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Have you ever wonder how video games can help you have some quick weight loss? Oh well, beauty sizzles have found some interesting article regarding a 17-year-old who has used his love of video games to shed half his body weight. You heard it right!!
Taylor LeBron was a severely obese 14-year-old boy who weighs more than 300 pounds, when he decided to do something regarding such unhealthy situation – he created the Ultimate Fitness Game, a weight-loss program he describes in his newly released book, Cutting Myself in Half: 150 Pounds Lost, One Byte at a Time, using the same principals and strategy as a video game to slim down to the 145-pounder he is today.

In an interview, at The Today Show, Taylor said: “You have enemies, you have allies, and you have money. You have to play smart; otherwise, you run out of your money. Your score needs to be high at the end of the day.”

To Taylor, calories were money, which he could spend every day either by eating or banking them as weight loss. He could earn money by exercising, while his enemies were inactivity, bad food choices, large portions, liquid calories and stress.

It may have taken him 3 years to lose the weight, but Taylor stuck to his strategy like he would with any other video game, and says in his new book Cutting Myself in Half: 150 Pounds Lost, One Byte at a Time that the same strategy can work for adults too. After playing the game, his mom lost 75 pounds and his grandmother 45 pounds.

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Hair is an essential part of your beauty. From ancient time, hair has been regarded as the source of eternal beauty. Shiny locks attract anyone and also add more grace in your appearance. You become so elegant and decent with various hairstyles. In this modern age, long, short each type of hairstyles shows fabulous beauty and you become the ideal beautiful woman. Taking care of your hair is very necessary. Every woman possesses different types of hair. Texturewise they differ. Some have dry, again some oily. Even various hairtypes offer numerous kinds of problems too. To cope with different hair problems, follow certain hair care treatments and turn your hair into the smooth, soft, shiny texture.

Different types of hair

Dry hair

Do you feel dryness on your hair? You may have dry hair which requires some basic hair care treatments. They turn dry because of inactive oil glands. Also if hair is over exposed to the sun, pollution and other environmental factors, you may also experience such condition. Sometimes applying harsh shampoo increases the risk of getting them dry. To cope with all such situation, you have to enjoy some nourishing treatments.

Tips to get rid of dry hair

* Use warm herbal oil at least twice a week. Gently massage your hair. It will pamper the hair as well the scalp.
* Eat food which is rich in zinc. Also you may add oily fish to your diet.
* Apply mild shampoo. The shampoo should not contain any harsh ingredient. You may choose heat-activated shampoo for shiny hair.
* To offer moisture on the hair, treat it with deep conditioner. Follow the process at least twice a week.

Oily hair

Usually those who have oily skin may possess oily hair too. Oily hair secretes excess oil. Therefore, the scalp also becomes oily. After shampooing your hair looks so greasy and oily. Such hair type easily attracts dirt.

Hair care tips for oily hair

* Shampooing is necessary for oily hairtype. You may apply shampoo at least three days in a week.
* Oil or shampoo which is rich in neem and henna is useful for oily hair.
* If you can get a head massage with herbal oil, it will keep the balance of pH level on your scalp. Encourage this process at least once a week.
* Too much consumption of oily food may create difficulty. Go with green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.

Normal hair

Normal hair is easy to maintain. Its usually shiny. You may enjoy any hairstyles with normal hair type for long days.

Tips for healthy normal hair

* Use shampoo at least once or twice a week.
* After shampooing apply conditioner. Choose good quality conditioner for better effect.
* Get some head massage with herbal oil.

Home Recipe For Hair Care

Homemade Shampoo

Herbal Shampoo

2 cups (473 ml) distilled water
1 tablespoon (15 ml) calendula(pot marigold)
2 teaspoons (10 ml)rosemary
1 tablespoon (15 ml) nettle
2 teaspoons (10 ml) orange peel
2 teaspoons (10 ml) comfrey
2 tablespoons (30 ml) chamomile
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) essential oil of lavender
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1 teaspoon (5 ml) Jojoba oil (omit if hair is oily)
1/2 cup (118 ml) natural, mild baby shampoo

Instruction

Boil some water and add the herbs. Leave it for 30 minutes. Take a medium size bowl and pour the oil. Now add the shampoo and mix them properly. Collect the entire formula into a bottle and preserve in your refrigerator. While using on your hair gently shake the shampoo and apply for a soft and healthy effect.

Homemade hair conditioner

Honey Herbal Hair Conditioner

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup glycerin
1/4 cup sage, and 1/2 cup dried chamomile flowers
or 1/2 cup nettle leaves and 1/4 cup rosemary leaves
1/2 cup witch hazel
1 tablespoon liquid lecithin

Instruction

Keep all these ingredients in a screw top jar. Shake well and leave for 1 hour. Remove the herbs and pour the liquid back into the jar. Apply it after shampooing and enjoy the nourishing effects.

Home recipe for shiny hair

To get shiny hair mix one teaspoon of honey into 4 cups of warm water. Apply shampoo and add the mixture through your hair. Avoid rinsing and get the wonderful hair.