8 c) Journey to Longer Healthy African American Hair

I've found many guide or help on the internet about black hair. This guide resume the essential

THE BASIC GUIDE TO GROWING AFRICAN AMERICAN HAIR

1) Have an experienced hair care professional or stylist trim your split ends. Trimming your ends helps to keep your hair growing healthy and will prevent unnecessary shedding. Trimming also helps to tame your hair for natural flowing hairstyles.

2) Wash hair as needed depending on your hair type and health. This could be every three days with products that do not contain alcohol or harsh sulfates and are pH balanced. Do not over-wash (once is usually enough), as over washing can cause a dry condition, which will ultimately lead to breakage. While washing, massage your scalp. This will reawaken sleeping follicles and promote thicker healthier hair.

3) DO NOT NEGLECT CONDITIONING YOUR HAIR. African American hair that is not conditioned often is dull, brittle, and damaged. To help grow and maintain longer, healthy hair use a deep moisturizing conditioner after every wash.

4) If your hair is in a dry state, use a daily moisturizer or leave-in conditioner. Experiment with different products to find what works best for you.

5) A light oil (olive, soybean) applied sparingly may be used on your hair after applying a water-based moisturizer in order to seal moisture into the hair shaft and give your hair a nice natural shine. These oils can also be used to relieve a dry scalp.

6) Avoid using blow-dryers as much as possible when drying hair as the excessive heat causes dryness, damage and breakage. Air drying hair is the best method. If the volume of your hair is increased with air drying you can do one of two things: first: apply moisturizer,then air-dry-- this will decrease the volume without causing damage; or second - apply moisturizer and use a dome or bonnet dryer on a cool or warm setting. Never use the highest setting!

7) To get your hair to grow long, you also need to comb it carefully. Be sure to use a wide-tooth comb with no seams and comb it gently from the ends first, as combing from the ends will detangle hair as you comb higher and higher. Never comb from the roots to the ends until your hair is completely untangled.

8) Avoid daily and/or excessive brushing of your hair, as black hair is fragile. Excessive brushing can strip the hair of its protective layers. If you trying to smooth your hairline, brush gently, use a soft boar bristle brush, and make sure your hair is completely dry and moisturized.

9) Make sure you also wrap your hair with a silk/satin head wrap or bonnet before you go to bed at night. Without this protection, your loose hair will move about as you sleep putting stress on your hair, drying it out, and causing split ends.

10) Treat your hair from within by taking a multivitamin. Use a hair vitamin that will increase your hair growth rate and lengthen your natural growth phase. Also drink at least eight cups of water and eat healthy foods such as fish, fruits, vegetables and nuts, and by exercising regularly to provide good circulation to the scalp.

11) Relaxing - Now this is where all of your washing and conditioning treatments can either pay off or be sabotaged by damage. First of all, do not relax your hair more than once a month. Be careful not to relax hair “bone straight.” This robs the hair of its natural elasticity and causes it to break easily. Assess your hair before attempting to relax it. It may only need to be washed, moisturized, and straightened with a heat tool. If you must relax it, choose a mild relaxer.

12) Applying the relaxer: It is best to have a professional apply the relaxer because they have a full view of your head and will be sure not to over process. A professional will also be sure to apply the relaxer to the new growth only.

13) Keep a journal of your success. This will help you determine what is working and what's not working on your journey to longer, healthier hair.


Journey to Longer Healthy African American Hair

8 a) Healthy Power Pairs

The prevention magazine on sympatico msn, show us 12 combinations that help your health. Here's my favorite foods combination. You can see the entire article on power pairs

8 a) Canadian Living : Health : Nutrition : Foods that will help you lose weight

I've found that article on canadian living and I've found it really interesting, So I post it here. Good reading ! If you want the whole article you can click on the link bellow.


Foods that will help you lose weightTrying to lose weight? Instead of thinking about what you shouldn't eat, focus on the delicious foods that will keep you satisfied. Here are the top picks for foods that will help you lose weight.
By Kat Tancock and Helen Racanelli

1. Cucumbers

Although cucumbers offer only modest nutritional benefits (a bit of vitamin C, A, and some fibre), this delicately flavoured member of the gourd family goes a long way in bulking up a salad, and making you feel nice and full for few calories. Or if you're in the mood for a crunchy snack, slice them up with the skin on, instead of reaching for potato chips or crackers.

