and weight loss...?
a connection?
what helps...
what doesn't?
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Food for your hair...
again, from Real Age:
Foods for Your Hair
Here are five important things to keep in mind when considering how your diet affects your hair: 1. Cover Your BasesFirst and foremost, you want a balanced diet that covers all the nutritional bases -- because certain nutritional deficiencies may hinder hair growth. If you're eating a balanced diet, chances are good that your hair is getting what it needs. How healthy and balanced is your diet? Take this nutritional assessment to find out. 2. Think About Your B's The most important vitamins for hair loss are B vitamins, like B6, biotin, folate, pantothenic acid, and niacin. So make sure your diet includes things like bran, beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower, nuts, eggs, and other foods rich in vitamin B. (Find out how eggs help your brain, too.) 3. Get Your OmegasAlthough there's no solid evidence yet that they help with hair loss, we do know that omega-3 fatty acids -- found in fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, and canola oil -- are good for hair in general and can make it shinier. 4. Don't Be an AnimalHair loss may be one more reason to cut back on the T-bones. Fat, especially from red meat, can lead to more dihydrotestosterone (DHT) production and hair-follicle damage. Here are some great ways to start reducing the meat in your meals without sacrificing taste. 5. Thinking Outside the BoxIf you're interested in trying a little something extra, there are a few more off-the-beaten-path choices that may help support hair. Early evidence suggests these items may help slow hair loss -- but it's too early to say for sure. Still, none of these foods is particularly dangerous -- in fact, most are good for you! -- so adding them to your diet in moderation won't hurt:
Avocados and avocado oil may prevent follicle-killing DHT from binding to receptor sites. Watch this video for an avocado-seeding shortcut.
Green tea has been shown to slow DHT production in early research. (Revisit Issue 2 to find out why DHT matters.)
Caffeine is thought to decrease DHT levels. But before you brew a pot of java, read this caution.
Pepper has been shown to knock out DHT in animal studies.So there you have it. All the foods that may support healthy hair can be found right in your average supermarket. In the next issue in this newsletter series, you'll find out how your general hair care can affect hair follicles.
Foods for Your Hair
Here are five important things to keep in mind when considering how your diet affects your hair: 1. Cover Your BasesFirst and foremost, you want a balanced diet that covers all the nutritional bases -- because certain nutritional deficiencies may hinder hair growth. If you're eating a balanced diet, chances are good that your hair is getting what it needs. How healthy and balanced is your diet? Take this nutritional assessment to find out. 2. Think About Your B's The most important vitamins for hair loss are B vitamins, like B6, biotin, folate, pantothenic acid, and niacin. So make sure your diet includes things like bran, beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower, nuts, eggs, and other foods rich in vitamin B. (Find out how eggs help your brain, too.) 3. Get Your OmegasAlthough there's no solid evidence yet that they help with hair loss, we do know that omega-3 fatty acids -- found in fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, and canola oil -- are good for hair in general and can make it shinier. 4. Don't Be an AnimalHair loss may be one more reason to cut back on the T-bones. Fat, especially from red meat, can lead to more dihydrotestosterone (DHT) production and hair-follicle damage. Here are some great ways to start reducing the meat in your meals without sacrificing taste. 5. Thinking Outside the BoxIf you're interested in trying a little something extra, there are a few more off-the-beaten-path choices that may help support hair. Early evidence suggests these items may help slow hair loss -- but it's too early to say for sure. Still, none of these foods is particularly dangerous -- in fact, most are good for you! -- so adding them to your diet in moderation won't hurt:
Avocados and avocado oil may prevent follicle-killing DHT from binding to receptor sites. Watch this video for an avocado-seeding shortcut.
Green tea has been shown to slow DHT production in early research. (Revisit Issue 2 to find out why DHT matters.)
Caffeine is thought to decrease DHT levels. But before you brew a pot of java, read this caution.
Pepper has been shown to knock out DHT in animal studies.So there you have it. All the foods that may support healthy hair can be found right in your average supermarket. In the next issue in this newsletter series, you'll find out how your general hair care can affect hair follicles.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
hmm
what to post about today?
i'm doing pretty well with my daily vitamins
what topics should i cover?
i'm doing pretty well with my daily vitamins
what topics should i cover?
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
antioxidants
tea is loaded with them!
and i'm drinking it
b/c it is calorie free, hydrates, and has antioxidants which help boost immunity!
and i'm drinking it
b/c it is calorie free, hydrates, and has antioxidants which help boost immunity!
vitamins and weight loss?
i use cayenne fruit and biotin to stimulate my metabolism
cayenne is pretty intense, but it works
and biotin is a daily vitamin that boosts metabolism
what else do people use for metabolic boosting?
cayenne is pretty intense, but it works
and biotin is a daily vitamin that boosts metabolism
what else do people use for metabolic boosting?
Monday, December 7, 2009
biotin makes your hair grow
yes, it does
and it strengthens your nails
i cut mine once a week now that i'm on 2 biotin per day
it's great for your skin, hair, and nails...so says the bottle
and it appears to be true.
fast growth, thicker hair, better skin
and it strengthens your nails
i cut mine once a week now that i'm on 2 biotin per day
it's great for your skin, hair, and nails...so says the bottle
and it appears to be true.
fast growth, thicker hair, better skin
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
biotin and hair
my hair is thick...
thick in the back, especially.
I think the biotin makes it grow incredibly fast...
so fast
The girl who cuts my hair always comments on the amount of growth in the 3-4 weeks between cuts.
Now, I may have SOME natural propensity for thick hair...BUT, i maintain that the biotin (twice daily) really helps. A LOT!
thick in the back, especially.
I think the biotin makes it grow incredibly fast...
so fast
The girl who cuts my hair always comments on the amount of growth in the 3-4 weeks between cuts.
Now, I may have SOME natural propensity for thick hair...BUT, i maintain that the biotin (twice daily) really helps. A LOT!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
should've had cayenne fruit with that...
big dinner last night
i'm up 1/2 pound...but cayenne fruit and a long walk could've helped me maintain.
that stuff works, but you need a strong stomach!
i'm up 1/2 pound...but cayenne fruit and a long walk could've helped me maintain.
that stuff works, but you need a strong stomach!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
knee pain
RAIN=Knee pain.
yes, i've taken aspirin
yes, i'm still taking fish oil.
but OUCH
what else can i do?
yes, i've taken aspirin
yes, i'm still taking fish oil.
but OUCH
what else can i do?
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
night
2 fish oil
1 l-arginine
1 biotin
my knee is really hurting tonight... could be the cooler weather
hopefully, the fish oil will help
1 l-arginine
1 biotin
my knee is really hurting tonight... could be the cooler weather
hopefully, the fish oil will help
the cold missed me...
yep.
in a house with 2 people who are sick... and i am NOT
b12
vitamin c
when you feel the cold coming, try it... :)
in a house with 2 people who are sick... and i am NOT
b12
vitamin c
when you feel the cold coming, try it... :)
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