QUESTION:
Where can I buy a lightweight stick that is similar to Mariah Carey's workout routine as featured in Oprah?
A few years ago, Mariah Carey was a guest at Oprah's show and along with showing off her new, healthier body, she also featured her exercise routine. One of them includes using a stick, putting it across your shoulders and swinging it side to side to create a trimmer waistline. Where can I buy that lightweight stick?

• ANSWER:
  Dunhams and MC Sports has them in stock.

QUESTION:
How do I trim my Parrot's Beak?
Hi,
I have had my parrot for a year now, and I've noticed it's beak is really long.
I was just wondering what I need to trim its beak and where I can buy it (Besides Online) .
I called the only hospital we have and they said .00 if it was a healthy bird.
Anyways, is it hard?
Thanks

• ANSWER:
  You should be providing toys and special perches so your bird can keep it's beak trimmed on it's own. You can try getting some things (cuttlebone, rough perches, natural wood perches, they also have toys with hard parts that the bird can trim their beaks on) and seeing if the bird can work it's beak back down on it's own.

  If not I HIGHLY recommend you suck it up and take it to the vet's to be done by someone who knows what they are doing. Birds beaks are highly sensitive, and over trimming, unevenly trimming can cause problems for the bird while eating or drinking. Not to mention the nerves and blood supply that's going to the beak that you can severely damage and even end up having the bird bleed to death if you accidentally get it while trying to trim. The bird's not going to hold still for it either, making the chances of someone doing it for the first time to make a mistake immensely higher.

QUESTION:
How to make my Apso Lhasa's fur growth faster?
I have an Apso Lhasa. When I just acquire him, his hair grows beautifully to the ground within a year, there were couple years where I just trimmed it down for easy keeping. It has been a year and half since his last cut, but his fur seem to stop growing, it’s only half way down his body now. His diets haven’t change, I buy dog food that is good for fur in the pet store, and I make sure he gets enough protein for healthy coat. The only place that seems to grow is his hair around his eye and feet.

• ANSWER:
  Young pups go through a heavy coat growth period, while they are developing their adult coat, and then taper off for a while, Coats don't grow much in warm weather.
  If your dog doesn't begin growing his coat as the weather gets cooler, he needs to have his thyroid checked by a vet. This test is not expensive, and if he has low thyroid, it is easily and cheaply treated.
  I work in a dog day care and boarding kennel, where we have several Llasa Apso clients. Four of them take daily medications for thyroid, heart med, and insulin.

QUESTION:
Where should I get my guinea pig, and what should I do afterwards?
I'm going to get a guinea pig for my birthday, and I have a few questions.

1. Where should I get my guinea pig? I'd really like to find a place that sells females, because I know they're a lot less likely to develop impaction.
2. How big does the cage have to be? I've got a cage that's 30" x 18", but my guinea pig wouldn't spend much of the day in there - she'd just be sleeping in it, mostly. (I'm going to build a pen and line it with newspapers, so that she can be out of her cage most of the day, and I'll be playing with her about 30 minutes - 1 hour a day. Also, I'll take her on nice long walks through my yard (we don't use pesticides, so that won't be a problem.))
3. What should I feed her? I know I need to buy her lots of timothy hay, but what should her main diet consist of? I have some nutrient-enriched alfalfa pellets from Kaytee that come with a lot of vitamin C in them (I'll still put some in her water, too). Is that okay?
4. What should the bedding be made of? I know pine and cedar have oils in them that irritate guinea pigs' feet; what would be a more acceptable choice?
5. Would it be better to have one or two? I know they're very social, and so I think they'd appreciate the company, but would they still be interested in playing with me if they have each other?
6. Do I need to clip her nails myself? I really hope not, since I'm terrible with that. Is there some sort of scratching post I can buy to keep her nails trimmed down?
7. What sort of toys should I buy? I see a lot of wood toys at PetSmart, but won't those splinter and hurt her gums?

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated as well. I want to make sure I keep her happy and healthy.

• ANSWER:
  1. Please consider adopting one from a shelter or rescue near you.

  2. The bigger the better, honestly. Also--be careful when you walk her through your yard--they are much faster than they look, and can escape quite quickly!

  3. Definitely timothy hay. From http://www.guinealynx.com: Plain dye free high quality guinea pig pellets (mixes with nuts are considered too rich), formulated with Vitamin C can be provided in a small heavy ceramic bowl to prevent tipping and cleaned daily. Each cavy will eat approximately 1/8 cup of pellets a day when also fed adequate hay and fresh vegetables. Purchase pellets in small quantities and store in a dry cool dark place to preserve the potency of the C (look for a pellet with an expiration date to check for freshness). Look for a pellet that uses stabilized vitamin C and has a "Best If Used By" date to ensure quality. Avoid pellets that use animal byproducts and those whose primary ingredient is corn.

  Most cavy pellets are alfalfa based. Alfalfa pellets are suitable for young, growing and pregnant cavies. After your cavy is about a year old and fully developed (more), a timothy based pellet, which provides less calcium, may be a good choice . Two quality timothy based pellets are Timothy Choice pellets by KM's Hayloft and Cavy Cuisine by the Oxbow Hay Company.

  Guinea pigs also enjoy fresh veggies like romaine lettuce, bell peppers, cilantro, parsley, small amounts of carrot, small amounts of apple or orange (or both, given in moderation), etc. Mine both love blueberries, as well.

  4. I use shredded paper for bedding. It's soft and cheaper than anything you can buy in the store. Occasionally, when I get lazy and don't feel like shredding paper, I buy Carefresh for bedding.

  5. Definitely better to get two. And they'll still enjoy your company as well, don't worry.

  6. You will have to trim their nails, or take them to a vet, or a groomer who's experienced in cutting piggie nails. But you can put in wooden things (like a small "log" you can buy from the store--untreated) that will help keep them filed down a little. It's also great for their teeth!

  7. Honestly, don't buy a lot of store toys for them. Mine love simple things like cardboard boxes to run through for tunnels, and toilet paper/paper towel rolls once all the paper is gone. They flip them around, chew on them (good to help their teeth stay filed down), and have fun with them. It won't hurt if they eat pieces of them, either. Hope this helps!

QUESTION:
What do you do when the salon lady cuts your hair too short?
IM SOOO MAD,because every single time i go to the salon they keep CUTTING UNTIL my hair is BACK again shoulder length.This is how it all happen,when i was younger i went to a salon and told her to cut my hair in layers(i think the shortest was below my ears).and i loved it,at that time i was younger my hair was MUCH healthier(it grew VERY fast) but since that i didnt notice the layers were the nice part not only the lenght,she cut it like below shoulder lenght.so im the type of person who doesnt like much chnage,and so then i kept doing the same hairstyle,and from one salon to another,then i noticed HEY i think hair with NO layers will look nice,and so it GREWWW maybe a little below my bra strap.and i was perpously making it grow so that i can go back the first salon that did my hair in layers.

So i went back telling her "leave the LENGTH but i do want layers" and so she went "snap snap snap snap....snap...snap" im thinking "OMG my hair is as short as it was!!!!!!!!" and yes now it shoulder length!!!I got sooooo sick of short hair and i want it to grow!!!my hair has been highlighted 3 times ina row SO it damaged it alot thats why i got layers,so i can cut off the frizziness and damaged hair,now its ALL FINE except i DIDNT WANT HER TAKING ANYTHING from the length!!!!!

I dont even know if im asking a yahoo question!!!!!like from now on im going to cut my own hair...TRIM IT!!FREKIN TRIM IT not cut!!!!!these people love cutting godddddd!!=[.it took so long 4 me to grow it and now its shit!!! I dont know ...like what do you guys do when that happens?girls with LONG hair what do you tell your salon if your doing layers,i mean imagine someone with LONGER hair and they snap it off for you...OH MY GOD!!!what do you guys tell them?and by the way where can i buy a set where i cut/trim my own hair?theres these razors they sell to trim your hair PLEASE let me know where to buy an affordable kit..

u see this girl?

http://www.youtube.com/user/secretlifeofabionerd?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/5/9dqUIZPE1zc

her hairs long and LAYERD...she thought cuts it on her own now,BUT YA i thought i'd come out of the salon with long layerd hair not short=[ Im so upset =/
haha it's so true,man i thought i was one of of very few,i guess it happenes to everyone,but seriously im going to trim my own hair,now that i have the outline of the hairstyle ill just trim the upper layers so i can keep the length..anyways can any1 lemmi know where i can get trimming/cutting kits?thanks

• ANSWER:
  I totally understand what you are going through. I get my hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks to keep it healthy of damaged, dry, split ends. I tell them every time "Less than half an inch" and I make it very clear and make sure they know how much I'm talking about. Some of them are incompetent and need you to explain more than you should.

  One thing that really helped me when they cut my hair too short once were clip in extensions. Put On Pieces by Hairuwear have absolutely gorgeous, cheap, synthetic ones that wont damage like real human hair. Check them out at:

  http://hairuwear.com/pop.aspx?pgID=961

  I'm serious, they really look real and now since your hair is healthy looking and shorter, adding some clips of hair will give you more volume, thickness, and length immediately and since it is shorter, it will look layered like that girl's in the video. But not as choppy.

  And of course you could always throw a fit in the salon and demand not to pay for a botch job or something you didn't ask for. No sense in wasting your money if you're not happy.

QUESTION:
I need to lose weight and i consider myself fat HELP!!?
well i am about 5' 7- 5 ' 8 and i am like 170 something i don't feel comfortable and i tend to eat quickly when i do eat i constantly eat but now since i go to a school where we buy food and the food is mostly fried and the healthy foods and expensive i don't eat lunch at all i would either have a bag of chips or 1 or 2 fruits from home and that's once in a while but i need to trim my stomach fat and everything else im not a confident person and also it may be funny but i do not have a scale and may not be getting one soon so how do i start every time i try i never succeed i want to go down in a pants size to a 8 i am a 12/14

• ANSWER:
  If you don't have access to healthy foods, just keep track of your calories. Your not going to stay satisfied off of "unhealthy" foods like you would healthy things but if its your only option you can still lose weight it will just be a little bit more of a struggle. For someone like you who is somewhat tall like me, we need about 2,200 calories each day to maintain our weight. In order to lose 2 pounds a week you'd have to eat 1200 calories a day or you could eat say an extra 300-500 calories and just have to burn those off so your total each day is 1200.

  If 1200 is too hard do it slower so you have a better chance at not putting the weight back on. Eating about 1500 calories a week would make you lose 1.5lbs a week.

