INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Isolating your hair into single locs will make them easier to comb out. Undo any hair ties and start working with one loc at a time. Start with an easily accessible loc on the side of your head and use a mirror so that you can see what you're doing.  It may be easier to have a friend comb them out. Don't break or pull apart the locs. Using hair clips to hold back your other locs may make it easier to comb them. It’s important for the hair to be wet before you start to comb it out. Fill a spray bottle up with water and spray the end of the loc to saturate it. Work the water into the loc with your hand and continue spraying it until it’s completely wet. Don't start brushing any part of your dreads without saturating it first or you will break your hair. Work in 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) sections. to the wet end of the dread. A conditioner will help soften and moisturize the hair, which will make it easier to comb out the locs. Put a couple of large dabs of conditioner into the palm of your hand and rub it into the end of the dreadlock, making sure to fully saturate the area that you wet with water. You can use a basic commercial conditioner to comb out your locs. Hold the loc and brush the end of the dread, pulling the brush outward. Continue brushing out the dread until the hair fully separates. As you comb, built up hair that you’ve shed over time will start to come out into your comb. Don’t be alarmed, this is normal. It's important that as you comb you keep your locs fully moisturized and conditioned as you comb them out, or you may break the ends of the hair. Continue to brush up the lock, working towards the root of your hair a few centimeters at a time. Condition and comb out the rest of the dreads on your head. Once you’ve combed out all the locs, you’ll have successfully removed your dreads. Completely combing out your dreads may take days to complete, so patience is important.

SUMMARY: Separate your dreads into single locs. Saturate the end of your loc with water. Apply conditioner Brush the end of the dread with a small-toothed comb. Apply water and conditioner to the rest of the dread and comb it out. Repeat the process on the rest of your dreads.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ensure that your food is chewed thoroughly, which helps to ease digestion and may help relieve IBS-related symptoms. You can also prevent yourself from overeating, which could make symptoms of IBS feel worse.  It may help to monitor how you feel after you eat. This should be done approximately 1 hour after eating. This way, you can track the foods that worsen your IBS symptoms and those that alleviate your condition. Note any effects of food in your body including: gaseous discomfort, abdominal pains, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Small, more frequent meals as opposed to fewer, larger meals can help to reduce diarrhea and cramping pain. With smaller meals, the abdomen is emptied more frequently, which relieves symptoms caused by IBS. Ask your doctor if probiotics may be a good option for you. Probiotics ensure there is enough “good bacteria” in the stomach and intestines to help break down food. You can find tablets, capsules, as well as yogurt drinks at your local health food store or pharmacy. Note that foods can make IBS worse by causing severe gaseous pain and discomfort, and should be eaten in moderation. Use your own discretion before eating foods like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, and milk products. Other gas-inducing foods include beans, cauliflower, carbonated drinks, hard candy, lettuce, onions, and whole grains. Avoid foods that are extra spicy or greasy, as they may cause your symptoms to flare up. Additionally, avoid foods or drinks with artificial sweeteners like sorbitol, which may make your IBS symptoms worse. Some other common triggers include dairy products, carbonated drinks, apples, watermelon, pears, cole slaw, sauerkraut, soy beans, chickpeas, lentils, baked beans, pizza, and fried food. Switch out your normal bread and grain products for gluten-free alternatives. Even if you don’t have celiac disease, you may find that your symptoms improve when you don’t eat as much gluten on a daily or weekly basis. Note that gluten can be found in unexpected places, like soy sauce and salad dressing, so be sure to double-check your food labels. You may need to try this diet for several weeks before you see any results. Note that FODMAPs, or certain carbs and sugars, may be making your IBS symptoms worse. Opt for foods like bell peppers, kale, celery, and squash, which are all naturally low in FODMAPs. FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols.

SUMMARY:
Eat slowly to help your digestion. Have small, frequent meals rather than fewer large ones. Try probiotics to support healthy gut bacteria. Limit foods that are known to cause gas. Reduce or eliminate common food triggers for IBS. Try a gluten-free diet to ease your symptoms. Experiment with a low FODMAP diet to find relief.