often associate eye color with specific features .
Researchers found that people with brown eyes were considered as intelligent and kind .
Moreover , people tend to trust them more .
3 .
People with blue eyes are considered sweet and attractive .
The same survey showed that people with light eyes are perceived in different ways .
In fact , they ’ re considered to be more kind and sweet .
While darker eyes seemed to go hand in hand with intelligence , blue eyes were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of participants .
But in contrast , this group of people was considered to be more physically attractive .
4 .
People with green eyes are considered to be creative and devious .
29 % of research participants said they consider green eyes as the most attractive .
Moreover , this color portrays creativity and a sort of deviousness .
Before now , such eyes were perceived as evil in some regions .
But this could ’ ve been because they were very rare .
5 .
Men with light brown eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same eyes .
One very curious finding came out of studying people with light-brown eyes .
They were perceived to have more psychiatric issues than people with dark brown or black eyes .
Also , men in this group were considered to be less stable ( 68.47 % ) than women .
6 .
Women with black eyes can be less social and confident .
The survey found that 65.38 % of women with black eyes were not very social at all .
Also , they may have less self-confidence and ambition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes .
Male participants were said to have a more dynamic character .
They can be hot-tempered , impulsive , and often seek dangerous adventures .
7 .
Blue-eyed people may enjoy trying new things more .
8 .
People with hazel eyes perform well under pressure .
50.7 % of people with hazel eyes performed well under stress and pressure .
They were also more passionate about their jobs .
Both hazel and green eyes were considered to be the most attractive in men for women despite the stereotype about blue eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are more optimistic about their future .
Green eyes dominated in categories like setting goals , being optimistic about the future , and being passionate about their jobs — the same as people with hazel eyes .
Also , such people set life goals more frequently ( 65.9 % ) and donate to causes they find important ( 48 % ) .
10 .
People with brown eyes prefer to live life to the fullest .
36.5 % of people with brown eyes were likely to do one thing : live life to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This group of people maintained eye contact more easily ( after people with green eyes ) , which could be useful in the workplace .
Bonus : eye color attractiveness scores according to the survey

Approximately 79% of people in our world have brown eyes, 8%-10% of the population have blue eyes, 5% have hazel eyes, and just 2% of people have green eyes. And in addition to these statistics, researchers have also tried to find personality traits specific to each eye color and have discovered some common patterns.
We at Bright Side decided to find out what traits people have depending on their eye color and would like to share what we’ve learned with you. There’s a bonus feature about the “most attractive” eye color at the end of the article.
1. Women with light-colored eyes tolerate pain better than women with dark eyes.
One study showed that women with green or blue eyes can handle pain and stress better than women with brown and hazel eyes. During pregnancy and labor, the first group with light-colored eyes seemed to have less pain. Additionally, they experienced less anxiety and depression after birth. The group with dark eyes had more negative thoughts.
2. People with brown eyes are considered trustworthy.
There was a survey that questioned 1,016 women from age 16 to 35. The results showed that women often associate eye color with specific features. Researchers found that people with brown eyes were considered as intelligent and kind. Moreover, people tend to trust them more.
3. People with blue eyes are considered sweet and attractive.
The same survey showed that people with light eyes are perceived in different ways. In fact, they’re considered to be more kind and sweet. While darker eyes seemed to go hand in hand with intelligence, blue eyes were described the same way by just 7% of participants. But in contrast, this group of people was considered to be more physically attractive.
4. People with green eyes are considered to be creative and devious.
29% of research participants said they consider green eyes as the most attractive. Moreover, this color portrays creativity and a sort of deviousness. Before now, such eyes were perceived as evil in some regions. But this could’ve been because they were very rare.
5. Men with light brown eyes have more psychiatric problems than women with the same eyes.
One very curious finding came out of studying people with light-brown eyes. They were perceived to have more psychiatric issues than people with dark brown or black eyes. Also, men in this group were considered to be less stable (68.47%) than women.
6. Women with black eyes can be less social and confident.
The survey found that 65.38% of women with black eyes were not very social at all. Also, they may have less self-confidence and ambition in comparison to men with the same eyes. Male participants were said to have a more dynamic character. They can be hot-tempered, impulsive, and often seek dangerous adventures.
7. Blue-eyed people may enjoy trying new things more.
One more survey showed that people with blue eyes were considered to be expressive, affectionate, and confident. They also enjoy trying new things, making new friends, going on adventures, and engaging in healthy activities.
8. People with hazel eyes perform well under pressure.
50.7% of people with hazel eyes performed well under stress and pressure. They were also more passionate about their jobs. Both hazel and green eyes were considered to be the most attractive in men for women despite the stereotype about blue eyes.
9. People with green eyes are more optimistic about their future.
Green eyes dominated in categories like setting goals, being optimistic about the future, and being passionate about their jobs — the same as people with hazel eyes. Also, such people set life goals more frequently (65.9%) and donate to causes they find important (48%).
10. People with brown eyes prefer to live life to the fullest.
36.5% of people with brown eyes were likely to do one thing: live life to the fullest, here and now. This group of people maintained eye contact more easily (after people with green eyes), which could be useful in the workplace.
Bonus: eye color attractiveness scores according to the survey
According to the survey, the highest score for attractiveness went to those with grey eyes, but still, there are differences between the genders. The most attractive eye color for men in women was grey — blue came in second. The most attractive eye colors for women in men were green and hazel.
What eye color do you have? What color would you like to have?


