Five Foods for Promoting Healthy Hair Growth

No matter how many models flip their hair around on the shampoo commercials, no amount of washing and conditioning is going to give you the lustrous, strong, smooth hair we see on television. Why? While quality hair products are important, it's more about what we put on the inside of our bodies than what we put on the outside.
Even with the numerous essential oils such as coconut and tea tree oil, which are excellent for hair health, the majority of the nutrients that healthy hair requires come from what we eat.
Poor nutrition wreaks havoc on our entire system and though we can't always see what it's doing to us internally, the condition of our skin and hair is a glaring neon sign that we need to eat a more healthy diet.
Hair is a living thing. It requires proteins, iron, zinc, vitamins B, C, A and E and antioxidants to remain strong.
Malnutrition often leads to dry skin, infections, lice and inflammation in the scalp. When such conditions go untreated, the hair follicles become blocked and are unable to grow hair in its natural cycle of 2-6 years of growth and a period of rest followed by the hair falling out to make room for new hair. Hair loss occurs when new hair is unable to grow in place of the fallen hair.
Eating well in general is essential for overall health, but the following are some specific foods to help nourish your hair specifically:

• Carrots - Rich in vitamin A, a nutrient essential for a healthy scalp and a great low-fat snack
• Whole Grains - In addition to providing lasting energy, grains are packed with B vitamins, iron and zinc.
• Salmon - A strong source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids which help moisturize the scalp and reduce inflammation easing the way for new growth.
• Beans - Another great source of protein, beans also provide amble biotin, zinc and iron.
• Eggs - Incredible, edible and loaded with Vitamin B-12 and protein.
• Bonus tip: Cook your food with, and drizzle over some good quality extra virgin olive oil. Olive oil promotes hair growth leading the way for a fuller, more healthy head of hair.

What it all comes down to is that if you want healthy hair, you need to have healthy cells. Healthy cells require nutrients, hydration, oxygen and good blood circulation. All the shampoos, tonics and pills on the planet cannot do for the body and hair what a well balanced, healthy diet and regular exercise routine can. So before heading to the cosmetic section to make your hair fabulous: try looking in the grocery section.

Reversing Dry and Brittle Nails

Oh, not another one ! It seems like every time I turn around one of my finger nails is gone. I noticed recently that my finger nails are very dry and brittle. They are also peeling and the least thing that get caught in the nail causes the it to break. This is very frustrating as I really would love to have long nails.

Thumb especially dry and brittle, peeling as well

  

 So I decided to do some research as to why my nails are like that. I found out that  there are a number of reasons why people have dry, brittle and splitting nails. The causes range from not drinking enough water to having diseases such as hypothyroidism . The body needs water and if enough is not given the nails will appear dry and brittle. In addition, having anemia will also cause the nails to be brittle and peel. Women who are also going through menopause are at risk for having dry brittle nails due to lower levels of hormones in the body.  

I decided to inquire of my family members and found out that my mom, aunts and sisters all suffer from the same nail condition. That left me asking the question as to whether or not dry, brittle nails are inherited and passed down in genes.

Even at this length they split and break.

If you are like me, here are some strategies that can help to reverse the dry brittle nails. 

• use gloves when using a lot of water like washing the dishes, this will keep nails from drying out even more.
• moisturize nails with lotion immediately after taking a bath.
• when using nail polish remover that contains acetone mix with olive oil.
• keep nails trimmed short, this will discourage breakage.
• Take a hair, skin and nail supplement.
• Supplement with Biotin , one of the B vitamins that encourages hair and nail growth as well as horsetail.
• Use  board files and cuticle cleaners instead of metal ones.
• Visit your doctor to determine if they are any underlining factors that can be causing your nails to be brittle and dry.

I would be happy to know if anyone else had a strategy to help solve brittle nails. Please share by leaving comments. I really want to have longer and stronger nails.

 

Lip Exfloliater

Okay I live in the Tropics but when it is winter season, my lips get very dry and chapped. Licking them only make it worse. Then I remembered I had Artistry Lip Polish. I use it every morning  and I discover that it keeps my lip smooth for  the rest of the day. My lipstick goes on smooth and stays like that! cool