Try our: Marinated Cucumber Salad


2. Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a delicious and nutritious sweet-tart snack, breakfast side or salad topping. But researchers have also discovered that eating grapefruit or grapefruit juice daily can aid in weight loss, possibly due to a reduction in insulin levels.


3. Lentils

Packed with fibre, folate and magnesium, this versatile fat-free legume can be a fabulous supporting player of a slimming healthy eating regimen. Lentils, prepared any number of ways, will have you feeling as if you've eaten a meaty, even creamy, dish minus the calories and saturated fat that come with eating meat.

Try our: Lentil Feta Salad


4. Oats

Oats and oatmeal are high in fibre, which helps you feel full – and satisfied – longer. Plus consumption of whole grains has been shown to aid in weight loss. For the best benefits, fill up on oatmeal for breakfast – try steel-cut oats if you've got the time, or instant oatmeal if you prefer to eat at work (just try to pick the sugar-free kinds and add your own sweeteners).


5. Foods with shells

If you're a compulsive snacker with a yen for salt, foods with their natural shells on can help you slow down and savour what you're eating while curbing the craving. For instance, unsalted pistachio nuts, walnuts in the shell, peanuts, and edamame in the pod can help you curb your cravings for saltier, unhealthier junk food. Plus, you're not as likely to overeat if you have to work for your reward.


6. Apples

Plentiful and versatile, apples can help you satisfy sugar cravings for less calories. Whether eaten fresh as a midafternoon snack in the office or baked for dessert, these nutritional powerhouses will help fill you up and keep you slim.


7. Eggs

With an average of 72 calories, a hefty 6 grams of protein, and elements of almost every essential vitamin you need, eggs can be a nutritious (not to mention affordable) part of a healthy weight loss plan. Hard-boiled eggs are highly portable for a post-gym snack; poached eggs can be a delicious, filling breakfast.


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8 a) 8 ways you can eat to fight fatigue

Avoid the white :  Replace white bread, white pasta, white potatoes and rice by whole wheat , sweet potatoes and brown rice

Drink green: Green tea loaded with antioxidants and it also contains natural caffeine that fights fatigue

Protein it up: Eating the right amount of protein helps to balance blood sugar, which in turn avoids energy fluctuations. Men need  5 to 7 ounces of protein per meal while women need approximately 4 to 6 ounces of protein per meal. The palm of your hand is equivalent to 3 ounces of protein.

Water yourself down:  Hydrating yourself daily with 6 to 8 glasses of fresh, clean water, herbal tea or watered down 100 per cent fruit juice

Think crayons: Try to make your plate look as colourful as a pack of Crayola markers

Choose iron-rich foods : We need iron to produce hemoglobin, the main component of red blood cells.If your red blood cells can't supply as much oxygen to the cells, resulting in poor energy. Women need twice the amount of iron than men. 

Make lunch a larger meal than dinner: Avoid eating large carbohydrate-dense meals such as toast or a plate of pasta right before bed.

 "how" you eat is also important: It takes 20 minutes for your stomach receptors to register a "full" signal to your brain. By taking your time while you are eating meals, you will eat until you are sufficiently satiated -- not stuffed!

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# 8 b) Create a workout

You want to workout for the summer ? Fitness magazine is a create way to build a workout, with your body target, equipments and laps of time. You can also choose a workout already set up for you. I really like to see what the exercises look like and the movements that I have to do.

#8 b) Be active with the wii

The Wii is a great way to keep the shape when it's cold outside or you don't feel to go out to do some exercises. I have try this game and I like it.In the beginning, you can create a profile. You have to enter your objective, weight and equipment you have at home. The game will create a routine depending of the king of training you want, ie lower body, cardio,yoga etc.

Dance Dance Revolution is great to kept the shape, but it's more for the cardio. I think it's a fun way to stay active. But the game is not long enough, after 2 weeks I have unlock all the level.

I tough this would be like DDR, but after a few try the sensor seems to not follow the movement correctly

I haven't try those game, but they seems fun. Active from EA look better than cardio workout from Golds Gym. Both are compatible with the wii fit board. 

# 8 c) Moisturizing conditioner ingredient

When I was looking for a new moisturizer, I began to wonder what was important and what makes the difference between each other. The last time I went to the spa, I ask the therapist what make a good product. She told my usually there's no bad product, You only have to find the right one for you. So I've browse the web to find what kind of product are good for my kind of hair. I didn't want to take a product because someone told me it was good, but I really wanted to understand what are the good ingredients and what do they do. Thanks to sunshyne - you can check her profile on hairlista, her link is in my blog list on the left - I've found some answers and with the help of other website I've made a quit summery.

