Article: Some studies have shown mindful meditation is effective in combatting depression, and is particularly effective in preventing relapse for those who have experienced episodes of major depression. To practice mindfulness meditation, you'll first need to sit upright on a chair or on the floor.  Choose a room without distractions. It might be best to choose a particular corner of the room. Do not face anything stimulating, like a television set or window. Try to face a blank wall if possible.  Sit in a manner that feels comfortable. You want to be able to focus on your breath and self rather than feelings of physical discomfort. You can sit on the floor, a cushion, or a chair with a straight back. Make sure you choose a chair that does not wiggle around. Try to sit up straight when you're meditating in order to make breathing easier.  Place your hands on your thighs, facing downward. Keep your eyes somewhat opened, with your gaze focusing on the wall or floor. Make sure your hips are higher than your knees. Once you're seated, spend a few moments taking in the present moment. Be aware of your posture, your body, and your environment. Your mind will probably wander at some point. When this happens, gently bring your thoughts back to your body and your surroundings. After spending a few moments focusing on the present, turn your attention to your breath. Breathing is a natural, rhythmic process. Pay attention to how air comes in and out of your lungs.  Channel all your attention on your breath. There is no need to manipulate your breath or breathe in a particular way. Just pay attention to its natural rhythm.  Keep your attention on your body and environment in addition to your breathing. Try to spend a few minutes breathing and focusing on the present. Once again, if your mind wanders, try to bring things back to the present.  Try practicing diaphragm breathing either sitting up or lying down. If you plan to sit up, make sure you sit up straight so you can breathe more easily. Place one hand on your chest and another on your lower stomach. Breathe in such a way that the hand on your stomach rises while the one on your chest remains still. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Repeat for as many breaths as it takes for you to begin to feel calmed and emotionally slowed down. After a few minutes of breathing, allow your mind to wander. Do not judge or analyze your thoughts. Just let them come in and out naturally.  Thoughts will begin to arise if you meditate long enough. They might be memories, worries, concerns, or snippets from TV shows. Try not to control your thoughts. Just let them come and go on their own.  Avoid judging your thoughts or trying to work through or analyze anything. Simply let the thoughts occur. It can be helpful to name your thoughts in your head as they come. Think something like, "Here is a memory from childhood," or, "Here is some worry about my job." Strive to meditate a bit each day. Studies show two-and-a-half hours of mindfulness meditation improves symptoms of depression in some patients. Try to work meditation into your regular schedule. For example, plan to meditate after brushing your teeth each night before bed. This way, it'll become routine.
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Sit upright. Sit for a few moments, keeping your mind focused on the present moment. Feel your breath. Let thoughts flow through you. Aim for two-and-a-half hours of mindful meditation per week.

Some examples of good styles include twists or bantu knots.   Braid: do a simple braid from the top and when you finish, tie the end. You can also add a hair band.  Twists: Divide your hair into rows. Then divide each row that you just made into 2 separate sections.  Starting at your hairline, twist the 2 sections of the first row together. Keep twisting your hair as you move toward the back of your head, grabbing a little more hair each time you go a little further down the row.     Bantu knots: Divide damp hair into sections, using a comb to create really precise parts.  Twist each section of hair into a "rope," working some gel or pomade into your hair as you twist it. Keep your hair taut until you've twisted the entire section into a rope. Turn the rope a few more times until it starts to curl in on itself. Doing this will create a firm coil at the base. Wrap the rope of hair around the base to create your knot. You can secure it by either tucking the ends under the knot, using pins or using elastics.    Be gentle and watch out for traction alopecia. It's the constant force being put on the hair follicle from wear styles that are too tight resulting in breakage and bald spots.  The first sign will be pain at the site and inflammation of the hair follicle it'll feel like a bump. Take the hair out where you're suffering from the inflammation and let the hair 'breathe'. Continue to care for your hair while it's in protective styles. The hair will still dry out and the scalp may need some TLC as well. Get a spray bottle and fill it with water, aloe vera juice, some natural oils (anything that will help to restore moisture) and spray it all over. If you have ample time, put your whole head under the shower head toward the beginning of the day and let your hair air dry the rest of the day. If protective styles are being worn for extended periods of time co-washing can also be done, but an application bottle may be needed to try and reach under braids. Natural hair can be long and beautiful if you know what you are doing. To straighten natural hair while protecting it from heat damage, blow dry your hair with a comb attachment and wet setting before you give it a quick sweep with a flat iron. It straightens your hair or loosens the curl with no chemicals. They start from about 1 day to 6 months. Afro hair is washed less often so the treatment will last more than the time said. Relax your hair no more than once every 8 to 10 weeks, or 4 or 5 times per year. Remember that relaxers are harsh chemicals that can potentially damage your hair, it's good to limit them to prevent overlapping and over-processing.  Start by applying a scalp protector or petroleum jelly to your scalp and to your hair shaft. Apply the relaxer to your roots according to the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure to follow the leave-in time that's recommended on the product. Wash out the relaxer in warm water with a neutralizing shampoo. Wash and rinse 3 times. The fourth time, leave the shampoo on for about 10 minutes before you rinse it off for the last time. Both shampoo and relaxers will remove needed nutrients and shielding from your hair, leaving it dry and fragile. Protein reconstructor will help to prevent damage and will make your hair more resilient. When you have split ends and you don't cut them, they will continue to split all the way up your hair shaft, which will cause breakage. To keep your hair growth steady, avoid taking off more than 1 to 2" (2.5 to 5 cm) at a time.
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Use protective styles that don't require you to constantly redo your hair. Go natural. Get a Brazilian keratin treatment. Use a relaxer if you don't want to go natural. Use a protein reconstructor after you use a relaxer. Clip your ends about every 8 weeks or every time you have your hair relaxed.