Classic Length 2010 Challenge Part I

[FlowerHair]

I see some good growth in here!

I just wanted to peek in and say hello!
My hair is around CelinaStarr's length now, I think.

 

[jupitermoon]

I see some good growth in here!

I just wanted to peek in and say hello!
My hair is around CelinaStarr's length now, I think.

I always thought your hair was longer than mine. You either have more hair or it hangs longer than mine because your hair has that "princess look" to it. I'd love to see pics. Your hair is just amazing.

Congrats on the growth!

 

[SmilingElephant]

I think this is the most informative length tread on the forum...is it?

Candy be hookin us UP!...i really do appreciate it!!

I do need to up my water intake tho....i was really good at it.

 

[SmilingElephant]

Here is my update pic. I am at Tailbone. The hair is actual a little pass tailbone, if I sit straight up. It is in the crack..ha..ha..ha.. It is too hot here to straighten my hair. I can't even wear my hair wash'n'go right now. The humidity is just too much! So I took out some of my braids to do an update pic and even with that it is shrinking up...erplexed I guess I'll have to wait until Fall to do a straight pic. I so wanted to do my update two ponytails. I'd like to see where they are now...

CelinaStar, I have graduated to the "pants measuring" method!

WOW!

This is one of those moments i affectionately say...."SHUT UP!!! TOO PRETTY!!!"

 

[Candy828]

A Hair Flashback!


Jody Watley - Real Love


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl8MrB7MlJ4



She is flipping a Classic Ponytail in the end of the video... That use to be just a dream... We are going to make it a reality!

 

[Candy828]

Some of us only have pumpkin once or twice a year at Thanksgiving or Christmas in the form a pumpkin pie. Here in Asia pumpkin is a daily drink just like tea. In American terms its called Pumpkin Gruel (picture attached) When I am out for dinner sometimes the pumpkin gruel is served. But I found some Pumpkin Gruel Powder in a store. So I brought a box. I now drink it about 4 times a week. Asians say it stops hair breakage. I am positive that if I focus 100% on my health that my hair will be taken care of. That is my philosophy!

Pumpkin seeds and herbal remedies - Part I

From: http://www.hairlosssupplements.com/hair-care-herbal-supplements/herbal-supplements-pumpkin-seeds.shtml



Pumpkin Seeds recipe and herbal remedies

Most of us only think of pumpkins as the scary jack-o-lanterns children carve for Halloween, or the magical carriage in an age-old fairy tale. But pumpkin, and especially its seeds, may have more to offer than the traditional pie after an extravagant Thanksgiving dinner.

As far back as 7000 BC, archaeological ruins suggest that early civilizations farmed this annual fruit in what is now recognized as the Puebla region of Southern Mexico. This Native North America plant has survived centuries, and today, the pumpkin, and its relatives in the squash family, are wildly cultivated throughout rest of the world.

Pumpkin has long-stretching vines that can reach up to 26 feet in length, twisting and winding through most anywhere. Each plant has one large yellow flower surrounded by huge, bristly leaves. As any one who has ever carved a pumpkin knows, the inside of the fruit is very fibrous and contains what seems like hundreds of flat whitish seeds.

Native American herbal remedies recipe

Native American Indians planted pumpkins together with corn and beans, calling them the “three sisters.” It is said that the vines from the bean would climb the corn stalks and the large leaves form the pumpkin would shade the soil keeping it moist, enabling it to hold the nitrogen released by the beans. When the first setters arrived on North American soil, they saw the huge orange fruits planted in the maize (corn) fields.

The settlers later learned from the Native American Indians that this wonderful fruit was more than a delectable meal and was a remedy for many common ailments of the time. Depending on the area, history records show different Indian tribes using the pumpkin for various complaints. For instance, the Yuma tribe, a sedentary clan that occupied both sides of the Colorado River, was known to use an emulsion of both watermelon and pumpkin to heal wounds.

The Menominee tribe of Wisconsin, would regularly drink a mixture of powdered squash, pumpkin seeds and water, claiming it eased the “passage of urine.” It was also found that a South Carolina tribe, the Catawba, would eat fresh and dried pumpkin seeds as a kidney remedy. The settlers soon found that the seeds, when ground and brewed into a tea, would aid various “female problems”. They also ate the raw seeds to kill parasites. Today, pumpkin seeds are still widely recommended by herbalists as a safe remedy for intestinal worms, including both tape and round worms.

