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Best Hair Care Finds: 2011 Edition

November 16, 2011 No Comments

As a “curly girl” — my hair is a “type 4 something” for the hair experts out there 🙂 –there are few things that compare to a good hair care product staple. This year, I have been fortunate to find many that have made my daily and weekly hair maintenance routine a breeze.

TOOLS:

Satin Pillowcase: for years I resisted the urge to buy one of these, opting instead for the scarf method. Then after noticing some thinning in my hairline (no matter where I tied the knot), I decided to finally give the satin pillowcase a try. And I am so glad I did! This thing is like a dream. Just apply your styling products in the a.m. instead of at night, and you are good to go. I feel like a child again being able to just lay my head on the pillow at the end of the day.

Oh, and it is suppose to be good for your skin as well (fewer wrinkles since your face slides across the pillow…but that’s just what I read online somewhere.)
Flour Sack: If you are looking for the perfect thing to wrap around your hair after you wash it, this is it. People normally use these to dry their dinner glasses and fine china, because they don’t leave lint. This feature is PERFECT for your hair, especially for you curly girls out there. No lint means no object for your hair to wrap itself around to create tangles.

Just pile your hair on top of your head, fold the flour sack to fit, and tie it. My hair is a little past APL (armpit length) and I style my hair when it is damp, so I leave the flour sack on for about 15 minutes. For longer styles, you can sew a couple of these together.

You can find these at Target.com:
Sizes and prices will vary. Just remember, to get the Flour Sack Towel, not the microfiber one.
Tangle® Teezer: This is quite simply one of the best detangling hairbrushes around. It was created by Shaun P to “gently ease out tangles as well as smooth…the cuticle, …brushing in a high shine.” Although it will sound like you are ripping your hair out, it is only the sound…it is actually very gentle and soothing.

It comes with an instructional pamphlet. It is also good for those with extensions and weaves, since it will glide over them without ripping them out.

PRODUCTS:

Hair One (Hair Cleanser and Conditioner): Like many of you I had been watching that WEN infomercial, and Chaz’s appearances on QVC, debating whether I would take the plunge. And just when I was about to, I found Hair One at Sally’s. Since I haven’t tried WEN yet (I am planning on buying the introductory kit after I finish my bottle of Hair One), I cannot offer you a comparison yet. However, you can find plenty of them on YouTube.

I have been co-washing (conditioner washing) for several years now, and my hair and scalp are really good at releasing product buildup without clarifying, and I still noticed an improvement using this product. I bought the one “For Curly Hair” with Argan Oil.
ApHogee® Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor: I am relatively new to the ApHogee® brand. I think I first heard about it on Ateeya’s YouTube Channel and recommended it to my niece, who also has permed hair. Soon after, I noticed that my natural hair was not as curly as it used to be so I began searching for a light protein product. I was not brave enough to try the two-step protein treatment (if you do, watch Richeau’s instructional video first…good info!) but I liked what I read about the Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor.

When I first began using it, I applied it according to the instructions because I was a tad bit nervous after reading and watching the horror stories on the two-step treatment gone bad (again, watch Richeau’s video if you decide to do it, she makes it so simple). Now — and this is not recommended — I keep it on my hair overnight. For example, Saturday is my wash day, so Friday evening I apply the Keratin 2 Minute Reconstuctor to dry hair, cover with a plastic cap, and rinse it out the next day. Again, and I cannot stress this enough, this is the two minute NOT the two-step.
Kinky-Curly® Knot Today (KCKT): in two words…LOVE IT!! I had heard about KCKT for a while before I actually bought it. I was watching Kim (Kimmaytube on YouTube)’s video on her leave-in recipe and decided to buy it. I have tried KCKT alone and in the leave-in and it is great both ways.

Back before I started washing my hair using Kim’s technique I did get two large knots in my hair and this was a BIG HELP in getting them out, without cutting my hair and without too much breakage.

It has some really good ingredients and a pleasant smell. I bought the 8 oz. bottle.

You can get yours for $11.99 at select Target stores and Target.com:

These are just a few of my favorites. ~~I will be back to update the list before the end of the year to round it out to my Top 10 favorite hair care finds of 2011.~~

Enjoy and happy hair growing!

HEALTH, Youngevity Prod

Ultimate Selenium for Cancer Survivors

October 31, 2011 No Comments

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, I want to highlight our Ultimate Selenium™, a product you can give to those you love who are conquering breast cancer, or any type of cancer.

The following is an excerpt from the Youngevity Catalog regarding Ultimate Selenium™. I will retype the text to make it easier to read.

