Introducing Stephanie ...

Posted by | 9:29 AM
I would like to formally introduce Stephanie, the new guest blogger for " Healthy Hair and Body" .  You may have noticed her rece...

How I Avoid Type II Diabetes

Posted by | 9:33 AM
From the CDC: "Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90%�95% of diabetes cases and is usually associated with older age, obesity and physical i...

Twist Series: Strong vs. Weak Twists

Posted by | 9:31 AM
Demonstration of a "weak" twist. "Strong" twists frizz far less  and last longer than "weak" twists. So what...

Fitness Fashion 101

Posted by | 9:23 AM
By Stephanie of  Infinite Life Fitness One of the most important things that is most often overlooked when someone thinks about fitness and ...

Oldies, But Goodies

Posted by | 9:22 AM
1. Oatmeal Facial for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin 2. Too Busy for Healthy Hair? 3. When You Get a Knot ... 4. Natural Skin Care - On a Budge...

Preserving Homemade Products: The Basics

Posted by | 9:32 AM
{ Source } "Preservation" is essential for many of those who mix their own homemade products.  It not only reduces the wasting of ...

"Hidden" Sources of Breakage

Posted by | 9:30 AM
{ Source } Breakage, breakage, breakage.   When we experience breakage, our first inclination is to presume dryness, over manipulation, or h...

Oldies, But Goodies

Posted by | 9:28 AM
1. Tips for a Sensitive Hairline 2. Soy Smoothie Meets Green Smoothie 3. Healthy Ice Cream Alternative 4. Antibacterial Soap Debate 5. Natur...

Women�s Fitness: What�s True and What�s False

Posted by | 9:42 AM
By Stephanie of  Infinite Life Fitness { Source } When it comes to health and fitness, there are tons of advice and tips that have been shar...

Mixology || Herbal Soap Recipe

Posted by | 9:39 AM
{ Source } Do commercial soaps irritate your skin?   Does the call for "lye" in homemade soap recipes scare you?  Well here is a ...

Twist Series: Mini Twists & Micro Twists 101

Posted by | 9:41 AM
Done on real hair. Mini twists are essentially really small twists.   Micro twists are twists so small that the hair appears loose rather ...

Raw Food Diet: The Basics

Posted by | 9:39 AM
{ Source } The "raw food diet" has been a big nutrition trend for some time.  What does it entail? Meals consisting of raw, unpro...

Fitting Fitness into Your Busy Life

Posted by | 9:49 AM
By Stephanie of  Infinite Life Fitness �I just do not have time!� �There are not enough hours in the day for me to squeeze in a workout!� �I...

Oldies, But Goodies

Posted by | 9:48 AM
1. Avocado Conditioner Recipes 2. Hair Knots ... Be Gone! 3. To Buy Organic? 4. Baking Soda for Skin 5. Boar Brush: Damage to Your Edges? 6....

Protein Moisture Balance Solved

Posted by | 9:35 AM
Are you trying to perfect the protein moisture balance?  Many women who have relaxed and/or colored hair face the issue of maintaining a pr...

Mixology || Seaweed Body Lotion

Posted by | 9:33 AM
Do you want to know exactly what is going onto your skin?   Do commercial lotions irritate your skin?  Well here is a homemade recipe for a ...

Shedding Too Much Hair?

Posted by | 10:08 AM
THE HAIR CYCLE Each strand of hair on our head goes through three phases: -- anagen (the strand is actively growing for 2-3+ years) -- cata...

Dietary Fiber and Colon Cancer

Posted by | 9:56 AM
According to the CDC, 52.7% of the American population were diagnosed with colon cancer in 2007.  The black population showed the highest ra...

Foods to Fill You Up

Posted by | 9:26 AM
By Stephanie of  Infinite Life Fitness Have you been looking for a snack or something to add to your meal to help make you feel full and mor...

Oldies, But Goodies

Posted by | 9:23 AM
1. Tips for Long-Term Stretching or Transitioning 2. Hyperpigmentation in Black Skin 3. Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo Recipe! 4. Exercise and ...

3in6: Starting Month #3

Posted by | 9:35 AM
For the challenge guidelines, see this  post . Yesterday, we entered month #3 of the 3in6 Challenge.   In February, I wore small twists for ...

Skin Care || Chemical Peel Recipes

Posted by | 9:32 AM
Chemical peels can be performed on the face or neck to improve the appearance of one's skin (e.g., to reduce blemishes and acne) . Belo...