1. Water: Must be in the first 3 ingredients, water is the best moisturizer

2. Glycerin: A humectant meaning that it attracts moisture into your hair. It draws water from the air into the hair.

Or with the same function - Honey, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Sugar Cane, Maltitol, Acetamide MEA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Startch, Sodium PC

3. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein: Derived from wheat; strengthening and thickening for healthy hair It adds body and shine to hair. It's effective for repair and restructuring benefits. It also reduces brittleness and limpness. 

4. NATURAL Oils that's mean NO mineral oil, NO petroleum or artificial oil: For lubrication. Gives more moisture to the hair. Helps to maintain softness, adds sheen, and protection.

• Rosemary Oil -  Known to increase blood flow, therefore, promoting hair growth.

• Almond oil - Nourishes hair and smoothes hair cuticles, makes hair long, strong and thick, massaging with almond oil adds shine to the hair, control hair fall

• Peppermint Oil -  Gives a cooling effect/tingle to the scalp, and removes dandruff. Purifies the scalp. Known to increase blood flow, therefore, promoting hair growth.

• Avocado Oil - full of vitamins your hair needs like vitamins A, E, D and potassium.
  

• Castor Oil - Cleanses toxins & impurities from the scalp, nourishes and thickens the hair. Stimulates hair growth while moisturizing dry brittle hair.

• Coconut Oil - Promotes hair growth by revitalizing and exfoliating dead skin tissue from the scalp. Great in removing dandruff so that the scalp/hair follicles can breath and the hair can grow at a faster rate.

• Cedarwod, lavendar, chamomile, bay, lemon and grapefruit : help encourage healthy hair growth

• Jojoba Oil : Moisturizes the scalp, Develops new hair cell growth, conditions your hair and prevents it from being brittle and dull If there is too much sebum found on the scalp, Jojoba oil can dissolve and take out the sebum, allowing the hair to be cleansed. 

• Tea Tree Oil:Tea tree oil is beneficial for the hair because it can treat the symptoms of a dry scalp as well as problematic oily hair. The oil has been used to treat dandruff, and has a unique astringent smell that is suitable for male or female use

• Sandalwood Oil: Sandalwood has many properties that make it good for the hair and scalp. The oil is an astringent, an anti-inflammatory and an antiseptic. Use sandalwood oil to soothe a dry and irritated scalp

• Orange Oil: This invigorating and vibrant smelling essential oil aids the hair by regulated the production of sebum, the hair’s natural oil.

• Grapeseed Oil: Grapeseed oil is popular because it is odorless and full of minerals and vitamins that help strengthen your hair. It is an odorless oil, and can help add shine and moisture to your hair. Grapeseed oil is known for having a high content of linoleic acid, an important fatty acid that supports cell health.
  

5. Fatty Alcohols: Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol are all natural fatty alcohols derived from coconut oil. They help to condition our hair and make it soft and manageable.

6. Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Helps thicken each hair shaft naturally. It also increases the strength of hair. Panthenol give elasticity shine to the hair and reduce split ends.

other good ingredients :

Citric Acid is an organic acid: A pH adjuster and a natural preservative in hair care products.

Tocopherol Acetate , vitamin E:  It heals, rejuvenates, softens, soothes and protects the hair and scalp. It also helps to treat hair loss by stimulating the hair follicle

Silk Amino Acids: strengthen, rebuild & nourish chemically damaged hair without weighing it down or causing buildup. These amino acids go deep down inside of the damaged hair cuticle to repair and protect it. It adds softness, body and strength to the hair.

So ladies next time you go to the beauty store check the ingredients label.

8 c) Knowing your skin type

This is sooo important. It's the base of a healthy skin. If you want to choose a product for your skin, you have to know your skin type. Using the wrong type of product will give you problems andit's a waste of time and money.  There is 5 basic types of skin; Dry, oily, normal, sensitive and combination of skin. To know your skin type you can easily check on the Internet or see your dermatologist/beauty therapist. I have found this website. They help you to find your skin type and they gave you a guide for tips, caring and treatment for your skin type. 

 http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/guides/skin-types/

You can also pass a skin diagnosis on vichy website 

http://www.vichy.com/gb/autodiag/index.html

# 8 c) General beauty

In this topic, I will talk about skin care, hair, clothing or any related to beauty. In this post I want to share with you all my discoveries on the web. 

