3/24/2008
Shampoo and conditioner alone won't give you the healthy hair you crave. For the most luxurious locks possible, you'll need to step out of the shower, and into the kitchen. Your hair grows about 1/4 to 1/2 inch every month, and the foundation of all of our new hair, skin and nail growth is the nutrients we eat. So to help you get the locks you want, here are the top 10 foods you should include in your diet. #1 – salmon. Followed by dark green vegetables, beans, nuts, poultry, eggs, whiole grains, oysters, low fat dairy and finally, carrots. And here’s one more thing to keep in mind, if you're tempted to drop pounds fast with the latest fad diet, it could leave you with less-than-healthy hair -- along with a growling stomach.
Here’s some bad news for soda drinkers. Researchers have found a connection between caffeinated colas and high blood pressure. And the link is still there even with diet cola’s. If you’re concerned about your blood pressure, stop by St. John’s Health Connection at Northpark Mall. You can get a free blood pressure check, every Wednesday between 7:30 and 10 in the morning. For more info, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
