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COLOR YOUR HAIR NATURALLY

Concerns about toxic hair color ingredients, have given raise to the popularity of herbal hair colors and natural hair colors.  Although there are a few especially potent exceptions such as henna or walnut hulls, most herbal dyes act progressively, and they should be used repetitively over a period of time until the desired shade is achieved. While no herb will actually bleach your hair, there are plant-based colorants that will highlight, darken, lighten, or cover the grey. Keep in mind that herbal dyes are not permanent and will fade unless renewed occasionally.

For Those Who Want to Quit Smoking

Quitting whether you are a light or heavy smoker, needs preparation, planning and persistence, if you want to succeed. One way to curb the urge is to eat foods that are high in alkaline (the opposite of acid). This works by changing the preference of your taste buds. In India, boiled oats have been used for many years to treat opium addiction. A welcome side effect of this alkaline treatment was that addicts often lost interest in cigarettes as well as opium. Other foods that will make it easier for you to quit smoking by increasing your body alkalinity are spinach, beet greens, raisins, figs, dried lima beans, dandelion greens, and almonds.