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Many people think that hair care starts with shampooing. Not so! It starts with what you eat. In general, a healthy diet of whole foods - whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sufficient protein and lots of water is needed. What’s Hair Made Of? Hair contains all the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients the body needs for health. That’s why diet is so important for...

Have you ever tried a spice tea? Spice teas are aromatic with their relaxing blend of spices, such as cardamom or ginger, added to a base of black tea. How to Spice Up Your Black Tea Steep your tea bag and add ½ tsp of crushed cardamom or ginger. Cardamom (Eletteria Cardamomum) Current research shows cardamom seeds contain volatile oils, which primarily target...

Cinnamon as a Stress Reducer? The bioactivity of cinnamon resides in its oil, which contains approximately 90% cinnamaldehyde. Historically, cinnamon has been used for its antibacterial, antispasmodic, anti-ulcer, choleretic, sedative, antifungal, antiviral, antipyretic, lipolytic and cytotoxic properties. The German Commission E has approved cinnamon for appetite loss, dyspepsia (heartburn), bloating and flatulence. Perhaps the most common historical use of cinnamon was its...

Bioperine has been around for a few years in certain formulas but now research has shown what it can do. Bioperine is a standardized extract from the fruit of black pepper or long pepper. Where Does It Come From? It’s used to enhance the absorption or bioavailability of supplements and is obtained from the black pepper fruit that’s cultivated in the damp,...

As we age, our ability to remember the smallest things, like where we placed our car keys or even recalling someone's name, tends to become a problem. For some this can be a sign of memory impairment. In fact, in a recent survey on Age Associated Memory Impairment, 6 in 10 Canadian boomers experienced short-term memory loss over the last year. As a...

Being pregnant is one of the greatest joys in life. Here are some ways you can keep your body and your baby healthy during pregnancy. Take A Prenatal Multivitamin Our diets may be deficient in a number of vitamins and minerals especially when meeting the demand of a growing baby as well as our own nutritional needs. That’s why it’s important to...