by Claire Addison on March 8, 2010
There are so many terrible products available today, sometimes it just makes you want to make your own! Fortunately today there are quite a few organic hair products out there that really are all natural and good for your hair. The organic hair movement is getting bigger, and people are demanding more and more that their lives be as chemical free as possible. If you are one of them, take a look at some of the cooler things I was able to find on the market, and maybe a recipe for your own shampoo that you can make at home.
Great Organic Options for You to Buy
You can now actually buy organic hair dye, how is that for organic hair products? I never would have thought they were any good, but the really are, especially the darker shades. Many are actually really good at moisturizing your hair as well. There are many brands out there that are pretty good, even henna products that will make your hair look amazing. Shea butter root stimulator can keep your long hair from having problems, and being all natural you can trust it against your skin. Organic hair products are making their way into more and more stores nationwide and finding one in your area shouldn’t be too hard, especially if you make your residence on the west coast.
Organic Shampoo at Home
You can make your own organic shampoo and organic hair products at home, so long as you have a good recipe. I like to take about two cups of super strong herbal tea, three tablespoons of grated castile soap, one tablespoon of glycerin, and five drops of scented oil. This is really good stuff to have around the house and will save you a ton of money over just buying it in the stores. Plus what is nice is you can use about any kind of tea to make it, and that makes it so nice smelling, add that to the fact that the scented oils will stick to your hair and you will smell great for the whole day. Find ways to have more than one kind of shampoo around and decide which one is your favorite, the hard part will most likely be finding enough empty bottles lying around to put all your creations and shampoos into when you are done. From dog shampoo to organic baby shampoo, there are many options for making your own at home.
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by Claire Addison on March 6, 2010
When I learned I had breast cancer, I got serious about my health. I knew that I needed to change my lifestyle and incorporate more healthy foods in order to give myself the best chance at preventing a recurrence of this terrifying disease.
The real challenge for me has been finding recipes that both would benefit my health and please my family. In the process of discovering what needed to be done in order to improve my health, I uncovered that fact that I am also allergic to dairy products and eggs. Before giving up cheese, I was addicted. My goal was to incorporate recipes into our lives that would eliminate any residual cheese longing.
Giving up dairy for health reasons turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Little did I know that the majority of the migraine and sinus issues I had suffered from for years were a result of the allergies to dairy with which I was plagued. Simply by cutting out dairy and eggs, the occurrence of migraines dropped substantially. Plus, I stopped needing the Afrin nasal spray to which I had been addicted to for years.
To optimize my health, I wanted to get serious. I cut out processed foods, refined sugars and anything containing white flour. My meals now consist mostly of organic ingredients and I make them from scratch. No additives, no preservatives, no saturated fats. Only pure ingredients and heart healthy fats like those found in olive oil, avocados and wild caught deep-water fish, such as salmon.
Through trial and error, I realized that combining elements from both the raw food and vegan lifestyles, I could come up with workable food choices that would meet all of our needs. On my website, Cheap Healthy Meals, I discuss the reasons that I chose to model both vegan and raw lifestyles as well as share recipes that I have adapted or developed that quite my health concerns and please my family as well.
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by Claire Addison on February 26, 2010
If you are one of those people who are afraid of ordering out or having a restaurant meal because it means bad news for your diet, then you are in luck as this article is especially for you. In this article you will find 10 rules for when eating in or ordering out. They will help you to make it more waistline friendly. Here’s how:
1. Avoid anything deep fried
Deep fried foods are a big diet no-no. So stay far way from anything deep fried.
2. Choose the cooking method smartly
Ask the chef about the cooking method and make sure that yours is either: baking, stir frying, grilling or steaming. Stay away from all the other cooking methods.
3. Stick to lean meat
Stick to lean meat and avoid fatty y meats. Good meat choices includes: lean red meat like sirloin and fillet, fish and skinless chicken.
4. Bulk food up with salad or vegetables
Half of your plate must consist of salad and vegetables in order to consume less calories and fat from the food.
5. Skip the chips
Chips should never be on your menu. Healthier options to include are baked potato and sweet potato.
6. Start with a starter
Starting your meal with a starter will help you to fill up and to eat less of your main meal.
7. Have salad dressing on the side
Never order your meals without asking for salad dressing on the side. If you do you will be getting in much more calories than you should.
8. Limit your alcohol intake
Drinking too much can cause you to eat much more than you should and as alcohol is high in calories, you will be getting in extra empty calories.
9. Have low fat sauces
Low fat sauces like chili and soy should be preferred over unhealthy sauces.
10. Share the dessert
When you are in the mood for dessert, only have half and give the other half to a friend.
Cheated on these rules?
When you did indulge in cheat foods, just burn the excess calories of with extra cardio. The best cardio machines are stepper machines and eliptical cross trainers.
So next time you eat out or you order out, keep these 10 rules for when you order out close by and your meal will be healthier and waistline friendly.
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