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Can bone broth really make your hair grow faster? I examine this new hair growth fad and break down the science behind bone broth for hair growth in this article. A few times a year, a new hair growth miracle starts trending at a rapid rate followed by YouTube videos …
Adding chickpeas to your diet will make a great difference when it comes to achieving your weight loss goals. Chickpeas are the latest ingredient I’ve included in my fitness challenge meals and I’m loving the results. In this article, I also share my favorite herbed chickpea recipe added from one …
Black cumin seed oil is one of the uncommon oils that’s supposed to be a cure-all for a wide variety of internal and external issues. I started researching black cumin seed oil a few months ago while looking up one of the oils I’m testing for my custom oil blend …
While taking out my braids over the weekend, I found myself way too busy to stop and cook lunch so I looked into the fridge for something I could throw together quickly. I discovered a cucumber in there. I wanted to eat it but I didn’t want to prepare anything …
I have covered sesame seed oil previously on Natural Oils for Hair and Health. It’s an excellent oil for greying hair as well as protecting the hair from the sun’s UV rays. You can read the previous article about sesame seed oil at How to Control Greying Hair with Sesame …
Cilantro aka coriander is a versatile herb from the same family as parsley. It can be found in most regions of the world. The leaves as well as the seeds are traditionally used in cooking and have a distinctive aroma, which is pleasing to the senses. My love for cilantro is …
This is a continuation of The Best Herbal Oils for Hair, Cooking & Aromatherapy. Each article is linked back to on that post so I suggest bookmarking it. The basil is a herb from the mint family. It’s a fragrant herb with a pleasant, pungent smell and is a staple …
My fitness challenge took a blow last week when I came down with flu that was bad enough to keep me in bed for a week! That’s got to be the first time that has happened to me in my life. I suspect it was related to a dust-filled environment …
Smoothies are a blend of raw fruits and vegetables. The possibilities are endless and they usually include additives like water, ice cubes, milk, honey, nuts, seeds, supplements, and powders. Smoothies can be used as individual meals in a weight loss regimen or can be consumed after an intense workout program. …
My obsession with green food and salads has grown over the last few months since I commenced my fitness challenge. I’ve discovered there are so many different kinds of healthy vegetables, herbs, and fruits out there that you can combine in a lot of ways for health and fitness. These …
Butter is the primary reason why baked goods turn out fluffy and nice. Without butter or an inadequate amount of butter, baked goods turn out dry and unappetizing. I’m sure we’ve all tasted baked goods like that at one time or the other. Butter is a vital ingredient in baking. However, …