When we have the stressful time of our hair falling out, our hair getting thin our having damaged and brittle hair, we desperately want an answer to how to regrow our hair easily and naturally.  Your hair will re-grow in a few weeks’ time, but on average, re-growth takes months rather than weeks, so you’ll have to be focussed and strong to see it through.  Hair falls out quickly but takes a long time to regrow.  Losing hair is an intensely traumatic experience. 

The good news is that you CAN regrow your hair and you can achieve this without poisoning your body with chemicals and artificial ingredients and all their side effects or even worse, start to look at wigs!

Firstly we need to flush out toxins in our bodies and then activate our hair follicles to start growing strong, healthy and shiny new hair.   Get your body to function at an optimum level.  A solution is to find a natural supplement with the correct vitamins that feed the follicles of your hair.  Most of us are understandably reluctant to subject our bodies to pharmaceuticals and medical drugs because we do not want to jeopardise our overall health. 

I would like to share basic concepts of hairgrowth:

The key role of hair is to provide protection against heat loss.  Hair keeps the head warm by trapping air near the skin surface to provide an invisible, insulating layer.  Hair is composed of a strong structural protein called keratin.  Each strand of hair consists of three layers.  The innermost layer is called medulla and is only present in large thick hairs.  The middle layer is known as the cortex.  The cortex provides strength and both the colour and texture of the hair.  The outermost layer is known as the cuticle.  The cuticle is thin and colourless and serves as a protector of the cortex.

Hair grows out of a hair follicles.  The follicle is an indentation of the outer layer of the scalp.  The base of the follicle is shaped like a bulb, and the bottom of this bulb is the dermal papilla.  The dermal papilla is the crucial source of nourishment for the entire follicle structure.  It derives its nourishment from a network of blood vessels in a deeper layer of the scalp. 

You can imagine that it is very important for the dermal papilla to get good quality blood from the surrounding blood vessels, because it is the blood that carries nutrients to the hair follicles.   So, insufficient nutrients in the blood supply – insufficient hairgrowth! 

Amongst the most important substances that the body needs to grow healthy, strong and thick hair are  Vitamin C, Niacin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iodine, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, Choline to name just a few.   Those vitamins are a typical Hair Helper combination. 

Lastly, we need to stimulate and cleanse Hair Follicles from the inside and outside.  Hair loss show that your body is not working as it should because we do not get the proper nutrients on a daily basis.  You will have to take responsibility for your own well-being and act on the information.  Make sure you go to someone who can assist you with the correct advise with your Hair Loss and help you with the regrow of your hair you wish to have.   

If you are losing hair, something is not working in your body.  Either your hormones are out of kilter, you are toxic or you do not get the proper hair vitamins your need.  Whichever one of these, your body needs to have plenty of water to keep detox liver and kidneys so that your hormones can rebalance again.  Drinking plenty of good quality water will also considerably improve the quality of your skin and promote the healing process that leads to new hair growth.  Activate hair follicles by massaging the scalp so that new hair can start to develop in the follicles, growing stronger with every day.  We all want our hair to start growing strong, healthy and be shiny!  Start with a supplement that help hair growth. A combination that will be a Hair Helper for you!

By Judith Fulkes
www.hairbeauty.co.za

What is the most used part of our body…that we take for granted and abuse…hardly ever think of its complexity…is very youthful early in life…and is the most difficult to keep young looking? Below you can learn how YOU can help keep this body part more youthful.

YOUR HANDS! (I know…you knew that! I believe you!)

Don’t “click off” because you have great looking hands now—I’m talking to you too! If you don’t start following a certain routine now, you will, no-doubt-about-it, have old looking hands before you know it! Please read on….

There is so much we can do to keep our hands younger looking for a very long time. The hands start aging long before they look it. Here’s why and what you can do about it.

The skin on the back of your hands is extremely delicate. This skin is very, very thin, there is almost no fat under it at all, which is why the veins are so visible. 

As we grow older, any fat that is there lessens; the skin becomes dry and loose, exposing the veins even more. As if that’s not enough, on top of it all, we begin to develop ugly age spots and sunspots.

