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I wrote this weeks ago but I couldn’t bring myself to post this out of respect. But thinking again, I think people should know how loved she was..

-Hi again! Today is the first time that I have slept and rest peacefully. last week was the worst week of my entire life. Worst but worth learning. Admittedly until now I am still in awe why some things has to end in a very harsh way. I don’t want to puzzle your minds guessing what I am talking about. Last week, our young household help was murdered and abused, (even typing those words is still hard for me). Forgive me but I cannot narrate what happened.. It’s just hard for me and I don’t want to remember. We lost her in an instant, she was not related to us but she instantly became a part of our family the moment she stepped into our abode. That’s why losing her is like losing a little sister. I couldn’t bring myself to look at her… lifeless, not even the pictures from the police, television nor from the newspapers. I can’t stop my tears from falling… out from the emptiness of losing her and of pity. She was 15, yet what she dealt with her life was too much for such young and innocent mind. She suffered physically and emotionally in the hands of her family yet she never stopped dreaming that one day she will become successful and will win their respect….Only one day heartless people took everything including her precious life. I can’t understand why some people has to suffer a lot when they deserve to be happy and be treated right. Really, I don’t understand why life is so unfair. Now, I can only pray that God will welcome her in His arms and comfort her. She will forever be remembered. With everything that had happened so fast, there’s one very important thing that I learned to always remember…That’s letting your loved ones know how much you love them, reminding them everyday that you love them because you’ll never know what will happen next…Thank you for reading.

Parents of a child who has ADHD may receive a note from school saying that their child “won’t listen to the teacher,” “is too active or hyper,” or “causes trouble in class and is disruptive.” Even though a child with ADHD often wants to be a good student, his or her impulsive behavior and inability to pay attention in class make it difficult. Teachers, parents and friends may see that the child is “misbehaving” or acting “different,” but they might not be able to tell exactly what is wrong.Over the years there have been changes in what are considered to be the essential symptoms of ADHD. In general, children with ADHD have a hard time with normal activities of everyday life because of significant problems with inattention, hyperactivity or impulsive behavior. Unlike the normally high level of activity sometimes seen in children who do not have ADHD, the hyperactivity of ADHD happens more often and is typically more haphazard, poorly organized and not goal directed (has no real purpose). Likewise, children who do not have ADHD occasionally are impulsive or inattentive. In children with ADHD, these behaviors are so frequent that they make it hard for the child to learn in school, get along with others and be safe.

Although specific symptoms of ADHD vary from child to child, a child with ADHD generally shows several of the following characteristics:

Difficulty organizing work, often giving the impression of not having heard the teacher’s instructions

• Easily distracted
• Excessively restless or fidgety behavior; unable to stay seated
• Impulsive behavior (acts without thinking)
• Carelessness
• Frequently calling out in class (without raising hand, yelling out answer before question is finished)
• Failing to follow through with teachers’ or parents’ requests
• Difficulty waiting for his or her turn in group settings
• Unable to stay focused on a game, project or homework assignment; often moving from one activity to the next without completing any

Many children with ADHD also show symptoms of other behavioral or psychiatric conditions. These associated conditions include learning disabilities and disorders characterized by disruptive behavior.

• Learning disabilities Studies have shown that at least 20% of children with ADHD also have learning disabilities. This is many times greater than the rate seen in the general population. The child may become angry and frustrated because of problems related to his or her learning disability.
• Oppositional defiant or conduct disorders These behavior disorders, which involve frequent outbursts of extremely negative, angry or mean behavior, affect up to one-third of all children who have ADHD. Studies have shown that children who have both ADHD and behavioral disturbances are more likely to have have a poor long-term outcome, with higher rates of school failure, antisocial behaviors and substance abuse.

In most children with ADHD, symptoms begin before age 7 and last through adolescence. In some cases, symptoms continue into adulthood.

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What causes dark under eye circles? Dark rings around the eyes”raccoon eyes”are a hallmark sign of poor sleep. The eyelid skin is the thinnest skin found anywhere in the body, so thin that it’s almost transparent. The darkness under the eye is really circulating blood in the soft tissues beneath the skin. Because lack of sleep affects blood circulation, it’s been theorized that sleep loss causes blood to pool under your eyes, giving you those dreaded dark circles.

Sleep Loss = decreased circulating blood in soft tissues + Delicate skin around eyes = increased dark undereye circles. The good news is that you can reverse this abnormal circulation by getting the right amount of sleep.”

So the good news is, a good night`s sleep will help. But are there any cosmetic products that can help fight raccoon eyes? Try using Vitamin-K, or some eye wrinkle creams like Hydroderm Eye Serum, can provide a temporary tightening and smoothing effect that MAY help minimize the appearance of dark circles.

Here’s a homemade recipe that may help lighten up those dark under eye circles

Grated potatoes can lighten under-eye circles. Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase, which is used in cosmetics as a human skin lightener.

Run one spud through your food processor and stuff the raw mash into a piece of cheesecloth.
Apply to the area directly beneath your eye — don’t let the potato juice come in contact with the eye itself — and leave for 15 to 20 minutes.

Wipe away the starchy residue.

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thebeautyandbrains.com