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[dreamsatdusk]

How to Disable Ad ID Tracking on iOS and Android, and Why You Should Do It Now

The ad identifier - aka “IDFA” on iOS, or “AAID” on Android - is the key that enables most third-party tracking on mobile devices. Disabling

[cleolinda]

Removing this tool from their toolbox will result in substantially less data that can be associated with you in the wild. It is not only beneficial to your privacy, it also makes the surveillance advertising industry less profitable. And don’t take our word for it: Facebook has said that Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature would decrease the company’s 2022 sales by about $10 billion.

[carolinetrieslife]

Found out recently that IBS runs in my family.

I don’t think I have enough or severe enough symptoms to get diagnosed but it’s nice to know the stomach pain I have experienced on and off since I was a child might be that.

But I get really bad stomach cramps if I need to go to the bathroom and like IBS might do it gets better after going to the bathroom. But it might also just be normal things when you might be constipated :/

I am also fructose intolerant (malabsorption) and that causes a lot of pain too but it hasnt been bad in a long time and I think its less bad now but idk. And it’s quite different from ibs and some of the worst pain I’ve had. I just remember waking up with a bad case of it and taking paracetamol and sleeping all day bc the pain is too much to be awake for. Thankfully last time it was that bad was years ago!

The digestive system is WILD!

[carolinetrieslife]

Dear ActuallyAutistic people

I had my first psychiatry appointment today and I dont feel like it went very well. I find it hard to explain myself and feel confident in my answers

She asked about special interests and i dont think i communicated very well my interests bc i worry its not a SpIn? Like i completely forgot to mention we have a shit ton of lego im currently sorting and also have spent quite a lot lf money in the past month. I worry these are more just hyperfixations (she wants to evaluate me for adhd and not asd now) as they seem quite inconsistent even if long lasting.

I also dont know if just rewatching/reading the same thing over and over again makes it count as special interest if i dont dive more into it?

I guess im wondering how to communicate my interests better in a way that shows how into them i am? So she can find out if they are special interests or not i feel like i only can give vague broad topics :/ even if thats not the case

Also in general i dont feel like i give good answers tl her questions bc i dont know the answer

Ugh i feel like my first language isnt even my first language i never feel satisfied with my answers.

[euge--rome]

Happy Earth Day!! Tick off your progress of your zero-waste journey! How many do you do already and how many will you be able to do by the end of the year?

Going zero waste is something that everyone adapts to differently according to what they have available, so do what you can, be aware and spread the word!

I wanted to add a link to every product, and I also need to add some other things but if you want to help me out that’d be great!

[trashremix]

[greenskeletonn]

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*Coconut Milk- helps to nourish, hydrate hair and promote hair growth. When used regularly on dry and damaged hair, helps to restore its shine and adds softness to hair . It is a rich source of fat, which makes the hair soft, fights rough hair and deeply conditions it. *Apple cider vinegar-is naturally high in acetic acid and has a pH level which is close to that of human hair. Regularly rinsing with this vinegar can help bring your scalp and hair to its ideal acidity, especially if you have oily hair.Helps remove residue from product buildup and helps you get shiny, healthy hair. *Coconut Oil- stimulates hair growth getting deep into its follicles. Moisturizes dry hair. Adds luster, bounce shine and softness to the hair. Prevents hair breakage and split ends, contributing to hair length. *Organic Shea Butter(Grade A)- provides moisture to dry and damaged hair. It repairs natural hair breakage and itchy scalp conditions. It does not cause buildup. It helps you if you have scalp issues: e.g. dandruff, eczema or dermatitis. *Oat Extract- helps soothe itchy and irritated scalp conditions. *Tea Tree Oil- tea tree oil helps to unclog hair follicles and nourish your roots also helps with dandruff and itchy scalp.

🌲 Pine Tar Shampoo Bar

Pine Tar has a long history of use for treating skin conditions like eczema in North America but was never approved despite testimonials from people who swear by it. Nevertheless, the demand for good, naturally made Pine Tar Soap is growing. Some people buy it just because they happen to love the smell.

