Dandruff

ARE U TRYIN TO GET RID OF DANDRUFF??

Dandruff appears in many forms, such as common dandruff, psoriasis, neurodermatitis. Dandruff itches and when scratched falls away easily. Psoriasis is a more difficult disorder where the scales, silver-white in color, cling tenaciously to the scalp. Neurodermatitis is a condition confined to the area at the base of the scalp, characterized by extreme itchiness and common among menopausal and post-menopausal women.
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Research indicated that dandruff becomes evident when chemical reaction in the body causes the normal shedding of dead cells to increase, thru making the peeling process, normally imperceptible, much more apparent. Evidence suggest that this chemical change is associated with one or a combination of factors, namely a dietary deficiency, stress, and ill-usage of hair preparations. It goes without saying that dandruff is obvious is Nature's cry for help!.

Avoid fry foods, animal fats, nuts, avocado and dairy products. Eliminate refined sugars from the diet.

Use a gentle shampoo and dilute it before using Commercial anti-dandruff shampoos are too harsh can dry out the hair. Besides these shampoos will only take care of the symptoms not the problem.

Use an natural shampoo with tea tree oil and/or rosemary oil. Lightly massage your scalp with the tips of your finger, always using a circular movement for 5 minutes. This is good for blood nourishment to the scalp.

Massage a blend of essential oils of jojoba oil, tea tree, and rosemary oil into your scalp with your finger tips for 5 minutes at least once a week and leave in overnight (use a old pillow case)


info from
http://www.bodyandfitness.com/Beauty/Health&Beauty/healthyhair.htm

Natural hair loss remedie

Natural hair loss remedies come in various forms and the best results are likely to come from using more than one.

Massage

Scalp massage can stimulate hair growth where the loss is temporary or not severe, and can help to prevent further loss of hair. Gently massage the full scalp with your fingertips for about three minutes each day. Be careful not to scratch the scalp with your nails or damage any growing hair.

Massage with jojoba oil will provide the scalp with B and E vitamins plus many minerals that will give hair a boost. Jojoba oil is particularly effective if you have a tendency to skin problems such as dandruff, eczema and psoriasis, or oily hair.

A Chinese form of massage said to stimulate the follicles involves tapping the scalp with the fingers of both hands. Beginning in the middle of the base of the skull at the back, tap about 20 times then move the tapping slowly upward and outward around the ears. Then begin again at the back a little higher than where you started before. Repeat until you have covered the whole scalp, finishing at the front.

Nutrition and Vitamins

The hair requires a full balance of vitamins and minerals to grow healthily. Most of us do not get all that we need from our diets. Increasing your intake of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables to around 10 varied portions a day will go a long way toward rectifying any deficiencies.

Make sure that you are getting enough of these nutrients in particular:

Vitamin A
All B vitamins, especially B6 and B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Zinc
Iron
Copper
Iodine
Essential fatty acids

Reduce Stress

Stress can cause hair loss and therefore anything you can do to reduce stress or anxiety in your life is likely to have a beneficial effect on your hair. Try meditation or practice relaxation techniques for 10 minutes each morning, preferably after exercise. Regular exercise will both reduce stress and create a healthier skin and scalp.


FOUND THIS IN A ARTICLE ONLINE....

day 2......

so to day makes day two of my hair challenge and i am so tempted to take these twist out already! sad!! i know and i can keep my hand out of my hair still! so just to keep y'all updated.. if i take these twist out i am gonna do just some simple box braids just for the fact that they are a hard to take out and they take longer to take out!
as for the water part of it! FAIL! i had like 2 cups of water all day!I know sad!! but i am gonna work harder and try and get all my water in!

hair challenge!

Braids
twist (not a good pics but they are back there..lol)

so i have joined a group on YouTube and it a 6 month protective style challenge.. protecting my hair from the cold and not manipulating it too much! so my plan is to do it up and leave it up for a week or two. and to top all of that i have hand in hair syndrome bad! so this is gonna be a challenge i and so use to doing my hair and taking it down 2/3 days later, so this is gonna be a little hard for me! and i also joined a challenge to drink 8/8oz cups of water a day.. and that also good for hair, and helps u feel more energized and if your trying to lose weight it helps get your stomic flat.. be for i had joined the water challenge i was drinking alot of water and was on top of it but now that i have joined it hard for me to get all the water in.. so i am restarting the challenge and it gonna just go along with my 6mpsc.. and i am gonna try and keep it all going until May 27, 2010... and as for my hair routine while on this challenge is gonna be this do my wash my hair on Saturday's with my cream of nature deep condition once every 2 weeks with organics olive oil replenishing pack let that sit on my hair for about a hour or so..moisturize my hair with my whipped Shae butter.. braid my hair and twist the back.. until find something else to do with my hair and as soon as i do ill be posting pics! hope some of u join in with the challenge!




group of the 6MPC
http://www.youtube.com/group/6MPC

water challenge
http://naturalsunshine.ning.com/
(you have to join the natural hair community to get into the group)

Why i changed the name of my blog...