  Basically you just need to workout and eat less than 2,200 calories and you'll lose weight

QUESTION:
my young balsam fir dying?
i bought a young (well, 5 or so yrs apparently) balsam fir for christmas, and although i know it probably shouldn't be kept indoors, it has been doing well for the past 2months (i've been watering regularly, giving it early morning sun, and our apartment is kept quite cool), so i figured that it had overcome the initial temperature shock and was now adjusting. well, last week, the needles finally began to fall - it's happening slowly - and are also becoming yellowed. this can't be a good sign, i'm assuming?
there are quite a number of new offshots, the most prominent being about 3 inches of new growth on top (where i trimmed to make room for the xmas tree star?), and there are tons of flowery little buds growing out of it, along with increasing amounts of sap.
anyway, clearly there is still life in my little tree, but i've no idea how i should care for it to optimize its health? i live in canada, so putting it out onto the balcony NOW would incur even more shock, i'm guessing? how might i trim it, to save the healthy bits, or is the fact that it's essentially yellowing all over indication that it's a goner? can i snip off just the new top part and replant IT?
anyhow...thanks in advance.
oh by the way, the tree - not including the pot - is probably about 2 feet tall (if that).

• ANSWER:
  I sorry to give you bad news but I doubt that you can save it. It cannot be kept indoors for a long period of time and since the new growth has started that will die if it goes outside now.
  If you try it again keep inside no longer than about a week and don't over water it. Fir trees do not like soggy soil and generally won't be successful outside if planted in poor drainage soils.

QUESTION:
Basil plant is dropping healthy leaves. Overwatered? Or in need of harvesting?
This is a nursury-bought sweet basil bush approximately 16 inches in height and kept in a porous pot with sufficient drainage.. It has been well managed with plenty of sunshine (growing zone 9A / subtropical with high heat and humidity) as well as watering to keep the soil moist. For the past 3 weeks, it has done well although it has been mercurial, sometimes drooping to near withering if left too long in the hot sun, but bouncing back to full health with an evening of rest indoors with plenty of hydration.

We had a recent downpour, however, such that the plant became soaked (but not pummeled with the overhead screen patio covering). It also recently flowered and we allowed the flowers to bloom and fall off, then cut just the remaining pistols and tops where the flowers had been so as to harvest the remaining seeds. The plant has not been significantly trimmed down since purchase although leaves selectively have been cut in moderation over time for use in our active kitchen.

So what is the plant now signaling with the droping of healthy green leaves just this morning? Too much water from the heavy rains? Did we err by cutting off the flower tops? Does the entire plant need to be trimmed down to half it's current size and fully "harvested"? Or does it just need to dry out a bit with more sunlight due to over-saturation from the heavy rain?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Dog problems, help?!?
I have A LOT of questions. please answer most of them.

1. Is it healthy to feed your dog once everyday at 4 pm?
2. What places are best to keep your dog when you are at school that is not inside and is in the winter. [not garage]
3. About how long do you have to trim your dog's nails? [example: 4 weeks]
4. What are the best ways to keep your dog from getting fleas or ticks?
5. How do you teach your dog "NO!"?
Details for #5:
My dog bites EVERYTHING. But no matter how many times we say no and act angry he just backs away and does it the next day.
6. Where can I buy fences for my dog [indoor gateways things] that have a reasonable price?

I need most help with number 1 help me, ASAP!
Please and thank you!
My dog is a shih tzu/cockapoo mix.

My dog is quite an eater.
Also, my dad suggests cage training him, we have before and he did pretty well, sometimes he would pee and or poo but mostly no.

He is about 6 months. Another optional question:
7. What age will he be when he learns to do his business and when not to?
I have tried training my dog into going in the garage during the day, however, he would bite things like shoes, and wires, and trash nonstop! he just NEVER learns. Help?

• ANSWER:
  1. feed them 2 times morning and dinner time (wellness is the best to feed him its not corn based like most foods so he wont get fat like beniful makes them)(i fed beniful to my dog and he got fat not like really fat but ya now hes not fat anymore)
  2. keep him in a cage inside cause there is nowhere else
  3. my groomer does it about once a mounth when he get a hair cut
  4. your vet gives you this gell stuff in a tube and you put it on its back
  5. say it very stern, you just have to let them know the diffrence (yes would be said in a nice way, no would be said in a stern voice) try putting him in his cage for 10 or so minuets (the same one you keep him in when your gone)
  6. i saw some at petco for 20$ they looked nice

QUESTION:
Does anybody know any good and cheap ways to loose excess fat on the body?
I use to weigh 10 and a half stone but lost half a stone and now im just under ten stone. As summer is coming up i would like to loose the fat off my tummy as i have quite a podgy belly and im really unconfident about it, i have large thighs too but these dont get to me as much as my belly does. I am also quite broad in the shoulders and all my friends have small body frames and mine is quite broad due to all the sports i use to play at school a few years ago. Is there any way that i can loose this belly fat and get a flatter tummy for summer? I already eat healthier than i use to but im not on some strict diet plan as it is too hard as im very tight for money and paying a gym membership would be impossible atm. also does any one know any website or anything where i could buy a cheap exercise machine that will trim my abdominal fat thanks!
thanks for those who helped least theres some people who actually understand, and for those who just were plain stupid get a grip, ooo i typed a word wrong the question was still understanding unlike some peoples on here, and ballistic, im not in your bloody country am i!!

• ANSWER:
  Hi, the best thing to do is some simple abdominal exercises such as sit ups and other targeted exercises to firm and flatten your stomach.

  There's no need to bother with expensive gym fees, you can do a routine in the comfort of your own home. Have a look on here for some suggested exercises to burn that belly fat and tone your tummy - http://www.diet-world.co.uk/how-to-lose-belly-fat-in-a-week.html

  Hope this helps.

QUESTION:
How do i grow long hair if i am african american in a year?
so my hair is damaged and me and my mom are wokring our way to gaining it back healthy
it use to be shoulder length but then it broke off
i read in a seventeen magazine that to grow your hair you have to do four things
1)stimulate your scalp
2)infuse with vitamins
3)get regular trims (which i don't do)
4)control dandruff (which i have)
it says to stimulate it with jojoba oil but that cost alot of money
is there any subsitute?
it also said thati should use mineral fusion volumizing mineral shampoo and conditioner
where can i buy that? i heard that biotin was a good vitamin to take to promote hair growth.
please help?

• ANSWER:
  you can replace jojoba oil with castor oil or coconut oil.

QUESTION:
What's the healthiest way to help your pet rat loose weight?
My rat, Penelope is a little over a year old, and she is a giant rat! Not giant in length, but in weight. She is very fat, but not to the point where she can't get around very well. She acts healthy, drinks and eats normally, I just want her to trim down a few pounds. I haven't been to good at keeping both of my rats on a healthy diet, and they eat a lot of dog food, and chicken. Along with cereal, carrots, celery, and banana chips. I'm just scared if I take away the tastey stuff, she won't eat the store bought rat food.

What is the healthiest option for my little girl?
Yes I meant, lose, hah!
And I bought a wheel when they were younger but they didn't seem to big about it. Never used it, so I brought it back and bought them a igloo instead.

Good to know about the banana chips.

She runs around a lot, more than the other rat, and she is still the fattest.

• ANSWER:
  If you mean the dried banana chips....stop giving those for now. They're quite fatty and it would be a good start.

  Lessen the amount of the ''tasty stuff''. Don't make it go away completely, but just make them more rat-sized to see if that helps.

  Also, does she get to run around outside of her cage? (Bathrooms are good for this)

  Does she have an exercise wheel in her cage? (My girls LOVE theirs)

QUESTION:
DOGS.......Cushing`s Disease?
I adopted a lil dog June 19th, 2009. I just felt so sorry for the lil girl. I picked her up from the vet they use on June 22nd. They said she was a poodle mix.She looks like she is poodle & cocker spaniel. The animal shelter told me she was approx. 3-4 yrs, the vet told me 8-9. I have no idea, I just felt so bad for the lil mutt. I couldn`t let them put her to sleep. She was sent to the vet to be spayed, When I picked her up he said she probably has cushing`s disease. (he wasn`t a very sympathetic vet) I have been reading about cushings. But, I would like to know if anyone knows if she could give this disease to my other animals??. I really, really do want to know if she can give this to my other pets. Should I have her eat out of her own bowl ??(which I already am) PLEASE, any info: would truly be appreciated. When I got her, she a spot on her back with no hair, they said, because she was allergic to fleas. Things that make you go hhmmmm, aren`t all dogs allergic or aggated by fleas?The last vet told me it was hot spots. I have spent over 0.00 on this lil girl. She is precious. She looks like she has been treated very bad. When I brought her home, she was afraid of us. Now, she comes right to us & is so lovable. What I have read about Cushings, she does have hair loss, her lil belly was big, it is going down now, I have been feeding her Beniful (healthy weight) 2 times a day. She acts like she has never ate in her life. After she eats, she sounds like she is going to choke. At night she has coughing fits.She seems like she has trouble breathing, also she has a runny nose, not just runny, there is snot, like a human, I have never seen this in a dog, this just started happening yesterday, I called the vet, who spayed her yesterday & he said to wait until I brought her to have her stitches taken out, he has me so upset *&^%^% .. I`m just clueless, I feel so sad for her. I took her to another vet, my vet that I always use is on vacation... anyway this vetm he didn`t do ANYTHING, except, tell me it was hotspots. He had me so upset.After that , I went to our local coop & there was a woman there who grooms dogs. She told me to buy (Tea Tree -ADE) for her back.Was this a good idea??? I have been keeping her very clean, she cannot have a good bath until her stitches are out, I gave her a bath at the shelter the day I adopted her, she was filthy, I wanted her to be clean before her surgery. I have been bathing her with Aloe Vista, cleansing foam, (bathe & cleanse) from the hospital, where I was a patient. She loves it, I use warm water and a soft wash cloth, it also says on the bottle, perineal cleanser, body wash, shampoo. I also bought her frontline. I trimmed all of her access hair out of her ears, cut all of the knotty hair off, trimmed her lil mustache & beard. She is just so precious.
All I can ask, anyone who loves animals like I do, please send me any info: you can. I will appreciate you sooo much.
God Bless You & Yours.

p.s. I really don`t know what else to say, I am at a loss here, I want her to live her last yrs. happy.I don`t want her to be put to sleep. But, if she is in pain, what should I do?? Also, really & truly, please, please let me know if she can give this disease to my other animals, I have had 1 of my dogs for 15 yrs. She is my biggest baby. I cannot have any children, I have lost many, I just cannot carry them. So my animals are all I have. I can`t believe anyone could be so mean to a little definsive dog. I`m getting ready to cry, so I better sign off.
Thank you for any help.

