August, 2012
FAQs Friday
QI. How can you know if your hair needs moisture or protein? You can do what is called a wet assessment. Wet a small section of hair and comb through or pull on both ends very gently. If it stretches while you comb through but doesn’t break, your hair is balanced. If it doesn’t stretch OR stretches only a little before your hair snaps, your hair needs moisture. If it stretches and stretches and then breaks, your hair needs protein. QII. Hi there Dr. Fomsky. I noticed that youRead More
The 17 Day Diet: Chapter 2 – Burn baby burn
So, WHAT DO YOU GET TO EAT AND DRINK ON THE 17 DAY DIET? Plenty of proteins: Protein helps to burn fat because they require higher energy to digest the same amount of protein as compared to a carbohydrate. In addition, proteins help to move dietary fat into blood stream, and AWAY from the tissues for storage. A Variety of vegetables: A March 1999 study conducted by Tufts University found that “eating a variety of vegetables was negatively associated with body fatness“. Vegetables also help to improve digestion. Low-sugar fruitsRead More
FAQs Friday
QI My hair has stopped growing. Heeellllpppp! I have very good relaxed hair, very full and bouncy but I noticed lately that my hair has stopped growing. What do I do? It could be that your ends are breaking so the growth you experience is not reflected. Or maybe some of your hair is in their catagen or telogen phase. Taking a hair vitamin containing MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) can help prolong anagen phase. e.g Hairfinity Hair Vitamins or GNC Ultra Nourish hair. Are you stressed? Do you take any medication regularly? Massaging someRead More