Pumpkin Seeds as anthelminthic herbal remedy

Pumpkin seeds have a long history as an anthelminthic (a substance used to expel worms). Today researchers attribute this herbal remedy to an unusual amino acid, called cucurbitin, found only in the seeds of the pumpkin. The problem according to researchers however, is that the concentration of this amino acid varies significantly from even seed to seed in each pumpkin. One study indicated that the concentration of cucurbitin in several samples of pumpkin seeds ranged from 1.66 to 6.63 percent and this fluctuation was also seen in many other species of pumpkins. This could in theory also account for the conflicting results health professionals claim when they rn seedsservrs as a natural hair loss remedy, which is believed to affect testosterone levelecommend pumpkin seeds as herbal remedy for their patients. The oil extract from pumpkis in the body. The mechanism of action of pumpkin seed extract as a hair loss solution are still under investigation. It is thought that the extract affects the androgen levels that are responsible for hair loss.

Pumpkin Seeds as hair loss remedy

The oil extract from pumpkin seeds is also a natural hair loss remedy that is believed to affect levels of testosterone in the body. The beneficial effects of pumpkin seed extract as a hair loss solution are still under investigation. It is thought that the extract affects the androgen levels of diseases and therefore may have an influence on the androgens that are responsible for hair loss.

Pumpkin Seeds for prostrate treatment

Pumpkin seeds have also gained an excellent reputation as a preventative and possible curative herbal remedy for prostatic hypertrophy or an enlarged prostate gland. In parts of the Ukraine, Bulgaria and Turkey doctors recommend that their male patients eat a handful of pumpkin seeds each day to reduce their risk of prostate problems. Benign prostrate hyperplasia (BPH) is becoming an all too familiar problem in aging men today. BHP is not cancer and is a situation in which the prostrate gland slowly enlarges, eventually narrowing the urethra opening, causing urine to back up, ultimately resulting in severe irritation and possible infections.

In 1990, 53 men suffering from BPH took part in one of the very few double blind studies conducted on the effectiveness of pumpkin seeds on the disease. Over a three month period, those receiving pumpkin seeds showed significant improvement in such symptoms as weak urine flow, post-void dribbling and time spent urinating.1 As well, and researchers stated that early findings might conclude that the seeds could reduce the hormonal damage inflicted on the enlarged cells, thereby reducing the possibility of prostate cancer.

Pumpkin Seeds as diuretic

Researchers surmised that these results could be explained by an estimated 50 percent concentration of fatty oil contained in the seeds which acts like diuretic (urine reliever) relieving extra urine and increasing flow, thereby alluding to a decrease in the swelling. This is not confirmed but researchers do know that pumpkin seed oil also contains a number of fatty acids including 55 percent linoleic acid (a fatty acid also found in red meat) and 25 percent oleic acid (shown to block the action of cancer-causing cells),2 both proven to benefit the prostate. As well, scientists believe that phytoesterols contained in the seeds, may play a part in relieving BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplacia). Germany’s Commission E, similar to the FDA, has approved pumpkin seed for use in bladder problems, including bed-wetting and overactive and irritated bladder, usually associated with BPH.

 

[Candy828]

Pumpkin seeds and herbal remedies - Part II

From: http://www.hairlosssupplements.com/hair-care-herbal-supplements/herbal-supplements-pumpkin-seeds.shtml



Pumpkin Seeds: The rich source of natural health supplements

Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of health supplements Pumpkin seeds contain significant amounts of zinc (also helpful in prostate problems), magnesium, calcium, iron , Vitamin A , vitamin B6 , vitamin C and phosphorous. Many cultures include the seeds as a daily snack in their diet, claiming among other things, that thy prevent impotence, help vision, relieve dizziness, increase milk production in nursing mothers and reduce swelling of the hands and feet associated with pregnancy. Pumpkin is also extremely high in fiber and low in calories. It is estimates that half a cup provides as much as 5 grams of fiber, much more than most cereals.

