Article: Three to 5 days before using a relaxer, clarify your hair. Shampoo your hair to get rid of products built up on your scalp. You may use a shampoo with sulfates, which will leave the hair extremely dry, or a shampoo without sulfates. Follow the shampoo with a rinse-out-conditioner and a protein based deep conditioning treatment. For hair that has minimal breakage, use a light protein based treatment. A reconstructive hair mask is a great option. For hair with moderate breakage, apply a product that contains a lot of protein--look for keratin and amino acids on the ingredients list. Divide your hair into four equal sections, parting your hair in the center and then from ear to ear. Keep each section separate with four hair clips. Put on rubber gloves. Part one of the sections into thin sub-sections. Place the nozzle of the scalp basing gel bottle directly on your scalp. Apply thin strips of the product to each little part. Continue until you have completed all of the sections. Trace the tip of the base gel nozzle around your hairline, applying thin strips of gel. Don’t forget to cover the nape of your neck and behind your ears! Squeeze some of the gel into your gloved hand. Massage the product into each section. Base helps protect your scalp from chemical burns and irritation. This should remove the majority of the chemical product. Apply the neutralizing shampoo and conditioner supplied in your kit. Rinse out the neutralizer and repeat. Remove the excess water from your hair with a fresh towel. Deep condition your hair, letting the product soak in for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse your hair and apply a leave-in-conditioner.
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Prep your hair for the treatment. Base your scalp. Rinse your hair with warm water.
Article: Addiction is a highly complex neurobiological state. Many of the behaviors that become addictive initially cause a state of intense pleasure, or a “high.” They may also temporarily relieve a sense of sadness or debility, which may cause the person to seek them out as relief.  Most addictive behaviors, such as drug and alcohol use, cause a spike in dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain that causes a feeling of pleasure. This heightened level of pleasure can become seen as the “standard” by the person engaging in the addictive behavior. Activities that used to be pleasurable often can no longer compete with the dopamine rush offered by drugs or alcohol. Addiction changes a person’s reward circuitry. Even in the face of adverse consequences, an addicted person may pursue the reward or relief offered by the substance. Dependence on a substance happens when more and more of the substance is required to produce the desired effect. Dependence is highly dangerous; larger and larger doses of the substance may be consumed, and this often results in overdose and even death.  Several substances, including alcohol and cocaine, damage the frontal lobes of the brain, which help control impulses and manage delayed gratification. Without such regulation, individuals may have significantly impaired judgment and difficulty understanding consequences.  Genetic factors also help determine whether an individual will develop an addiction. Research suggests that the availability of social stimulation may play a role in using and developing addictions to substances. Those living with fewer resources, such as individuals living in isolation or poverty, may be more inclined to use harmful substances because of a lack of other options to experience pleasure.  One study showed that rats living in a “resource rich” environment, with sources of pleasure, recreation, and socializing, were less likely to use or become addicted to substances than rats living in “resource poor” environments.  It is important to understand how the person’s environment can increase or decrease the potential for him or her to use substances For example, parental or family conflict, peer pressure, and high levels of stress are all associated with higher levels of substance abuse. Addiction is more than biology or social pressures. Each person’s unique psychology, their emotions and desires, can affect their predisposition to addiction and how they handle it. Protective factors such as supportive family and friends can help boost an addicted individual’s “resilience,” or ability to deal with their addiction. However, the individual must be motivated to work on his or her behavior. The abuse of substances involves a highly complex set of issues, and each person’s situation is unique to him or her. Judging an addicted individual will not help him or her “wake up” to the danger of the situation; it could, however, drive the person away from a source of emotional and moral support. Remember that this person is a person, not merely an “addict.”  Society promotes many myths about addiction. Common beliefs include the idea that substance abusers “have no willpower” or that certain drugs will immediately cause mental illness or psychosis if they are tried “even once.” These beliefs are not supported by research and can promote prejudice against people struggling with substance abuse.  Research has shown that many people are less likely to show empathy to someone who is suffering if we believe they somehow “deserve” what they are experiencing. Understanding the complex and tangled web of factors that contribute to addiction may help you avoid falling into this simplistic way of thinking.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Understand the role of biology. Recognize the social element of addiction. Understand the psychological dimension of addiction. Refrain from judging the person.
Article: Add fruits and vegetables like strawberries, oranges, apples, or spinach into your meals to help you get 75–90 mg of vitamin C daily. Opt for healthy sources of protein, such as eggs, lean meat, dairy, and seafood, in your meals since your body needs to work harder while you’re healing. Have about 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Try to incorporate foods into small meals or snacks throughout the day to ensure you get enough.  For example, if you weigh 150 pounds (68 kg), then you would need 54 g of protein daily. If you don’t get enough vitamin C in your diet, talk to your doctor about starting vitamin C supplements. Vitamin C helps boost your immune system while protein provides your body with energy and nutrients that promote healing. Try to have at least 8 glasses of water spaced throughout the day so your skin doesn’t dry out. Avoid sugary or caffeinated drinks, such as juice, soda, or coffee, since they can dehydrate you more and prevent your cut from healing as quickly. Dry skin can make it more difficult for cuts to heal and may also leave more noticeable scars. Set up a routine where you work out for at least 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week. Try walking or jogging, light weight training, biking, or swimming since they’re lower intensity and won’t be as painful on your wound. Continue staying active even after you’ve healed completely since it will help you prevent injury and heal quicker in the future.  If you have a severe cut, talk to your doctor about what activities you’re able to do. Exercising allows more blood and oxygen to your wound so it’s able to receive nutrients and heal. Cut down on any alcoholic beverages or smoking of any kind since it can stress your body and make you dehydrated. If you regularly drink or smoke, wait until your wound heals completely before starting again. Otherwise, your cut may take longer to heal or leave a scar. Smoking and drinking can affect how your body processes nutrients and makes it more difficult for your cut to heal.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Include more vitamin C and protein into your diet. Drink water so you stay hydrated and heal quickly. Practice regular exercise to increase blood flow and speed up recovery. Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking.