People are waiting longer periods of time before giving in and getting their hair cut. To keep your hair healthy in between the right product will help a great deal!
janeft states that “Herbal Essence’s Hydralicious lives up to its name and beyond. The shampoo alone moisturizes and conditions my hair beyond my expectations; and the conditioner leaves my hair incredibly silky soft. No tangles, smooth and shiny hair. The best moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner I have ever used…and I have used alot!”
She tried out the Reconditioning shampoo and conditioner, but the Hydralicious collection also includes Self-Targeting for for normal hair and Featherweight for for hair that needs body.
February 12th, 2009
Need an idea for a Valentine’s Day gift for the American Idol loving lady in your life? Or maybe you just want to treat yourself. Try a piece (or 3) from Paule Abdul’s jewelry line.
The line is an assorted mix of necklaces, charms, bracelets and earrings that features different metals, textures and finishes designed by Paula Abdul. Delicate charms are a important point of the collection and features a meaningful messages and symbols that inspire a positive attitude.
Paula Abdul said, she wanted to share her creative vision and passion for jewelries with people everywhere and her piece be a source of inspiration, that whomever is wearing the jewelry feels the joy of experienced while creating it.
If jewelery isn’t your idea of a great gift, how about The Best and Worst of American Idol reviewed here by nalinsaigal:
February 12th, 2009
While any Diet titled the Sleep Diet may sound like a dream come true. It might not be quite that easy.
Research has shown that getting a good night’s sleep every night, and on a regular schedule, keeps your body healthy. our body also continues to burn calories throughout the night while you sleep; which in fact is good for weight loss to a certain extent. After all, when you sleep you aren’t taking in any calories but still burning them off.
While some reports for the “diet” suggests that people should sleep upwards of 10 hours a night, doctors say the average person should sleep 6-9 hours a night depending on their body. As with most diets, effects may differ for each person so you should try it out and figure out what amount of hours of sleep work for you.
At the least, getting enough sleep at night will leave you with the energy to battle hunger cravings and maybe even a trip to the gym.
For more information, check out an in-depth article at WebMD
The first step to sleeping well is your environment so make sure to have a comfy mattress. Check out this review of the Sleep Number Bed by jmbasilio:
February 9th, 2009
the American Heart Association is promoting today as Red Dress day and seeks to raise awareness of heart disease, the #1 killer of women in the US. Staying with that theme, here are the top 5 foods to lower your Cholesterol and keep your heart healthy:
Oatmeal and oat bran
Oatmeal contains soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, apples, pears, psyllium, barley and prunes.
Soluble fiber appears to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in your intestines. Ten grams or more of soluble fiber a day decreases your total and LDL cholesterol. Eating 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal provides 6 grams of fiber. If you add fruit, such as bananas, you’ll add about 4 more grams of fiber. To mix it up a little, try steel-cut oatmeal or cold cereal made with oatmeal or oat bran.
Quaker Steel Cut Oats
Walnuts and almonds
Studies have shown that walnuts can significantly reduce blood cholesterol. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, walnuts also help keep blood vessels healthy and elastic. Almonds appear to have a similar effect, resulting in a marked improvement within just four weeks.
Planters NUT-rition Heart Healthy Mix
Fish and omega-3 fatty acids
Research has supported the cholesterol-lowering benefits of eating fatty fish because of its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids also help the heart in other ways such as reducing blood pressure and the risk of blood clots. In people who have already had heart attacks, fish oil — or omega-3 fatty acids — significantly reduces the risk of sudden death. Doctors recommend eating at least two servings of fish a week. The highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids are in mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon.
Nature’s Bounty Omega 3 Fish Oil
Olive oil
Olive oil contains a potent mix of antioxidants that can lower your “bad” (LDL) cholesterol but leave your “good” (HDL) cholesterol untouched. The Food and Drug Administration recommends using about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil a day to get its heart-healthy benefits.
Pompeian Classic 100% Pure Olive Oil
Foods fortified with plant sterols or stanols
Foods are now available that have been fortified with sterols or stanols — substances found in plants that help block the absorption of cholesterol. Margarines, orange juice and yogurt drinks fortified with plant sterols can help reduce LDL cholesterol by more than 10 percent.
Smart Balance Omega Plus Buttery Spread
February 6th, 2009
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