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Submitted by: Louise Forrest

So, you have oily hair, do you wonder what you are doing wrong? Have you heard that it is a hygiene issue and tried to resolve it by shampooing more frequently or with harsh shampoos?

If you think that the shampoos you are buying in your local discount store are not harsh, you should think again.

Most of these shampoos are not pH balanced, which makes it harder for your skin to restore its natural balance after cleansing. Not only that, the shampoos for oily hair that you get in this type of store are usually quite harsh, stripping your hair and scalp of essential natural oils. To resolve oily hair, it is actually necessary to leave some of the oils. Without this natural moisture, your scalp (like the rest of your skin) will over-produce sebum (oil) in an attempt to restore the moisture.

Most people who have oily skin also have oily hair; teens are also particularly susceptible to oily hair and skin because of the rapid change in hormone levels. Fine haired people are also susceptible to oily hair because the diameter of each hair is much smaller so there is not as much of each hair to absorb the oil. Genetics often play a part in whether or not you have oily hair.

You need to address your oily hair from a different angle. An angle that is much the opposite of the marketing and myths you hear regularly. First, you need to keep the above things in mind and understand that your oily hair is usually not your fault, I have to say usually because I cannot say that you are actually shampooing your hair and practicing general personal hygiene; if you are not, this should be your first step in controlling your oily hair. However, the vast majority of people with oily hair do practice daily personal hygiene.

I cannot stress the importance of using a quality, professional shampoo which is pH balanced (preferably organic). You will probably get better results by using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner than you will otherwise. At the very least, choose a shampoo for normal hair; this is not hard when you are using professional products because they very seldom market a shampoo for oily hair.

Okay, now that you understand the importance of good shampoo, you will need to purchase some magnesium sulfide. This natural mineral is being marketed worldwide under the name Epsom Salt. Pour ? cup of your shampoo into bowl. Now add 4 teaspoons of Epsom Salt to the shampoo and stir well. You will notice that the Epsom salt dissolves very quickly. Pour the mixture into a plastic bottle that has a sealable lid and you are ready to go!

Shampoo with this, rather than straight shampoo. You can double the recipe if you would like, so that you do not have to make it as often. When you shampoo your hair (with any shampoo) you need to remember to rinse very well. When the detergent in shampoo is left on skin or scalp, it has a drying effect which takes you back to the vicious cycle of your body over producing oil to replace the lost moisture.

Rinsing well should be a habit in your personal hygiene ritual. Another habit you need to start is conditioning only the ends of your hair which gives added moisture to the part of your hair with the least amount of moisture. Again, this will help your skin to begin regulation of oil production because it will not be compensating for dryness.

The magnesium sulfide, or Epsom Salt, in the shampoo gently removes excess oil and toxins from the scalp, encouraging a balanced, healthy scalp. If you are leery about the moisturizing shampoo or the magnesium sulfide, test the concept on your face.

Use a moisturizing organic cleanser which is pH balanced and add Epsom Salt to it in the palm of your hand; let the Epsom Salt dissolve. Massage the mixture over your entire face and rinse very well. You will find that your skin feels great and is less oily for much longer. It works the same way for your head because your scalp is simply another part of your skin.

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Submitted by: Marcus Brooks

There are many elements you need to think about when deciding which is the best health club for you. For instance, the location, the price and the service that each provide. Below are some of the fundamentals that could possibly be taken into account when selecting a health club to exercise at.

Location is vital. Think carefully about the location of your Health Club. It has to be convenient and fit in with your everyday life. If it s not on your usual travel routes you won t be using it – simple. How many members does your gym have? Do you have to queue for equipment at busy times? What are the opening times? Can you fit in a workout before or after work? Reliable Health Clubs tend to work to certain opening times to making sure you are able to fit it around your lifestyle These are always questions you must ask before joining. In privately owned health clubs things are kept lower key and you are more than often offered a higher professional service with add-on services such as massage, exercise classes and occasionally babysitting facilities so you can get on with a work out without having to worry about the children.

Another component that needs to be taken into account is price, or as I prefer to describe it as value for money . When choosing a health club obviously price is a big consideration but you have to think about what you are getting for your money. Choose a personal trainer too. Even the best gyms can t expect to give you all the answers in a free gym tour and initial session. A personal trainer in a Health Club can give you tremendous value for money in the long term. Look for an established trainer with a large client list, generally the more in-demand your trainer is, the better they are. Once you have sought the advice of the professional trainer you will understand the mechanics of your own programme and know your strengths and weaknesses for the future too. For instance a personal trainer will review your fitness programmes frequently and keep your training regime filled with challenges that will help you keep using your membership.

Choose a club that combines the ambiance and atmosphere with service and you have maybe the ultimate choice for the budding health club member. Going to some health clubs can be impersonal and the industrial look interiors bland, not much to encourage you to keep coming back! First impressions always last so a friendly face on walking into a health club always sets you up. An example is when the receptionist greets you with a hello or a smile which always makes people feel better and also the club staff should to be knowledgeable and be able to communicate effectively.

A lot of health clubs can also catch you out on membership contracts, many health clubs tie you into a year (or more) cheap contract without you fully knowing the terms and conditions for cancellation. Better to pay more and get what you pay for, a 50 per month budget Health Club costs you 600 per year whether you go or not. So, a 100 per month quality club with no contract will cost you only as much as you use it. Surely a better bet for the normal gym user? A good thing is to speak to the owner or manager of the health club to see what their membership options and contracts involve. Some private health clubs have the opportunity to do month trials or pay as you go systems to suit each of their members so asking the questions is always a plus on the customer s behalf.

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