brightside--2020-10-02--14 People Who’d Better Stay as Far Away From the Camera as Possible

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Perhaps we all have awkward photos that make us feel so embarrassed , we want to dive into our beds and stay under the covers for a year or 2 .
But at this moment , it ’ s important to remember that the world is full of these “ unlucky people ” who were captured on camera at the worst moment ever .
And the best way to get through it is to laugh at these crazy photos together .
“ A friend of ours sent my wife and me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wedding that my wife was in.
” “ My poor friend trying to learn how to wakeboard ... ” “ My bachelor party over 10 years ago — we went out for a picture and got a swim instead.
” “ This is a gorgeous dress and the model is nice .
However , there ’ s something important missing here ... ” “ My cat yawns like the monster she actually is.
” “ The exact moment we found out the glow lights I got for Christmas were VERY bright ” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to take of me when I visited the Tower of Pisa ” “ My camera snapped a picture exactly when another camera ’ s flash was going off.
” “ An emu was stealing our food at a picnic and he spilled the apple juice on himself.
” “ We tried posing on a really narrow ledge.
” “ My dad just after being on a skimboard for 1 second , proclaiming , ’ I ’ d bet $ 20 I can stay on the board for , like , a minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ satanic spirit possessing my cat doesn ’ t like selfies.
” “ I looked at this model for 5 minutes before realizing where the rest of her body was .
”

Perhaps we all have awkward photos that make us feel so embarrassed, we want to dive into our beds and stay under the covers for a year or 2. But at this moment, it’s important to remember that the world is full of these “unlucky people” who were captured on camera at the worst moment ever. And the best way to get through it is to laugh at these crazy photos together.
We at Bright Side hope that the characters of today’s compilation will prove that clumsy photos are no reason to feel ashamed, but rather, an excuse to extend our lives with laughter.
“A friend of ours sent my wife and me the only photo they found from their wedding that my wife was in.”
“My poor friend trying to learn how to wakeboard...”
“I dropped my fish mid-picture.”
“My bachelor party over 10 years ago — we went out for a picture and got a swim instead.”
“This is a gorgeous dress and the model is nice. However, there’s something important missing here...”
“My cat yawns like the monster she actually is.”
“The exact moment we found out the glow lights I got for Christmas were VERY bright”
“The best picture that my mom was able to take of me when I visited the Tower of Pisa”
“My camera snapped a picture exactly when another camera’s flash was going off.”
“An emu was stealing our food at a picnic and he spilled the apple juice on himself.”
“We tried posing on a really narrow ledge.”
“My dad just after being on a skimboard for 1 second, proclaiming, ’I’d bet $20 I can stay on the board for, like, a minute!’”
Middle-aged dads are some of the best nonsense-talkers. © Monkee1313 / Reddit
“Apparently, the satanic spirit possessing my cat doesn’t like selfies.”
“I looked at this model for 5 minutes before realizing where the rest of her body was.”