Not only are our hands the first to show age, they are complicated appendages, consisting of twenty-seven bones, muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves, a lymphatic system and, of course, nails. They need extra care because they’re always doing so much for us and, unfortunately, so often taken for granted.

Here’s Anti-Aging Information For The Hands

Although my hands look OK for my 76 years, there is much I did not know to do “back then” that I have since learned and would like very much to share with you.

• The sun is the biggest culprit for aging skin. I shudder when I think of all those times, years ago, I went fly-fishing, horseback riding, gardening and walking without protection on my hands. At least, when skiing I was forced to wear gloves.

You don’t have to be silly about it, but protecting the thin skin of your hands from the sun, as often as you can, will go a long way toward retaining their youthfulness. For example there are fishing gloves I wear now. When gardening, I wear some sort of glove, depending on what I’m doing. Horseback riding….I buy inexpensive gloves…cut the finger tips off…hop on my horse and don’t worry about my hands.
You can also apply a good SUNBLOCK on the back of your hands. A SUNBLOCK, as opposed to a sun screen, doesn’t look pretty, but it does protect from the damaging rays. 
For a few weeks, try noticing how often your hands are exposed to the sun. More than you think, I’ll bet! I even keep sun block in my car too, because I’ve learned that it’s usually in the “other place” when I need it!

• Another culprit is water. It is quick to dry out the thin skin of our hands, by removing their natural oils. Our hands are in water much more than we realize; washing dishes, bathing babies, washing our hair, etc., etc. …all throughout every day.

You know this remedy, but we hate doing it: Wear rubber gloves whenever you can. I hate it too. So, in addition, I keep a hand cream, face cream, body cream, any kind of moisturizing cream in as many places as I can so I don’t have to go looking for one.
Keeping the thin skin of our hands moisturized is very important. You can put some cream in small containers. Carry one in your handbag and put the others in strategic places around the house.

Don’t forget to take care of those nails too. You can give yourself a home manicure or go to a professional. I do my own hair, but love to have my nails done by a good manicurist where I can just sit back and relax. That’s a treat I give to myself. If you have weak nails use a liquid collagen nail treatment and a product that helps keep the nails hard.

Wishing you a long healthy life with beautiful hands to match.

Losing your hair

HAIR LOSS is not something that anyone is able to accept with a smile. Losing ones hair can be extremely stressful especially if you have come through your life with a full head of hair.  The first thing NOT to do, is panic.  Remember... stress adds to the problem and can actually be one of the causes.  Sit down and draw up a list of anything that YOU think COULD be a contributing factor.

Perhaps you have gone through an extremely traumatic period, maybe you have started taking a particular medication or changed your hair products.  Perhaps you have just had a perm.  Think about absolutely anything that you think could be contributing to your hair loss.  Once you have made your list, go through each one carefully and if need be, consult with your doctor to eliminate any medical causes.  You then might consider changing hair products and in extreme cases, you might want to purchase something that will at least stop any more hair from falling out.  Do not hesitate... act immediately.

Did you know how important it is to massage your scalp?  This increases the blood flow which is highly important to carry the essential nutrients and vitamins needed by the root of the hair to keep it healthy.

Diet is also important for healthy shiny hair.  Fresh fruit and vegetables is required for a good healthy body AND good healthy hair.

Losing ones hair can be combated by proper care and by feeding the follicle from the inside.  It's never too late to start a good healthy care program.

Hair Loss - prevent and what to do when it happens

In this article, we are going to concentrate on HAIR LOSS. How to prevent, what to do when it starts to happen, the upside, the downside, the what to use, what not to use and more, with lots of tips and information. The info will be beneficial to both, men and woman and it is our absolute aim to share all we know with all of our friends so visit often and share what you learn here, with anyone you know who is having hair loss problems.

Before we actually start.....I would just like to bring to your attention that Oledas hair (if you look at all the photographs of her on our facebook page), is absolute, 100% living proof that hair doesn’t have to grow thin, dull or break off just because you’ve had another birthday. To keep her hair from growing past her waist, she still has to cut it a full inch every single month.

