Squeaky Clean Hair

The Reason Why Kola Nut is Healthy, But Cola is Not
 
Here’s an article from Joe Urbach, all about the fabled kola nut.  You might not realize that this popular herbal supplement is actually the origin of the word “cola” as in the soft drink.  But as Joe explains, these days they have very little in common with each other.
“The kola nut is how the first cola recipe received its caffeine kick.  So it is no wonder many people thought it was ‘medicinal.’  Today, your typical cola recipe uses an artificial flavoring plus added caffeine.  This does not give you the same phytonutrient benefit as the old drinks made with the actual kola nut, but you can still find real kola nuts being used in higher end soft drinks, specialty ‘health’ drinks, and in products like energy bars.”  You can read the rest of Joe’s article here:

http://thegrownetwork.com/reason-kola-nut-healthy-cola-not/

Squeaky Clean Hair with Simple Ingredients You Already Own
Have you ever read the ingredients on your bottle of shampoo?  If not, you might want to take a look.  You’ll be surprised to find how few of the ingredients you can actually pronounce.  For those of us who are looking for a simpler, more natural alternative – Catherine Wilson wrote this article about a simple method called “No poo.”
“Ya gotta admit, talking about ‘poo’ just doesn’t sound right when it comes to getting your lovely locks squeaky clean.  But ‘poo’ is a shortened reference to shampoo, and No Poo is a hair care method where you do not use shampoo.”  You can read about a few different methods for cleaning your hair with “no po” at this link:

http://thegrownetwork.com/squeaky-clean-hair-with-simple-ingredients-you-already-own/

Sugar and Heart Disease – How Lobbyists Purchased Decades of U.S. Dietary Policy
This next story is a little bit disheartening, especially if you’re someone who tries to rely on the latest scientific research to make decisions about your health.  A new report came out yesterday in the Journal of the American Medical Association that details decades of deception by the sugar industry. 
You might not be surprised to learn that big industry lobbyists are crooked, but it is unsettling to see just how far their reach extends – all the way to our most respected research institutions.  The report’s authors dug up a lot of historical documents to put this information together, and the story they tell is shocking.  You can read all about it here:
http://thegrownetwork.com/sugar-heart-disease-lobbyists-purchased-decades-u-s-dietary-policy/

Talk to you Friday,
Michael
Editor
The Grow Network