For decades, the importance of selenium was unclear. Today, it is one of the most-documented and widely-studied trace elements known. Selenium is an essential nutrient to the human body, which humans require, but cannot make. This nutrient must be provided in the diet or in supplement form.

Selenium is also considered to have “antioxidant properties” which have been identified by the National Academy of Sciences as “a substance in foods that significantly decreases free radicals (e.g. reactive oxygen) and reactive nitrogen substances (e.g. N-nitroso compounds).” Vitamins C and E are examples of other antioxidants.

Even if I were not a Youngevity Associate, I would still take Ultimate Selenium™ and recommended it to those I care about. Why? Because I believe in taking the best nutritional products available (best is not determined by price, it is determined by effectiveness and results). Why do I feel Youngevity is the best nutrition company? 1.) Because it is the only one with an authorized health claim. 2.) Higher product absorption rates (you are what your body absorbs). 3.) Telephone and In-Person Access to Naturopathic Doctors and Product Formulators for questions and answers. 4.) The reputation of Dr. Joel D. Wallach, DVM, ND.

Here are the health claims regarding Selenium:

The FDA authorized the following health claims submitted by the company and Dr. Wallach.

“Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.”

“Selenium may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.”

And for something that is not based on drugs, a medical procedure, or surgery, you have to admit, those are some very generous statements by the FDA.

Some things to consider regarding Selenium:

Reduced cancer deaths by 50% in a university study
Found to increase some immune factors by up to 79%
Just a few forms of cancer that seem to be affected by adequate Selenium levels may include: Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lymphomas, Stomach Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Lung Cancer, Oral Cavity Cancer, Throid Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ovarian Cancer

If it fits into your budget, get a Healthy Start Pak and a few bottles of Ultimate Selenium™. Or give the gift of nutrition (that heals the body and helps it to repair and restore the immune system) to someone you love.

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Contests

Get Skinny and WIN BIG

October 31, 2011 No Comments

A new “Get Skinny” contest has just been announced to help you achieve your weight loss goals. The contest is open to all members, so make sure you have ~~paid your $10 enrollment fee and obtained a “Payroll ID#.”~~

The contest is built around the Slender FX Weight Management System and features $50,000 in cash and prizes, including a Caribbean Cruise for 2. Prizes will be awarded monthly and quarterly.

The official start date is November 1, 2011 and it runs for 12 weeks. [CLOSED]

Again, make sure you are enrolled as a member, then ~~visit the official website~~ for more details. Good luck!

Testimonies

Pharmacy Discount Numbers: October 24, 2011

October 24, 2011 No Comments

In the last 7 days, our Pharmacy Discount Card has helped 43,869 hard-working Americans save $261,000.

And in the few months that our program has been active, we have helped 364,000 people save more than $5 million dollars ($5,441,000 to be exact).

This is real savings on the prescriptions they were going to get anyway, at the pharmacy where they normally fill those prescriptions…from a card they got for free.

And when they turn the card over, they have access to our system that can help them reduce or eliminate their need for prescription medicine.

Source: FDI YOUNGEVITY®

Investor Relations, Press/Media

(JCOF-PK) 3rd Quarter Results & Shareholder Call

October 24, 2011 No Comments

AL International (JCOF-PK), a global direct marketer of lifestyle and nutritional products, as well as gourmet coffee, announced that it will release its 3rd quarter 2011 financial results on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 4:00 PM EDT. Immediately following the earnings release, at 4:15 PM EDT the company will conduct a shareholder update call to review the financial results for Q3.

Shareholders may dial-in to listen to the call. For a list of dial-in numbers by country please visit http://youngevity.com/q3-2011-update-call/.

Steve Wallach, CEO of AL International, stated, “The 3rd quarter was very active for our company and we are looking forward to sharing our results and discussing our future plans with our growing shareholder base.”

About AL International

AL International, Inc. (JCOF-PK) is a fast-growing, innovative, multi-dimensional company that offers a wide range of consumer products and services, primarily through person-to-person selling relationships that comprise a “network of networks.” The company also is a vertically-integrated producer of the finest coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels. AL International was formed after the merger of Youngevity® Essential Life Sciences (www.youngevity.com) and Javalution Coffee Company in the summer of 2011.

About CLR Roasters

CLR Roasters was established in 2003 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AL International. CLR Roasters produces coffees under its own Cafe LaRica brand, as well as under a variety of private labels through major national sales outlets and to major customers. It also markets a unique line of coffees with health benefits under the JavaFit® brand.

“Safe Harbor” Statement

This release includes forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions. These statements are based upon current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and include statements relating to our business plan and growth strategy through acquisition.

The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements include, among others, the ability to implement our business plan and growth strategy through acquisition. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release based on new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Source: AL International and PR Newswire

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