Many people say that Oledas hair has not aged in 20 years but it took Oleda many years to find out how. As you all know, beauty is Oledas business. As a model and beauty expert, Oleda sells THE WAY SHE LOOKS. As Oleda gets older, more and more people are beginning to believe her essential message, that you CAN make yourself beautiful and KEEP yourself beautiful, despite any number of years and NO WHERE but absolutely NO WHERE is this more true than with your hair. Woman look at Oleda and excuse their own problem hair by saying that Oleda was “born lucky” but… when they realise that Oleda has been a two-process blonde for over 20 years… that she both, bleaches and colors her hair… and her hair looks the way it does…. They then KNOW that Oleda has discovered something that can most definitely work for them as well. AND FOR ALL OF YOU........

It took Oleda over 20 years to find out how to make her hair… and now YOUR hair, thicker, longer and fast growing. She is now happy that we pass this valuable knowledge onto you… our valued South African friends.

There are no secrets to having beautiful, healthy hair – ONLY KNOWLEDGE... and now you too, can learn how to have your very best hair.

We are going to discuss and share right here  in this article, so that you too, can learn how to have your best hair. Remember, there will be some immediate changes as soon as you start but you will be working towards stronger, healthier, more beautiful NEW growth. In a few months there will be enough growth to see the difference and by then you will be so hooked on our simple little program for beautiful hair that you will practice it for the REST OF YOUR NATURAL LIFE.

We all agree that great products with excellent information is a MUST to look and feel your best so before we go onto the “information” part, let me first tell you about the most unique hair system product you will probably ever hear about in your life. For the most beautiful, healthy hair a person can have, its necessary to have a complete system that feeds, treats and protects the hair from the INSIDE as well as the OUTSIDE. A system that feeds the hair follicle and at the same time treats each strand of hair. It is important to have a system that is specifically for your particular type hair whether it is dry, oily or normal.

HAIR HELPERS VITAMINS – Beautiful hair starts with feeding the hair follicles the nutrients that may be lacking in our everyday diet. With our processed over-cooked foods it is sometimes difficult to get all of the nutrients we need. Hair helpers vitamins were scientifically developed for hair nourishment and we will cover all there is to know about this wonderful product over the next few days.

Also important to care for your hair on the outside with shampoos and conditioners that are right for YOUR hair type. Washing and treating your hair at least once or twice a week will help keep your hair in good shape. Cutting and keeping a neat style, every six weeks also adds to the beauty of the hair.

NUTRITION AND YOUR HAIR - Eat as much unprocessed "natural" foods as possible. Not necessarily health food or those which are organically grown.. rather... pure, unadulterated meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and fruit. Plain and simply prepared, without preservatives, additives or artificial colouring. Eliminate most JUNK and snack foods, along with most pre-prepared frozen dishes.

COOK FOOD AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE - Over-cooking has been proven to remove many of the vitamins and minerals from otherwise nutritious foods. Of course, some foods such as pork and poultry, have to be well cooked but there is a big difference between fully cooked and over cooked. Also, cooking methods such as roasting, broiling, grilling and steaming are recommended over frying and boiling.

 TAKE A VITAMIN MINERAL SUPPLEMENT to provide the vital nutrients that you may not be getting from the food that you eat. These should be of the natural, rather than the synthetic type and are best taken right before a meal so that they are more easily assimilated into the body.

The HAIR HELPER vitamins offered by Hair Beauty are specially formulated to feed the hair from the inside, starting from the follicle (root) underneath the scalp. The success rate is huge and although some people see a faster reaction than others, if the hair helpers are taken diligently every single day without fail, a difference is quite noticeable as the new hair starts to grow out. Many are that happy that they then stay on the tablets even once the hair is restored to a healthy, thick and shiny state. It is important to remember that this is NOT a miracle pill. As with anything in life, it needs time to work and this differs person to person. Some see a major difference after just one month, others only start to see a huge difference after 4 to 6 months but the end result is so worth it. We have had referrals from doctors in South Africa and the product is becoming a favourite for many South Africans who have battled with their hair.