Pumpkin as the super food

Pumpkin has been called a ‘super food’ by some researchers who say pumpkin is actually the richest source of carotenoids known. Carotenoids, which are deep orange, yellow or red in color and fat soluble substances, are found in many plants. They are nature’s way of protecting the plant and attracting other species such as bees and birds, for pollination. In total, research has identified 600 carotenoids such as beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, beta cryptoxanthin, alpha carotene and zeaxanthin.3 To date, more than 50 carotenoids are found in pumpkin. When you consider that human breast milk only contains 34, it is easy to see why scientists call pumpkin a ‘super food’.

You may recognize beta-carotene and beta cryptoxanthin, which are also known as provitamin A carotenoids because they are converted into Vitamin A by the body. According to research, however, the body can also convert animals sources into Vitamin A, but these sources can deliver toxic amounts of the vitamin, compared to plant sources that are considered harmless.4 Carotenoids have many other properties but most significantly, they are antioxidants that protect against free radicals. These also boost the immune system and regulate the production of natural.

Naturopathic skin Cancer therapy with pumpkin

Much research has been done on the benefits of carotenoids and it is found that foods like pumpkin and squash, that are rich in these substances, can decrease the risk of cancers including lung, cervical, colon, breast, bladder and especially skin cancer, since carotenoids are known to protect the skin (and eyes) from the damaging effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.5

One 13-year-long study also noted a strong positive relationship between a diet high in carotenoid-rich foods (especially beta and alpha-carotenes) and a decreased risk in heart disease.6

Beta carotene is not only a powerful antioxidant, but it is also considered an anti-inflammatory, which prevents the build up of oxidized cholesterol on blood vessel and arterial walls (atherosclerosis), thus reducing the risk of stroke or heart attack. The alpha carotene on the other hand, is widely associated with aging. It appears that alpha carotene can slow the aging process and protect against cataracts and some cancers.

There are no known side effects to eating pumpkin or taking it for medicinal purposes. It is recommended however, that when purchasing products for their healing properties, the seeds contain 30 percent of the unsaturated fats (linoleic and oleic fatty acids).

Pumpkin as a Super Food

From: http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/pumpkin/pumpkin-as-a-super-food.html

While beta-carotene has long been linked with health promotion, it’s the bounty of alpha-carotene in pumpkin that makes it a real nutrition standout. The exciting news about alpha-carotene is that its presence in the body along with other key nutrients is reportedly inversely related to biological aging. In other words, the more alpha-carotene you eat, the slower your body shows signs of age. Not only may alpha-carotene slow down the aging process, it also has been shown to protect against various cancers and cataracts. Moreover, the combination of carotenoids, potassium, magnesium, and folate found in pumpkin offers protection against cardiovascular disease.​

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

eew candy! that pumpkin drink looks like pumpkin doo-doo!!!! lmao what does it taste like? does it taste like pumpkin pie???

 

[Candy828]

eew candy! that pumpkin drink looks like pumpkin doo-doo!!!! lmao what does it taste like? does it taste like pumpkin pie???

Actually it just taste like creamy pumpkin... I like pumpkin so it's no problem for me. Pumpkin pie is a sweeter taste... lol @ doo-doo

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

lmao i'm sorry... i try not to insult food cause i know it can be a touchy subject for some but i couldnt help it. i saw that package, read the word "gruel" which just sounds nasty (i've never had gruel but i've never heard any one say "mmm, i'm having gruel for dinner!" so yeah lol) and i thought of the color of pumpkin pie but more liquidy and my face made the >.< look lmfao

 

[jupitermoon]

Happy 4th of July to those of you that celebrate!

I can't believe this! I just took pictures this morning for a length check. It hasn't even been a full month yet and my hair already touches my pants pockets. I think I'm having a summer growth spurt. This is so exciting! My hair has never been this long in my life. I wonder how long is my hair going to grow? Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I'm happy that I didn't give up a few months ago.

Here are the pics:

^^^Shirt down.

Shirt raised up for better view:

Front view:

My shrinkage is still pretty bad:

^^^It's still waist to hip....

I plan on posting another length check next month. My goal is to be slightly below pants pocket length by next month.

 

[Toy]

Celinastarr,Wonderful Progress Congrats!!!

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

holy molly! great progress celina!!!! i cant believe how long your hair is! i cant wait til i'm there too

 

[Candy828]

Happy 4th of July to those of you that celebrate!