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🌿 Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar with Neem & Shea Butter

olive oil, coconut oil, rosemary, castor oil, virgin cold pressed neem, peppermint tea, peppermint oil, essential oil, bentonite clay, organic shea butter, organic sustainable palm oil, organic neem oil, sodium hydroxide

Rosemary essential oil has been used extensively in hair shampoos and conditioners for its many wonderful benefits. It stimulates the follicles, nourishes the scalp, encourages longer, stronger hair and helps alleviate dry, flaky scalp. Peppermint has many of the same benefits as rosemary as well as helping to balance the scalp’s oil production, making the hair look vibrant and full. The cooling sensation of these essential oils also helps to relieve itchy scalp.

Neem oil is excellent for hair and scalp. The neem tree is an evergreen which has been used for centuries in India for various skin treatments. When used in a shampoo bar, neem oil promotes healthy scalp and shiny hair. It has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties.

Bentonite clay is added to help remove oils and impurities to leave the hair feeling super clean. Unrefined shea butter lightly conditions the hair and benefits dry, flaky scalp.

🍎 ACV Herbal Shampoo Bar

Shampooing typically increases pH factor. Human hair is acidic, with a pH factor of 4 to 6. Apple cider vinegar has a pH factor of about 4. Using ACV helps restore your hair’s natural pH balance, which also helps maintain your hair’s protective layer. Our shampoo bars typically measure at 7.5 - 8 instead of the 8 - 10 most natural shampoos boast. Apple cider vinegar eliminates nasty chemicals and dead cells from your scalp. This allows the skin to breathe naturally and opens the pores in the skin. A healthy scalp prevents dandruff build-up and flaky scalp. ACV also has anti-fungal and antibacterial qualities that can eliminate any itchiness. Canola oil has some great qualities for hair soap. It won’t leave behind a lot of oils or residues that are going to weigh down or slick up your hair. Castor oil is famous for skin & hair repair and is a wonderful nourishing oil. It is the only oil that contains Ricinoleic acid which is also a conditioning acid. Coconut oil is a great cleanser. It removes excess oil from your skin/hair when saponified. It makes super bubbles, I love it. It also makes the bars harder. Shea butters ingredients lead to the improvement of the scalp structure. Shea butter improves existing hair and gives birth to new hair. Sunflower oil is rich in vitamins like A, B, C and E and minerals like iron, potassium and calcium. The content of essential nutrients, antioxidants and fatty acids in sunflower oil make it highly beneficial for hair health. Sunflower oil is known to have high levels of Oleic Acid, which is an Omega 9 acid. This Omega 9 acid is known to be one of the essential acids that are needed to be a part of your diet to stimulate natural hair growth. This Omega 9 acid is also responsible in preventing brittle hair and hair loss. Jojoba oil is very high in monounsaturated fatty acids (98% of total fatty acids); also rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E (very rich in), Myristic Acid (a saturated fatty acid), Plant Wax (similar to sebum). Which means it is readily accepted by the scalp and does not mess with the scalp’s natural balance. It works well as an agent for reducing hygral fatigue (the swelling and shrinking of hair as it it gets wet and dries that can weaken the hair fiber over time). As a conditioner jojoba helps to add shine, elasticity and softness to hair. Jojoba is an emollient – it fills in cracks that are on the surface of the hair cuticle, i.e. it helps to repair hair damaged by heat and styling. Neem Oil is an all around skin healer and is called natures pharmacy for a reason. As it is anti fungal it can really help with dandruff or issues that cause dandruff. Anti bacterial and anti microbial, it can improve the health of your scalp.

Now we get to the infusion. Grapeseed oil is a lightweight oil which we use to infuse our hair-centric herbal blend. * Neem Leaf Powder * Nettle Leaf * Rosemary * Horsetail * Birchbark * Saw Palmetto The Saw Palmetto, Nettle and Rosemary are natural DHT blockers! (Actually the Rosemary oil is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor) Neem leaf powder helps to fight skin ailments like fungus, bacteria and microbes that can harm your scalp and cause itchy patches and dandruff.