I love to browse around just to see what are the new tip and advices. Have found those website very helpful. 

If you want to have a review before buying any product, I really like this site. You can browse by category, price and rating.  You can also add search preference and exclude product with different substance like alcohol or you can include preference to see product that are hypoallergenic etc.

http://www.totalbeauty.com/reviews

Have you ever wonder what is in your product and if they really work ? This website is a preview of the book of Paula's choice. You can also have the reviews of 40000 products for 24,95$. She also  explain that sometime you can buy a cheaper product and it will do exactly as the expensive one because of the ingredient are almost the same.

 http://www.cosmeticscop.com/skin-care-makeup-reviews.aspx

I really like this website because they have great workout, healthy tip and beauty care. You can can register to build your own workout with videos. They have great recipes. I'm not a diet fan, but I believe in eating right and better.  You can also make your  fitness plan or a blog to share your experience with other members.

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com

that's it for my general beauty favorite website, I also like to check on wiki how and YouTube for tutorial. 

# 7 Try indoor climbing

I have try indoor climbing this week, it's was cool. I've climb three walls of 50 feet. But I felt sick after the third one ... they say it's maybe because of the difference of temperature and pressure or because of the effort and stress.. anyways maybe I'll give it an other shot to see if it was a one time deal or I'm really not meant to do this. It's a little ironic because I was good at it for my first trial. 

# 13 a) How to make sushi

I had a great time making my first sushi roll.  It was easier than I tough. I didn't had many ingredients. Next time, I will try to have the menu of sushi place and make many varieties. 

http://www.wikihow.com/Roll-Sushi

# 6 a) Try african dance

I've tried african dance this week and I've liked it. It was more a cardio and strenght training than a traditional dance. It has a lot of arms movements and jumps. For me, the difficulty of this dance it's the coordination of the arms and the legs. I will try the course for three other weeks. Here's a video of some basic moves.  

# 23.10 & 23.50 -- Change a tire and Jump Start a car

I already know how to change a tire and jump start a car, but something I found really usefull it's the emergency repair by slim. You can easily repair your tire in 20 minutes. You don't have to take off your tire and use your jack. The kit have a compressor and the sealant. You can find the kit at Walmart for 30 $. http://www.slime.com/

An other usefull thing to have in your trunk it's a battery charger. You can jump stars

 your car without a the help of someone else. You can find one at canadian tire.

Here's a great web site 

http://www.wikihow.com/Jump-Start-a-Car

http://www.wikihow.com/Change-a-Tire

you can find how to do almost everything

# 23.48 Keep a Clean House

In this post, I will share with you my discovery of the space bag. My friend Caroline recommend me this a while ago, so I've decided to give it a shot. I'm pretty glad I did. 

I didn't took the original one, I've bought mine at Walmart for 20 $. It comes with 7

 bags. In this bag, I have 8 winter coats. So if you want more space in your stor

ing, try this ! 

Now you have more space in your closet, you can use a closet doubler. The new pole is ajustable, so it really fit your need. 

# 23.3 Use google effectively

I tough I knew a lot on google, but this is what I've learned today.  You can search something in your area just be adding your postal code or zip code. You can use google as a calculator or a unit conversion too. Here's the web site for more information.

 http://www.google.com/help/features.html

# 23. Be able to do the 50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do

I think I can do almost all of them, execpt the first one. I've no clue how to make a fire. Anyways I will try to do all of them and post a proof below. I don't know how I will do that, like for Tell a Story that Captivates People’s Attention, but I'll try to find a way.

1.  Build a Fire – Fire produces heat and light, two basic necessities for living.  At some point in your life this knowledge may be vital.

2.  Operate a Computer – Fundamental computer knowledge is essential these days.  Please, help those in need.

3.  Use Google Effectively – Google knows everything.  If you’re having trouble finding something with Google, it’s you that needs help.

4.  Perform CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver – Someday it may be your wife, husband, son or daughter that needs help.

5.  Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle – There will come a time when you’ll be stuck without this knowledge.

6.  Do Basic Cooking – If you can’t cook your own steak and eggs, you probably aren’t going to make it.

7.  Tell a Story that Captivates People’s Attention – If you can’t captivate their attention, you should probably just save your breath.