• ANSWER:
  Hiya Maggie,
  Wow, I could have written this *exact* same question 8 years ago. We also adopted a pathetic, matted, poodle mix in terrible condition when she was 5. She was also diagnosed with Cushing's, after YEARS of trying to figure out what was wrong with her. I've also had many miscarriages, I can't carry to full term either, so my dogs are my babies as well. Like I said, I could have written this entire post myself!

  If you'd like to email me privately, I can tell you about Mandy and the things we found out. It is too much to write here.

  Bless you for taking in this poor lil' creature.

  And NO, your other pets can't get Cushing's from her.

QUESTION:
Baby Daughter Pulled Her Hair out?
What do I do? My 2 year old daughter pulled out her hair when she was pulling at her hair bow and then she took some velcro from her 'Boppy' and stuck it in her hair then pulled her hair out with it. She has three empty patches of hairless space over her head. It has very little hair there since last year when it happened. The rest of her hair is in great need of a trim-cut----due to damaged dead ends, I was told. What is a good idea to have her hair grow back-in--- even all over? Will it grow back even all over if she just gets a basic trim-cut or will we have to get her hair cut super short to where the lowest hair level is, in order to have it all grow back in healthy and even? I really need help with this. I want her beautiful, even, and cute look back. What is the best thing to do? Do you also know of a good cream rinse for black children that I can buy? I've never heard of a cream rinse for children and haven't been able to find any in the stores locally.

• ANSWER:
  I'd take her into a salon and have them cut her hair, keeping it the longest they can, while disguising the pulled spots...layering might work.

  Something natural you can use to help her hair grow back in better and also heal any areas that she may have irritated by pulling...get some emu oil and gently rub it into her scalp each time she has a bath. Emu oil helps hair growth by helping heal the scalp and has many other healing benefits...it's a wonderful moisturizer too. I use emu oil for so many things & it's wonderful. I get mine at either Lure Beauty www.lurebeauty.com or Lumiere Mineral Cosmetics www.lumierecosmetics.com and both are very good quality and inexpensive.

QUESTION:
My fellow true Christians: should the true Christians fully embrace physical fitness?
My most illustirous brethren in Christ,

This question is for your learned intellect, and any of the heathens answering will be duely ignored and blocked at once, in the name of the Lord. In that vein, allow me to make several postulations relative to the inferior yet equally important subject of Physical health. God doesn't like fatties and I have no doubt that the entry to Heaven is narrow enough to prevent couch potatoes, lard munchers and the terminally lazy jubbling their way through into His presence. Heaven could hardly be considered Heavenly if your view of Jesus is blocked by a family of stretchpant wearing mouth-breathers fighting over the last Oreo and wondering out loud where the buffet is.

Aside from this, we must remember that the primary, indeed, the only, purpose of every true Christian female is to produce as many true Christian babies as possible. It is through these offspring that the future of true Christianity, Morality and the final victory over Satan is assured, and whilst the young and nubile female may comfortably relax in the happy knowledge that her taut and supple body is attractive enough for the true Christian man, those approaching 30 or above may find themselves slowly becoming sagging, cellulite-covered wastebaskets of femininity whose ability to arouse her Righteous husband for long enough to become impregnated drops with every toffee-filled chocolate she stuffs into her rotten-toothed and ravenous mouth. It is therefore the firm and unyielding responsibility of the true Christian husband to ensure that his wife becomes accustomed to hard physical exercise from the beginning of their marriage. My advice is to avoid purchasing labor-saving devices such as washing machines, vacuum cleaners and other assorted household gadgets; not only does the wife maintain her trim figure through the constructive upkeep of the home, but the financial savings are considerable. Remember: a busy wife is a tired wife, a tired wife is a happy wife and a happy wife is a stable home. A sure sign of an unhappy woman is the presence of what is termed "nagging". Whilst many men view the harpyish whining of the discontented female as a nuisance, I view it as an invaluable warning of oncoming slovenliness; a symptom, if you like, of the onset of laziness and eventual physical repulsiveness. This should be met with an immediate cure - labor and plenty of it. If the household has followed my example and wisely refrained from domestic appliances, sell the family car and make her walk to the store and back (you can use the money raised from the sale for cabs and rentals for yourself). If she is still nagging, have her make bread instead of buy it. Further remedies required? Build a garden and have her grow vegetables or maintain a lawn, all on top of her usual homely duties. Numerous true Christian males have suggested buying her membership of a gymnasium, I, however, firmly reject this notion. Not only does this membership cost hard-earned money but a gym simply exercises the body whilst degrading the mind. The last thing any male wants is his wife to be surrounded by hot, sweating female bodies clad in tight clothing, with the occasional male instructor thrown into the mix; it is a surefire method of bringing homosexualism into a woman, if not outright adultery, and I condemn gymnasiums heartily and without reservation. No, Brethren, the exertion of domestic energy is the only exercise a female requires to maintain her figure. The point is, there is always work to be found should you look for it, and although the gradual decline of a woman's physical appeal is largely her own responsibility, it is also yours and it is your duty as a husband to ensure she stays in a shape good enough for you to want to impregnate her often enough to ensure the long-term triumph of true Christianity, God and the KJV 1611.

Physical fitness is also essential amongst the younger true Christians. Whilst a healthy level is easily maintained in the young male through the use of sports, militia training, and protein shakes, it is once again the unfortunate female who must come under the close examination of the wise true Christian father. I would not recommend the same methods used to induce a healthy body in older women; a skilled domestic worker is trained over a period of years and to throw an innocent and incompetent girl into the finely wrought cogs of a neatly organized home would result in tears and a considerable mess. Rather than focusing upon expending the energy of the female one should seek to control the intake. Food is both a blessing and a curse to the woman; demonstrations of culinary expertise will bring her accolades and new dresses yet at the same time it offers constant temptation. A young girl is misfortunate in that she lacks both a husband and cooking skills, the balancing weight to the temptation, and it commonly runs riot through her delicate brain, overcoming her finer instincts and manifesting
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itself in the purchase of chocolate, cookies and cream-filled pastries. The wise father will carefully seek evidence of a weak-willed daughter; puffiness around the cheeks, a bulge at the waist, sharp knees, heavy ankles, clothes which no longer fit - all are clear symptoms and you should address them with unyielding firmness and an uncompromising mood. It is your responsibility as a father to ensure that your daughter is marriageable material, as, just as God hates the fatties, so does the healthy young true Christian male. Place yourself in his shoes - would you want a slovenly wife who cannot control her own impulses? Would you trust the family food budget to a woman who will head straight to the dessert aisle? Would you wish to perform the act of procreation with a female who takes up both sides of the marital bed? NO, Brethren, that is the answer. It therefore follows naturally that a fat daughter is the sign of a poor father, and both you and I should demonstrate with the
cont:
with them wherever they may be found in order that they pull themselves together and restrict that diet. Watch her meals carefully and ensure that she is sufficiently self-disciplined as to maintain herself once she passes from your hands into those of her new husband.

The true Christian male should also stay fit enough to raise his children and promulgate the teachings of Jesus. Eat sparingly, wisely and take regular walks if possible.

My fellow true Christians, I will await your learned thesi relative to this postulations. As this is not a forum, but a community answering service, I will expect that any person asnwering will be a true Christian who will read the WHOLE text of my learned proposition.

Praise!

• ANSWER:
  The body temple should be kept in a fitting condition
  to house the Lord.
  Do all the exercise, dieting, yoga and etc., that you want
  to keep the body healthy, but fear can destroy it. fear - bad.

QUESTION:
My horse has never needed to have her hooves trimmed. How is this possible?
I bought a 3 year old filly from the "meat buyer" guy at a horse auction 4 years ago. I don't know anything at all about her history or breeding other than her legs were severly scarred and she was wild, but I believe that she could be at least part mustang. In the four years that I have owned her, I have never once had to trim her hooves. NEVER! Seriously! They are never long... they are never short... they are never chipped. And she has never been lame a single day. I have never owned or even heard of a horse that never needed it's hooves trimmed. I think it's a combination of great hoof genetics and the fact that she is never stalled and the climate is very hot and dry and the ground is hard in western Oklahoma where I live. What do you think?

And yes, I have had my farrier check her, and she's fine! She's just a freak horse. She's only been ridden lightly.

I bought her on a complete impulse... I just looked into her eyes and connected and couldn't walk away. I never had any big dreams and goals for her other than to be happy and healthy and my best little pony friend. She's just amazing. She is so hardy, tough, athletic and smart. When I first bought her, she would jump a 5 foot fence (she would generally cut her legs, but she apparently didn't care), just because she wanted to go where ever she pleased. Has anyone ever owned a horse that was anything like this? Thanks!
Thank you Karma and Mandy!! haha

Lauren: I know the way!!! Be like me... marry a cattle rancher! haha!

• ANSWER:
  On the environment where she lives, she maintains her feet on her own just like horses in the wild. If she is healthy, her feet do grow and would require trimming if she were not able to keep them worn down where she lives. It is best for her to be able to do this. Most domesticated horses have to endure human intervention with their feet. Good for you and better for her.

QUESTION:
i cannot seem to lose my belly fat!?
I am 17 years old, about 5'2", and about 135 pounds. I have tried the Special K diet and another diet and neither seem to work. Now I am trying to just eat healthy. My friend and I are doing a thing together for 2 weeks, which guarantees to trim off 5 inches in 2 weeks. However, I am having little success. I am eating fruits and vegetables, but mainly fruits. Everyday for lunch I eat a salad. I have taken out milk and other dairy products from my diet, but I am having very little results. With prom and summer coming up, I would like to at least get down to 115 or 110. That is my ideal goal. What should I start doing to lose weight in my stomach and thighs?
Also, I have heard of the Akai Berry Diet. Does that work? If so, where can I get it that does not require me buying it over the internet?