brightside--2020-10-02--15+ People Whose Clients Are Real Troublemakers

I work in a service center for the repair and maintenance of household appliances .
Once , a client contacted us about the warranty repair of a dishwasher .
He had the following complaints — some parts of the dishwasher fell out , and after that , it began to work noisily and didn ’ t wash the dishes as well .
I immediately told the client that these parts were not related to the dishwasher .
In turn , the customer got really angry — the client asked what kind of specialists we were and told us that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owned anything like this , that these details had definitely fallen out of the dishwasher , and blah-blah-blah .
The process stalled because the client didn ’ t agree with the technical conclusion , he wrote complaints and letters to the manufacturer and the seller and did other similar things .
Today , I worked on a paid-for request from another customer .
I conducted an external examination of his dishwasher .
And voila !
At the bottom of the device , there was the same rubber thing that I saw inside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I asked the owner of the dishwasher , “ Do you know where this piece came from ?
” And he replied , “ Oh , it ’ s from the IKEA grater , they constantly fall out.
” So ...
I took a picture of it and sent a photo to our dear client via Viber .
And he replied , “ Oh , that ’ s it .
I have one .
Sorry.
” No , we won ’ t accept your “ sorry.
” © human2020 / Pikabu

I work in a service center for the repair and maintenance of household appliances. Once, a client contacted us about the warranty repair of a dishwasher. He had the following complaints — some parts of the dishwasher fell out, and after that, it began to work noisily and didn’t wash the dishes as well. I immediately told the client that these parts were not related to the dishwasher. In turn, the customer got really angry — the client asked what kind of specialists we were and told us that he knew for sure that he had never owned anything like this, that these details had definitely fallen out of the dishwasher, and blah-blah-blah. The process stalled because the client didn’t agree with the technical conclusion, he wrote complaints and letters to the manufacturer and the seller and did other similar things. Today, I worked on a paid-for request from another customer. I conducted an external examination of his dishwasher. And voila! At the bottom of the device, there was the same rubber thing that I saw inside the device of the client I described above. I asked the owner of the dishwasher, “Do you know where this piece came from?” And he replied, “Oh, it’s from the IKEA grater, they constantly fall out.” So ... I took a picture of it and sent a photo to our dear client via Viber. And he replied, “Oh, that’s it. I have one. Sorry.” No, we won’t accept your “sorry.” © human2020 / Pikabu


brightside--2020-10-02--10 Effective Tricks to Fight the Hunger Caused by Anxiety and Stress

