HEALTHY HAIR
As hair is comprised largely of keratin protein, then ample protein levels must be guaranteed. This can be obtained by eating beans, seeds, grains, tofu sprouts and fish. Minerals are also required for hair maintenance. The most abundant sources of minerals are found in sea vegetables: for example nori, hijiki, arame and wakame for their calcium, and dulse for its iron content. Add them in small amounts (about 10–15g/¼–½oz dry weight) to soups, salads and casseroles three to four times a week. Silica, which forms part of the starches that make up hair, is found in common vegetables such as onions, garlic, green leafy vegetables, carrots, cucumber and bell peppers and most sprouted seeds.
Finally, growth rate of hair depends on the kidneys. If your kidneys are strong, your hair will be strong. Healthy kidneys produce lots of fast-growing healthy hair. I can almost guarantee it. Therefore, take care of your kidneys by (1) drinking adequate amounts of water, (2) avoiding salt and the nasty foods , and (3) eating foods that strengthen kidney function .
Hair and Nails
Just like the skin, the condition of your hair and nails is a revealing indicator of your general wellbeing. Diet plays a great part in the health of hair and nails.
HEALTHY NAIL CARE PLAN
A healthy nail should be strong, flexible, pink in colour and blemish free. Any change to the surface is a sure sign that something is out of balance. Common signs of nutritional deficiencies include:
Nutritional supplements
Nails are affected by a number of conditions, but the most influential is diet. The structure of the nails is made up largely of a protein called keratin and a combination of minerals, including calcium, sulphur, potassium, selenium and other trace elements. Strong, healthy nails are therefore dependent on the sufficient intake of such key minerals. For tip-top nail care, ensure adequate amounts of protein in your diet. In my practice I use spirulina, blue-green micro algae from the sea, as an efficient source of digestible protein. Its protein digestibility is rated at 85 per cent as compared to only 20 per cent for meat. It also contains a combination of minerals, beta-carotene and essential fatty acids.
Supplement your diet with royal jelly, high in B vitamins and essential fatty acids. Additional zinc (15–30mg daily) can be incorporated, especially if your nails exhibit white marks or flecks. Silica, a mineral that enhances calcium absorption, is essential. The herb horsetail contains significant amounts of silica and calcium, and can be brewed into a tea three times a day. B Complex (50mg a day), borage oil, a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and kelp are all beneficial.
Finally, there is a strong connection between the health of your nails and your liver. If your liver blood is healthy, your nails will be strong. The nails are also a key reflection of the condition of your liver. If the nails are weak or show signs of abnormality, it could mean a problem with this vital organ. To give your liver a boost, implement a diet low in fat, avoid alcohol and drink fresh juices that help purify the liver, including aloe vera, beetroot, cucumber, carrot and apple.
Lustrous hair and firm nails are now within easy reach.
Hormonal imbalances, mineral deficiencies and poor dental hygiene make gums susceptible to bleeding. Teeth too are put under strain, often caused by mineral depletion. If your teeth or gums have been affected, start strengthening them as soon as possible with appropriate foods and supplements.
Teeth require similar nutrition as you would need for strong bones. Calcium can be obtained from sesame seeds, quinoa, dark leafy greens, seaweed, dried figs and soy foods. Although milk or dairy products contain significant amounts of calcium, they are insufficiently assimilated by the human body and best replaced with plant sources. Magnesium, silica and other vital minerals for teeth are found in most vegetables and wholegrains.
HEALTHY TEETH PROGRAMME
Here is the programme which provides great success to my own patients for healthy teeth and gums.
1 Herbs
2 Herb teas
Choose from comfrey, tea tree, myrrh, liquorice, sage, goldenseal and peppermint. Drink 2 or 3 cups a day of the same herb and then rotate to another herb the next day. So you might start with 2 cups of goldenseal tea on Monday, then move on to 2 cups of sage tea on a Tuesday, and so on.
3 Nutrients
4 Tips
Foods can charge up your sexual energy and enhance potency and fertility. The best way to improve your sex life is by looking at your lifestyle – and the cornerstone of your lifestyle is what you eat. If you don’t eat good foods, you will experience a decrease in libido, as nutritional deficiencies and poor eating habits adversely affect your hormones, glands and organs. But with just a little care you can easily eat your way back to a great sex life.
I’ve compiled a list of specific extra-sexy foods. Don’t eat them exclusively at the expense of other foods – simply incorporate them into your (hopefully healthy) daily diet and lifestyle. And remember, when you eat for great sex you’ll be eating for great health too!
SEXY FOOD LIST
And the sexiest food of all is…
According to German research, raw sauerkraut. I promise! Watch your lovemaking antics soar once you start eating raw sauerkraut twice a day!