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Welcome to my blog, and thank you for stopping by. I hope you find it informative, and if there is anything I have missed or you would like me to talk about please drop me a line of suggestion. After seeing a nutritional therapist I decided from the improvement of my own health that I would like to be there in the same way for others, therefore, I studied two degrees; one in Nutritional Therapy and another in Bioscience Nutrition so that i could be equipped to support a number of health conditions. I now work for a supplement company on a clinical team supporting practitioners and keeping upto date with all new scientific information and provide private consultations too aswel as keeping my blog going :)

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Monday 28 October 2013

Luscious Locks - Because You’re Worth It.




Giving hair knockout shine
Dietary essential fatty acids help to lock moisture into your hair and applying them topically is also supportive.  By massaging coconut oil into the scalp you are stimulating circulation and protecting the hair follicles to encourage hair regrowth and prevent dandruff on the scalp. Don’t just stop at the scalp, massaging the oil throughout the hair as you would with a conditioner will leave your locks with a bouncy shine. Coconut oil has endless benefits and can also be used on childrens hair as it contains fatty acids such as lauric acid which acts as an antimicrobial against lice when massaged into the scalp.



Avoiding weak broken hair
Pollutants and the daily use of hair products can take their toll on your hair making it lifeless and weak. With this in mind, a component of hair that should be encouraged and protected  is keratin, a fibrous structural protein that is partly formed by cysteine sulphide-bonds. By eating eating eggs, onions and garlic you are providing the cysteine necessary to support keratin synthesis and as a result, strong and healthy hair.

Fuller hair and a vibrant colour

Deficiencies in nutrients such as PABA, biotin, pantothenic acid and folic acid can lead to greying of the hair. Ensuring a rich intake of the B vitamin family along with copper provides comprehensive support for the natural colour pigments in your hair. When all of your friends are reaching for the hair dye, you can eat nutritious foods to ensure that your natural colour shines through. Not only does biotin do wonders for hair colour but it may also protect the follicles from hair loss. There are a few other gems that should not be forgotten. Inositol is another member of the B vitamin family that has been clinically shown to encourage hair growth.  Last but not least, zinc is a mineral which is crucial for healthy hair. Zinc slows the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a process which is linked to male pattern baldness in men but helps healthy hormone balance in women and encourages hair strength. Incorporating these simple tips can help you become the envy of your friends with shiny, luscious locks.

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