Vitamins for Hair

by guvva on October 22, 2011

Vitamins Function Sources
Vitamin A 1. Strengthens hair by lubricating hair roots.

2. Eliminates dryness of hair.

3. Volumizes the hair.

Eggs, Squash, Green leafy vegetables, Liver, Carrots.
Biotin (Vitamin B7) 1. Produces fats healthy for hair growth.

2. Prevents premature hair graying.

Egg Yolk, Yeast, Liver, Kidney, Milk
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 1. Promotes blood circulation to the scalp, and helps production of natural hair oils.

2. Strengthens the root of the hair and prevents hair loss.

Chicken, Fish, Wheat Germ, Turkey
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) 1. Prevents hair loss and restores healthy hair.

2. Prevents premature graying.

Whole Grains, Yeast, Kidney.
Inositol Prevents hair loss that leads to balding. Bananas, Citrus Fruits, Raisins, Whole Grains, Vegetables and Liver.
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) Stops hair loss. Organ Meats, Whole Grains, Egg Yolks
Vitamins B6 & B12 Enhances hair growth by putting a stop to hair loss. Bell Peppers, Turnip Greens, Spinach, Meat Products, Eggs, Dairy Products
Vitamin C Prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth. Red & Green Peppers, Pineapple, Citrus Fruits, Tomatoes, Strawberries
Vitamin D Prevents hair loss, thereby promoting hair growth. Natural early morning sunlight.
Vitamin E 1. Promotes blood circulation to scalp.

2.Generates nutrients for healthy hair growth.

Green Leafy Vegetables, Nuts, Whole Grains

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Lemon Water for Weight Loss

by guvva on March 11, 2011

Lemon water is my personal favorite drink. Lemon is a citric fruit with many nutrients and proved health benefits. Lemon water for weight loss is a newly discovered idea and one of the most effective natural weight loss techniques. Research into the effects of lemon on the body is quite extensive and has revealed intriguing new health benefits. Hot lemon water weight loss program is being extensively promoted in all natural cure centers around the world!

Weight loss is a prime concern for many people around the world. As a result, a whole multimillion dollar industry devoted to weight loss techniques, has evolved to take care of this problem. People spend their life savings on these weight loss techniques!

For all those people out there, I suggest a new natural remedy for weight loss, which is validated by medical research. Mix lemon juice in water for weight loss and drink it daily. This simple technique coupled with regular exercise will help you lose weight. There are many ways in which you can use lemon water for weight loss. There are many cocktail recipes of lemon water for weight loss. Try them out on your own and see the benefits for yourself.

Benefits of Lemon Water
Lemon water is like an elixir of life for the body. Besides aiding weight loss, lemon water has tons of other benefits. It is also a healthy weight loss plan. Here are some of the benefits of regular lemon water consumption.

  • Lemon water has natural antiseptic properties, as it reduces the risk of infection in various body tissues.
  • Lemon water consumption has a natural detoxifying effect on the body. It helps in clearing out toxins from the body.
  • Lemon water aids the digestive process and prevents constipation. It can also cure heartburn.
  • Lemon water contains copious amounts of vitamin C and minerals like potassium, magnesium and calcium.
  • Hot lemon water develops and stabilizes your immune power, when you are down with flu or cold.

As you can see, besides using lemon water for weight loss, there are hundreds of health benefits of consuming this citric fruit.

Ways of Using Lemon Water For Weight Loss
Here is how you can make drinking lemon water for weight loss a regular ritual. After you wake up, drink a glass of warm lemon water with honey, in the morning. Not only will you feel refreshed, but it will also help your digestive system get into gear. Lemon has a decent amount of pectin fiber in it, which helps in assimilating sugar quickly into blood stream.

This pectin fiber also helps in reducing cravings or hunger. Thus it indirectly aids weight loss by reducing your cravings for food! So instead of trying to kill hunger with coffee or tea, just have a glass of lemon water! This combined with its detoxifying effects, makes lemon water consumption a great way of reducing weight.

You can also add lemon to green tea and drink it for weight loss. This combination is known to be very effective in aiding weight loss. Another recipe is daily drinking tea and apple cider vinegar, mixed with lemon. This combined with a regular, decent intake of water will definitely help you in losing weight faster! Read more on lemon water diet.

Hope this article has convinced you of using lemon water for weight loss. A daily drink of lemon water, can prove to be very effective in your weight loss plan. You will feel relaxed and rejuvenated all day. A cool glass of lemonade is all you need for quick weight loss!

source:http://www.buzzle.com/articles/lemon-water-for-weight-loss.html

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