Maple Holistic Organic Silk Conditioner Review

Maple Holistics Silk18 Natural Hair Conditioner is a natural based silk protein conditioner with organic ingredients that deeply hydrate your locks to keep them super smooth, shiny and healthy looking.

It's formulated with a maximized portion of silk amino acids. Naturally derived from silk are eighteen different silk amino acids which have marvelous benefits to conditioning. This conditioner really helps with frizziness, dry hair, curly hair, static reduction, and gently conditions to result in soft, shiny, and easy-to-manage hair. It's also safe for color-treated hair.

I loved using this conditioner! The reason I love it so much is because not only did it make my dry, thick hair feel silky, shiny and healthier but it also smelled amazing! Like real vanilla, because it's infused with 100% real vanilla. I love that it contains no artificial fragrances, colors, sulfates or any other harmful ingredients. It also prevents hair problems like dandruff, split ends and premature graying. As you can see below, the ingredients are very clean and non-toxic. You know exactly what you're getting with this awesome, natural conditioner.

Ingredients: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Argan Oil, Shea Butter, Certified Organic Pomegranate, Hibiscus, Green Tea and Sea Buckthorn, Silk Amino Acids, Jojoba Oil, Natural Vanilla Fragrance.  Overall, I absolutely loved Silk18 Natural Conditioner and I highly recommend you try it. It's $10.95 at: Maple Holistics.com.

Maple Holistics is a company that provides a natural, holistic range of premium products which can enhance hygiene, health and daily living. The formulaic composition of each product stands out in uniqueness, quality, and effectiveness. Only the purest and highest quality ingredients are used in each product, maximizing the therapeutic potential for each specific area of health. Some of the products offered include therapeutic shampoos, facial masks, bath soaks and more. Their expert Research and Development team is constantly engaged in creating new products. Most importantly, customer satisfaction is our number one concern. When you’re happy, their happy!

Their products are also made in the USA, with natural ingredients like essential oils, cruelty-free, sulfate free and safe for color and all hair types. To learn more, visit their website at www.mapleholistics.com

10 Healthy Breakfast Smoothies For Weight Loss

We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Do you ever just wake up and want a yummy smoothie instead of having to make a full breakfast half asleep?  I know I do!  Making sure you get a quality breakfast is a must.   Studies show that eating breakfast helps you concentrate and focus better, eat less and can prevent overeating throughout the day.   

When you eat breakfast, you activate the thermogenesis process and thus stimulate your metabolism.  Plus, studies have shown that eating a meal in the morning boosts your metabolism more than eating the same meal in the evening.  Regularly eating breakfast can help you lose weight, improve your mood, and even help ward off disease.

Here are 10 healthy breakfast smoothies that will kick off your day and successfully help you achieve weight loss. 

Peach and Oatmeal Smoothie

This shake is filled with protein and the oatmeal, on the other hand, is low in cholesterol.

Ingredients:
A cup of frozen sliced peaches
A cup of Greek yogurt
1/4 cup of oatmeal
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
And a cup of almond milk

Mango Coconut Shake

A perfect combination for breakfast and adding Chia seeds let it give you extra nutrition and protein boost.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of Chia seeds
A cup of coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of chopped organic mango (frozen)
1/2 teaspoon of flaked coconut (only optional)

Banana Berry Smoothie

Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apple and banana are all rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, making this smoothie a nutrition pack drink. The smoothie can also boost metabolism hence perfect for weight maintenance and weight loss

Ingredients:
1 piece banana
1/2 cup of strawberries
1/2 cup of blueberries
1/2 cup of raspberries
Apple (sliced)
A cup of almond milk

Skinny Orange Smoothie

This drink has tons of Vitamin C and other ingredients capable of boosting metabolism

Ingredients:
1 piece orange (peeled)
A teaspoon of vanilla extract
A teaspoon of honey
1/4 cup of almond milk
1/4 cup of Greek yogurt

Pina Colada

Adding Chia seeds on your Pina colada can make it highly nutritious and tasty.