[youreonlylow]

I’m making a discord!!!

I am setting up a discord server for fun. It is going to be about spirituality, paganism, mythology and witchcraft. I am basically making this because I haven’t found one I really like yet. 

I am trying to set it up like an Academy. It is set up in school, common room, lobby, and then just normal groups such as religion or mythology. 

Channels will be added along the way. 

BUT I AM LOOKING FOR MODERATORS AND MEMBERS!!!!

Send me a message if you are interested! It will hopefully be low-maintenance and small scaled.  

[vibing-vegan]

Global warming is scary.

The earth’s temperature is rising due to things like burning fossil fuels, and deforestation, and with that comes many natural disasters. It’s no coincidence that we are seeing hurricanes happen more frequently. And now they are saying that in only 12 short years the earth will be at “the point of no return”. We are leaving the earth in a terrible state for our children and grandchildren.

We have to act now, and do our part to preserve our Earth, because i’m sure you have heard many times… “we only have one”. 🌎 Cutting down on meat/dairy, and reducing our plastic waste may seem small, but it really does help. One of my favourite quotes I’ve seen circling on the internet is “it’s only one straw, said 8 billion people”. Think about that.

Small steps we can make: * If you can’t cut out meat and dairy completely, then reduce it!

* Use a glass or stainless steal reusable water bottle. Invest in a good one that leaves your water cold for hours (you will fall in love),

* Use reusable grocery bags / produce bags.

* Carry a reusable straw & utensils with you (either in your purse/ backpack or car),

* Try to buy ingredients in bulk, using reusable containers

I could go on and on but those are just some easy steps to make. I know some of these things are not the most convenient, but it will honestly make you feel so good to know you are helping this planet. And I know that it’s not always possible to follow these, but what matters most is that we try. ✌🏻

[little-secret-witchling-deactiv]

13 Goals of a Witch

1) Know yourself

2) Know your craft

3) Learn and grow

4) Apply knowledge with wisdom

5) Achieve balance

6) Keep your words in good order

7) Keep your thoughts in good order

8) Celebrate life

9) Attune with the cycles of the Earth

10) Breathe and eat correctly

11) Exercise the body

12) Meditate

13) Honor your deities

[zero-min-boy]

You’re Not a Failure For Doing Your Personal Best.

I find mental health and my disability can dictate how good I am at avoiding waste (especially plastic)

During a low energy time I’m more likely to buy what is more easily available instead of making it from scratch or going to multiple stores to get my groceries (keep in mind I have limited access to a car and taxis are too expensive so I mostly walk or bus with a grocery cart and bags to shop), I’m more likely to eat out and sometimes forget my cups, utensils and straws.

For times like this i’m glad about the easy things that make zero waste living a no brainer and easy such as soaps, hair and face care products, toothpaste and brush, not caring to buy objects, eating/shopping vegan, having food storage containers, avoiding plastic bags and more. This way even when I’m low in energy I don’t have to think much or put as much energy into things while staying more eco friendly.

I think in times like these it’s important to recognize what it is that we are doing right and stay positive. We can’t all be our best all the time but we can do our best with the situations we’re in. If we put ourselves down when we’re at our worst it’s just going to help keep us there. We need to recognize what we can do better but not be so hard on ourselves. Every bit you do the better it is for the world, you’re not a failure for doing your personal best.    

[ominousbears]

(for invisibility; works similiarly to a glamour when maintained)

here’s aaaaall the sigils i’ve made in my (almost!) six months of study as a witch! feel free to use any or all of them as you like! (click images for annotations on my personal intent while creating them)

[thedaintydiarist-blog]

hello everyone, i’m back with another masterpost! this time it will be focusing on self care and your health, and how to be the best version of yourself. i do not condone eating disorders– this list is simply meant to help you make the best of a bad situation, and stay healthy (as well as offer you some beauty products that are affordable). thanks for supporting my blog! ask me anything or request a post here. enjoy the masterpost! ♥

what vitamins should you be taking?

