If you're reading this you probably want one of two things. Either you want hair down to your butt or you just want to know what the heck I'm talking about. Well, I'll tell you. I'm talking about the extraordinary vitamin which is biotin! If you are not familiar with biotin, it has numerous health benefits. However  most people are just crazy about it because it is proven to grow hair. I can personally vouch for that statement because I have used biotin! Within 2 weeks of taking biotin, I noticed that my nails were strong as steel and I could feel my hair getting thicker. After about two months of taking biotin my hair grew at least an inch maybe a bit more. Now most of you may be thinking that's not a lot, but you have to remember that hair only grows a half an inch a month usually. Biotin works for virtually any hair type, is inexpensive and does more than just grow your hair. 


Boost that Metabolism


For those of you out there who are looking to lose weight, listen up! Biotin processes every type of food that you ingest, including carbohydrates, protein and fat. If you have adequate biotin levels, the food that you take in will be processed quickly. So in simple terms, the faster your body can process this the more it raises your metabolism which influences weight loss!


My Blood Sugar Needs Help!


As I mentioned before, biotin breaks down carbohydrates within your body. Keeping your carbohydrates down is largely responsible for keeping your blood sugar at healthy levels. People who have diabetes have actually been described biotin to keep their blood sugars at a low.


The Challenge!


If you've read any of my other blog posts, you know how much I love to challenge myself and you all. For 30 days I'm going to make it a point to take a biotin pill every day and then at the end of it report back to you all. The type of Biotin that I have is Natrol 10,000 MCG maimum strength. LISTEN! 10,000 mcg is the highest level that you can buy. If you are new to Biotin I suggest that you get a very lower dosage and gradually work your way up over time. I personally started at 5,000 mcg. It is crucuial that you start out on a slow dosage because Biotin has been known to cause acne problems, but can be prevented by hydration. The first time I tried Biotin my hair grew wildly, but my face broke out. However, at the time I was eating unhealthy. The second time I tried it my hair grew wildly AND I did not break out, in fact my skin actually cleared up. I'm not saying that you have to choose the biotin challenge, but try a different type of vitamin challenge and share it with me! Remember, challenge yourself!


Natrol Biotin 10,000- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H7GB9G/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004H7GB9G&linkCode=as2&tag=onewithea-20

Whenever I get close enough to people I always seem to get the above comment. I know what you're thinking. How could I possibly smell like fresh coconuts without using those damaging chemical filled coconut hair products. The answer is very simple. I use fresh Coconut Oil to give myself a scalp massage. Scalp massages have numerous health benefits and Coconut Oil does an amazing job at getting the job done! If you're still suspicious about this whole oil massage deal then read on.


Itchy, flaky, and dry oh my!
If you're the type of person who seems to always itch your scalp, then an oil scalp massage could work wonders for you. You can use virtually any essential oil to do a scalp massage, but coconut oil works wonders. Coconut oil is a very light oil which allows it to penetrate the scalp easily. The cause of itchiness and dryness in the scalp is the lack of natural oil in the scalp. After just one use you'll be able to feel your scalp being relieved of all that itchiness. 

I wish my hair was longer!
 Oil scalp massages promote blood circulation in the scalp just like a body massage does for the body. Blood circulation in the scalp has been linked to healthy hair growth. How does this work you ask? Blood flow to the hair follicle prevents it from going into something called the resting phase. When hair goes into the resting phase it sheds to make room for new hair growth. By having good blood circulation in the scalp it prevents the hair from going into the resting phase prematurely. If hair goes into this phase prematurely than more hair than needed could be shed. The bottom line is that blood circulation equals hair growth. 


I need to relax my mind!
Just like any massage, an oil scalp massage has been proven to relax not only the mind, but the body. An oil massage relieves all of the muscle tensions in the face. Relaxation of the head has been linked to better sleep and an overall relaxed well being. 


For even more information about Oil Scalp Massages, and the hair benefits of Coconut Oil visit:

http://www.themotherhuddle.com/coconut-oil-scalp-treatment/

http://www.ehow.com/how_6669807_use-coconut-oil-scalp.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Give-Yourself-a-Scalp-Massage