Dandruff is not a disease; it is a scalp disorder, which can be treated even at home without having to spend a fortune on shampoos and gels. Imagine wearing that lovely black gown for the dinner party only to be covered with snow flakes on your shoulders. Or, ready for your interview in perfect formals with that jet black blazer on and you find white flakes on your collar and shoulder line. Dandruff can ruin the impression that you can make and hamper your self-confidence.

Mentioned below are some dandruff home remedies, which you can try even when you are very busy and traveling:

• Coconut oil

If you have problem with dandruff, make sure that you carry a small bottle of coconut oil while you are traveling. Coconut oil has excellent anti-fungal properties and hence it can treat the problem of dandruff successfully. Moreover, it moisturizes the dry scalp and provides required nutrition to the scalp too. When the scalp is moisturized, there are no chances of itching and dandruff.

Take a lemon and cut it into half. Take some coconut oil and add juice of half the lemon into it. Mix them well and apply the same to the scalp thoroughly followed by massaging. Keep the oil on the hair for minimum 20 minutes and then wash it off with water or mild shampoo. Repeat this process 2-3 times a week and see the great results.

• Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is among the most important and commonly found essential oils in any home. Tea tree oil is rich in anti-fungal and anti-acne attributes and thus it can play an active role in eliminating dandruff from the scalp. Bacterial infections can also be combated with the help of this essential oil.

In the shampoo that you use, add 1-2 drops of tea tree oil and wash the hair with the same. Massage the scalp gently while shampooing so that the oil penetrates the scalp and treats the problem of dandruff. Visible results are seen within a few days without the need of doing much.

• Aspirin tablets

Treating the problem of dandruff while traveling is definitely challenging. Interesting and true, aspirin tablets can come to the rescue in such situations. This is because aspirin contains an active ingredient called salicyclic acid, which is commonly used in many medicated shampoos and other medicated hair care products.

To keep dandruff under control, take two aspirin tablets and crush them into fine powder. Now add this powder to the normal amount of shampoo that you use for washing your tresses. Let the shampoo containing the powdered aspirin tablets stay for 1-2 minutes. Rinse hair with plain water and wash again with normal shampoo for best results.

• Mouthwash

When you are traveling, you are sure to have a mouthwash in your bag. It helps in keeping the mouth fresh and germ-free. But did you know that mouthwash could help in treating the problem of dandruff? In fact, this ingredient can help in dealing with the most stubborn dandruff successfully.

Use regular shampoo for washing your hair. Now rinse the hair and the scalp thoroughly with an alcohol-based mouthwash. Once done, use the regular conditioner for your hair and you are done. Usually mouthwashes have anti-fungal properties for fighting microbes inside the mouth. This ingredient prevents dandruff-causing yeast from growing on the scalp and prevents the problem of dandruff completely.

All the above mentioned ingredients are readily available and can be used without any problems. Moreover, they are all organic items and have no harmful side effects.

For anyone who might have heard the story about the dog used in “A Dogs’ Purpose” and wanted to know more, as did I, this was the information that was just sent to me on the topic. (I had posted a giveaway and wanted to give you all the same information I had at this point in case you were also wondering.)

“Statement from A Dog’s Purpose Producer Amblin Entertainment and distributor Universal Pictures

Los Angeles, CA (January 18, 2017) – A DOG’S PURPOSE, produced by Amblin Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures, is a celebration of the special connection between humans and their dogs.  And in the spirit of this relationship, the Amblin production team followed rigorous protocols to foster an ethical and safe environment for the animals.

While we continue to review the circumstances shown in the edited footage, Amblin is confident that great care and concern was shown for the German Shepherd Hercules, as well as for all of the other dogs featured throughout the production of the film.  There were several days of rehearsal of the water scenes to ensure Hercules was comfortable with all of the stunts.  On the day of the shoot, Hercules did not want to perform the stunt portrayed on the tape so the Amblin production team did not proceed with filming that shot.

Hercules is happy and healthy.”