Our modern pace of life , work , and daily concerns can very easily lead us to feel stressed and anxious .
And more often than not , when we are anxious or show any symptoms of these conditions , we turn to food as a refuge to feel better and calm down .
It is in that moment that food can become our worst enemy : we consume unnecessary calories and then we feel guilty for having consumed them .
It becomes a vicious circle that is hard to break free from , but fortunately , there are some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very effective treat when it comes to reducing stress .
When you start feeling restless or upset , you can chew sugarless gum to help you stay calm and focused .
Also , according to this study , chewing sugar-free gum can reduce your daily calorie intake , while at the same time increasing the amount of energy we burn every day .
That ’ s good news !
Infusions can be powerful allies when it comes to tricking our brains into believing that we ’ re not hungry .
Every time you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open the refrigerator , opt for making yourself a relaxing tea instead .
Not only will you feel more relaxed , but you will also be able to hydrate your body and eliminate toxins .
Most importantly , you will feel satisfied , which is exactly what we ’ re looking for here .
You can try an infusion of lemon leaves and basil , which has an anti-stress effect , or red tea , which is an antioxidant and helps control your appetite .
3 .
Say no to stimulant drinks Coffee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caffeine , are known to be enemies of anything related to calmness and relaxation .
This substance ( which is usually combined with sugar ) increases the amount of adrenaline present in your body and enhances the symptoms of stress and anxiety .
Then , a vicious circle is triggered : you feel more stressed and want to eat more .
That ’ s why , instead of having breakfast with coffee or drinking a soda with lunch , it ’ s better to choose a cup of tea or a glass of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but not every day Some research claims that adding hot peppers to your meal could reduce your appetite .
Capsaicin — the substance that makes chili peppers hot — makes the body feel full and burns more calories than other foods .
This is because your body uses more energy to process the heat from the hot peppers .
So , if you feel anxious , you can try this trick to satisfy your appetite , and avoid eating again soon after your meal .
But be careful to not use it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get used to it and it will not produce the same effect .
Did you know that colors have a huge influence on your appetite ?
When we see a meal or a wrapper with one of the shades mentioned in the title , our brain triggers a series of mechanisms that make us feel hungry .
That ’ s why it ’ s recommended that you avoid foods with these colors in your kitchen if you want to lose weight .
That way it will be easier for you to avoid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re feeling anxious or stressed .
6 .
Eat foods that help you produce the “ happiness hormone.
” Serotonin is known as “ the hormone of happiness , ” because it is basically in charge of regulating our mood .
When serotonin levels are low , we tend to feel more stressed and emotionally unstable , which can lead us to crave more food in bigger quantities .
It is key to properly regulate your body ’ s serotonin levels in order to have a balanced diet .
Normally , your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can also eat foods that are rich in tryptophan ( a substance that helps level out our serotonin ) , like pineapple , spinach , plums , and avocados .
This way , you ’ ll give your body the help it needs to get back on track .
We all love a hearty breakfast , especially during the weekend .
However , a study has found that some foods that are rich in unsaturated fats , like avocados , olive oil , and nuts , are very effective when it comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve had enough food .
If you are going through a stressful period , consider switching breakfasts and eat bread with a bit of olive oil , instead of eggs and pancakes .
It could help you avoid overeating due to anxiety during the day .
8 .
Activate your nose with the aroma of mint There is evidence to suggest that the aroma of mint can work as a good supplement to reduce the appetite and help you consume fewer calories during the day .
You can keep an essential oil with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it every time you feel uneasy or stressed .
Not only will you enjoy a pleasant fragrance , but you will also help your body to not eat unnecessary food .
9 .
Eat something when you feel restless If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or stress and begin to feel an uncontrollable appetite , it is best to eat something instead of making a huge effort not to .
But it all comes down to what you eat .
Choose a healthy product — think of nuts , in general , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or red fruits — to help you avoid feeling hungry and to prevent further cravings .
10 .
Spend 20 to 25 minutes on your meal time Sometimes it happens that the same fast and hectic pace in which we live leads us to eat in a hurry .
Maybe you ’ re the kind of person that sits in front of your computer and eats lunch while you ’ re still working .
Or maybe you eat dinner while you ’ re checking your cell phone or e-mails .
But mealtime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very important that you take at least 20 to 25 minutes to eat quietly and without distractions .
This way , you will give your brain the necessary time to process what you ’ re doing and ultimately feel full .
This is a great way to avoid consuming unnecessary calories .