• ANSWER:
  try the Lil Jack workout http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris

QUESTION:
My hair is falling off at the ends, from bleaching and straightening, it's sooooooo damaged I need major help!?
Okay, about 2 in a half months ago I went to walmart and got the lightest shade of blonde hair dye they had, because I didnt want to wait on my friends mom (who's a professional) to do it, and tried putting highlights in myself. Well, I should not have done that. First of all, my hair is soooo fried. I used to straighen it EVERYDAY, since I was like 12 years old. I'm now 16. Sooo, as you can imagin my hair is very dry and frizzy. Thats the reason I straightened it so much. Well the drirections for the dye said to leave it in for lke 15 min, and I had only had it in for like 10 min and my scalp was like on fire, so i went and rinsed it out and some places of my hair where I straighten it alot was like totaly white! I could almost see through it! And I didn't even have to touch it it would just fall out if I even looked at it haha I mean it was literally falling off in clumps. Thank god I died it the day after school got out haha. So after I got done crying my eyes out and wishing that I was just dreaming, I called up my friend whos mom was a hair dresser and got her on the phone. She said all she knew to do is buy some hot oil treatments, and she would set me up an appointment to check it out. So I done the hot oil treatments all week untill I went to see Mrs. Wendy (the hair dresser) and when I got there, and took my hair out of a poney tail, her jaw literally dropped. She'd never seen anything like it befor. She cut most of my hair off, like an inch above my sholders. So since then I bought hot oil treatments, hair mayo treatments, i'v been takeing vitamins, drinking water, washing my hair with Mane 'n Tale which I heard was a super great for damaged hair. And I got the deep moisturizeing kind cuz my hairs really dry. All of it has helped alot, but I still have trouble with this certain area on the side of my head. Mrs. Wendy said that was the most damged part because I parted my hair on that side, and it wasn't my natural part therefor I straightened it more than anything to keep it perfect. When I get out of the shower I can pull at it and it streatches, and then breakes off! And its only in that area. My hair has grown about this mech: (-------------). And the hair is sooo healthey where it has grown back and I just wish I could get all of it like that. I mean its only in that area. I can't cut that one area off, because school starts in 3 weeks. I'm going to get it trimmed again here in about a week or two, and I was planning on her dyeing it back brown since it's not as serious as bleaching it. I know this is alot to read but I thought it would be better to tell you the whole compleat story. What I'm asking is, can someone please give me some serious advise?! I know to get it trimmed regularly, take vitamins, drink water, dont put heat on it, and not wash it everyday. Is there anything els someone can tell me that could maybe help repair the damaged parts so I can wait a little longer and grow it out to get it cut and then grow it all back out healthy? Please don't give me a lecture about how I shouldnt have straightened my hair everyday and colored it myself. I know. I'v heard enough and I have learned the hard way.
By the way, I'm kinda on a budget because my parents have already spent alot of money on hair products that don't even work for me. Soooo if there is anything at all you can tell me that you think would help, please tell me. I really do thank anyone who can help me!

• ANSWER:
  Try Using Alberto VO5 Hairdressing, watch these videos

  http://www.expotv.com/videos/reviews/3/42/AlbertoVO5ConditioningHairdressing2/171951

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1G78kkfQXg

QUESTION:
20 years old and feeling blue?
I am 19, will be 20 in a couple weeks. Im about to get my braces off after 5 years of having them on. I feel like I look 15. Where can I shop online that ships to an APO address. Im also 7 months pregnant. I don't really know how to shop for maternity clothes. I only have 3 months left so I'm not looking to buy anything like that right now. Im thinking of more for after the baby is here. Im getting my hair done on Sunday. Im getting new glasses after payday comes around on 15th. I need lots of tips. Can somone give me some advice. I like alot of the things Miley Cyrus wears. Am I too old for that? I look young. People think Im 16. I want to look more 21 or 22. More mature. I love all kinds of styles. Please give me your input.
http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu238/klu0906/Photo112.jpg
(the hair i have now, after its been washed, combed, blowdried, i also added redken's anti snap for protection like i always do)

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu238/klu0906/Photo113.jpg
(a hair cut i used to have, i miss it)

also... I have damaged hair- 2 years ago, I bleached it to remove the black because I was living under my mothers roof and she made me.
1 1/2 years ago, I permed it.
Ive dyed it roughly 5 times since then. I plan on getting my hair cut(trimmed, layered, and thinned) Do you think it would be okay to dye it. I just want healthy hair. I want to go darker with fall coming up.

• ANSWER:
  I like your hair in the second picture much better. Why not just do that now? Get it cut, short. Dye it dark. STRAIGHTEN IT. You look really pretty in the second pic.

QUESTION:
What will help my horse's mane grow?
Okay so my horse has a very thin, and hard to grow mane. The texture isn't thick or smooth, but dull and elastic? I've been using mane and tail conditioner on it, because thats what my friend uses on her horse, but it doesn't seem to help. Part of his mane is gone due to wire rubing, so does anyone know of a product that will help his mane grow out thicker and longer? Anything you can buy at Atwoods will help, and please name the product along with your personal experience using it.

I'm really wanting to cut my horse's hair short, about 3 inches and allow it to grow out from there. Is this a good idea? Currently his mane is about 6-8 inches long depending where you measure. He is a Quarter Horse and for show, they require his mane to be shorter, but sense its only a county show the horse's don't have to have their mane banded. I need to trim his mane shorter, but I also would like a product that would help grow it back out, only healthier. Any ideas or products you know of?
He isn't turned lose into a weedy pasture or anything and the most common thing I see tangeled in his mane is hay and thats on a very rare occasion. I don't think I need to braid it just because nothing gets in it. His hair just doesn't seem healthy, and when we first bought him it was cut down to about 1/2 inch. Just a little mohawk lol. But yea I'd prefer to just buy conditioner, sprays or any other leave in product. Mane wraps and braiding arnt really my things, but thanks for the answers anyways!

Oh and his coat is so shiny its crazy! Its just his mane and tail that need work.

• ANSWER:
  If you can, just don't ever touch it. Like all winter, or an off show season. It grows best naturally on it's own. If you can't do this, then brush it like twice a day and use mane n tail, cowboy magic, vetrolin, or shapeley's MTG. Those are the products that i have found work very well. Make sure you let products dry on their hair before you try to detangle it, because when the hair is wet it stretches and breaks easier than dry hair. Use your fingers to untangle to get the big knots out and then be very careful with a comb.

  My horse rubbed her mane out on a bale feeder and I know how sickening it is to walk out one day and see that!

  Also, I dont see i problem with you pulling his mane short. It might help even to get some damaged hairs out.

  Well Good Luck!

QUESTION:
I have wavy hair just HELP!?
Ok so my hair is wavy and medium length its not very healthy and I like to straighten my hair when I do straighten it you can see all the dead ends and it flips out if you know what I mean...I just got a trim 4 weeks ago and it's summer so I don't straighten it just so it has time to grow I guess. I really want just a better way to style it,a way many people don't do. I like my hair curled but it just takes to long. Ok so I really want a style that is simple and I don't mind doing something that night or buying some hair products.
P.S My hair changes color haha like now its a dirty blonde color and november-------march its a medium brown so yeah lol
Thanks!

Julia ) or just suggest a really good heat tamer spary and where you get it!
Ok thanks for anwsering first of all haha!and any hair styles? this helps alot.....
my bangs are pretty long any advice on wat to do with those?1

• ANSWER:
  Well first off, although my hair suffers from split ends, I also don't get it trimmed. The best way to style your hair is after a shower, don't blow dry it. The heat will only scorch your hair, and if you do blow dry it towel dry it first to get most of it dry and then use the blow dryer with a special ovular nozzle on it

  http://cgi.ebay.com/Bed-Head-BH403-Rock-Star-1875W-Tourmaline-Ionic-Ceramic-/220615225091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0
  Like this one, the little one to the far left.

  on medium, cooler heat so it's not being scorched by the heat or whipped around and cracked by the air. This nozzle allows you to hold the dryer closer to your hair. As for a Thermal Guard spray I use two different ones. One is a Chi thermal Guard and the second is Beyond Zone Flat Iron protection. You just coat your hair good with this when it's damp, work it through, towel dry it again and Flat iron it Also before all of this use a good amount of Conditioner and let it sit for a minute. When rinsing, you don't have to rinse it all out, the conditioner will also help moisturize your hair and keep the heat from frizzing it out and keep it tame. I hope this helped you and good luck ^-^

QUESTION:
Am I spoiling my pets TOO much?
Before you answer this question I think you should know about my self. I live in a huge beverly hills mansion. I am a widow, have about 100 million dollars, and will do anything for my pets.(i donate about 1 million of that to organizations). Now I will tell you about my pets, which i rescued ALL of them from shelters. I have 4 cats. Three females and 1 male. My first cat, shah, a female, is a tabby, with probably a little of Maine Coon, she is kind of chubby, but healthy, and sleeps on my pillow, she wraps her body around my head. She is about 14 years old and 14 lbs. Another one is Venus, a female, is a black and white beauty, she is lean and muscly and sleeps on her quilt in my room. She is about 6 years old and 8lbs. The last female cat is Sandstorm, a pale ginger cat. She is lean and muscly like Venus except her skin is lose and her belly is nice and round. She sleeps on her specialy made satin and silk bed in my room. She is 8 years old and 10 and a half lbs. The bot cat is actually a kitten, he is about 6 months old and weighs 4 lbs. His stomach is adorable and plumps out so big and cute! But he is not unhealthy at all. He is a white Turkish Angora and is named Mickey. He sleeps on the bed curled up next to me on the very side just touching my stomach. Now to the dogs. I have 4 dogs. Two females and two males. The first one is Chloe, a female chihuahua. She has designer clothes. She is 4 years old and weighs 6 lbs. She sleeps on the other side of me, curled up in the crease of my legs. My next one is Franchesca, a female american eskimo dog. She had been shot before i got her but now has an awesome life. She weighs 28 lbs and is 8 yrs. old. Then there is Moose and Zeus, both boys, they are both german shepherd mixes and are good guard dogs. Moose weighs 102 lbs, a good weight for some one his size, he is not over weight, our vet says that he is at a good weight and size, most of the weight comes from muscle, and is 6 years old. He sleeps on the half couch at the end of my bed. Zeus weighs 89 lbs, and is three years old. He sleeps on the other half of my bed.
They are all fed homemade meals, made by our chef, and can swim in our pool, since it is salt water instead of chlorine. They get whatever they want and are considered my children. They go to the spa at least onca a weak and get mani/pedis and facials and mud baths and trims and etc. So do I spoil my pets TOO much? And I am considering buying a dog mansion, and have a fund of 0,000 dollars on that project, but my question is... should I do it? And if i should. where are places were i can get this done? and any ideas on how I should decorate the inside/outside?
P.S. I would NEVER EVER die my pets hair!
there homemade meals are veggies and fruits and meats.

• ANSWER:
  You spoil your pets, its not a bad thing though if you take good care of them! I think you should feed them dog food and cat food, not homemade meals all the time. Thats unhealthy for them. Thanks for loving animals

  livelaughlove ♥

QUESTION:
split ends, their terrible and I don't know why?
Right, now for some reason my hair is dying and I don't know why. I went blonde a few years ago and my ends snapped off. I am a brunette now and for some reason it is like I have gone blonde again. I recently had highlights done with dark blonde but my hairdresser promised their was no bleach or stripper in the colours because I wouldn't have had it done.