This relates to the giveaway on my page, posted here. It is for a $50 gift card and pet prize pack and movie items. I wanted to share the information from the show’s producers in case anyone else had questions. If you have any others, please direct them to the movie’s social media or site, as you know everything I do at this point. Here are some links.

Literacy is a precious gift that should be encouraged and reinforced at every opportunity. But what if you aren’t sure which books are “in” right now? Which series do you need to buy to ensure that your gift doesn’t wind up forgotten behind the couch cushions? If you’re looking for popular and memorable young adult (YA) titles, here are just five ideas.

1. Percy Jackson

If your child loved the magic and adventure of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is the next logical step in their literary journey. It’s about a young boy who discovers his true heritage as a half-human, half-demigod, and he embarks on a series of quests to prove himself to the Greek pantheon with the help of trusted friends and strange new powers. Not only is it a fun series filled with excitement and intrigue, but it will teach your teen about Greek mythology, too.

2. Animorphs

Though originally conceived as a series for middle schoolers, Animorphs quickly became a must-have for teenagers of all ages as it expanded and developed into a serious story of war, freedom and sacrifice. It follows the struggles of six young friends as they try to stop an alien invasion with the power to shape-shift into animals. Please note that this series might not be appropriate for anyone under the age of 13 due to violence and intense themes.

3. Pretty Little Liars

If you have a daughter, she’s probably already seen the Pretty Little Liars television show that set new trends in everything from lingo to fashion. Why not give her the book series that started it all? It follows the twisted and ultra-dramatic lives of four clique members who start receiving mysterious texts after the death of their leader, Allison. The texts contain secrets that they only told Allison, and they all come from someone named “A.” Could it be…?

4. A Series of Unfortunate Events

A Series of Unfortunate Events follows the adventures of three siblings trying to thwart their villainous uncle, Count Olaf, who wants their inheritance for himself. The author’s name is Daniel Handler, though you’ll probably recognize him better by his pseudonym Lemony Snicket. Handler is also involved with the TV adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events that’s coming to Netflix, so these books are perfect Christmas gifts for readers and television watchers alike.

5. Graceling

Graceling was published around the same time as The Hunger Games, so many people missed out on this intriguing world of powers, beasts and struggles for justice. The main character is a teenage girl with a supernatural gift for combat, and it becomes her destiny to fight evil kings and protect those weaker than herself. Best of all, once your teen has devoured this book, there are two more set in this universe that they can enjoy. Graceling is a gift that will keep on giving!

It can be tricky to navigate the world of young adult books, but you can’t go wrong with these five titles. Whether your teen enjoys fantastic worlds or everyday dramas, there’s something on this list that they’re sure to love, so get to shopping!

Remembrance held in front of Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame^®

 A ceremony was held at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this afternoon to honor NASA astronaut and Ohio Senator John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, who passed away on Dec. 8, at the age of 95.  Held in front of Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, the ceremony included remarks by space shuttle astronaut Jon McBride; Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; and Robert Cabana, director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, and space shuttle astronaut. The ceremony was attended by Apollo astronaut Al Worden and space shuttle astronaut Winston Scott.

“We at Delaware North join NASA and all Americans in mourning the loss of John Glenn, a legendary American hero who made invaluable contributions to the space program and to the country,” said Rick Abramson, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Delaware North, which operates Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for NASA.

The ceremony took place at 1:30 this afternoon and highlighted Glenn’s illustrious career as an astronaut pioneer as well as a national hero. Born in Ohio, Glenn flew combat missions in both World War II and the Korean War as a Marine aviator. As one of NASA’s original Mercury 7 astronauts, Glenn’s flight aboard Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962, launched America to the forefront of the space race. He continued to serve his country as a four-term Senator from Ohio. He was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 1990. In 1998, at the age of 77, he flew on the STS-95 Discovery space shuttle flight, becoming the oldest human in space.

“The impact of John Glenn’s legacy will always be present for our visitors,” said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. “He will be forever a pioneer who inspired the world. We are privileged to honor him and his invaluable contributions to his country and space exploration.”