8.  Win or Avoid a Fistfight – Either way, you win.

9.  Deliver Bad News – Somebody has got to do it.  Unfortunately, someday that person will be you.

10.  Change a Tire – Because tires have air in them, and things with air in them eventually pop.

11.  Handle a Job Interview – I promise, sweating yourself into a nervous panic won’t land you the job.

12.  Manage Time – Not doing so is called wasting time, which is okay sometimes, but not all the time.

13.  Speed Read – Sometimes you just need the basic gist, and you needed it 5 minutes ago. 

14.  Remember Names – Do you like when someone tries to get your attention by screaming “hey you”?

15.  Relocate Living Spaces – Relocating is always a little tougher than you originally imagined.

16.  Travel Light – Bring only the necessities.  It’s the cheaper, easier, smarter thing to do.

17.  Handle the Police – Because jail isn’t fun… and neither is Bubba.

18.  Give Driving Directions – Nobody likes driving around in circles.  Get this one right the first time.

19.  Perform Basic First Aid – You don’t have to be a doctor, or genius, to properly dress a wound.

20.  Swim – 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water.  Learning to swim might be a good idea. 

21.  Parallel Park – Parallel parking is a requirement on most standard driver’s license driving tests, yet so many people have no clue how to do it.  How could this be?

22.  Recognize Personal Alcohol Limits – Otherwise you may wind up likethis charming fellow.

23.  Select Good Produce – Rotten fruits and vegetables can be an evil tease and an awful surprise.

24.  Handle a Hammer, Axe or Handsaw – Carpenters are not the only ones who need tools.  Everyone should have a basic understanding of basic hand tools.

25.  Make a Simple Budget – Being in debt is not fun.  A simple budget is the key.

26.  Speak at Least Two Common Languages – Only about 25% of the world’s population speaks English.  It would be nice if you could communicate with at least some of the remaining 75%.

27.  Do Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Properly – Improper push-ups and sit-ups do nothing but hurt your body and waste your time

28.  Give a Compliment – It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give someone, and it’s free.

29.  Negotiate – The better deal is only a question or two away.

30.  Listen Carefully to Others – The more you listen and the less you talk, the more you will learn and the less you will miss.

31.  Recite Basic Geography – If you don’t know where anything is outside of your own little bubble, most people will assume (and they are probably correct) that you don’t know too much at all.

32.  Paint a Room – The true cost of painting is 90% labor.  For simple painting jobs it makes no sense to pay someone 9 times what it would cost you to do it yourself.

33.  Make a Short, Informative Public Speech – At the next company meeting if your boss asks you to explain what you’ve been working on over the last month, a short, clear, informative response is surely your best bet.  “Duhhh…” will not cut it.

34.  Smile for the Camera – People that absolutely refuse to smile for the camera suck!

35.  Flirt Without Looking Ridiculous – There is a fine line between successful flirting and utter disaster.  If you try too hard, you lose.  If you don’t try hard enough, you lose.

36. Take Useful Notes – Because useless notes are useless, and not taking notes is a recipe for failure.

37.  Be a Respectful House Guest – Otherwise you will be staying in a lot of hotels over the years.

38.  Make a Good First Impression – Aristotle once said, “well begun is half done.”

39.  Navigate with a Map and Compass – What happens when the GPS craps out and you’re in the middle of nowhere?

40.  Sew a Button onto Clothing – It sure is cheaper than buying a new shirt.

41.  Hook Up a Basic Home Theater System – This isn’t rocket science.  Paying someone to do this shows sheer laziness.

42.  Type – Learning to type could save you days worth of time over the course of your lifetime.

43.  Protect Personal Identity Information – Personal identity theft is not fun unless you are the thief.  Don’t be careless.

44.  Implement Basic Computer Security Best Practices – You don’t have to be a computer science major to understand the fundamentals of creating complex passwords and using firewalls.  Doing so will surely save you a lot of grief someday.

45.  Detect a Lie – People will lie to you.  It’s a sad fact of life.

46.  End a Date Politely Without Making Promises – There is no excuse for making promises you do not intend to keep.  There is also no reason why you should have to make a decision on the spot about someone you hardly know.

47.  Remove a Stain – Once again, it’s far cheaper than buying a new one.

48.  Keep a Clean House – A clean house is the foundation for a clean, organized lifestyle.

49.  Hold a Baby – Trust me, injuring a baby is not what you want to do.

50.  Jump Start a Car – It sure beats walking or paying for a tow truck.