 A question asked often: I AM BALD... will these tablets help my hair to grow again? This depends on how long you have been bald. If your head is smooth and shiny and has been so for 10 years, the chances are slim because it INDICATES that the hair follicles have died....IF there are still fine hairs coming out .... no matter how fine.... it indicates that the follicles are still alive. They're slow but they're alive and with the hair helpers and constant massaging there is every chance that the hair can be restored back to a healthy thick state again. Massaging is vitally important because it gets the blood flowing which is needed to carry the nutrients and vitamins to the root of the hair. Massage as often as you are able to....

In our next article, we will concentrate on some of the things to AVOID if you wish to do the best thing for your hair........

Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Wrinkles - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

We have all wondered what the very best ingredients REALLY are for getting rid of wrinkles and lines on our face and neck. Well, Oleda has known for many years and has used them for almost 15 years...now an Anti Aging Expert on the Oprah Winfrey Show has confirmed it! Here is the answer…

Alpha Hydroxy Acids...BUT...there are several types of AHA to choose from and, of course, many different strengths, as well. Some AHA formulas make your skin "flaky and peeling," while others do not. Also, what about the sun and AHA? The answers below will clear it up for you once and for all.

AHA
Oleda has used an Alpha Hydroxy Acid skin cream on her face and neck and has been touting its benefits for 15 years. Oleda truly believes that the OLEDA Formula I 15% AHA cream is the best on the market, and she holds up her 71-year-old skin to you to prove it. I agree with her 100% and here's why:

the OLEDA Formula I has 5 different AHA in it to make sure we get the most and best benefits possible from the combination. They are Lactic, Citric, Tartaric, Malic and Glycolic. This mix works very well.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid helps dissolve the bond, the "glue" as it were, that holds dead cells on the surface of the skin. It helps repair the aging or damaged lower cellular level because its molecules are tiny enough to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. It helps the underlying tissues become firm for greater elasticity.
Collagen is a natural protein that provides structural support. The fibers of collagen are woven together like threads in fabric to form a framework into which new cells can grow.
AHA helps to stimulate and maintain these cells so that the skin appears softer, fuller and smoother. It helps diminish age spots, lines, wrinkles and sun damage, as well as tighten pores and help correct both dry and oily skin.

The Strength
Some "AHA" creams have as low as 1% or 2% concentration...forget about getting rid of wrinkles and lines with such formulae. Then there are those that claim they have 20%...be very careful of these. Our laboratory chooses 15%, which is high, but we added 2 conditioners to soften any side effects and to keep the skin soft and beautiful during treatments. Maintaining a pH factor of 4.5, this balance is perfect and it works without the harsh side effects some are known to have, such as irritation and skin "peeling or flaking" rather than quietly sloughing off. This formula is also strong enough to plump up the flattened cells under the skin to give a more youthful appearance.

The Sun
While using AHA you must be very careful of the sun, since your skin will be more susceptible to it. You should avoid the sun as much as possible anyway to prevent skin aging in general, as well as possible skin cancer. While you're using AHA, make sure you use a proper sunscreen on any exposed area. For outdoor sports activities while using AHA wear a hat for added protection.

When not to use AHA
A makeup foundation or powder cannot be worn over a good Alpha Hydroxy Acid formula, so you must use it at night or when you are not wearing makeup. The AHA formula that is strong enough, and has conditioners, will cause your makeup to be uneven and splotchy...so just apply AHA before bedtime.

Another Anti Aging Expert says:
I'm happy to say that OLEDA CELL-abration Formula I Alpha Hydroxy cream has become one our best selling products. But, there are some people who might still be skeptical. For those of you who are just not sure, I would like to refer you to the Oprah Winfrey Show of May 3, 2005. You can get a copy of the transcript, even download it, at www.oprah.com, which will take you to her home page. From there, click on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in the left menu, then, on the right, click on the "Archives." This show was all about anti aging.

One of Oprah's guests was Dr. Michael Roizen, a renown anti aging specialist. During his interview, Dr. Roizen talked about the very positive effects of Alpha Hydroxy Acid on wrinkles and damaged skin and that AHA ingredients are really the only ones that can help with wrinkles. He also mentioned how it helps produce new skin, which makes us look younger.
You would be surprised to learn what Dr. Roizen had to say about all the claims made by the makers of those many expensive creams and lotions that do not contain AHA. Oprah seemed to be, too. And, when you see this dialog for yourself, perhaps then you'll believe me, if you don't by now!

