African American women cannot afford to let the excuse “I don’t want to mess up my hair” keep them from meeting the recommended guidelines for physical activity. It is well know that African American women have higher rates of being either overweight or obese when compared to their peers. A main contributor to this occurrence is lack of exercise. Several barriers have been cited as reasons why African American do not workout including time, environment and finances. A new barrier recently researched is hair care maintenance. A survey conducted by Wake Forest University showed that 31% of the women surveyed…
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We all have seen the magazine headlines -‘Lose 20 Pounds in Four Weeks’ ‘Get Thinner Thighs in 9 Minutes a Week’ or ‘Diet Your Way to Wealth and Happiness’. They vie not only for our attention but our dollars as they try and goad us into digging deep into our wallets. Weight and more importantly weight loss may be our greatest obsession.It is not surprising the most people give weight loss as the reason for starting an exercise program and it is one method that assists with weight loss. Attempting to reduce food intake is the more common approach. Diets,…
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By June 25, 2010, the dietary supplement industry concludes an event that will have historical significance. It would complete the last stage in a three-part installation of the FDA GMPs bringing a new level of high-quality standards for the entire dietary supplement industry.The new rules and regulations under the cGMPs range from tighter manufacturing practices to detailed documentation, new personnel regulations and detailed product testing. Raising the bar on quality manufacturing will, no doubt, serve to enhance the image of the supplement industry. Consumers will have the confidence of knowing that the products they hold in their hands have undergone…
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Teen weight loss tips need to be inspiring and motivating and of course, achievable so that the teenager in question, sticks to their plan and even has fun with it. If you are planning some teen weight loss tips for someone within your family, really consider their personalities prior to writing a fitness plan and think about how they handle challenges and of course, whether they might give in a little too easily.Knowing someone really well can help when scheduling a new health regime because it can be made much more personalised and adapted to suit. Teen weight loss tips…
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There have been numerous articles stating how important the food we eat is for our disposition and physical aspect. Following the same pattern, we may easily infer that the beauty of our crowning glory is definitely correlated with the products we normally eat. Here are a few pieces of advice that will help you restore the beauty of your hair through the help of several special ingredients.The deficit of minerals in our body is the main cause leading to hair loss; therefore, you need to enrich your day to day diet with products that contain zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B-12,…
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People are still reeling with the effects of the recent recession and will still be looking for bargains in 2010, and this goes for those trips to the hairdresser as well. Many are opting to colour their hair at home, although there are still those who prefer to leave this in the hands of the professionals.As far as hair colour goes, highlights will still be popular all over the world, although this year will see softer, understated highlights – this will give the hair that expensive shine – instead of chunky, bold colors. Colour trends in the hairdressing industry for…
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Andis’s first hair clipper, a favorite in its time and known as a quality product today, was originally known for its smaller, faster model that delivered a higher performance than other clippers available at the time. Today, Andis is still a company that prides itself on quality products and is well known among hair professionals worldwide.Andis Co. is successful today and uses the same fundamentals and foundation as its prior generations. The brand is customer oriented and strives to make the best possible products for their customers.Andis offers many products including professional-use, consumer-use, animal care, and hotel grooming tools.For professional…