Celtic Wellness & Beauty

11/03/2023

Did you know there is a wrong and right way to Shampoo your hair?

If you've experienced dull hair, limp strands, or a flaky scalp, it might not be just because of the weather. It turns out all these issues can be caused (and solved) by the way you're shampooing your hair.

Any you making any of these mistakes👇

Misstep 1: You're not wetting your hair enough. To guarantee your products work their best, completely saturate your strands in the shower for three minutes pre-shampoo, being sure to avoid wringing out your hair.

Misstep 2:Not creating a lather. A lather is the froth soaps and detergents produce. When you're taking a shower, you make the soap frothy: this is a lather, and you're lathering when you create it.
Rich, creamy lather is not only enjoyable to use but also helps the cleansing agents to spread easily across your scalp, in-between fibers, and down the length of your hair, for a thorough clean.
"Without lather, hair doesn't get clean, It's lather that creates sort of a vacuum situation that sucks the dirt and cellular debris away from the head." After applying shampoo to the nape of your neck, the crown, and a dollop at each temple, just add water until you see suds.

What does it mean when shampoo doesn't lather?
You're not completely wetting your hair pre-shampoo. Without enough water, shampoo doesn't lather—and you may be inclined to compensate by using more product (stripping your hair and your wallet).

Misstep 3: You're causing friction. Rubbing strands between your hands as you wash can damage your strands. Focus instead on using your fingertips to massage the scalp, where shampoo is most needed.

Misstep 4: You're repeating unnecessarily. When it comes to shampooing, once is really enough. "That myth of lather, rinse, repeat is wrong, those were directions that were made in the 1950s when women washed their hair once a week or less and had extreme buildup.

Misstep 5: You're not rinsing enough. Take the time to rinse hair out thoroughly and then wring it out post-shampoo. Some people have soap curd dried behind their ears because they didn't rinse their hair and it looks like flakes, it's not that they have flaky scalp there is still shampoo in their head.

Misstep 6: Washing and rinsing with hot water. Warm water is sufficient to wash and get rid of buildup, oil, and dirt but the final rinse will give you optimal shine finish up with a hit of cool/cold water to seal the cuticles.

Does cold water tangle your hair?
It helps in sealing in the hair's moisture and also helps in clumping your coils and curls together for even more definition. However, while warm water creates frizz, cold water tends to flatten the hair.

10/03/2023

FECO and Ulcerative Colitis

When it comes to treating ulcerative colitis, using FECO is technically the most efficient because it is easier to dose & ultimately better for your health rather than smoking or using an edible.

Several smaller studies have shown patients reporting improvement in symptoms using CBD and cannabis. These improvements include:

Reduction in abdominal pain
Relief from joint pain
Improved appetite
Nausea relief
Reduced diarrhea episodes
Improved sleep
Anxiety relief
Depression relief
Weight gain

It is important for patients to discuss using FECO with their gastroenterologist who manages their treatment of ulcerative colitis.

Note: LAKI does not intend to give this as professional medical advice. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided on this page. Always consult a physician before making any decision on the treatment of a medical condition. LAKI can be found in the Medical Directory. Your doctor can recommend our products to you.

09/03/2023

Symptoms of MS

Chronic Pain
Spasticity
Neuropathy
Tremors

Understanding the Different Types of MS
Even though multiple sclerosis is considered a disease of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, it can cause a variety of symptoms for those who have it. In some patients, symptoms are mild or may not be very noticeable. For others, it can be considered a disabling disease. Because of its nature, the signs and symptoms vary based on the amount of nerve damage as well as which nerves are affected. Although MS affects every patient differently, the main categories of multiple sclerosis are 👇

Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)
CIS is considered a precursor to MS, despite its classification as being one of the four disease courses of this disorder.
It is considered the first episode of neurological symptoms a patient experiences and is caused by inflammation and demyelination of nerves and nerve cells in the central nervous system. Patients with this form of MS can experience a single symptom or several neurological symptoms (multifocal) at a time. These initial symptoms typically last at least 24 hours.

Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS)

RRMS is considered the most common form of MS and includes 85% of patients diagnosed with this disorder. These patients experience periods of new symptoms and/or relapses that develop over days and weeks. Suddenly these symptoms seem to partially or completely improve without warning. These relapses in symptoms are usually followed by periods of remission that can last a few months or a few years. These symptom attacks are caused by inflammation attacks on the myelin membranes of nerve cells or the nerve fibers inside the myelin (the protective coating of the nerves).

Many patients with RRMS experience clearly defined neurological symptoms such as spasticity and neuropathy. Patients with RRMS are more likely to have brain lesions, inflammatory lesions, and spinal cord lesions than with other types of MS.

Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS)

At least 50% of patients with the relapsing form of MS end up developing progressively worsening symptoms within 10-20 years from the onset of the disease. These patients sometimes experience periods of remission, but not always. As the symptoms worsen, patients often experience issues with how they walk and their mobility. SPMS is usually diagnosed when the disease changes from gradual symptoms of inflammation to actual nerve damage or nerve loss.

Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS)

Some MS patients experience a gradual onset and a steady progression of neurological symptoms. This is known as primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Patients with PPMS do not experience relapses or remissions. They also tend to experience more issues with their mobility and have difficulty working, requiring more assistance with daily activities than those who have other forms of MS. This is interesting to note as patients with PPMS tend to have fewer brain lesions than those who suffer from the relapsing forms of MS.

Note: LAKI does not intend to give this as professional medical advice. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided on this page. Always consult a physician before making any decision on the treatment of a medical condition. LAKI can be found in the Medical Directory. Your doctor can recommend our products to you.

08/03/2023

07/03/2023

Fibromyalgia Signs and Symptoms

Pain and stiffness all over the body
Fatigue and tiredness
Depression and anxiety
Sleep disorders
Problems with thinking, memory, and concentration
Headaches, including migraines
Other symptoms may include:

Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
Pain in the face or jaw, including disorders of the jaw known as temporomandibular joint syndrome (also known as TMJ)
Digestive problems, such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and even irritable bowel syndrome (also known as IBS)

Fibromyalgia Treatments
It should be noted that the overall approach to treating fibromyalgia is focused on symptom relief to maintain function and improve the quality of life of the patient. Since comorbid conditions are often present in fibromyalgia patients— it is necessary to treat co-occurring conditions such as mood disorders or sleep disorders to improve the quality of life of the patient.

Did you know? Fibromyalgia’s primary manifestation is widespread pain,medications being the frontline treatments to offer symptom relief. Both opioids and simple analgesics such as acetaminophen have been shown to be largely ineffective.

There are several alternative methods that do not involve using pharmaceuticals to treat fibromyalgia. Other treatment methods include:

patient education
regular physical activity
a balanced diet
stress management
cognitive behavioral therapy

For more information on how Laki can help get in touch with us.