Losing your hair will naturally be traumatic for almost any woman. The key is to feel bad for awhile but then to do something proactive about your problem. One way to think positively is to try to keep your hair loss in perspective. You are the same person that you've always been. What's inside of your head is much more important than what's on top of it! While it won't be easy to remember this all the time, try to keep it in mind when you are having an especially hard moment dealing with your hair loss. You can turn to your family or loved ones. They are the people who love you for who you are, not for how thick your hair is. You can also turn to other women who are experiencing hair loss. For instance, there are a variety of support groups for women who are experiencing the loss of their hair, some of which are online.

Summary: Give yourself permission to feel bad and grieve for your hair. Figure out how to think positively about the situation. Reach out for support.


Dry water that accumulates indoors after heavy rains. Use an indoor/outdoor vacuum on major puddles. After a flood, remove any water-damaged items that can’t be thoroughly dried, including carpets, bedding, and furniture.  Don't leave wet clothes or towels lying around the house. Hang clothes to dry after laundering them or put them in the drier immediately. Dry wet spots on carpets and rugs within 24-48 hours. Run an exhaust fan or open the window when you shower. Wipe down the floor and walls in your bathroom after a shower. Regrade your yard so it slopes away from your home. If it slopes towards your house,  water doesn’t collect in your basement or crawlspace. Lower humidity by running dehumidifiers and window air conditioners. Use fans, but only within 48 hours of flooding or else mold spores can be blown around. Avoid using heaters or turning up the heat in confined areas because mold grows more quickly in higher temperatures. Use a ½ percent bleach solution to clean the condensation pan under the coil of your central air conditioner. Also check to be sure the drain on your air conditioner is working properly. Seal any leaky air conditioner duct joints with flexible mastic.  Sealing the ducts is especially important if they run through a hot attic where the heat and leaky cool air create moisture for mold to grow. Clean all humidifiers, which both distribute mold throughout your home and give mold a place to grow. Use an antimicrobial solution to clean humidifier reservoirs.

Summary: Prevent excess moisture in your home. Improve your home’s air circulation after floods or heavy rains. Clean and seal your air conditioner’s parts.


Use a box grater to shred the mozzarella cheese into thick shreds. Place the shredded cheese in a bowl and set aside.  For an even cheesier experience, double the amount of cheese and slice it into 1/4-inch (6-mm) thick pieces. You can save time by using pre-shredded cheese or change the flavor by mixing different types of cheese. Use a sharp knife to cut the pepperoni into slices. The slices should be between 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch (3-mm and 6-mm) thick.  If desired, you could dice the pepperoni into small cubes instead of slicing it. You may omit the pepperoni if you do not wish to include it. Place the bulk sausage in a skillet set over medium heat. Break it apart into crumbles with a spatula and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until the sausage is fully browned. The sausage is only optional. You can skip it or add other meats to the pizza, as well. Some meats, like bacon, will need to be cooked and crumbled ahead of time. Others, like ham, only need to be sliced. Fill a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan with 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of olive oil. Heat the oil and poach the onions and peppers for 5 minutes, or until soft.  While this recipe only lists onions and peppers, you can use other vegetables, as well. Poaching the vegetables in oil will make them taste richer.  Allow the oil to heat slowly to 190 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees Celsius) before adding the vegetables. If the oil sizzles or steams, it is too hot. Poach the vegetables in this hot oil until they soften, then fish them out with a slotted spoon and drain on clean paper towels. Tear the basil into small strips using your hands.  Do not use a knife. Chopping fresh basil could cause it to bruise. You can also experiment with other fresh herbs, like oregano and parsley.
Summary: Shred the cheese. Slice the pepperoni. Cook and crumble the sausage. Poach the vegetables in oil. Tear the basil.