October is very widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness month, but many of the people I meet are unaware that this first week of October also marks Trichotillomania Awareness Week. Unlike Breast Cancer many people do not know what Tricotillomania is or that it affects 1 out of 50 people.
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Recognizing the 5 Signs of Hair Loss
A woman’s hair is important to her. It is the frame that brings together all of the elements of her face. Hair has a language all its own. It tells the world whether you’re casual or businesslike, playful or serious. So looking down at her brush, and, for the first time, noticing strands of hair can send a woman into a panic. Immediately, she might wonder, “Am I experiencing hair loss, or merely losing a few strands?”
You Can Thank Your Hormones
I need to ask, are you noticing changes in how your hair looks and feels? Consider this, your hormones could be the reason for these variations.
A Fresh Start
Have you ever had a day or a week filled with chaos? Every step you make seems to be met by challenge after challenge? All you can think of is, “I just want to wake up and have a fresh start…be able to see clearly and move forward uninhibited toward the goals and blessings that are waiting for me just ahead?”
Don’t worry you are not alone! I found a prayer in the Psalms (Psalm 51:7-15) that King David wrote when he was in chaos and needed a fresh start to lift him up so he could see above the circumstances and chaos in his life. This prayer gave David hope for the future.
Today, take a moment to read and meditate on these verses. As you begin to allow these words to sink into your soul you will see that God is a faithful God who loves you. As you begin to trust in Him, and not lean on your own strength and understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6), He will begin to reveal His faithfulness to you by calming the chaos in your life and working all things together for the good. This will in turn give you the fresh start that you need!
Allow these words to strengthen you and then share them with someone else who needs a fresh start.
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Remember…Beauty Begins Within…
Your Brain on Breakfast
Dr. Casen, from the Drugless Doctor sent us this post that I think is very important on the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast on your health, and your energy levels!
A recent study that used brain scans to investigate breakfast’s effect on eating later in the day was presented at the Neuroscience 2012 conference. Subjects who SKIPPED breakfast were more attracted to images of high-calorie grub and consumed 20% MORE calories at lunch than those who ate breakfast. (womenshealthmag.com/March2013)
Takeaways from Dr. Casen-
1) Breakfast is the most important meal of the day (We learned this in grade school everyone!)
2) Start your day off with protein, this will help you to sustain your energy throughout the day and not spike your insulin levels. Doughnuts, pop tarts, and Lucky Charms may look attractive but your body and brain will suffer from those choices.
3) Proper planning is key! Make sure your fridge is stocked with healthy organic foods to prepare for you and your family.
4) Become label savvy. On average, women and men who read nutrition labels weigh NINE pounds less than those who don’t.
Thank you Dr. Casen for these important tips! There are so many reason to start your off with at least a healthy snack, even if it’s just for that small energy boost! Check out my Pinterest board full of great, healthy snack ideas here!
Remember…Beauty Begins Within
Dr. Casen DeMaria Dr. Casen DeMaria graduated at Life University. While at Life University she completed her BS in Liberal Arts at Excelsior College.
Prior to going to Chiropractic college Dr. Casen got her AS and Massage Therapy license in Saranac Lake, NY. She worked as a Massage Therapist throughout Chiropractic college with an elite sports Chiropractor. Dr. Casen is looking forward to spreading the word of Chiropractic and serving her members at Drugless Doctors with her husband Dr. Anthony.
6 Secrets to Weight-loss Without Dieting
It’s important that we take care of our bodies as well as our minds. My friend, and our favorite health and wellness expert, Marisa Dicenso-Pelser, has provided six secrets to losing (and maintaining) a healthy weight in a healthy way.
Secret #1: Keep Moving
Keep your activity level high everyday. Workouts should consist of both cardiovascular training and strength training. Out of the gym, make an effort to move as much as possible!
Secret #2: Be a Healthy Eater
You are what you eat. Skip the drive thru and be sure to keep calories low, maintain portion control, and eat fresh foods.
Secret #3: Turn off the TV
The average person watches a whopping 35 hours of television each week, while people who successfully maintain their weight loss watch an average of 7 hours or less.
Secret #4: Keep it Simple
Create a repertoire of basic whole foods: fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, beans and nuts. Cutting down on your options makes it easier to stick to your plan, making weight loss guaranteed.
5 Causes of Premature and Excessive Hair Loss in a Hair System
There’s no exact timeline as to how long a hair system will last. It varies on the way you wear and take care of your hair. A hair system will need to be replaced as the hair begins to come lose or thin in the hair system. While a few shedding hairs left on the base of a hair system is expected from the original hand tying process, there are five actions that can cause excessive hair loss, after the delivery of your system, and greatly decrease the life of your hair system.
Hair Extensions – Kristen’s Hair Loss Solution
“This is amazing! This is a new me. I think my hair is better than it was years ago.” – Kristen
Kristen used to not worry about hair loss. She had hair that was thick and full, and it always looked good. A few years ago, her hair began to fall out. Kristen noticed piles of hair each morning while getting ready. There were a few reasons she could think of that could be contributing factors to her hair’s condition.
Going from early stage to intermediate stage of female hair thinning, loss and breakage, she decided to seek help from the Jeffrey Paul Salon team.
What to Take Out of Your Purse
If given the choice between healthy or unhealthy hair, you would always choose healthy; yet, you may not realize that some of the products that you regularly carry in your purse are damaging your hair.
