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View my sea kelp natural hair treatment I tried over the weekend.  It is a simple process that offers great results- shine and additional minerals that are great for the hair.  My concoction included kelp powder, aloe vera juice, and oils.  I decided to use coconut and red palm oil in my mixture, but feel free to use whatever oils work well with your hair- almond, apricot, etc.  Leave the mixture on for 2 to 4 hours.  It's easy to wash out, and the smell is minimal.  The first pic of my hair shows my texture prior to the treatment.  View the sheen and length after treatment.  This is a completely natural home remedy.  Care to learn more about kelp and how it supports hair growth, and the overall body-depending on how you use it.   Check out the link from Herb Wisdom for additional info.   http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-kelp.html

For breakfast, eggs with quinoa, garlic, turmeric powder and any additional seasonings you prefer For lunch/dinner - Small skillet with coconut or red palm oil, add in kale, cabbage, fennel, quinoa and seasoning Both take less than 10 minutes to cook

I've been on a coconut oil kick since I read about it's countless benefits a few years ago.  I use it while cooking, as well as for natural beauty products and remedies.  I keep it on hand at the house at all times.  See my post on coconut oil for more details regarding this oil.  So now I've read up on red palm oil, another great option for health and beauty concerns.  See the link below from Livestrong.  I currently use rpo for cooking everything that calls for oil.  It can also be used for oil hair treatments and applied to the skin.  The down fall is that this oil is even messier than coconut oil-  it's red and has a bit of a staining effect.  But it's still worth considering based off all of it's benefits!  Try an organic version to be sure you get a true product. http://www.livestrong.com/article/198458-what-are-the-benefits-of-palm-oil-on-hair skin/ Here is a link discussing the differences between the...

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Looking for better hair days, try the LOC method-  this is my tried and loved process for getting my hair to finally work with my schedule. For liquid, I typically just use the moisture from the shower to work through my hair.  I then apply an oil (moroccan argan oil or Jamaican black castor oil), and complete my routine with some type of creamy moisturizer, usually Camille Rose or Jane Carter.  And this equals success on most days! http://www.curlynikki.com/2013/09/loc-method-hair-routine-every-curly.html

Is sugar really the leading cause of obesity and type II diabetes in America?  Read the article link from The Atlantic and see the answer. Maybe it's time for you to make the switch, and leave sugar in the past. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/09/how-to-think-about-sugar/279742/

Making the most of what we've got, no matter what we're working with.  The items listed in the link below (written by CNN) show the simple updates you can make in your family habits.  And they're all free!  http://superhuman.ly/2013/08/25/habits-of-healthy-families/