Ingredients:
A tablespoon of Chia seeds
A cup of coconut milk
A cup of frozen pineapple (chunks)
1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
A teaspoon of flaked coconut
A teaspoon of coconut oil and lime wedge (both optional)

Banana, Almond Butter and Chocolate Smoothie

This drink tastes so good and full of proteins

Ingredients:
A cup of almond milk (sweetened)
1 banana (frozen)
A teaspoon of homemade chocolate syrup (fat free)
A tablespoon of almond butter

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

A tasty breakfast smoothie that can give you extra energy and helps heart health.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup of plain yogurt (low fat)
1 banana
1/2 cup of almond milk
A teaspoon of honey (just optional)
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Banana Strawberry Smoothie

Very yummy breakfast good for people who are losing weight and for kids too

Ingredients: 
1/2 cup of strawberries
1 banana
A cup of raw spinach
1/2 cup of almond milk
A teaspoon of vanilla extract

Banana Chocolate Smoothie

A smoothie that is pack with proteins and much loved by kids

Ingredients:

10 almonds
1 banana
A cup of almond milk
A cup of Greek yogurt

Berry Green Shake

Adding spinach on berry smoothie can make you a drink full of potassium, calcium and can help boost metabolism.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup f strawberries
1/2 cup of blueberries
1/4 cup of raspberries
2 cups of spinach
A cup of water

Amazing Benefits of HGH For Women

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a polypeptide consisting of 191 amino acids produced by the pituitary gland in every human being.  It is one of the most essential hormones in the human body affecting our skeletal muscles, bones, organs, and various other parts of the body.

Along with stimulating the growth of connective tissue, HGH also helps in digestion of starches, fats, and minerals. Some of the main benefits of HGH include rectification of erectile dysfunction, muscle build-up, and anti-aging. In short, HGH supports both men and women prosper and function in life.  Because of the difference in physical and chemical make-up of both sexes, growth hormone production levels greatly vary between the two.  This article focuses on various aspects of HGH for women.

Modern women find themselves juggling family, career and home, which take its toll on their health. When we talk about HGH supplements, we think about men and their muscular stature. However, lots of them are just false beliefs. HGH is just a protein structure that is normal to the body and keeps us fit and strong. It is produced by both men and women, but its function is somewhat unique in each sex.  During menopause, women are at a great risk of developing hormone deficiencies. HGH therapy can mitigate these risks and help women live a healthier life.

Facts about HGH in Women
Women produce more HGH than men. Studies point to estrogen as the primary reason of women producing more growth hormone than men. How are men more muscular than women? The answer lies in the fact that women do not make as much testosterone as men. Enhanced muscular growth results from the coupling of testosterone and HGH.

Positive Correlation between Production of Estrogen and Growth Hormone Levels
A research in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism talks about the effect of menstrual cycle and oral contraceptive use on the levels of growth hormone. Researchers examined 8 routinely menstruating sportspersons and 9 oral contraceptive users and found that measurements of GH levels were higher in group of subjects taking oral contraceptives.

Symptoms of HGH Deficiency in Women HGH deficient women and men show different symptoms.
In women, these include:

• Decrease in sex drive
• Skin becoming thin
• Brittle bones
• Muscle turning to fat
• Loss of elasticity in the skin
• Wrinkles
• General signs of aging

Benefits of Anti-Aging Therapy
Growth hormone works on every muscle, cell, tissue, and organ in our body to guarantee the proper functioning of biological processes.  Some of the advantages of using HGH for anti-aging therapy are:

• Burning of fat tissue by enhanced metabolic stimulation
• Healthy skin, hair, and nails
• Improvement of mental clarity
• Better fat synthesization to increase energy levels
• Improved oxygen and blood flow
 • Decreased risks of liver dysfunction, diabetes, cardiovascular disease
 • Increased bone density