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‘YOUR DRY SCALP MAY ACTUALLY BE YEAST’

July 28, 2015
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Does your scalp look dry despite using a lot of moisturizers, hot oil treatments, and whatever other hair remedies?  You may actually have DANDRUFF or in our medical fancy terms, ‘SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS’. Your scalp may not be dry from lack of moisture but, it is actually flaking off from the Pityrosporum yeast.  Don’t worry many of us get this condition, especially if the scalp is not washed frequently, especially with the extra hair oils, which can worsen yeast over-growth. Often, we fear that if we wash too much, our hair will get too dry. But, stop to think…. scalp is skin that is connected to the back of your neck and face every day.  So, why do you wait to ‘wash the skin above the back...

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3 TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HAIR FROM SUMMER RAYS

July 24, 2015
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Soaking up sun, exploring, and max'n and relax'n is what summer is all about. While you may love all these things about summer and more, your hair may feel differently. Harsh summer rays damage your hair and dry it out. Here are some tips to keep your hair moisturized throughout the summer. Use water based products. They are lightweight and a great summer go-to especially if you do wash-n-go's. Air dry your hair. Some days it's hot as fish grease outside. That along with the heat of a blow dryer at 450 degrees can sizzle away hairs nutrients and life. Air drying your hair allows moisture to stay inside your hair longer. Pair your products. If one product isn't keeping hair moisturized enough, layer it with another product...

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DON’T WAIT TO EXHALE

July 19, 2015
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What does "letting go" mean? In yoga we "let go what doesn't serve you". This means that any pent up aggressions, self-demeaning thoughts, people that have hurt you, bills you might be late on, work that needs done, all of that crap ceases to exist. I recently visited a place that held a lot of emotions for me of not just growth and new experiences, but of lost love, sadness, and guilt. I needed to let it all go, to STOP holding onto it in order to regain pieces of myself that I had given away. Have you ever felt like this? Have you ever wondered how you'll ever feel "whole" again? Get comfortable (outside in nature if able). Fill your whole mouth with air: under your...

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AFRO PUFFS THAT ARE TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA

July 17, 2015
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The last 2 years have certainly been a flashback to the 1970’s when afros were all the rage. Many celebrities have been rockin afros well, like Solange Knowles, Erica Badu, Teyanna Taylor, and Tracee Ellis Ross, believe me the list goes on. African American women are once again embracing their natural hair roots, while setting trends. It has become so popular it seems like relaxed hair dos are starting to fade. Girls are rocking afros with all sorts of textures; everything from kinky, wavy, to curly. It seems like the natural hair movement has even taken over social media. There are dozens of natural hair groups and social media brands like “CoCo & Curls” founded by Alana Cornish, that are encouraging women to embrace their natural-self....

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EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: KEEP YOUR BACK STRONG AND INJURY FREE!

July 16, 2015
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Lower back muscles often get neglected, here's a way to keep them strong and injury free! Beginners start with no weights, advanced can use weights. Cross your arms in front of your chest, and then bend down slowly. As you come back up be sure to squeeze your glute muscles at the top.  Be sure to engage your core during the entire movement.  Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions each set.  This exercise engages your lower back, glute muscles, and hamstrings.  If you have any questions contact me at aveigle@hotmail.com SPANISH TRANSLATION: Músculos de la espalda inferiores a menudo se descuidan, aquí es una manera de mantenerlos fuertes y libre de lesiones! Los principiantes comienzan sin pesas, avanzado puede utilizar pesas. Cruza los brazos frente a su pecho,...

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BGH joins health workshop “A Healthier You”

July 14, 2015
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Sunday, July 26, 2015, a workshop entitled A Healthier You: Renewing your mind, body and soul will be held at Jump Street, 100 N Cameron Building, Cameron and Walnut Street, Harrisburg, Pa 17101 with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Shalom House. Shalom House has been providing homeless women and children in the greater Harrisburg area with not only food and shelter, but also clothing, case management, financial literacy and life skills programs, and spiritual mentoring support through the volunteer leadership of the faith community.  Last year, Shalom House provided these services to over two hundred women and children.  In addition, through our Women Veterans program, we are able to help homeless women veterans and their children get re-established and regain independence. This unique collaboration features...

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DIY NAIL REPAIR SECRET

July 13, 2015
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Everyone is different; some people like long nails, some like short, some like real nails,  while others like acrylic nails. Regardless of your preference, one thing we can all admit, is that there is nothing more frustrating than breaking a nail. Do you work hard maintaining and growing your nails by getting countless manicures and still nothing seems to work? Well this happens to the best of us, but luckily for you, there is a new home remedy on how to repair a broken nail. You will need: Scissors Tea bag Nail glue Nail filer Directions: Cut a piece of the sheer tea bag, (make sure the piece will cover the nail tear). Then apply a drop of nail glue to the piece of the tea bag and press it on top...

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#WhatsCookinKJ: KALE CABBAGE SLAW

July 13, 2015
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Always remember the more you can add kale to your dishes the healthier you will be.  ENJOY!! INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch kale 1/2 pound green cabbage 1/4 pound red cabbage 3 Tablespoons Mayonnaise 1Tablespoon agave nectar 11/2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar 1teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon celery seeds 1teaspoon ground mustard Sea salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, combine the kale, green and red cabbage, vinegar,mayo, agave nectar, spices, salt, pepper; toss to combine. Let marinate for 15 minutes before serving. COOK’S NOTE: You can use light mayo instead, but not fat free. Feel free to also add chopped onions if you wish. #WhatscookinKj...

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HOW TO HEAL FROM THE PAIN OF LONELINESS

July 12, 2015
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For years I struggled with loneliness. I had difficulty finding my self -worth. My confidence was low and I felt as if I didn't recognize the girl in the mirror. My mentor gave me homework. He told me to follow a similar version of the following 5 steps to begin and stay on the path of awareness and acceptance. Stretch out all the kinks in your muscles so that you're able to sit for the next 15-20 minutes Sit in front of a mirror, lighting well enough to see your eyes Close your eyes tightly and take 10 deep breathes to calm and center yourself, getting rid of all distracting thoughts Open your eyes and stare into them and speak the following ALOUD...

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ACTRESS REGINA KING DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN HER 20’S

July 8, 2015
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Best known for her role on the 80’s hit show “227” Regina King is all grown up and looks better than ever. This actress has been gracing red carpets all over with her glowing skin and toned body. Now in her 40’s she says she is in the best shape of her life and most of all happy. King was diagnosed in her early 20’s with hypertension, which runs in her family so having a healthy lifestyle is important to her. She makes nutrition and fitness her top priority to stay healthy and decrease her potential risk with hypertension. A ccording to dallasblack.com King states that  “In conjunction with working out, she also started drinking a blend of acai berry juice, Coenzyme Q10 [a natural blood thinner...

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