I am not good with my hair, I have to have my roots done every three weeks as I have had grey hairs from the age of 16 plus I have naturally curly hair so I use my straightners every other day, maybe three times a week. I use conditioner on my hair and heat defence but recently my ends don't look split, they look frazzled. I had a hair cut three weeks ago and thought it would be better but it looks the same. It's mainly my heavy layers that frame my face. My hair has only just grown back after my blonde nightmare where I had to have it cut into a bob as it was so dead.

I just don't know what has happened as I am protecting it. I use Alberto Balsamm for dry hair and wella Hot Iron Spray, particularly on the ends of my hair. This gets sprayed on after drying my hair as you can't put it on wet. My GHD's broke so I did some research and bought Ozon Titanium Hair straightners as they were cheaper and had great reviews. The heat goes up to 230 degrees, I have it on 215degrees, anything lower and it doesn't straighten it. I think regular GHD's are 220 degrees.

Sorry for the rant but I am terrified I will have to have it cut yet again like before. I just want my healthy hair back. I have heard that the Herbal Essences Beautiful ends shampoo, conditioner and ends spray is good, would anyone recommend this? if not, then what? Bare in mind I won't spend anymore than £15.00 a bottle as I am broke. I tried trimming the frazzled bits away but it didn't do anything. I have left conditioner in my hair for 20 mins and it made some difference but not a lot. Please if any hair dressers or hair pros know anything that can help me then please do tell as my hair at the front is starting to resemble a brrom stick.

• ANSWER:
  Use a lot of moisturizing conditioner in the shower. When your in the shower stop the shower and put it in your hair and wait awhile (like 3 minutes) for it to soak in. Put a lot in your ends. This will help your hair drink in the moister from the conditioner.
  And now don't use heated products a lot, they can dry out and damage hair badly.
  If your hair is frizzy I HIGHLY suggest "paul mitchell smoothing serum." this works great and keeps hair soft and good looking. hope this help, and hopes your hair gets better!

QUESTION:
Am I spoiling my pets TOO much?
Before you answer this question I think you should know about my self. I live in a huge beverly hills mansion. I am a widow, have about 100 million dollars, and will do anything for my dogs.(i donate about 1 million of that to organizations). Now I will tell you about my pets, which i rescued ALL of them from shelters. I have 4 cats. Three females and 1 male. My first cat, shah, a female, is a tabby, with probably a little of Maine Coon, she is kind of chubby, but healthy, and sleeps on my pillow, she wraps her body around my head. She is about 14 years old and 14 lbs. Another one is Venus, a female, is a black and white beauty, she is lean and muscly and sleeps on her quilt in my room. She is about 6 years old and 8lbs. The last female cat is Sandstorm, a pale ginger cat. She is lean and muscly like Venus except her skin is lose and her belly is nice and round. She sleeps on her specialy made satin and silk bed in my room. She is 8 years old and 10 and a half lbs. The bot cat is actually a kitten, he is about 6 months old and weighs 4 lbs. His stomach is adorable and plumps out so big and cute! But he is not unhealthy at all. He is a white Turkish Angora and is named Mickey. He sleeps on the bed curled up next to me on the very side just touching my stomach. Now to the dogs. I have 4 dogs. Two females and two males. The first one is Chloe, a female chihuahua. She has designer clothes. She is 4 years old and weighs 6 lbs. She sleeps on the other side of me, curled up in the crease of my legs. My next one is Franchesca, a female american eskimo dog. She had been shot before i got her but now has an awesome life. She weighs 28 lbs and is 8 yrs. old. Then there is Moose and Zeus, both boys, they are both german shepherd mixes and are good guard dogs. Moose weighs 102 lbs, a good weight for some one his size, and is 6 years old. He sleeps on the half couch at the end of my bed. Zeus weighs 89 lbs, and is three years old. He sleeps on the other half of my bed.
They are all fed homemade meals, made by our chef, and can swim in our pool, since it is salt water instead of chlorine. They get whatever they want and are considered my children. They go to the spa at least onca a weak and get mani/pedis and facials and mud baths and trims and etc. So do I spoil my pets TOO much? And I am considering buying a dog mansion, and have a fund of 0,000 dollars on that project, but my question is... should I do it? And if i should. where are places were i can get this done? and any ideas on how I should decorate the inside/outside?
P.S. I would NEVER EVER die my pets hair!
ok, first of all you, you know who i am talking about! are so stereotypical, and second of all this is the INTERNET. and people dont type like they r abunch of prissys, they type as short as possible. I am one of those people. I know how to do it correctly but why should I? And second of all, if you actually read my question you would have seen that it said I was a widow! I married my RICH husband, and then he died.

• ANSWER:
  If you were this rich, you would:

  A) Not care what people online thought of what you did with your pets.
  B) Not be bragging about what you did with your pets online.
  C) You'd have a better grasp of the English language and know how to spell.

  Thank you and have a nice day.

QUESTION:
What are good vitamins for healthy hair growth?
I'm trying to grow my hair out and i want to know what vitamins would be good to take so that my hair grow nice a long and healthy. what vitamins are good? and what shampoos and conditioners should i use?

• ANSWER:
  biotin. Also helps with skin and nails.

QUESTION:
What is or are some good vitamins for healthy hair or hair growth?

• ANSWER:
  Hi! Vitamin c and e r great for hair, It need calcium, and vitamin e is really good for clearing up skin, and it helps with hair growth. Also working out and drinking water helps to.

QUESTION:
My hair is coming out in strands, what vitamins can I take for healthy hair growth?
Since I've moved out of my parents house and have been on a budget with what I eat my hair has been coming out in strands a lot more than normal. What vitamins can I take (and good vitamins) that will help my hair? I know protein is the obvious choice but I want to know which brands and if there is any other supplements besides protein I can take.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What are some good vitamins for healthy hair or hair growth?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What are good vitamins for hair growth and healthy skin.?
Besides prenatal and multivitamins what other vitamins are good for thos purposes.

• ANSWER:
  if u eat garlic alot, it gives you more hair growth. You can use garlic powder on just about everything--potatoes, meat sandwhiches, chicken/beef/pork, on a salad, in a stir-fry, in rice, on steamed veggies, etc etc.

  There are lots of herbs and such out there that help healthy skin, i just cant remember what they are right now. But also drinking the right amount of water for your body weight is very imporatnt and will help ur skin. go online and search for "daily water intake calculator" and when you find a calculator, put ur weight, height, etc in, and it will give you the right amount of water to drink. I weigh 320, I have to drink a bit over a gallon a day, but I dont have any problems with acne or anything anymore since ive been drinking the right amount. If the amount u start drinking is more then u would normally drink, you will be running to the bathroom all the time only during the first 2-5 days because your body ispushing out all the toxins, but once ur purified, you go pee the normal amount.

QUESTION:
What vitamin combination should I use for healthy hair and hair growth?
I am taking Nourish vitamins by Healthy Hair Plus (http://www.healthyhairplus.com).
These are taken twice a day and contain 40 mg Niacin, 400 mg folic acid, 6mg vitamin B-12, 600 mcg Botin, 92 mg Panthonenic acid, 30 mg chlorophyll, 100 mg iodine, 20 mg zinc oxide, 10 mg manganese gluconate, 30 mg PABA, and 4 mg of each of the essential amino acids.
I have been advised to take Biotin, which I bought in a bottle with 1,000 mcg in each vitamin capsule, and it says to take one per day.
I have also been advised to take a Vitamin-B Complex vitamin daily.
Someone said that prenatal vitamins are great for hair growth.
I take a multivitamin daily as well.
I have some vitamins from hairtopia (http://www.hairboutique.com), too, but I have replaced them with the vitamins from healthy hair plus.

I fear that I might be taking too many vitamins and I would like to know what would be the most beneficial combination for healthy hair!!!!!!

• ANSWER:
  Good nutrition is vital to healthy hair growth, just as it's essential to overall good health. Although your body needs a variety of vitamins and minerals to maintain proper body functions, there are several that are specific to hair growth and health.
  When starting a new vitamin regime, it usually takes from 2 to 3 months to see results in your hair's condition. That means that patience and consistency is very important. It's also important to check with your doctor before starting a vitamin program, especially if you have health concerns.

  Healthy Hair Vitamins

  Vitamin A - Antioxidant that helps produce healthy sebum in the scalp. Food sources: Fish liver oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, apricots and peaches. Daily Dose: 5,000 IU.
  Warnings: More than 25,000 IU daily is toxic and can cause hair loss and other serious health problems.
  Vitamin C - Antioxidant that helps maintain skin & hair health. Food sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and dark green vegetables. Daily Dose: 60 mg.
  Vitamin E - Antioxidant that enhances scalp circulation. Food sources: Cold-pressed vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, soybeans, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables. Daily dose: Up to 400 IU. Warnings: Can raise blood pressure and reduce blood clotting. People taking high blood pressure medication or anticoagulants should check with their doctors before taking Vitamin E supplements.
  Biotin - Helps produce keratin, may prevent graying and hair loss. Food sources: Brewer's yeast, whole grains, egg yolks, liver, rice and milk. Daily dose: 150-300 mcg.
  Inositol - Keeps hair follicles healthy at the cellular level. Food sources: Whole grains, brewer's yeast, liver and citrus fruits. Daily Dose: Up to 600 mg.
  Niacin (Vitamin B3) - Promotes scalp circulation. Food sources: Brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, chicken, turkey and meat. Daily dose: 15 mg. Warnings: Taking more than 25 mg a day can result in "niacin flush" - a temporary heat sensation due to blood cell dialiation.
  Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) - Prevents graying and hair loss. Food sources: Whole grain cereals, brewer's yeast, organ meats and egg yolks. Daily dose: 4-7 mg.
  Vitamin B6 - Prevents hair loss, helps create melanin, which gives hair its color. Food sources: Brewer's yeast, liver, whole grain cereals, vegetables, organ meats and egg yolk. Daily dose: 1.6 mg. Warnings: High doses can cause numbness in hands and feet.
  Vitamin B12 - Prevents hair loss. Food sources: Chicken, fish, eggs and milk. Daily dose: 2 mg.

QUESTION:
What are all the vitamins/minerals/proteins needed for healthy hair growth?

I know these things. I want a list of all the essentials!!