Our modern pace of life, work, and daily concerns can very easily lead us to feel stressed and anxious. And more often than not, when we are anxious or show any symptoms of these conditions, we turn to food as a refuge to feel better and calm down. It is in that moment that food can become our worst enemy: we consume unnecessary calories and then we feel guilty for having consumed them. It becomes a vicious circle that is hard to break free from, but fortunately, there are some easy solutions.
So today, at Bright Side, we decided to put together a list of easy and effective tips to avoid overeating when you’re feeling stressed or going through a rough patch. Here are our findings!
1. Chew gum
Chewing gum is a very effective treat when it comes to reducing stress. When you start feeling restless or upset, you can chew sugarless gum to help you stay calm and focused. Also, according to this study, chewing sugar-free gum can reduce your daily calorie intake, while at the same time increasing the amount of energy we burn every day. That’s good news!
2. Drink tea
Infusions can be powerful allies when it comes to tricking our brains into believing that we’re not hungry. Every time you feel anxious and want to run to open the refrigerator, opt for making yourself a relaxing tea instead. Not only will you feel more relaxed, but you will also be able to hydrate your body and eliminate toxins. Most importantly, you will feel satisfied, which is exactly what we’re looking for here. You can try an infusion of lemon leaves and basil, which has an anti-stress effect, or red tea, which is an antioxidant and helps control your appetite.
3. Say no to stimulant drinks
Coffee, and any type of beverage containing caffeine, are known to be enemies of anything related to calmness and relaxation. This substance (which is usually combined with sugar) increases the amount of adrenaline present in your body and enhances the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Then, a vicious circle is triggered: you feel more stressed and want to eat more. That’s why, instead of having breakfast with coffee or drinking a soda with lunch, it’s better to choose a cup of tea or a glass of lemonade.
4. Eat spicy food, but not every day
Some research claims that adding hot peppers to your meal could reduce your appetite. Capsaicin — the substance that makes chili peppers hot — makes the body feel full and burns more calories than other foods. This is because your body uses more energy to process the heat from the hot peppers. So, if you feel anxious, you can try this trick to satisfy your appetite, and avoid eating again soon after your meal. But be careful to not use it daily, because otherwise your body will get used to it and it will not produce the same effect.
5. Avoid red and yellow in food
Did you know that colors have a huge influence on your appetite? When we see a meal or a wrapper with one of the shades mentioned in the title, our brain triggers a series of mechanisms that make us feel hungry. That’s why it’s recommended that you avoid foods with these colors in your kitchen if you want to lose weight. That way it will be easier for you to avoid the urge and craving to eat when you’re feeling anxious or stressed.
6. Eat foods that help you produce the “happiness hormone.”
Serotonin is known as “the hormone of happiness,” because it is basically in charge of regulating our mood. When serotonin levels are low, we tend to feel more stressed and emotionally unstable, which can lead us to crave more food in bigger quantities. It is key to properly regulate your body’s serotonin levels in order to have a balanced diet. Normally, your body does that for you, but you can also eat foods that are rich in tryptophan (a substance that helps level out our serotonin), like pineapple, spinach, plums, and avocados. This way, you’ll give your body the help it needs to get back on track.
7. Eat bread with olive oil for breakfast
We all love a hearty breakfast, especially during the weekend. However, a study has found that some foods that are rich in unsaturated fats, like avocados, olive oil, and nuts, are very effective when it comes to letting your brain know you’ve had enough food. If you are going through a stressful period, consider switching breakfasts and eat bread with a bit of olive oil, instead of eggs and pancakes. It could help you avoid overeating due to anxiety during the day.
8. Activate your nose with the aroma of mint
There is evidence to suggest that the aroma of mint can work as a good supplement to reduce the appetite and help you consume fewer calories during the day. You can keep an essential oil with this aroma on hand, and smell it every time you feel uneasy or stressed. Not only will you enjoy a pleasant fragrance, but you will also help your body to not eat unnecessary food.
9. Eat something when you feel restless
If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or stress and begin to feel an uncontrollable appetite, it is best to eat something instead of making a huge effort not to. But it all comes down to what you eat. Choose a healthy product — think of nuts, in general, but especially walnuts, half a banana, or red fruits — to help you avoid feeling hungry and to prevent further cravings.
10. Spend 20 to 25 minutes on your meal time
Sometimes it happens that the same fast and hectic pace in which we live leads us to eat in a hurry. Maybe you’re the kind of person that sits in front of your computer and eats lunch while you’re still working. Or maybe you eat dinner while you’re checking your cell phone or e-mails. But mealtime should be almost a ritual. It is very important that you take at least 20 to 25 minutes to eat quietly and without distractions. This way, you will give your brain the necessary time to process what you’re doing and ultimately feel full. This is a great way to avoid consuming unnecessary calories.


brightside--2020-10-02--15+ Photos That Prove Nature Has a Lot of Tricks Up Its Sleeve

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest From camouflaging as the perfect snack to acting in a way no one can predict , nature is full of surprises .
While the tricks can oftentimes be funny , they can also be mind-boggling , forcing you to wonder how something like that could happen in the first place .
1 .
My apple ’ s flesh is the same color as its skin .
3 .
“ I found , by far , the smallest frog I have ever seen in my entire life ( fingernail for scale ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to be melting when she sits.
” 7 .
A maple leaf with colors that split along the veins 9 .
A tree that grew through this tire 10 .
“ Mushrooms burst out the front of the grow kit sitting on the shelf at Walmart.
” 11 .
Some succulents grew out of the wall .
14 .
“ A pepper in my garden grew around the leaf that was poking it.
” 16 .
“ I almost ate a praying mantis that was in my salad !
” 17 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in pollen.
” 18 .
“ There are fish that live in the flooded basement of an abandoned building by my work.
” 19 .
“ I threw a rock in a wheelbarrow and it cracked , revealing an iron core .
”

