Tired of frizzy, dry hair over summer? Mix a little TLC into your summer schedule and you’ll be loving your locks in no time.
According to Health.com, there are 50 great secrets to fabulous summer hair. We’ll show you 10 of those secrets:
1. Wash your scalp! The soap will run through your hair and cleanse it.
2. De-chlorinate! Get that chlorine out of your hair after you go swimming.
3. Hair needs moisture too. Combine olive oil and avocado to help moisturize your hair, rinse after 20 minutes.
4. Protein! Add more protein to your diet which will help enhance your hair, since your hair is made of keratin- a type of protein.
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Moms: tired of calling up the pediatrician every time your child gets sick? Luckily, there are some great home remedies you can apply to your children, or yourself, right in your own home.
Health.com, provided a guide to these easy home remedies:
1. Feelng queasy? Grab some ginger! Ginger settles the nausea from motion sickness, pregnancy and side-effects from surgery.
2. Have tennis elbow? Do exercises with a rubber bar, this physical therapy will heal everything right up
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You are aware of the oil spill in Gulf of Mexico correct? Hopefully if you are at all concerned with international events (that could eventually effect you) you’ve been able to keep up with the news and this horrible tragedy that happened on April 20, 2010.
NYTimes.com has posted that more than 200,000 gallons of oil has gushed into our precious ocean killing everything in it’s path… animals, plants, our water… our entire southern ecosystem has been changed dramatically.
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If you are located in the southwest, gulf coast region of our country, then you are probably speaking with a lawyer about a potential lawsuit, concerning the health effects the Deepwater Horizon oil spill may cause.
Several concerns are raising about fisherman, workers, shrimpers and oyster-man who are going to be taking part in the clean-up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. Many are asking what are the health risks for humans when it comes to an oil spill?
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Seen the Cheerios commercial that promises you you’ll lose 4% of your cholesterol level? Well…unless all you’ve eaten for breakfast is cinnamon rolls and greasy breakfast sandwiches then that’s not likely to happen. (Although as sad as that is some are in that boat.)
WebMD.com has suggested some tips on how to properly lower your cholesterol:
1. Set a goal
2. Medication might be right for you
3. Get physical
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Cinco de Mayo is a day of celebration, raising your ‘ritas and downing the enchildadas! Just because you are celebrating does not mean you can’t be healthy.
Health.com, has provided a few healthy recipes to keep in the Mexican fiesta mood.
* Ranchy Guac (combine peas with guac to cut some calories! Full of vitamin K)
* Blacky Bean Soup (full of antioxidants and fiber, use low-sodium broth to lower the sodium)
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Spring has sprung and it’s time to get into better shape! By changing your diet, pumping up your nutritional values, you can change your lifestyle… then you’ll be in great shape!
EverydayHealth.com has provided five nutritionists who’ve rated the 13 healthiest foods for a healthy diet:
- Avocados- contain healthy monounsaturated fats, aka healthy fat, and could reduce risk of cancer, heart disease or diabetes
- Apples- pumped up with antioxidants, they lessens risk of cancer and cardio disease
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Today, heart disease is the biggest killer for both men and women. To lead a heart healthy life, changing your diet is key.
Health.com has provided ten ways to make your heart beat happily:
1. Oatmeal (full of omega-3 fatty acids, folate, potassium and fiber. This power food can lower bad cholesterol [aka LDL] and clear out those arteries…steel-cut oats are the best)
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As the holidays end and cold weather still looms, many people start to feel depressed…but spring is finally here and warmth soon will bring the sun which is a natural up-lifter. But before it is swimsuit season there are a few ways to feel good now.
Health.com has provided several meals that literally lift your spirits:
* Salmon- omega-3 fatty acids naturally boost mood
* Shrimp and Farfalle- carbs increase levels of serotonin- a chemical that elevates mood plus more omega-3
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