Sukumar Sadhna

Eyebrows are a defining feature of your face. (1) They can make your face look more symmetrical and structured.

For this reason, many women trim or shape their eyebrows regularly. However, regular plucking and trimming can lead to thinning eyebrows, and losing eyebrow hair can be a distressing situation.

A number of factors may lead to thinning brows, including alopecia areata, fungal infections such as tinea, trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder), nutritional deficiencies such as kwashiorkor, hypothyroidism, and atopic dermatitis.

Certain skin diseases that cause itching and irritation, such as psoriasis and eczema, can also lead to eyebrow loss. A few diseases, such as hypothyroidism and atopic dermatitis, can cause a distinct type of eyebrow thinning in the outermost part of the eyebrow. (2)

Chemotherapy for cancer can also lead to hair loss all over the body including the eyebrows. (3)(4) Moreover, people of some race have naturally thin brows that do not grow much due to their genetics.

Fortunately, several natural remedies can accelerate hair growth in the eyebrows and make them thicker. (5)

Here are a few simple ingredients you can use at home to encourage the growth of your eyebrows:

Castor oil is a well-known remedy for hair growth. It contains several nutrients such as proteins, antioxidants, and antimicrobial agents that help give you thicker eyebrows. It also contains ricinoleic acid that helps nourish your hair. (6)

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Daily use of castor oil may bring noticeable changes in as early as 4 weeks.

Coconut oil is an age-old remedy for hair growth. It is rich in several nutrients such as vitamin E, protein, and iron, all of which help promote hair growth in follicles.

Coconut oil also contains lauric acid, which exhibits antibacterial properties that help prevent and cure infections. (7)

Onions are rich in sulfur, which helps stimulate hair growth. Onion juice also contains vitamin B, vitamin C, and other minerals that nourish the hair follicles, giving you strong and thick hair. (8)

Aloe vera is very beneficial for your skin and helps moisturize it. Aloe vera gel is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe the skin.

Aloin is a natural substance present in aloe vera gel that is responsible for aiding hair growth. (9)

Milk is high in protein, vitamin D, and calcium that makes your hair strong and thick. Milk promotes hair growth in follicles by nourishing them. (10)

Egg yolk contains keratin and biotin that nourish eyebrow hair and help them grow. (11)

Jojoba oil nourishes your hair follicles and helps unclog them to make your hair grow faster. It is a humectant that seals in moisture for healthy hair.

Olive oil contains vitamins essential for hair growth such as vitamins E and K. (12)

Fenugreek seeds contain nutrients that help in hair growth, such as protein, nicotinic acid, and lecithin. Fenugreek seeds also help in reactivating dormant hair follicles.

Brahmi, bhringraj, and amla are all ancient Ayurvedic remedies for hair growth.

Brahmi stimulates the hair follicles to grow new hair, while bhringraj stimulates the hair follicles to increase hair growth.

Amla oil is rich in antioxidants and nutrients such as vitamins C and E, which help enhance blood flow to the hair follicles. (13)(14)

Almond oil is an excellent remedy for hair growth. It is no wonder then that this oil can also promote eyebrow hair growth. Almond oil is filled with antioxidants, vitamin E, and other nutrients that help nourish your hair and skin. (15)

Proper nutrition is essential for hair growth. Hence, it is important to follow a diet rich in all types of nutrients, especially vitamins B, D, and H (biotin), as these vitamins are known to boost hair growth.

Here is a list of common nutrients and their food sources so you can include them in your diet:

Follow these self-care tips to achieve naturally thick eyebrows:

Avoid the following activities if you want to improve the health and the look of your eyebrows:

Besides natural remedies, the following can enhance the fullness of your eyebrows:

Consult your doctor:

Microblading is a cosmetic procedure in which a small tool with tiny needles is used to add pigment to the eyebrows, giving them a thicker and fuller appearance. Hair strands are hand drawn onto the skin in the form of mini tattoos.

Although microblading is considered a mostly safe procedure, the use of unsanitary needles may cause skin infections. Moreover, microblading is not recommended for people with oily skin as the pigment tends to blur when exposed to excess oil.

Just like the hair on your head, the hair on your eyebrows also goes through the hair growth cycle. Shaving off your eyebrows will have no effect on this cycle and the eyebrows eventually grow back.

