Health + Wellness
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Best Sulfate Free Shampoos
Has the hairdresser recently recommended that you switch to a sulfate free shampoo? They may be onto something. What exactly are sulfates and why are they in shampoo? In the most basic terms, sulfates are very harsh cleaning chemicals that are added to shampoos to make it extra foamy and get hair super clean. This sounds great but the problem is that sulfates clean so well that they also strip away all of the good things in hair. You end up with dry, damaged hair that’s dull and lifeless. On top of that, sulfates are highly toxic to your body and are known to cause eye and scalp irritation. Yikes! Do you fear you will never be able to let go of your favorite shampoo? Don’t worry, there are dozens to choose from and we've picked out some of the best sulfate free shampoos on the market.
By David McCleary8 years ago in Longevity
The Mane Event
We all want it thicker, fuller, longer or all of the above. As we age, each strand seems to become more precious than the last as we watch our luscious locks shed. There are a wide variety of reasons as to why we lose our hair such as stress, genetics, age, poor nutrition, hormonal changes, autoimmune disorders, and damage from over styling, to name a few. Suddenly we find ourselves longing to transform into a Chia Pet. If only we could water ourselves in the shower to stimulate our follicles resulting in a new head of hair in just a couple of weeks… but alas, that is an on demand request that even Silicon Valley has yet to master.
By Vanessa Fitzgerald8 years ago in Longevity
Do Facials Help Keep You Looking Young?
Professional facials used to be the territory of the rich and wrinkled, usually administered in pricey private salons that weren't very accessible to or interested in people on more modest time/money budgets. All for the sake of looking young. But the alternative—doing it at home with a store-bought steaming machine—just didn't produce the same results. Deep-pore cleansing was modest; mar-free blackhead removal was near impossible; relaxation and pampering were lost in the effort, as were potential rejuvenation effects.
By Mackenzie Lu8 years ago in Longevity
Beyond Smoothies: Blend Your Way to Fall Comfort Food
So, smoothies, right? Those have been a thing forever now, and you might have jumped on the bandwagon of liquified goodness and bought a Blendtec or a Vitamix or a Ninja or even ALL THREE if you’re an overachiever like that. But maybe - and I‘m not accusing anyone of anything, I’m just saying that maybe - that blender has been sitting there in all its powerful glory on your countertop and gathering dust. Sure, the first week you made a smoothie every single day, and maybe you Instagrammed some sweet pics of all that fruity goodness, but then you got busy and it was back to Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts (or nothing at all). It’s not your fault! Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts are Glucosia’s gift to mankind (she’s the goddess of sugar), and blending gets boring when you’re doing the same berry-banana-almond milk dealio all the time. But I am here to blast you out of yawn-town and help you take your blending game to the next level! Way beyond smoothies, your blender can do a billion other things, and you are about to break that baby out and make its wildest dreams come true - helping you get fit and healthy like never before.
By Sarah Quinn8 years ago in Longevity
Best Healthy Food Instagrams to Follow
The best healthy food Instagrams to follow are out there to inspire you to create new treats that taste good and are good for you. Healthy eating can be easy, but it can also be easy to burn out and resort back to consuming your favorite junk foods. While there are dozens of Instagram accounts out there featuring adorable cupcakes and oh-so-cheesy pizza slices (you know you’ve done it!), there are also so many healthy food Instagrams out there for you to drool over. Greasy fast food selections aren’t the only way to generate a few likes from your followers. Healthy food Instagrams are on the rise for promoting healthy lifestyles that can inspire you daily. Acai bowls topped with neatly arranged fruit always make me smile. Following healthy food Instagrams is a great way to prioritize a healthy eating lifestyle by keeping it in the forefront of your mind. It’s also a great way to discover new ways to prepare some of your favorite healthy foods to keep you interested in maintaining that well balanced diet. There are plenty of healthy food Instagrams to follow and the key is finding a few that match your personal dietary goals and needs.
By Alicia Springer8 years ago in Longevity
Retro Exercise Trends
Exercise should be a part of your daily routine. Just like brushing your teeth and getting dressed, it is important to get your heart pumping. There are those that take the most strenuous route and run miles a day. There are the gym rats that can spend hours lifting weights, stretching and taking a variety of classes. And then there are people that take the path of least resistance and do what comes easiest-walking outside to get the paper, using upper body strength to open the refrigerator or lift the remote. Different strokes for different folks.
By Banji Ganchrow8 years ago in Longevity
What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Meat
What happens to your body when you stop eating meat is a question which many people have on their mind nowadays. There is a growing interest in the nutritional requirements and deficiencies of modern man. Vegetarian diets are increasing in popularity, as many are concerned by the impact processed meats can have on our health. Others look at vegetarianism as a way to help shed extra weight, improved energy, reduced risk of heart disease, and as a replacement for supplements. To know how true these claims are, it's important to look at what happens to your body when you stop eating meat.
By David McCleary8 years ago in Longevity