From camouflaging as the perfect snack to acting in a way no one can predict, nature is full of surprises. While the tricks can oftentimes be funny, they can also be mind-boggling, forcing you to wonder how something like that could happen in the first place.
Bright Side has collected 15+ such magic tricks of nature that will take you by surprise.
1. My apple’s flesh is the same color as its skin.
2. “A baby grasshopper army stormed into my friend’s garden.”
3. “I found, by far, the smallest frog I have ever seen in my entire life (fingernail for scale).”
4. “I have a flower growing inside my mailbox.”
5. “My cat appears to be melting when she sits.”
6. My mother grew a perfectly circular cucumber.
7. A maple leaf with colors that split along the veins
8. “A rather strange-looking caterpillar I found in Northern Georgia”
9. A tree that grew through this tire
10. “Mushrooms burst out the front of the grow kit sitting on the shelf at Walmart.”
11. Some succulents grew out of the wall.
12. “Grew a football-sized lemon in our garden.”
13. “Found a lizard with a leaf hat.”
14. “A pepper in my garden grew around the leaf that was poking it.”
15. “Stone-shaped popcorn I found at the beach”
16. “I almost ate a praying mantis that was in my salad!”
17. “Look at this baby bee covered in pollen.”
18. “There are fish that live in the flooded basement of an abandoned building by my work.”
19. “I threw a rock in a wheelbarrow and it cracked, revealing an iron core.”


brightside--2020-09-28--15 Inventions That Slipped Under Our Radar, but We Actually Really Need Them

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We often deal with issues that could easily be solved by a simple invention — like how we sometimes have trouble finding something inside a bag because it ’ s too dark .
But worry not .
This and other problems already have a solution in the form of wonderful , innovative products .
1 .
“ A pill bottle that keeps track of when it was last opened ” 3 .
A fishbowl that lets you change the water without having to take out the fish 4 .
A paint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more efficiently 6 .
A rearview mirror you can attach to any handlebar 7 .
And a cup holder for your coffee to-go !
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A solar-powered socket you can stick to any window 9 .
An iPhone case that lets you charge and store your AirPods 10 .
Say goodbye to pencil shavings or leftover rubber on your desk with the “ Clamp Basket.
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A clip you can use to seal bags and then pour what you need without making any mess at all 12 .
2 bags @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free 13 .
“ Leaf ” is a silicone attachment that converts any PET bottle into an actual pet bottle .
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An easy-to-carry bowl so you don ’ t ever need both hands 15 .
No more letting your plants die with this planter that irrigates itself !

We often deal with issues that could easily be solved by a simple invention — like how we sometimes have trouble finding something inside a bag because it’s too dark. But worry not. This and other problems already have a solution in the form of wonderful, innovative products.
Bright Side searched the web to create a selection of inventions that are sure to make your life easier.
1. “A pill bottle that keeps track of when it was last opened”
2. “My mom bought this lemon sprayer in Peru.”
3. A fishbowl that lets you change the water without having to take out the fish
4. A paint roller that allows you to paint corners more efficiently
5. A bag with automatic lights
6. A rearview mirror you can attach to any handlebar
7. And a cup holder for your coffee to-go!
8. A solar-powered socket you can stick to any window
9. An iPhone case that lets you charge and store your AirPods
10. Say goodbye to pencil shavings or leftover rubber on your desk with the “Clamp Basket.”
11. A clip you can use to seal bags and then pour what you need without making any mess at all
12. 2 bags in 1 so your hands are always free
13. “Leaf” is a silicone attachment that converts any PET bottle into an actual pet bottle.
14. An easy-to-carry bowl so you don’t ever need both hands
15. No more letting your plants die with this planter that irrigates itself!