I can't believe this! I just took pictures this morning for a length check. It hasn't even been a full month yet and my hair already touches my pants pockets. I think I'm having a summer growth spurt. This is so exciting! My hair has never been this long in my life. I wonder how long is my hair going to grow? Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I'm happy that I didn't give up a few months ago.

Here are the pics:


Shirt raised up for better view:

My shrinkage is still pretty bad:

^^^It's still waist to hip....

I plan on posting another length check next month. My goal is to be slightly below pants pocket length by next month.

The Spurt is in sprint mode! You're on a roll!!!!!!!!!! and I am lovin it! Even your shrinkage is beautiful!

 

[orchidgirl]

Congratulation, keep going..on your way to classic length...love your hair

 

[Miss*Tress]

Okay, here's my June update (taken June 14, 2010):

Happy 4th of July to those of you that celebrate!


Shirt raised up for better view:

I plan on posting another length check next month. My goal is to be slightly below pants pocket length by next month.

Amazing! Your hair grew so much in just a matter of weeks.

 

[jupitermoon]

Amazing! Your hair grew so much in just a matter of weeks.

I'm amazed too! There is a big difference. Last month my hair was sitting on the horizontal line of my jeans. Now it's passed that line and is on my pants pockets. I'm about one month shy of a full month.

I've cleaned up my diet and am now taking vitamins. I take the One A Day Women's vitamins from Walgreens. I was getting sick often and feeling tired a lot so a few people including a doctor recommended that I take vitamins. Water is now my main drink and I eat more fruits and vegetables. Instead of snacking on chips and candy, fruits and veggies are my snacks. I also snack on string cheese---the low sodium kind. I now only eat out at restaurants/fast food about once a week. There was a time I was eating McDonalds almost everyday. I also try to exercise 20-30 minutes a day. I've been doing this for about a month now. Perhaps this is working?

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

I'm amazed too! There is a big difference. Last month my hair was sitting on the horizontal line of my jeans. Now it's passed that line and is on my pants pockets. I'm about one month shy of a full month.

I've cleaned up my diet and am now taking vitamins. I take the One A Day Women's vitamins from Walgreens. I was getting sick often and feeling tired a lot so a few people including a doctor recommended that I take vitamins. Water is now my main drink and I eat more fruits and vegetables. Instead of snacking on chips and candy, fruits and veggies are my snacks. I also snack on string cheese---the low sodium kind. I now only eat out at restaurants/fast food about once a week. There was a time I was eating McDonalds almost everyday. I also try to exercise 20-30 minutes a day. I've been doing this for about a month now. Perhaps this is working?

now this is one bandwagon i need to jump my chunky tail on lmao

 

[jupitermoon]

now this is one bandwagon i need to jump my chunky tail on lmao

You're not chunky, lol! I am but that's my body type... I'll never be one of those tall willowy lean people.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

i am too chunky!!! yall havent seen my "aww when did you get pregnant??? oh, you're not pregnant?!?" tummy cause i hide it from yall! lmfao

 

[jupitermoon]

i am too chunky!!! yall havent seen my "aww when did you get pregnant??? oh, you're not pregnant?!?" tummy cause i hide it from yall! lmfao

lol!

 

[Candy828]

I'm amazed too! There is a big difference. Last month my hair was sitting on the horizontal line of my jeans. Now it's passed that line and is on my pants pockets. I'm about one month shy of a full month.

I've cleaned up my diet and am now taking vitamins. I take the One A Day Women's vitamins from Walgreens. I was getting sick often and feeling tired a lot so a few people including a doctor recommended that I take vitamins. Water is now my main drink and I eat more fruits and vegetables. Instead of snacking on chips and candy, fruits and veggies are my snacks. I also snack on string cheese---the low sodium kind. I now only eat out at restaurants/fast food about once a week. There was a time I was eating McDonalds almost everyday. I also try to exercise 20-30 minutes a day. I've been doing this for about a month now. Perhaps this is working?

:woohoo:This proves my prior quote... "if you focus 100% on your health, your hair will be taken care of!" Good for You!:waytogo:

 

[jupitermoon]

I'm about one month shy of a full month.

Opps, lol! I meant one week shy of a full month. Lol!

 

[SmilingElephant]

Happy 4th of July to those of you that celebrate!

I can't believe this! I just took pictures this morning for a length check. It hasn't even been a full month yet and my hair already touches my pants pockets. I think I'm having a summer growth spurt. This is so exciting! My hair has never been this long in my life. I wonder how long is my hair going to grow? Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I'm happy that I didn't give up a few months ago.