Clarification 
But there are some clarifications I need to mention here. When Oprah and Dr. Roizen talk about the effect of products without AHA, they're referring to wrinkles and lines in the face and neck. Don't confuse this with needing other applications of night cream and day cream that are very necessary to maintain your skin in a youthful, healthy condition, in conjunction with AHA.

CELL abration formula I
A Very Serious Treatment for Wrinkles and lines in the Face and Neck. Minimizes Wrinkles, Plumps Up Skin, Sloughs Off Older Skin, Makes Skin Tighter and Pores Smaller. See a Great Difference in 6 Days.
OLEDA 15% ALPHA HYDROXY ACID

What is the most used part of our body…that we take for granted and abuse…

........hardly ever think of its complexity…is very youthful early in life…and is the most difficult to keep young looking? Below you can learn how YOU can help keep this body part more youthful.


YOUR HANDS! (I know…you knew that! I believe you!)

Don’t “click off” because you have great looking hands now—I’m talking to you too! If you don’t start following a certain routine now, you will, no-doubt-about-it, have old looking hands before you know it! Please read on….
There is so much we can do to keep our hands younger looking for a very long time. The hands start aging long before they look it. Here’s why and what you can do about it.

The skin on the back of your hands is extremely delicate. This skin is very, very thin, there is almost no fat under it at all, which is why the veins are so visible.
As we grow older, any fat that is there lessens; the skin becomes dry and loose, exposing the veins even more. As if that’s not enough, on top of it all, we begin to develop ugly age spots and sunspots.
Not only are our hands the first to show age, they are complicated appendages, consisting of twenty-seven bones, muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves, a lymphatic system and, of course, nails. They need extra care because they’re always doing so much for us and, unfortunately, so often taken for granted.

Here’s Anti-Aging Information For The Hands

Although my hands look OK for my 76 years, there is much I did not know to do “back then” that I have since learned and would like very much to share with you.
The sun is the biggest culprit for aging skin. I shudder when I think of all those times, years ago, I went fly-fishing, horseback riding, gardening and walking without protection on my hands. At least, when skiing I was forced to wear gloves.
You don’t have to be silly about it, but protecting the thin skin of your hands from the sun, as often as you can, will go a long way toward retaining their youthfulness. For example there are fishing gloves I wear now. When gardening, I wear some sort of glove, depending on what I’m doing. Horseback riding….I buy inexpensive gloves…cut the finger tips off…hop on my horse and don’t worry about my hands.
You can also apply a good SUNBLOCK on the back of your hands. A SUNBLOCK, as opposed to a sun screen, doesn’t look pretty, but it does protect from the damaging rays.

For a few weeks, try noticing how often your hands are exposed to the sun. More than you think, I’ll bet! I even keep sun block in my car too, because I’ve learned that it’s usually in the “other place” when I need it!
Another culprit is water. It is quick to dry out the thin skin of our hands, by removing their natural oils. Our hands are in water much more than we realize; washing dishes, bathing babies, washing our hair, etc., etc. …all throughout every day.
You know this remedy, but we hate doing it: Wear rubber gloves whenever you can. I hate it too. So, in addition, I keep a hand cream, face cream, body cream, any kind of moisturizing cream in as many places as I can so I don’t have to go looking for one.

Keeping the thin skin of our hands moisturized is very important. You can put some cream in small containers. Carry one in your handbag and put the others in strategic places around the house.
Don’t forget to take care of those nails too. You can give yourself a home manicure or go to a professional. I do my own hair, but love to have my nails done by a good manicurist where I can just sit back and relax. That’s a treat I give to myself. If you have weak nails use a liquid collagen nail treatment and a product that helps keep the nails hard.


Wishing you a long healthy life with beautiful hands to match.

The mind is your most powerful weapon against aging. Keep yours young!

Oleda - 78 years of age.  LIVING PROOF that your mind is the MOST powerful weapon AGAINST aging!!!!

