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Ways To Style Natural Hair In The Summer
Curly hair can be a lot to manage during the summer months. The humidity and sweat can cause frizz making it hard to maintain your hairstyles. There are some styles that work better during the summer months. Here are some ways to style natural hair in the summer. Wash n Go The wash n go style is popular with natural hair, it’s a style that you can’t go wrong with. When the right products are paired together this style can last through humid summer temperatures. Twist Out Twist outs will help protect your hair from the heat and humidity, while also looking good. They can be kept in twists and…
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Health and Fitness Gift Ideas For Father’s Day
Father’s Day is around the corner, get creative with some of these Father’s Day gift ideas for dad that will up his health and fitness. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Stitch Golf Bags A durable, lightweight, and water resistant golf bag. The perfect gift to upgrade his golf gear. Stitch has a variety of caddie and cart bags made with high-quality material. Mirror A home Mirror gym filled with workouts on demand. There are daily live classes and personalized training sessions. It also lets you track performance metrics in real time. Lululemon Evolution Short Sleeve Polo Shirt One of Lululemon’s popular go-to polo shirts. Good for…
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Summer Fat Loss Tips To Start Now
Most of us know to lose weight you need to have a healthy diet and exercise routine. There are more factors to consider, things like sleep, stress, and the types of workouts you do can have a major impact on weight loss. When you make a few changes to your daily routine you can start to see the weight loss results you want. Here are some summer fat loss tips you can start right now. Eat More Protein Protein is an important part of a healthy diet and overall weight loss. It’s the most important nutrient for weight loss. Protein changes many weight regulating hormones reducing the hunger hormone ghrelin.…
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Insoluble Fiber Foods For Better Digestion
Fiber is found in plant foods that are not metabolized in the stomach or intestines, instead it passed through the gastrointestinal tract making up part of stools. It is said that the average adult needs about 14 grams of fiber per day. The average person only consumes about half of that. The importance of having a diet rich in fiber is to prevent constipation, clean out the GI tract and protect against diseases like colon cancer. What Is Insoluble Fiber? There is insoluble fiber, the kind that does not dissolve in water and is undigested. It helps speed things up from the stomach and intestines. It also adds bulk to…
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7 Proven Sauna Health Benefits
Heat therapies are used for healing and wellness, the sauna is simply a room designed to make you sweat. There are proven health benefits that regular sauna use can provide. There are several different types of saunas to consider. Dry saunas are heated with fire, hot stones, gas, or electricity. Steam saunas generate steam by applying water to the heating element. Infrared saunas use infrared heaters that emit light delivering radiant heat that then gets absorbed by the surface of the skin. Regardless of which sauna you choose they all have proven health benefits, such as widening the blood vessels that improve blood flow. They also help slow down aging…
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6 Things That Damage Collagen In The Skin
Collagen is considered the most abundant protein in the body. It’s what holds everything together, providing strength and structure to the body. There are two types of collagen, endogenous and exogenous. Endogenous is natural collagen that’s produced naturally in the body. Exogenous is synthetic, that comes from sources such as supplements. With age the body naturally produces less collagen. Women have a dramatic reduction in collagen after menopause. There are several things that deplete and damage collagen in the body. If we can avoid them this can keep the skin healthy longer. Here are 6 of the things that damage collagen in the skin. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure…
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The Best Snacks That Speed Up Your Metabolism
Our metabolism is mostly determined by genetics, but exercise and healthy eating can improve it. When trying to maintain a healthy weight eating a clean diet is important. You also don’t want to deprive yourself of snacks while being healthy. Choosing snacks with a mix of fiber-rich carbs and protein will help keep you full. Here are some of the best snacks that speed up your metabolism. Avocado Avocados have many health benefits including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help speed up the your metabolism. Adding avocados to the diet will help you feel full longer, keeping you from over snacking throughout the day. Apples Apples are full of soluble…
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The Best Wellness Gifts For Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is around the corner, it may not be possible to find a gift that really thanks your mom for everything, but these gifts will help her relax and feel loved. A thoughtful gift shows you care and are thinking of her. If you’re not sure what to get your mom this year, then here are some of the best wellness gifts for mom on Mother’s Day. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Lululemon’s Blissfeel Women’s Running Shoe $148 Lululemon’s has created a new running shoe designed for women. These are made to support your feet while running. They also give you 30 days to try…
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Things To Do in Tampa Florida, Attractions and More
Tampa is Florida’s third largest city and has a lot to explore, it’s close to several beaches, and the weather is great year round. Life revolves around the water in Tampa and is one of the most populated areas in Florida. There are many local attractions, including multicultural cuisines, fresh seafood, some of the best steakhouses, and more. Tampa Riverwalk Located in the heart of downtown, the riverwalk is a great way to explore the city on foot or bike with incredible views along the water. It’s a 4.8 mile out-and-back trail.There are restaurants and bars along the way as well. Restaurants Eddie V’s Prime Seafood 4400 W Boy Scout…
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The Best Sunscreens Without White Cast
We all know the importance of wearing sunscreen, that shouldn’t mean having to deal with a sunscreen that leaves an unsightly white cast on the skin. Most sunscreens out there leave behind a white residue, even some that claim not to. Thankfully there are some that actually won’t leave a white cast, are lightweight, moisturizing, and waterproof. What causes a white cast from sunscreen? There are two types of sunscreens: mineral and chemical. Chemical sunscreens absorb the UV rays, turning them to heat, and then releasing them. Mineral sunscreens sit on the surface of the skin acting as a physical barrier to reflect the sun. The ingredients are made of…