• ANSWER:
  Try Biotin. They sell it over the counter at walmart. But be careful! It promotes hair growth in all places (oh yea and it helps with skin and nails) You dont have to buy the 'named brand' cause they all have the same products in them. also make sure you have a good diet, drink lots of water and prenatal vitamins won't hurt.

QUESTION:
What vitamins andor foods are best to encourage strong and healthy hair growth?
A dear friend of mine has noticed her hair thinning. She is over thirty but younger than fourty. She has had her hair chemically treated however has now stopped - with the occasional supermarket rinse. She has noticed that although she has "baby" hair re-growth her hair is not as thick as it once was and is concerned she will loose it all! She is open to any suggestions for changing diet, vitamin suppliments,etc but doesn't know which to have - nor do i??) Have any suggestions to help her?

• ANSWER:
  Add hemp seed oil to your diet help. Hemp seed oil contains one of the very important nutrient we need everyday. Hemp seed oil in itself contains the ideal 3:1 ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids. This oil improves hair growth soften your skin, boosts the immune system, reduces blood clots and increases energy. Also, I would avoid the shampoo and conditioner that contain chemicals that cause many health problems. They may be make your hair look and feel good but not necessary good for your hair.

QUESTION:
What are the best vitamins for hair growth?
If you have taken vitamins for hair growth, or just regular vitamins that made your hair grow. I'm looking for people that have actually taken these Vitamins, and that have really worked for them. If you haven't taken Vitamins but used some sort of product on your hair that did wonders in hair growth, and keeping healthy hair, then let me know about that too!! Thank you!

• ANSWER:
  biotin works good
  and take a multivitamin with that.

  trust me my hair grows 1.5 in each month =)

  also i have heard that Protein Treatments and
  Moisturizing Treatments work good too.

  sea kelp, too, ive heard works really good
  (its a vitamin) but after like 6 months it stops working

  hope this helps =]

QUESTION:
What Vitamins are essential for healthy hair growth? What is a good shampoo and Conditioner?
What Vitamins are essential for healthy hair growth? What is a good shampoo and Conditioner? What is a good leave-in Conditioner? My hair is long, but I want it to grow longer. I am a vegetarian, so my hair does not grow as rapidly as it used to, but I eat a sufficient amount of protein. What vegetarian foods are high in protein?

(Vegetarin- (NOT VEGAN) Means I do not eat ANY Animal, including fish or ANY Sea Creature. I DO eat dairy, such a milk and cheese)

I know about B Vitamins, I use Panteene Pro-Vee shampoo and conditioner, I do NOT dye, bleach, high-light my hair, or use heat appliences on my hair, such as a hair dryer, or curling iron.

• ANSWER:
  While growing out my hair I used this website a lot, I found it really helpful.

  http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip214.htm

  The website pretty much explains everything you need to know about growing your hair out faster. I used this website after I had cut my hair off and regretted it. I cut it all to where it was only about 2 inches long and even shorter in some places, it looked horrible and did not turn out how it was supposed to. After about a year of using these tips my hair already grew past my shoulders, my hair had never grew that fast before, I was pretty amazed. And after another horrible hair cut April last year I have been using these tips again. In April 08 it was cut into a pixie like hair cut and now it is past my shoulders.

  The best shampoo and conditioner I have ever used is Bed Head Dumb Blonde Shampoo&Conditioner. I don't have blonde hair, I have dark brown hair but it keeps my hair so moisturized and it feels so healthy. And as for a leave in I like Bed Head Ego Boost. Their products are great in my opinion.

  Hope this helps! If you have any other questions feel free to email me. =)

QUESTION:
Are there any vitamins that promote fast, healthy hair growth, for African Americans?

• ANSWER:
  Not that I know of, but I must say, Africa's Best is an AMAZING hair product company, I'd invest in it. They're a little expensive but check into their products.

QUESTION:
what are some great shampoos and vitamins that promote healthy hair growth?
i started dying my hair over the summer and have dyed it 4 time since then and i think it has damaged my hair. what shampoos, conditioners, and vitamins would you recommend for healthy hair. or if theres any other types of treatments that would help. oh and foods that help.

and ive heard that a healthy scalp leads to healthy hair. ive always had some dandruff but lately its been worse. do you think stress could be causing the dandruff, leading to unhealthy hair.

i dont really think its the coloring cus ive been highlighting my hair for years and it hasnt effected my hair at all, but then again coloring colors the whole head.

idk what do you think?

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QUESTION:
Good and Healthy diet for hair growth and to just get all my vitamins? PLEASE answer?
I used to be really healthy and I had gorgeous thick hair. But now, I don't get all my vitamins. And my hair is falling out because of that. Do you know any diets so I can get all the vitamns i need?

• ANSWER:
  Dont know any diets but just take your vitamins daily. Prenatal work great for hair growth and nails!

QUESTION:
Does Vitamin E promote healthy hair growth?
I LOVE my hair, but it seems to be stuck at one length (maybe its just me because that doesn't seem likely to be possible) - it is already long - but I want it longer and more healthier and fuller.... is it just wishful thinking, or is there something out there that actually gives this result? I am not looking for hair products (sprays, mouses, foams, etc.) or shampoos - I am looking for vitamins or something like that to promote it from within.

• ANSWER:
  You could take Biotin or just normal Vitamin E tablets. Biotin (vitamin B7 or H) is mainly for hair loss, although a lot of people take it to help their hair grow. Vitamin E tablets will promote hair growth and make it really healthy, not to mention it will make your skin glow and be healthier too. I would personally take Vitamin E tablets. Good luck =]

QUESTION:
What are some things that support healthy hair growth?
such as foods, vitamins, topical hair treatments, daily hair care, shampoos/conditioners, ect... for healthy and full hair growth. anything you would know from your own experience is much help to me as well

thanks =)

• ANSWER:
  http://www.hairvitamin.24by7info.com

QUESTION:
What are the best vitamins for healthy hair?
Just wondering what are some over the counter vitamins you can get to help hair growth/health?
ALSO does anyone know vitamins that will improve skin?
Thank you!

• ANSWER:
  There are certain vitamins that help promote the growth of hair in the body. Changing to a healthier diet is vital not only for hair growth but also for the general well being of your body.

  Some of the most important include:

  - Essential Fatty Acids

  - The B Vitamins

  - Antioxidants

  - Sulfur

  - Zinc

  But vitamins and diet are only one part of it, you should also consider adding excercise and hair loss products into your hair growth solution.

  There's more detail regarding the vitamins and the hair growth stategy in the source link below:

QUESTION:
What vitamins work best for hair growth?
What vitamin (pill) should I take that daily that will help with hair growth and healthy hair, any suggestions??
For pregnancy vitamins, which one do you recommend?? there's a lot of different types :/

• ANSWER:
  pregnancy vitamins.

QUESTION:
Is it safe to take prenatal vitamins for hair growth?
I am nearly seventeen, and I am not pregnant. As a matter of fact, I am even on a birth control medication.

I would like to grow my hair very long. I have researched online and found that taking prenatal vitamins often gives positive results in growing long, healthy hair.

Although, I do wonder: Is this a safe method? Especially considering the fact that I am already on a birth control medication; could this in any way be harmful?

• ANSWER:
  Any multivitamin would do the trick. There seems to be some urban myth that prenatal vitamins help you grow better hair, when that's really caused by pregnancy itself. Increased blood volume and blood flow all over caused by pregnancy itself benefits skin and hair alike. It gives pregnant women that healthy glow, and causes less hairs to fall out every day (at least until a few months after pregnancy when they fall out).

QUESTION:
Hair Growth Vitamins?
I'm trying to grow my hair down to my ribs and at the moment its at my collar bone so i wondered if hair growth vitamins are any good to help fast healthy hair growth and if you have tried them then can you tell me what ones you used and if not what vitamins would help my hair grow healthy.

Oh and do you think what im doing at the moment is good for helping hair growth. I have stopped using hair straighteners and hair curlers. I only wash my hair about 3 times a weeks to keep the natural oils and i always just tye my hair back in a pony tail with only my fringe out. Is this good for helping hair growth and any recomendations for helping hair growth?

Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  Yes, vitamins are excellent for hair growth; one word- SILICA.

  Keep a good diet- try to eat a lot but keep it very healthy. Fruit and veg, lots of protein.

  I think keeping the natural oils in your hair is a really good idea, and if you can go without the straighteners thats a bonus too.

  I would go for a conditioning treatment (namely a keratin treatment) at the salon once a month if you are having your hair trimmed less. It helps maintain the keratin in your hair which makes it stronger.

  Good luck!!

QUESTION:
what kind of vitamins should i take for fast healthy hair growth??

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What is the best vitamin for hair growth?
I know its not going to work overnight but my hair is shoulder length and seems like it is not growing what is the best vitamin to help with healthy hair growth?

• ANSWER:
  Definetly biotin! But i also higly recommend hair,skin and nails formula you can get them from puritans pride. It has biotin,vitamin a , c,d and E so you have one tablet with everything. Also aside from taking care of your hair from the inside it is crucial that you take care of it on the outside as well to get that healthy growth. I recommend washing atleast 1x week with a shampoo that doesnt contain sulfate ( sulfate strips the hair cuticles and drys out your hair), deep condition with every wash with heat for atleast 15 minutes.Use a leave-in conditioner and try using less direct heat , such as blow drying and flat ironing because this will cause heat damage and obviously damage your hair making it hard to grow healthy and strong. Try airdrying it will help your hair grow nice and thick. Also keep your ends moisturized and try not to have them rub against your shirts or coat because this will cause split ends. I recommend a light oil such as carrot oil for your ends and scalp. For deep conditioner you can try neutrogena triple moisture and for a shampoo try coconut milk shampoo which can be found at your local indian store. I know you only asked about a good vitamin .. but in order to grow healthy long hair you need to take care of it inside and out. you can also try this forum www.longhaircareforum.com this is where i learned alot about healthy hair care. I hope I have helped! if there is anything else feel free to message me

QUESTION:
I want advice on the best protein and healthy diet for improving hair growth.?
Does anyone know the best foods for healthy hair growth. I read that healthy hair comes from the inside out, a healthy diet of protein, fresh fruits and vegetables etc. Does anyone have any other tips for growing healthy hair? Do prenatal vitamins really work for growing healthy hair?