Is there alcohol in your purse? Before you think, “no way!” you could be mistaken. Go ahead and take a look in your purse. What do you see? Women carry all sorts of items in their purses. You never know what the day may bring! Alcohol is found in perfume, styling aids and other hair products. Perfume contains a lot of alcohol, which is very drying and over time, will open the cuticle layer, increasing the chances of tangling.
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Remember…Beauty Begins Within
Who You Are
We’re acquainted with certain descriptive words such as special, unique and one-of-a-kind. Who do you think of when you hear these? Yourself? If not, you should! After all, it’s true. There is no one person exactly like us.
With society, friends, family and the media pulling us in a variety of directions, trying to convince us who we are, it can be tough discovering who we truly are as individuals. It’s time to take back who you are and I challenge you to be YOU.
Remember, use this series of sentences out loud – and say them like you mean them:
- I am special.
- I am precious.
- I am wonderfully made.
- I have been made for a purpose and I’m the only one that can fulfill that purpose.
Let me know in your comments below how this message speaks to you. Have you begun to discover who you really are?
Remember…Beauty Begins Within
Silky and Smooth For Summer
Let’s face it; summertime makes it difficult to keep hair healthy, protected and keep moisture locked in. Thankfully, I have a product that will help you achieve all three – in one!
Silkening oil is a great summer go-to product, especially for those with curly, frizzy or dry hair. Aquage’s SeaExtend silkening oil treatment is great for a number of reasons:
-Adds brilliant shine
-Accelerates drying time
-Won’t alter haircolor tone
-Seals in hair color
–Protects against heat damage
-Is water soluble
In case you haven’t used silkening oil before, check out my video above to see how to use it prior to blow-drying. Plus, silkening oil can give you some great benefits when cocktailing it together with one of your other styling products. Your hair will be extra smooth and silky all summer long thanks to this one-of-a-kind hair protectant!
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Remember…Beauty Begins Within
Fourth of July Treat
The Fourth of July is one of the best summer celebrations! It’s a popular and fun holiday where people gather with family and friends, grill out, spending time outdoors (if the weather’s nice!).
Food is always a big part of any type of get-together but that doesn’t mean you should neglect your body or nutrition. There’s no reason why you can’t bring a healthy, yet delicious, dish to your Fourth of July party. It’ll be the dish that everyone won’t stop talking about – or eating!
My friend, and our outstanding health and wellness expert, Marisa Dicenso-Pelser, shares her Sweet and Raw Broccoli Salad recipe with us. It’s so delectable that people won’t believe how nutritious it is!
Sweet and Raw Broccoli Salad
Ingredients:
• 2 heads of broccoli (chopped in bite size pieces)
• 1 cup raisins or cranberries
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
Step 1: Lightly coat broccoli with olive oil.
Broccoli Salad Mayo
• ½ cup Olive Oil
• ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• ½ cup Real Maple Syrup
• 2 cloves Garlic (small)
• Handful of Raw Cashews or Macadamias
Step 1: Blend all the mayo ingredients in Vitamix or high-speed blender until smooth.
Step 2: Toss well with broccoli, raisins and sunflower seeds.
Step 3: Enjoy!
Thank you Marisa for this great recipe! For more information on Marisa and great recipes, visit her blog! You can find more healthy recipes on my health and wellness section here.
Remember…Beauty Begins Within
Marisa Dicenso-Pelser – Marisa is one of the Founders and Head Trainers for Pure Health and Fitness. Marisa is a Raw Foods Chef, Personal Trainer, and Nationally Qualified Figure Competitor. Along with her husband, Pieter, they are spreading the word of the importance of plant-based raw food nutrition as well as fitness throughout Northeast Ohio.
Are You In The 90%?
“Jeffrey, my hair seems damaged and just does not look the way I want it to, do you think i have damaged hair?” -Ashley
This is a question I hear from my guests or people I meet, who find out that I speacialize in hair! Most people don’t realize how easy it can be to damage hair. Did you know that 9 out of every 10 customers who come in have some form of damaged hair and desperately need to restore their hair with protein? Hair could be damaged from a multitude of things – such as being curled, blow-dried, flat-ironed, color treated and more.
A protein treatment helps repair split ends, it increases the hair’s body, makes hair more manageable, increases hair’s shine, and protects hair against further damage.
With any product, it can be tricky to know the correct amount to use. Everyone’s hair is unique – from length to texture! To be sure you’re not overusing your protein treatment product (and costing yourself more money), use these tips!
Stylist or TEAM-Based Salon?
Have you ever thought about the idea of a “team” when looking for a salon or stylist? Whether it is for beauty services or hair loss services, most women today find one stylist and become so comfortable with that stylist that you may not even realize what you may be missing out on from a salon with a team-based culture.
A salon with a team-based culture is made up of individuals who work together with one goal in mind- YOU! Communication is key to a team-based culture. That team makes notes after each appointment about changes to your color formulas or cut, your specific likes or dislikes. This is important so that at any given time any member of the styling team could do your services and you still have the confidence that they will deliver with the same excellence as your preferred stylist.
Here are four benefits that a salon with a team-based culture could add to your experience:
Transform Your Man… and Yourself
Drab to fab in a few seconds? That’s right! Ladies, it’s time to transform your man (and yourself!). I will let you in on this marvelous tip that works wonders.
Transforming paste will assist both you and your husband in obtaining looks you want. This valuable styling product is powerful because it combines the flexibility of a wax with the hold of a hairspray! Not only does it act as a texturizing tool, but it also provides long-lasting style retention while maintaining strand flexibility. Plus, it is water-soluble, so it won’t create damaging buildup on your hair. So, how do you go about transforming your man? Simple – follow these steps!