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DAILY HAIR-CARE GUIDE TO HEALTHY HAIR

August 7, 2015
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Whether you have relaxed or natural hair, the journey to achieving or maintaining healthy looking hair remains the same. I’m not going to lie, I lack knowledge of the daily steps to keep my hair growing and not breaking. My life is extremely busy and can sometimes be quite hectic juggling several different task at once. Hence, I’m exhausted by the time I get home and I always seem to forget to wrap my hair or put my sponge rollers in. So, I need just as much encouragement in taking caring of my hair as you do. Overall, basic hair care maintenance is something that I know very little about, let alone practice on a regular basis, but I’ve recently been determined to change. So when I...

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EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: GET READY TO FIRE UP THOSE BICEPS!

August 6, 2015
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Let's fire up those biceps and shake things up a bit! Use an EZ bar or Dumbbells for these curls. Perform 3 sets of 21 repetitions per set.  The way to break down these repetitions called 21's is by performing 7 full range repetitions, then move on to only curling from mid- range to top range for 7 more repetitions, and lastly 7 additional repetitions from the bottom to the mid-point.  Keep your shoulders back, core nice and engaged at all times.  Flex the biceps as you curl and control your negative movement (down portion of the movement) If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at aveigle@hotmail.com Vamos a encender esos bíceps y agitar un poco las cosas! Utilice una barra ez o...

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BGH AMBASSADOR HYLEAS FOUNTAIN COMES BACK TO HOMETOWN TO INSPIRE KIDS

August 5, 2015
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BGH Ambassador and Olympic Silver Medalist Hyleas Fountain visited Harrisburg, PA to encourage young people to achieve their dreams. Fountain shared her story with kids in the Hall Manor community as part of an initiative organized by L.O.O.P and Breaking the Chainz. Both organizations have a mission of keeping young people off the streets and inspiring them to pursue their goals in life. Fountain talked about how she was able to qualify for the Olympic trials in high school she said, “I had to make good grades in order to compete.” Fountain continued by saying “ I had to work hard, be dedicated, pick my friends wisely, people who brought out the best in me” Fountain has been with Black Girl Health since it was founded in 2014....

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FRENCH GREEN BEAN SALAD

August 3, 2015
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Press for time and need something quick, light, and easy, this salad is just that.  ENJOY!! INGREDIENTS: 2 15oz can French green beans 1/2 pint of grape tomatoes (halved) 1/2 of a small red onion (chopped) optional 1/2 cup of olives (of your choice sliced) 1/2 of jalapeño pepper (chopped and seeded) optional 1/2 cup light olive oil 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon agave nectar Sea salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl mix all ingredients together.  And serve COOK’s NOTE: You can also use frozen french green beans just let them thaw out first and drain them. Add chopped egg whites to make the salad a little healthier, plus it adds protein. Use less oil to reduce calories. #WhatscookinKJ...

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“EMPIRE” STAR SERAYAH MCNEILL’S BIG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR MOMENTS

July 29, 2015
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If you watch “Empire,” you can’t help but, to be captivated by Tiana, Hakeem’s love interest on the hit show played by Serayah Mcneill. Not only does Mcneill command the stage playing the role of R&B singer Tiana, but her look is eye popping. Her big and curly dos stands out in every episode. At a time when natural hair is all the rage, the stunning actress is definitely showing how you can rock natural hair in different styles. She embraces a full and curly fro look on the show, click on the link below to see her best hair moments on “Empire.” http://www.hypehair.com/43623/empire-serayah-mcneill-best-hair-fashion-moments-thus-far/ #Womancrushwednesdays...

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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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