the healthy weight for your height and age group

bmi calculators [ 1 | 2 | 3 ]

bmr/caloric needs calculator

why you need protein

why you shouldn’t drink diet soda

self care after binging and purging [ 1 | 2 ]

why you should never start purging

benefits of including probiotics in your diet

warning signs to watch out for when fasting

what does it mean when i stop getting my period? [ 1 | 2 ]

medical complications of eating disorders and symptoms [ 1 | 2 | 3 ]

how many calories does it take to gain weight?

physical signs of stress

why you should be drinking tea

low calorie sources of protein

what to do when you feel like purging

free workout videos with calorie counts

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multivitamin for teens

multivitamin for petite women

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melatonin supplement for sleep

fiberone

healthychoice meals

the best apps for health and fitness

hot showers vs cold showers for your hair

hair hacks every girl should know

caring for different types of hair

how to make your hair grow faster [ 1 | 2 ]

caring for long hair

things to know before getting a perm

how an eating disorder damages your hair and how to reverse the damage

why anorexia causes hair loss

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repair products for damaged hair

essential oils [ 1 | 2 ]

shea butter conditioning hair repair cream

natural deep conditioner

herbal essences coconut conditioner

moisturizing oil to make your hair grow

showers and your skin

what the different locations of acne mean

how to fix dry skin [ 1 | 2 ]

how to deal with dry skin patches

the different types of skin and how to care for them

your diet and how it relates to your skin

things you can do to prevent acne

how to get rid of acne fast [ 1 | 2 ]

skin care hacks

what to eat for good skin

why drinking water is good for your skin

skin signs in anorexia sufferers

how to prevent acne scars before they form

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simple foaming facial cleanser

blackhead removing nose strips

eucarin daily protection face lotion

steps to get a good night’s sleep [ 1 | 2 ]

how to meditate [ 1 | 2 ]

the skinny girl’s cravings masterlist

keeping your nails looking healthy

chapped lips? no problem

how to hide your dark eye circles with makeup [ 1 | 2 ]

how to achieve beautiful legs

for flawless bare legs

what to expect from eating disorder recovery [ 1 | 2 ]

which type of recovery is right for you? (inpatient, outpatient, partial, or residential)

how to tell your parents you have an eating disorder

what to do if you think you have an eating disorder

causes and cures for insomnia

metabolism boosters [ 1 | 2 ]

the anti-binge checklist

how to overcome a weight loss plateau

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❤  see my complete post index here  ❤

[shadycottagewitchh]

🍁🍃🍂🍁🍃🍂🍁🍃🍂🍁Happy Mabon Everyone!! 🍁🍃🍂🍁🍃🍂🍁🍃🍁🍃🍁

[221bluescarf]

Get Stuff Done! ADHD Edition

You know all those post-it notes that populate your world? I figured out a great way to get all of those things DONE. - I know someone else may have thought of it already, but oh well :)

Step 1: Write all the things you need to do on your sticky note

Step 2: On the back, write a number (these are points)

Step 3: Every time you do a task, take down the note and collect your points

Step 4: Once you collect enough points (10, 20, 50) cash them in for a treat! Make it fun! ADHD brains love fun!

If I want my afternoon cappuccino, I must collect 15 points.

Remember, keep it simple. Don’t just write “clean the house”. Try smaller pieces like “empty the dishwasher” and “take out trash”.

**This can be for anyone, not just ADHD folks. That’s simply who I had in mind writing this post. Enjoy!

[heatherwitch]

i only have a few followers & want to reach a bigger audience. there’s this app called Ecosia where you can plant trees just by surfing the web. i think it’s wonderful and just want to spread the word! i’ve already planted 2 trees and i’ve had the app for about a week.

🌿🌱🌿🌱

[carolinetrieslife]

Good reminder for me to install this on my new laptop!! I love this search engine!! (Lowkey still use google bc its bettee bc of geolocation butt) planting trees is better

[witch-of-the-dragon-deactivated]

Witchy Tip: Glamours For Men

Whenever I see glamour spells, they’re usually in regards to makeup or feminine maintenance. This isn’t a bad thing - those spells are wonderful, and I love reading them (especially given the fact that I see them as being useful for myself at times). But often I find that there’s a bit of a lack of glamour spells for men.

