You Can Stop Biting Your Nails, Heres How!

Are you tired of being self-conscious about your hands and nails? I know exactly what you re going through because I ve been there. Did you notice I said, I ve been there. That s right, I have finally quit biting my nails. I never thought it was possible, but after years of trying to figure it out, I did it. As I mentioned, it took me years to nail down how to quit this habit. I had several failed attempts, too many to count. I found myself always hiding my nails and truly embarrassed about them. I was even envious of people with nice nails because I was so uncomfortable with my own. Being uncomfortable about my nails forced me to really think about the problem. I tried all the cover-ups and distractions such as bad tasting nail crme and chewing gum.

Food for Healthy Nails

Nails are a protective horn at the end of our most sensitive extremities: fingers and toes. They can often become injured from accidents or crushing weight such as heavy walking or running. They can also become infected from bacterial or fungal infections as well as separated from the nail bed or chipped from harsh weather. The nails are often a reflection of our overall health or nutritional deficiencies. Some ways to listen to what your nails are trying to tell you are: - Iron Protein Calcium Deficiency brittle, concave, ridged, white half moons - Too much salt external fibrous growths - Nervousness hyper thyroid separation of the nail bed - Respiratory Difficulties bluish discoloration - Bronchial Difficulties yellowish discoloration - Anemia pale nail beds - Vitamin A Deficiency peeling nails - Zinc Deficiency poor nail growth - Vegetable Quality Oils Deficiency thin, brittle nails - Consumption Extremes in Diet especially meats and refined foods washboard ridges What we eat actually does affect the appearance of these external parts of our bodies.

Your Guide to Joining the Right Gym

Whether you want to look good on the beach this summer or loose the pounds the thanksgiving turkey puts on, a gym membership could be just the ticket. The facilities The beauty of a gym is that everything you need is there. You can run, cycle, row, cross country ski, swim or take an exercise class. If you want to tone or build your body there are weight machines and free weights. When the workout is done, relax in the spa and jacuzzi. Then have a massage and beauty treatment or a luxury body shower. Both men and women can be pampered to their hearts content and it s all under one roof. When joining a gym the range of facilities is the important factor but there are other things to consider.

How to Choose a Good Jogging Stroller

If you lead an active lifestyle and you want to include your new family additions in your outdoor activity then you need to consider getting yourself a good jogging stroller. Choosing a jogging stroller can be like trying to decide on what car to buy. There are so many things to consider when making a decision. A good jogger can set you back anywhere from 79 to about 400. This is a lot of money but you get what you pay for. There a several brands on the market and if you have been doing your research you will notice that each brand will have its own unique selling point. Before you decide to buy its important to know what you will be using it for. If you are someone who just wants a jogger for the odd brisk walk in the park or as an every day stroller then you will find there are brands that will suit this kind of activity.

Creative Soap Crafts

Soap is a craft that is fun and easy to make. It s a great project to do with your kids.Simply follow the instructions below and you ll be on your way to one of your first bars of soap... where you choose all the soap colors and shapes. You will need the following materials: - One bar of color free soap - Essential oils of your choice - Food coloring of your choice - Almond Oil - Vitamin E Oil optional - Oats Instructions: 1. Shred soap in a blender or food processor. 2. Boil a pot of water and put a glass bowl over the pot. 3. Put some almond oil into the bowl. 4. Place the soap into the bowl. 5. Take the water from the pot and pour it into the bowl until the soap changes into paste.

Benefits of a Good Training Journal

Most of us have trained at one part in our lives. Chances are if you ve ever taken your training seriously you ve used a training journal or a training log. The main difference between training journals and training logs, is what you document in them after each workout or day, etc. Training journals are just that. They are more of a journal rather than a log. They will normally include things like mental health and how you felt during the day or your workout. They can reach a bit into some statistical information but this is normally saved for a training log. Training logs are generally created of off some kind of a template. For example. Everyday you fill out a form that has the same fields. Things like current weight, daily workout, diet information, are all things that can be put in a training Log on a day to day basis.

Horse Jewelry: Bold and Free

A popular motif in jewelry, even among city dwellers, is horses. Horse jewelry is enigmatic and evokes a sense of strength as well as of mystery. Now one would have to ask: why horses? Why care about an animal rarely seen in the city anyway? Horses symbolize freedom, and pride in freedom. Wild horses come with the connotation of spiritual and emotional independence. Have you ever seen or read The Horse Whisperer or Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron ? Perhaps the snow-white horse named Shadowfax in the Lord of the Rings movies has evoked a sense of unbridled freedom in you? And yet, Hollywood has not even begun to touch on the importance of horses in ancient cultures. Far from being mere beasts of burden, horses were also trusted friends. Native Americans paid great respect to the horses they have domesticated, for they were useful in hunting and traveling.

Exercise and the Time Clock

I have to admit that I sometimes find it amusing when someone knows I am a trainer and proceeds to elaborate on the hours that they spend in the gym. One example was a few years back when I was introduced to a nice young women, who proceeded to tell me that she went to the gym twice a day, an hour each time. Unless this second hour was spent in the jacuzzi or making up for lost time due to chatting with fellow gym-goers during the earlier timeslot, I would be leary. Instead of being impressed by her exuberant enthusiasm for working out, my thoughts were that one of those hours might be better spent in a counseling office. Excessive exercising is unsafe and a sign of other deep-rooted problems. So, the question remains how many ticks on the clock should pass before you head for the locker room?

Friday Night Fitness Dates

Close your eyes and imagine this romantic setting: an intimate picnic on the beach, you and your mate enjoying strawberries from a fresh fruit salad, and both of you enjoying the ocean breeze as plans are being made for your next date. All of this, of course, after you jogged with your sweetie on the beach at sunset. That s right, jogged ! While many couple s idea of a romantic date will still include a walk on the beach at sunset, other couples are increasingly opting for inclusion of a healthful fitness activity instead. Around the country, these fitness dates have become more and more popular as people are searching for a different, if not healthier, option to the customary dinner-and-a-movie routine. These fitness dates can include everything from an actual workout together at the gym, to a nighttime game of tennis, to even a canoe-by-moonlight excursion.

What Condition Is Your Hair In?

Our hair can be categorized in three different ways: Healthy Dry Damaged Characteristics of Healthy Hair Smooth texture and feel Shiny Hair loss is 75?100 strands per day Hair loss consists of entire hair strands contains bulb Holds curl well Relatively easy to comb while wet Good elasticity hair strand stretches when pulled Healthy scalp No breakage Minimal split ends Characteristics of Dry or Stressed Hair Hair loss is 75?100 per day Hair is dry to the touch but responds well to moisture May have some scalp problems Dull appearance Itchy scalp Loses curl easily May be frizzy Hair has poor elasticity does not stretch before breaking Breakage hair strands are short Split ends Characteristics of Damaged Hair Dull Dry Coarse Frequent use of oil does not help retain moisture and or the effects do not last long Tangles easily, difficult to comb while wet Frizzy Breakage is severe in spots Visible split ends Scalp may be unhealthy May have excessive dandruff About The Author Nicole Elizabeth Smith, the author of Healthy Black Hair 2003, is a freelance health and beauty writer and a graduate of Michigan State University.