Why i changed the name of my of my blog.. It was named "Journey of a nappy head"

101 weight loss tips

101 weight loss tips

Drink water
Train low intencity before breakfast
After you’ve eaten do high intencity cardio
Avoid refined sugar
Avoid complex carbs
Don’t eat within two hours of dinner
Train with weights
Do some light cardio after dinner
Eat fruit
Eat vegetables
Increase protein foods like meat, fish, eggs, etc.
Take a multivitamin
Take a cod liver oil supplement
Run hills and climb stairs
Increase your intensity each workout
Eat leafy green vegetables
Keep active inbetween workout sessions
Swap your work chair for a fitness ball
Keep fitness equipment like dumb bells, etc. in every room of the house
Find someone to train with in the mornings
Find someone who is better than you at fitness to train with
Make fruit a whole meal instead of a snack
Replace television with active past times like walking, etc.
Join a sport team or a fitness class
Experiment with martial arts and tai chi and yoga
If you are doing weight training and cardio, do the weight training first
Choose cardio exercises that work the whole body, not just the legs
Try not to mix fats and carbs in the same meal (ie cheese and pasta)
Avoid coffee as it leads to bad diet habits
Drink green tea for its health and antioxidant properties
Drink more water
Drink even more water
Make committments to train with different people at different times in the week to keep active
Take the stairs instead of the lift no matter how you are feeling
Park your car further away from your destination or get off the bus early
Make a big pot of vegetable soup on the weekend and eat it for snacks during the week
Pre-cook as many meals as you can and keep them handy at work or at home for ‘junk snack’ times
Keep your ‘cheat days’ healthy by choosing resteraunts that have healthy foods like salads, meats and fish
Eat chilli - the burning sensation is your metabolism speeding up
Eat more often but not more
Eat six meals a day with a two hour spacing inbetween
Use a small bowl or plate to create the illusion of eating a lot
Replace chicken with lean red meat
Find someone you don’t like to do cardio or sport with as you will try harder to win and be more competitive
Experiment with mixing weight training and cardio together with circuits
Read as many weight loss books as you can
Avoid alcohol and late nights as it DOES impact on fat loss training and progress
Don’t hang around ‘junk food friends’ at times you know you will cheat
Go to the shops on a full stomach
Drink a glass of water before every meal
Avoid diuretic fat loss gimmicks as the weight loss will only be water
Keep a record of the foods you eat during the day
Measure your calories for everything you eat for one whole week (you’ll be surprised)
Start developing habits that foster weight loss like eating at the right time and not using food as an emotional crutch
Add more resistance to your workouts by increasing the weight, leverage or anything else you can to make it more difficult
Let your work mates and your family know you are trying to lose weight - they will support you
Turn dreams into goals by writing them down and regularly reading them
Read and research into everything you put into your mouth - calories and unhealthy substances can be squeezed into many places
Make short term goals and long term goals achievable and measure your progress regularly
Take days off - its ok to relax occasionally
Don’t worry too much about progress - enjoy the fitness
Train outdoors - sun and air are good for you
Watch shows like The Biggest Loser for inspiration
Read about the health problems associated with being over weight and get determined
Drink more water
Hire a personal trainer if you find it really hard to get motivated
If you are lazy at home join a gym
Do cardio with up-beat music
Don’t get sidetracked by gossiping to the hot guy/girl at the next treadmill
Buy a nice pair of shorts or t-shirt that you want to (realistically) be able to fit in by summer
Don’t be self concious at the gym - no one cares
Milk is good for you - don’t cut it out on account of losing weight
Just do it - stop making excuses
Use big compound weight training exercises like the squat, bench press, chin up, dip, military press and deadlift instead of isolation exercises
Avoid fancy gym machines and just use free weights
If your really bored with free weights, try gym machines for variety
Try and relate your weight loss goals to helping people - it helps
When you are struggling to take another step on your jog pick an item in the distance and aim for it
Read inspiration stories about sports champions
Attend sport matches like football, athletics and bodybuilding contests
Instead of weighing yourself use a tape measure
Use maths in weight loss - ie one bowl of iced cream cut out of your diet each night = 10 mins less on the treadmill tomorrow
Eat less man made food
Opt for organic foods and unprocessed things
Learn that you cannot ’spot reduce’ - fat comes off from the whole body not just one section
Muscle and fat do not co-exist well so build some muscle
Take spas, massages, etc. to help muscles recover faster - thus being able to train more
Never train through injuries or when muscles are still sore
High intensity training is harder and better - don’t believe hype about low intensity cardio burning more fat - high intensity keeps your heart rate up long after you leave the track
Stretch muscles that are sore and stretch before, during and after training
See a doctor before doing hard weight loss stuff
3500 calories = one pound of fat - diet is more important that hours on the treadmill
Skipping meals won’t burn fat - keep your metabolism burning by eating more often
Hot water will burn calories as well as being a Chinese medicine. Cold water will do the same
Replace a smaller meal with a protein shake - liquid food is better for you
Don’t wastre your money on pills or quick fixes - change your habits
Never sacrifice your health to lose a bit of fat
Be creative with cardio - running and biking isn’t the only way
Never train for more than one hour at a time
If you lose motivation, re-check your goals and ambitions and make them firm
Drink more water!

information from

http://realwomensfitness.com/womens-fitness/101-weight-loss-tips/

The style I have grown to love

well it a twist out puff, i put my twist in on wet hair most time and let them dry over night... take them out and comb them at the root of my hair just to make it look full and and then put my head band on and rock it for that day! then after that for the rest of the week i just dry twist it and do the same steps and combed them at the roots and put my head band on.. i love it this way! but ill be doing more styles soon! its getting cold here in Northeast Ohio so i got to protect my hair form the cold