Thick, healthy eyebrows can be styled in any shape or form you desire. However, maintaining them can be a challenging task.

Follow the simple steps given above, do not overpluck your brows, and use hair growth remedies such as onion juice or aloe vera gel to give your eyebrows a naturally fuller look.

Make sure you are not allergic to any product by performing a simple patch test first.

Milk production begins around the midpoint of pregnancy. For most mothers, milk will “come in” (increase in quantity and begin the change from colostrum to mature milk) between days 2 and 5.

Yes! Colostrum is being produced from about 16-22 weeks of pregnancy, although many mothers are not aware that the milk is there since it may not be leaking or easy to express. Colostrum is the early, concentrated milk that is full of nutrients and disease-fighting antibodies — it provides everything that your baby needs in the early days after birth. Your baby’s stomach is very small at birth, and the amounts of colostrum (transitioning gradually to mature breastmilk once your milk comes in) are perfect for baby’s needs. The average colostrum  intake by healthy babies increases from 2-10 mL per feeding in the first 24 hours to 30-60 mL (1-2 oz) per feed by the end of day 3 (ABM 2009).

Average Intake of Colostrum/Milk

References: ABM 2009, Mannel et al 2013, Mohrbacher 2010.

Milk production normally begins to increase (biochemically) between 30 and 40 hours after delivery of the placenta, but it may take a little while for the changes to become apparent to the mother. Milk “coming in” generally refers to the time when the mother notices increased breast fullness (and other signs) as milk production begins to kick into full gear– this usually occurs 2-3 days after birth, but in as many as 25% of mothers this may take longer than 3 days.

Signs that your milk is increasing may include:

Keep in mind that many women experience their milk coming in as a gradual change, rather than a sudden one. Research indicates that this timing is hormonally controlled – it does not require that baby be breastfeeding at all. However, mothers who breastfeed early and often (or express milk if breastfeeding is not going well) have higher milk production on days 3-4, and their infants lose less weight and have lower bilirubin levels (less jaundice).   Skin-to-skin contact with baby has also been associated with increased milk production. Milk production will begin to shut down if milk is not being removed by the time your milk is coming in.

When a mother’s milk does not undergo the expected increase in volume within 3 days of birth (72 hours postpartum) – this is called delayed onset of lactation (DOL).

Studies have shown that risk factors for delayed onset of lactation include:

Breastfeeding your newborn — what to expect in the early weeks @KellyMom.com

Increasing Low Milk Supply @KellyMom.com

How Does Milk Production Work? @KellyMom.com

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Many Americans are intimidated by dialing European phone numbers. You needn't be. With these tips and list of calling codes for Europe, it's simple, whether you're calling from the US, Canada, or within Europe.

Whether you're phoning from a US landline, your own mobile phone, a Skype account, or a number in another European country (e.g., Spain to Italy), you're making an international call. Here's how to do it:

In some countries, it's normal for phone numbers to have varying lengths (for instance, a seven-digit phone number and an eight-digit mobile number).

Just smile and dial...

[1] For long-distance calls within Hungary, dial 06, then the area code and number.

[2] When making international calls to Italy, do not drop the initial 0 from the phone number.

[3] For long-distance calls within Russia, dial 8, then the area code and number. To call the US or Canada from Russia, dial 8, then 10, then 1, then the area code and number.

If you're calling from one number to another within the same European country (either from a landline or with a local mobile phone or SIM card), simply dial the phone number, including the initial 0 if there is one.

In the US, we're accustomed to seven-digit phone numbers and three-digit area codes, but European phone numbers and calling standards are a bit harder to predict. Phone numbers and area codes can vary in length, even within the same country, and mobile phones utilize their own sets of prefixes.

In some countries, much like at home, you can choose to drop the area code if dialing landline to landline within the same area code, while in other countries, you must dial the full number, even if calling across the street. But I keep things simple by always just dialing the full phone number, including the area code or prefix.

If you get stuck, see countrycallingcodes.com or howtocallabroad.com for more help. Remember that if you're dialing from a mobile phone, you can enter a + instead of the international access code (011 or 00) by pressing and holding the 0 key.

Whether dialing from a mobile phone or landline, this is how to call the US or Canada from Europe:

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