I’m talking about glamour spells for shaving, for cologne, and the like. And while this is a tip and meant to be brief, I wanted to put a few out for my male followers who want to keep up a masculine appearance, but want to work a little magic into their daily routines!

Shaving: Depending upon your shaving method, there are plenty of ways to work in glamours. I personally use a safety razor and shaving soap (you know, the old-fashioned kind with the ceramic dish and solid soap bar inside that you froth up with water and a hog-hair brush). If you use this method, choose scents that you associate with that which you want to bring into your life (patchouli for enhancing masculine fertility, dragon’s blood for strength, et cetera). If the type of soap you buy has scented options, this is a great way to work it in. If not, be careful to check and see if it is safe to work essential oils into your lather. (It is important to use safe oils and in small amounts, as shaving causes micro-abrasions on the skin; if it is not a safe oil, or you’re using too much of it, it will cause the skin to dry out.)

A similar method can be applied to other lathers and creams, though these often come with plenty of scents.

Working sigils into makeup is a frequent form of glamour spell, and shaving can incorporate this as well. With a small amount of the lather, you can draw the sigil onto your skin before spreading it out - spread the lather out in clockwise circular motions while visualizing and focusing your intent into your skin and lather.

Shaving can also be a spell unto itself - the scraping away of negative traits or energy. As you shave away your hair, visualize the negative energies or negative traits coming up off of your skin and being removed from your body.

And I should point out that these shaving tips apply not only to the face, but to wherever you are shaving. That said, if you’re “manscaping,” I would recommend against using the oils unless you’re absolutely certain that they’re safe, and recommend choosing scents and sigils for increasing potency, male sexual energy, et cetera.

Colognes: As I get into this, I want to make a huge point here. Guys, whether you’re into other men, into women, or into the whole spectrum, scent has no gender. What can often be universally agreed is that some body sprays simply aren’t appealing. First step to scent-based glamour spells is to avoid scents that make you smell like the inside of a middle school (or even high school) locker room after PE or a football game. For the majority of ladies and men, that’s just not an appealing scent (and sprays are often more damaging to your environment than is immediately realized). 

That said, deodorants and colognes are a great way to work some glamour into your daily routine. Select scents that you associate with your goal. If you’re using a stick deodorant, you can mark a sigil on the bottom of the container, or you can take a moment to hold the deodorant in your hand and empower it with your intent. The same can be done with colognes and perfumes (yes, perfumes… again, scent has no gender). Floral and fruity scents can work wonders, so choose floral or fruity scents associated with your intention.

Skin and Hair Care: It is important to remember that while society on the whole doesn’t seem to focus much on male skin and hair care, it is still vitally important. Using moisturizers is beneficial, and sigils and the like can be worked into your skin - scents add further benefits for this. As you wash and moisturize, again use your intentions and energy to confer those intentions into your spell.

Though for the most part, shorter hairstyles are the norm for men, that isn’t to say that glamours can’t be incorporated. Sigils on your products, empowering your shampoos and pomade, rinsing your hair with essential oils. All of these can be done to further reinforce your glamours. 

Clothing and Accessories: Whether you wear jewelry or not, this is still an option for men. If you wear jewelry, you can empower your accessories with your intention. Clothing can be marked with sigils on the tags, or washed with appropriate oils. Anything that works with your appearance can be incorporated into a glamour spell!

Last point I want to make is that glamour spells unto themselves are gender neutral. If there’s any take away I want there to be with this witchy tip, it’s that everyone can be beautiful/handsome and can incorporate magic into their routine to add to that. Confidence and humility are sexy, and by embracing your personal style and adding your own magical flair, you can further empower these aspects into your life!

Blessed Be, and Hugs to All! )O(

[doodle--bee]

Witch is a gender neutral term.

available on my redbubble! 

[thatgayguywitch]

I read these notes and just. Yikes. So many people who think Harry Potter is reflective of actual witchcraft. And people who forget men were accused of being witches and killed too. Ffs read a history book and lose the ignorance.