Part two of our series on hair care

We strongly believe that the right cut and style of your hair can transform your look and personality.  If your hair has the wrong cut for your face, it can detract from your appearance the charm and glamour which is innate to every face.

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Part one of our series on hair care

Unlike your skin, your hair cannot repair itself.  That’s why you need to care for it and protect it - for the state of your hair also reflects your internal health. Use our advice below to revive your hair’s natural health and shine:

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Of special concern for mothers-to-be

Although everyone needs the same nutrients, the amounts we need change as our lives change. This message is for all women of childbearing age, mothers-to-be, and growing families everywhere. We will discuss perhaps the three most important phases of nutrient requirements that determine an individuals lifelong health and nutrition status; Pregnancy, lactation, and infancy.

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Introduction

During the past century medical science has added wondrous treatments and technologies to its disease-fighting arsenal. For all these innovations, however, the most amazing and effective tools for fighting disease may be growing in our own backyard or nestled in the produce section of the local grocery store and fruit stand.

Fruits and vegetables. Countless generations of children have been beguiled, prodded, and bribed by their parents to eat them, and for good reason. Edible plants, full of nutrients, vitamins, and fiber, are essential for good health. But there’s more to these foodstuffs than just basic nutrition (and fixings for a really great pizza).

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If you have ever been sick or needed medical care, then you know why health care is important.  The problem is that a growing number of Americans cannot get the vital health care that they need.  The upcoming presidential election might provide an opportunity for us to improve health care in America, so more people can get the treatment they desperately need.

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Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disorder characterized by the thinning and weakening of bone, leaving it more vulnerable to breaks and fractures.  Your skeleton is a hotbed of activity.  From childhood on through adulthood, old bone is continually being replaced with new bone in a process called remodeling.  Bone-eating cells called osteoclasts break down bone tissue creating microscopic cavities with fresh tissue.  Then bone-forming cells, called osteoblasts, refill the cavities with fresh tissue.  During childhood and adolescence, bone-builders form more new tissue than bone-eaters take away.  Then, at around age 30 to 35, bone-eaters begin to outnumber bone-builders, setting the stage for osteoporosis.

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 Introduction

Did you know that a small butterfly-shaped gland can have a major influence over your body’s ability to maintain a healthy weight? ¹  It’s true.  The thyroid gland controls the body’s metabolism. ²  Every cell in the body depends on the hormones produced by the thyroid. ³  This is your guide to a healthy thyroid for successful weight loss.

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