You might think the most important deterrent to brain cell deterioration is engaging in mind-bending games or doing the daily crossword puzzle. Taxing the brain and learning new skills are excellent activities, but they usually don’t get your heart rate up and pump blood to your brain cells.

Perhaps the most striking brain research discovery of the last decade is that physical exercise can forestall mental decline. It may even restore memory. Animal studies have shown that aerobic exercise increases capillary development in the brain, increasing blood supply, which carries more oxygen to the brain.

But it doesn’t have to be formal exercise at the gym. You can play tennis a couple times a week, ride a bike, or walk a mile each day. If you want to get really serious about it, though, a combined program of aerobics and weight training will produce the best results.

Fit people have sharper brains; and people who are out of shape, but then get into shape, sharpen their brains along with their bodies.

It was once thought that brain cells do not regenerate as do other cells of the body, but more modern science proved that neurons do continue to form in the brain, even into old age.

Memory does begin a decline when we reach our 40’s, but the progression is not as steep as people make of it. Indeed, forgetfulness may be due less to brain cell loss than other influences, such as taking care of the kids, the job, paying the bills, doing chores, everyday living all competing for cognitive time.

To keep your brain young you need to give it lots of varied stimulation and challenges. Like a muscle, it needs to be exercised, to “strain the brain,” so to speak. Repeating the same mental functions over and over, such as playing cards or watching television, doesn’t help slow cognitive deterioration. Mental stimulation is as important for your brain as physical exercise is for your body.

Nutrition for a Healthy Brain
Foods that contain antioxidants, which neutralize harmful free radicals, are especially good for your brain. Free radicals break down the neurons in your brain, so the many colorful fruits and vegetables that are packed with antioxidants are good for you in more ways than one.
Too much alcohol has been linked to brain atrophy, because it can cause direct injury to the cells. The good news is that these cells can be rebuilt when people eliminate alcohol from the diet.
Scientists have shown that certain nutrients are essential for human brain function. Serious deficiencies in vitamin B12 and iron, for example, can lead to impaired cognition. Paying careful attention to diet helps protect the brain from developing problems with nerve cell signals that are involved in memory and cognition.
Food with high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) scores are thought to help improve brain function. An ORAC score of around 5,000 units per day can have a significant effect on blood and tissue antioxidant levels.

The following fruits have the highest ORAC scores (numbers are based on 1/2 cup of each):
BLUEBERRIES: 6,500
BLACK PLUMS: 4,500
BLACKBERRIES: 3,800
RASPBERRIES: 3,000

Other fruits and vegetables have good ORAC scores as well, but somewhat less punch. Some food producers place ORAC scores on their products, so you can look for them as you shop.
There is promising evidence that using Ginko Biloba as a dietary supplement enhances memory. It doesn’t have any harmful side effects, but it should be used with caution by those on anticoagulant therapy, or about to undergo some surgical or dental procedures. Drink plenty of water, too. Your brain is about 80 percent liquid and needs to be well hydrated to function well.
The following is a drink…or Smoothie some people would say… that I have taken for years in order to get my antioxidants. I have it for lunch 4 or 5 times a week. If you do the same, you’ll be giving the cells in your body, including your brain, a real boost. Of course, you could interchange the berries to taste.

Here’s what you need:
- A blender
- Large container of Vanilla Yogurt (32 oz.)
- 2 to 3 cups of blueberries
- 1 to 1/12 cups of strawberries (I keep both berries in the freezer at all times).
- 1 or 2 Bananas
- Honey

Here’s what you do:
- Put defrosted blueberries and strawberries into blender. – Add cut banana in large pieces and drop in blender. – Put about ½ of the container of Yogurt in blender to start.
- Mix well, then add more yogurt to almost fill blender leaving room for honey…sweeten to taste. (I like mine on the sweet side) Before pouring into containers turn blender to Liquefy or Puree for best results. If you still have yogurt left pour Health Drink into one glass and add remaining yogurt to blender, mix again.
This will produce 4 to 5 glasses of delicious, fortifying health drink. Have one
glass now and put plastic sandwich bags over each of the others. Refrigerated, they last for several days.
Until next time,

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