• ANSWER:
  Normal hair growth is 1/2 inch per month. You can keep your hair healthy and increase growth to 3/4 inch per month by:
  taking vitamins (yes, prenatal are great)
  scalp massage
  wear you hair up (it protects it from the environment)
  get it trimmed on a regular basis (no trims lead to ratty ends and lots of splitting/breakage)
  use a satin pillowcase
  use a boar bristle brush
  do final rinse with distilled water
  do not shampoo daily - shampoo only when necessary
  avoid metal hair accessories
  do not brush or comb hair when damp
  don't allow your hair to get caught under you purse strap, coat collars, etc.
  if it is windy, restrain your hair (prevents knotting which leads to breaking and splitting)
  apply shampoo only to scalp and roots, when you rinse, it will clean balance of hair without drying it out -never pile your hair on your head when shampooing leave it hang
  always condition but only apply to hair length...not scalp or roots (ears down is best)
  leave in conditioners provide the most protection
  after washing you hair, wrap in towel but do not rub hair with towel
  if possible, avoid heat appliances: blow dryer, flat irons, etc. - if not, limit exposure
  apply extra virgin olive oil to hair...just put a small drop on your hands, rub hands together and then apply to ends only
  follow a healthy diet involving all food groups

QUESTION:
What are the best vitamins for keeping your hair, skin, and nails healthy/stimulate growth for hair and nails?
I know Biotin is a big one, any other suggestions?

• ANSWER:
  Get some silica powder... It works wonders!

QUESTION:
Hair Vitamins for Faster Hair Growth.Is it good or bad for health ?
I've been using vitamins to grow my hair. I don't have any problems with my hair.My hairs healthy and strong.so I just need to grow my hair faster.so is it wise to use vitamins to grow my hair using vitamins ?

• ANSWER:
  most of the time it is fine. they are just vitamins and minerals, probably silica which is ok. you also need to eat more protein too but hair will never grow faster than a rate of one inch a month. that's just the way it is.

QUESTION:
what is the best vitamin(s) for healthy hair growth?

• ANSWER:
  B Vitamins are important for Healthy Hair, Vitamin E can help with Hair Loss, Vitamin A plays a role in Healthy Hair Growth, Vitamin C is essential for Healthy Hair.
  If You Smoke it's a humble request please STOP! Your hair will thank you.

QUESTION:
What vitamins are best for hair growth?
Most of the things I've found online say they're for healthy hair but what is best for hair growth in particular?
Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Vitamin D found in dairy products I am lacking in this vitamin and on calcium tablets prescribed by my dr for it.

QUESTION:
what vitamin, besides pre-natal, is good for healthy hair growth?
My hair is pretty long already but I would really like it to grow some. It seems to be stuck at the same length. I trim it about every 6 weeks.

• ANSWER:
  i heard that biotin is good so i went out and bought it i have been using it for about 2 weeks now and still havent noticed a difference except now my skin is prone to pimples!!! but i also heard that vitamin E is good for hair thats my next try!

QUESTION:
Healthy hair growth tips?
such as foods, vitamins, topical hair treatments, daily hair care, shampoos/conditioners, ect... for healthy and full hair growth. anything you would know from your own experience is much help to me as well

thanks =)

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What vitamins/foods are vital to maintaining the health of your hair and scalp?
I'm a male and have been growing out my hair for Locks of Love. In recent months, my scalp and hair hasn't felt good at all. My head gets itchy and real sensitive, especially when I pull back my hair to tie it (which is always). I've noticed great amounts strands being combed out and my scalp showing through, too much so. Being a guy, I have to admit, I don't take super care of my hair like the ladies do. I also have to admit, I don't get enough of the healthiest foods and vitamins.

Can a healthy diet be the start of reclaiming healthy hair growth? And what should I get enough of and from what?

• ANSWER:
  Tying your hair back will cause hair loss too. Use a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Hair will only grow about 6 inches a year at its best. That is just nature. A healthy diet helps too. Water is good too. Drink lots. It moisturizes.

QUESTION:
what vitamins/foods are vital to maintaining the health of your hair and scalp?
I'm a male and have been growing out my hair for Locks of Love. In recent months, my scalp and hair hasn't felt good at all. My head gets itchy and real sensitive, especially when I pull back my hair to tie it (which is always). I've noticed great amounts strands being combed out and my scalp showing through, too much so. Being a guy, I have to admit, I don't take super care of my hair like the ladies do. I also have to admit, I don't get enough of the healthiest foods and vitamins.

Can a healthy diet be the start of reclaiming healthy hair growth? And what should I get enough of and from what?

• ANSWER:
  Ok. You COULD be allergic to your shampoo. I recommend you get baby johnson's shampoo. I use it on my shoulder length hair. I have a sensative scalp and found myself having problems so I switched. I use Johnson's conditioner for babies (orange squeeze bottle) that gets rid of tangles. You don't have to use a lot - in fact, every other day or a tiny bit to untangle is enough.

  As for diet, start eating more fruits and veggies! You need to make sure you aren't eating junk. DON'T PERM IT - and don't use gels and stuff. Sometimes that stuff will dry it out.

  If you go to the pool alot, wet it down before going in the water. That way the chlorine doesn't get to the inner core as badly. You may need a chlorine remover shampoo product in that case.

QUESTION:
what vitamins for healthy hair nails?
what type of vitamins should you take for healthy hair and nail growth?

• ANSWER:
  well this may sound weird but geliton helps you get healthy hair and nails
  hoped it helped XD

QUESTION:
Hair growth question. Vitamins? Thanks!?
Ok so ive been researching this all day and i would like to know once and for all which is the best vitamin for hair growth. I have heard of biotin and trader joe's darwin pills for hair skin and nails. I have heard of some other pills also but I forgot the names. I am leaning towards the Trader Darwin pills because of the price and i haven't heard any negative side effects. I also don't want thicker hair, just longer. Please tell me which one of all the pills out there has worked best for you. Price and any negative side effects would be helpful too. Thanks so much.

(ps. no nasty or rude comments please saying these dont work. i know these vitamins wont work miracles but hopefully i will get longer healthy hair. I know taking care of my hair better will help but this question is about the vitamins. your cooperation is greatly appreciated.)
I have also heard people break out because of biotin. Is this true for u?

• ANSWER:
  Vitamins play an essential role in hair growth. You know how they say that your health reflects the beauty outside? Well same goes for your hair. Here are a list of vitamins that might help you:

  1. Biotin - 5000 mcg recommended dosage - Also good for energy, weight loss, keeps color in hair longer, regulates blood sugar (especially for people with diabetes), depression. Can't overdose since it's a water-soluble vitamin. BUT it's important to up your dosage SLOWLY.

  2.Silica - Up to 400 mg - Also good for healthy bones, fortifies blood vessels, repairs and maintenances vital lung tissues, stops constipation, improves elasticity of joints, prevents Alzheimer's disease (flushes out aluminum). The highest amount of Silica can be found in Bamboo Extract, since horsetail only has about 5% per 100 mg. http://www.jashbotanicals.com/articles/silica_and_your_body.html

  3. MSM - 2000 mcg every dose (since it flushes out every 12 hours) - Also good for bones, increase alertness, eliminate pain, anti-ager

  4. Vitamin E - 400 IU - Good for hair, skin, and nails

  5. L-Cysteine - Good for hair, since hair is mostly made up of this protein. Without L-Cysteine, hair would be nothing.

  6. Fatty Acids - Such as Evening Primrose, Borage Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Fish Oil, etc - These help because it helps make hair keep it's moisture, which leads to hair growth.

  - You can also just take a Hair, Skin, and Nails Complex. A lot of people take the GNC type, but you can also just get Nature's Bounty from Walgreens, or The CVS brand, and they're both the same.
  OR , just take a Multi-Vitamin.

  Hope this helps!

QUESTION:
what vitamins are best for hair growth?
i am trying to grow my hair long and was wondering if you guys knew any specific vitamins that will help me grow healthy long hair
Thanks in advance ! >.<

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QUESTION:
Help! What supplements should i take for healthy hair growth?
I want my hair to grow faster and look healthier but I have no idea which supplements to use.. what vitamin should I be looking for?

Thanks : )

PS: Im almost 20 years old if that makes a difference.

• ANSWER:
  Head over to GNC or your local health food store and pick up some high quality fish oil supplements. These little gel caps are filled with (you guessed it) fish oil, which is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids. Not only are Omega-3's very, very good for you, they can help limp, dull hair become more shiny and healthy (they benefit the skin as well).

  Also, they sell Hair, Skin, and Nails vitamin supplements, which contain biotin and B-Vitamins, along with many other essential nutrients that your hair will benefit from. Always consult your doctor, or course, and don't expect results overnight; these things take time

  Oh, and drink plenty of water too. That's good for hair, skin, nails, and every other part of the body!

QUESTION:
Vitamins for hair growth?! help!!?
My 12 year old sister's hair basically broke off due to a relaxer, and she is now trying to grow it back. What vitamins,oils and foods promote healthy hair grow? I've heard many of the "B" vitamins help. Answers would be great thanks!

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QUESTION:
Prenatal vitamins for hair growth??? Has anyone tried and does it work?
I would like to know if prenatal vitimans help hair grow at all? im 13 and i would guess im too young to take those vitamins... but just wondering if i could, what would be the risks

or, if there are any other type of good vitamins to help hair grow faster, that would really help. ive heard that biotin helps too maybe?

anyway, whats something healthy and cheap that i can take to make my hair grow faster??

• ANSWER:
  im 13 too. haha. well i've been using biotin for a month and it works. my hair has grown over an inch and has become a little thicker and shinier.

QUESTION:
What vitamins are good for hair growth?
I notice that I'm losing alot of hair, and it's probably due to lack of sleep and fruits/ Ever since i got my braces I've only been eating tomatoes and bananas mostly, what fruits should i eat more often for healthier hair?

• ANSWER:
  I recommend supplementing your diet with hair nutrition vitamins. They contain biotin, vitamin b-12; but as importantly minerals and amino acids. They are designed specifically for providing a compliment of nutrition that can help grow faster, but also improve strength and shine.

  You might also try some blueberries (with the bananas) in a shake. They are natural antioxidants which will help your hair and everything else also.

  Good Luck! Hope your diet becomes more diverse

QUESTION:
Hair vitamins?(20 characters)?
is prenatal vitamins good for a teenager because people are telling me to take prenatal vitamins and I want to know if they are safe, also what is a good inexpensive brand for vitamins that promote healthy hair growth, and products that help you not get split ends and keep hair healthy

• ANSWER:
  yes it safe.. its full of folic acid which is pretty good for your hair and nails.. you are fine taking them )

QUESTION:
How do I maintain a thick healthy head of hair? ?
Are there vitamins that are good for hair growth? Or vitamins to help keep hair healthy?

• ANSWER:
  Vitamins: Hairfinity Hair Vitamins www.hairfinity.com, B-Complex, Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Nutiva Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.

  These vitamins will accelerate hair growth and keep hair healthy.
  Also, add red minced onions in your shampoo. Let it stand for 15 days. Then use shampoo weekly. Promises to accelerate hair growth and maximize glacial shine (www.mis-remedios-caseros.com)

QUESTION:
Prenatal vitamins for hair growth..?
I have actually read a lot up on taking prenatal vitamins for hair growth and so many people have had longer healthier hair. I wanted to know how long i was supposed to take them before seeing any difference, 6 months ? Longer ?
Share your experiences.

• ANSWER:
  Prenatal vitamens will only make your hair grow better if you were malnutritioned in the first place. Just take regular vitamens.

QUESTION:
Which hair vitamins is good for making the hair looking healthier.. (not hair growth)?

• ANSWER:
  yeah vitamin e will do the trick, plus its good for your skin as well.

  answer mine?
  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtwkalnBxvgE5BfXfPwRqqjsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080926115800AArG1Q6

QUESTION:
Has anyone tried omega 3 fish oil vitamins for hair growth?
Has anyone ever tried omega 3 fish oil hair vitamins from Trader Joe's to growh hair longer & healthier?

• ANSWER:
  Vitamin E for Hair. Omega 3 Is a very good vitamin for Brain Development not for hair development. Also Protein.

  "Vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant that helps increase circulation. Vitamin E increases oxygen uptake, which improves circulation to the scalp. It improves overall health. Since hair health is tied to the immune system, vitamin E is believed to stimulate hair growth by enhancing the immune function." <-Source

QUESTION:
Question about vitamins and hair growth?
im trying to get my hair to be healthier. i just got a trim and am using deep conditioner and oil treatments. i'm also taking 2500mcg of biotin a day. i was wondering if i should also take a multi vitamin also. I plan on not straighting or blowdrying my hair for a month. Do you think i will see any results in a month?

• ANSWER:
  You should definitely see an improvement. Eat well, including fish and nuts in your diet. There's really not a need to take a multivitamin, and studies have shown that they don't really do much at all. If anything, I'd recommend the Hair, Skin & Nails vitamin you can just get at Walgreens for . It's awesome! (It includes the biotin as well, so maybe you should grab that when you run out of the straight Biotin.) Good luck

QUESTION:
does taking vitamins for ur hair at an early age (19) cause side effects later in life?
i'm taking vitamin pills for healthy hair growth, so i was just wondering if these will cause negative side effects later in life like early hair loss.

• ANSWER:
  actually ur question is quite interesting ........well yeah taking a source of vitamin ....like a certain one which ur body doesnt require could have its side effects right away but as being known to the hair growth issues being treated with a multivitamin source wouldnt actually cause any later or earlier side effects symptoms and seeing towards the later life circle and being affected by vitamin intake experiences in past wouldnt actually affect it at all......if ur body already has somethin in huge numbers of amount(vitamin) for example if ur body is already producing lot of vitamin a or someother and ur taking it otherwise aswell.....then yes there r chances of building up side effects but not later or earlier but it goes rightaway like u might notice side effects symptoms in a day or 2.....but there hasnt been a known issue of being into a very negative stage of side effects later in life by choosing a healhty vitamin lifestyle.....because our body needs certain vitamins if we lack some......its really essential and u shouldnt be worried about it at all.....

QUESTION:
What are good foods to eat for healthy (long) hair growth?
I know eggs are good, and so are taking vitamins.

• ANSWER:
  The best way to ensure that one's hair is healthy enough to grow to great lengths is to eat a diet high in vitamins and minerals.

  Salmon and Oily Fish
  Salmon and other fish like mackerel, sardines and tuna have Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12 in them. Ingesting this dietary requirement for long healthy hair will additionally improve the condition of the scalp. Oysters are also good to as they have zinc in them. It will make hair shine. Eat 3-4 servings per week.

  Cereal and Nuts
  Cereal not only has zinc, iron and B vitamins in it but, as it's often eaten in the morning, helps replenish hair follicles when they need it most. Hair benefits immensely from sleep, about 7-9 hours per night, but, come morning, the hair follicles are needy.

  Eating a balanced breakfast including whole grains and nuts assists the follicles to send nutrients to the scalp, thereby stimulating growth. Cereal has the added advantage of often being eaten with milk or yoghurt, both of which intensify the health of hair.

  Nuts are especially important. Brazil nuts contain selenium, vital for scalp health. Walnuts condition hair with their alpha-linolenic acid. Zinc is found in cashews, peanuts, and almonds, a mineral that prevents hair loss, fall out and shedding. Consume regularly.

  Eggs
  Hair is protein, so the more protein one eats, the healthier the follicles will be. Eggs are an excellent source of protein, regardless of how they are prepared. Try to us as little butter or oil as possible in their preparation however. They also contain vitamin B12.

  Chicken, Red Meat and Beans/Lentils

  Chicken is also an excellent source of protein to help hair grow quickly. It enables bodies to better absorb iron, increasing the likelihood that hair colour will remain bright and the follicles strong.

  Red meat can also be consumed twice a week to give hair its fullest chance of potency.

  Vegetarians need not worry that hair growth will be compromised by their diet though. Beans and lentils provide a superb source of protein, as well as iron, zinc and biotin to prevent brittle locks. Three or more servings can be eaten a week.

  Vegetables

  Those who desire a luscious mane can't go wrong by eating lots of vegetables, both leafy green ones and carrots. Dark green vegetables provide iron and calcium, as well as Vitamin A and C. These vitamins assist in the production of sebum, which the body needs to condition the hair and keep it in tip-top shape.

  Carrots also provide Vitamin A. Good for vision as well as hair, these vegetables will encourage follicles to increase their production. Hair, well-fed, has no choice but to grow.

  Maintain an excellent diet, low in fats, caffeine and alcohol, fortified with eight glasses of water a day and a multi-vitamin to increase the likelihood of hair growth.

QUESTION:
Tips for healthy hair growth?
I am a 40 year old female. I normally cut my hair short because it takes too long to grow. But this time around I am going to try and grow it out. However, for various reasons whether it be a poor diet, a medicine that I take for seizures, lack of vitamins, etc. my hair takes forever to grow out. Don't get me wrong it grows but takes long. Sometimes when I am combing it or blow drying it I see that some hair does fall out, not a lot but it does. I dye my hair about once a month and I wash it at least twice daily. What can I do to make it healthy and for it to grow out faster? Any tips would be great.
Also, I don't drink a lot of water. My diet is mostly junk and fatty foods.
I want to cut back on washing it every day to probably twice a week, but when I wake up in the morning my hair is all messed up. I normally wash it so I can blow dry it and that way it will look okay. If I don't wash it everyday then what?

• ANSWER:
  The medication can be a contributing factor for your hair not growing as fast. You should not shampoo your hair daily or twice a day. You should shampoo your hair maybe 2-3 times a week. Shampooing it this often is stripping your hair of it's natural oils, making it dry and brittle, which may be why you are losing hair. You didn't mention what your diet is like.

  Eat a healthy, well balanced diet, take a multivitamin, drink lots of water. Don't shampoo as often. You can also stimulate hair growth my massaging your scalp.

  EDIT: You mentioned coloring your hair once a month. Do you mean color your entire hair or just touch up monthly? If you are coloring your hair monthy, then you are damaging your hair. This is another contributing factor for the hair falling out. If this is the case, you should stop coloring your hair and do protein treatments in your hair.

QUESTION:
What are some vitamins and/or minerals that are good for hair/nail growth and also breast growth?
I really want to make my hair healthier and longer... I want it to grow faster. My nails are very brittle so I think they would benefit from a supplement of any kind.

I am also looking to enhance my cleavage, stimulate a little breast growth.

Does anyone know what vitamins, minerals, supplements I could take to get these results?

Thanks in advance!

• ANSWER:
  There's not really a way to get bigger boobs without surgery, but certain exercises can help. get some 5 lb weights, lay flat on the ground, arms extended to the side, slightly bent. spend 10 minutes lifting the weights to touch in front of you. Another thing you can do if you're wearing a low-cut top is put a little bit of bronzer between the girlies.

  Vitamin B supplements are best for hair and nails.

QUESTION:
what supplement is best to help healthy hair growth?
now my hair is very dry and damaged after i permed it dew days ago. before that my hair was in good condition but got abit of splits end and grow to a certain length then stopped growing! what kind of vitamin supplement are good for my problem?also what about food wise?thanks for the reply people!!

• ANSWER:
  probably vitamin e!

QUESTION:
Will this vitamin help my hair grow? Or will it provide the nutrients i need for healthy hair growth?
Right now i am taking a vitamin called "Derma Klear Akne-Zyme" And yes it's spelled with a k. I have mild/ occasional acne and lots of scarring so i am taking this for my acne. Will it work for my hair?Anyways these are the ingredients...
- Vitamin A 10,000 IU
- Vitamin C 200 mg
- Niacin 10 mg
- Vitamin b6 8 mg
- Vitamin b12 3mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 10 mg
- Calcium 11 mg
- Magnesium 72 mg
- Zinc 30 mg
- Potassium 50 mg
- Sulfur 200 mg
- Bromelain 66 mg
-Thymus extract 25 mg

I have another multi vitamin as well but i am not taking it. Should i take it? I want my hair to grow so i am doing everything i cant to make it grow.
Thanks:) Please help me out!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Has anyone tried Viviscal Vitamin Supplement for Health Hair and Growth.?
I have heard that there is a vitamin supplement called "Viviscal" which helps to encourage hair growth, also healthy hair. I know it costs quite a bit but if it works then it will be worth the expense. Has anyone tried it? If so what are your views?

• ANSWER:
  Its a waste of money, go to the drug store and buy gelatin pills

QUESTION:
Where can I buy Vaseline healthy white lotion?
I've noticed they don't sell them here in the US. do they?
But anyhow.. I really like this lotion. I've seen the reviews for it already.
Any websites or stores i can find them at? Please help me!!

• ANSWER:
  Walgreens.

QUESTION:
Which is the most effective , Garnier Body Light , Vaseline Healthy White or Nivea Whitening Milk Repair?
Which is the most effective ? Everyday , my skin exposed to the sun when i'm at school .Lately , my skin kinda darker because of the sun . I want to know which of these products can protect my skin from getting darker and can makes my skin fairer in just a few weeks or months Btw , please share yr reviews ! ^^

[I KNOW MY ENGLISH SUCKS ]

• ANSWER:
  The only thing that can protect your skin from the sun is a good sunblock. I am currently whitening my skin not using these products but the 10X Gel from Tonique and have to use sun protection everyday when I go out. I also avoid the sun like crazy and I am lighter than I have ever been.