Here are the pics:

^^^Shirt down.

Shirt raised up for better view:

Front view:

My shrinkage is still pretty bad:

^^^It's still waist to hip....

I plan on posting another length check next month. My goal is to be slightly below pants pocket length by next month.

Your hair is BOSS...hands down.....look at that growth!

 

[jupitermoon]

Thank you for all of the compliements ladies! I can't wait to see everyone elses progress pics.

:woohoo:This proves my prior quote... "if you focus 100% on your health, your hair will be taken care of!" Good for You!:waytogo:

I guess it's true... I didn't use to believe it. I feel so much better and have so much more energy since I'm not eating McDonalds everyday. I've always thought my hair grew faster in the summer.

 

[Candy828]

While we are on this topic, let me stick my plug in here for focusing on your health for your hair! If you want SUPER LONG HAIR, pay attention...

Good Hair Day: Nutrition for Healthy Hair
By Kristin Johnson​

From: http://ezinearticles.com/?Good-Hair-Day:-Nutrition-for-Healthy-Hair&id=210778

If you're one of the many vacationers this summer who dread split ends and dried-out hair after a day at the beach or pool, or find that the sun isn't kind to healthy tresses, or discover that the partial weave doesn't look as good as in the magazines, there's a better alternative to hair extensions, minoxidil, and high-priced salons. You may be having a bad hair day because of what you put in your mouth.
Studies by hair loss prevention researchers at MMT Research Inc. found that bad hair days abound when we don't get enough vitamins or protein. Bad nutrition causes hair loss (androgenic alopecia). In the April 2003 issue of Better Nutrition, zinc, for example, inhibits high levels of DHT, a form of testosterone that is linked to hair loss. Other inhibitors are amino acids such as L-arginine, essential fatty acids such as omega-3 (found in fish), lecithin, B vitamins, lutein, sulfur, iron, and minerals that help your magnificent mane. You can find these hair helpers in:
o Beans
o Whole grains
o Eggs
o Salmon
o Raw nuts
o Flax and pumpkin seeds (a plug for my pumpkin gruel)
o Berries
o Dark greens

Salmon and greens also provide calcium for your teeth, so you're helping your hair and teeth. Berries are high in cancer-preventing antioxidants, and dark greens also contain lutein, which halts blindness and cataracts. So when you eat all of the above, you'll have a great hair day and look like you just had a day at a luxury spa.

In 2004, Dr. Nicholas Perricone's bestselling book, THE PERRICONE PROMISE, outlined a diet for hair that differs from the 2003 recommendations. Perricone's hair diet may seem as much of a fairy tale as Rapunzel. (Remember, though, Rapunzel's mom wisely decided to eat greens during pregnancy!) Dr. Perricone's top ten hair superfoods are no secret to health enthusiasts:

o Acai berries that contain powerful antioxidants
o Allium foods--onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots with powerful bioflavonoids
o Barley rich in niacin, which helps hair growth
o Wheatgrass, spirulina, and algae that cleanse the hair of toxins and provide essential fatty acids to build hair protein
o Buckwheat (eat your pancakes), which Perricone says is richer in vitamins, flavonoids, and minerals than other grains (except barley)
o Beans and lentils, for the same reasons as the 2003 study
o Hot peppers, which contain capsaicin that stops the pain so you don't tear your hair out!
o Nuts and seeds, which contain essential proteins, phytochemicals and fatty acids to build healthy tresses sand reduce signs of aging
o Sprouts--they're great for a youthful body, including the body in your hair
o Yogurt and kefir, which are said to promote longevity and health in people who live in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia--remember Julie Christie's gorgeous hair in "Doctor Zhivago"?

While you can eat your way to healthy hair, many "hair formula" supplements crowd the market. In general, a multivitamin containing biotin, especially multivitamins for women, will strengthen your hair, skin and nails. Be sure to compare vitamin supplements, and make sure you don't get an excess of vitamin D, which can lead to cancer as well as too much calcium that your body can't process. Don't count on supplements to save your hair. (candy828: it takes vitamins and proper diet)

Also, don't expect to look like you've just stepped out of a hair commercial after changing your diet. You'll start to see healthier hair three months after you improve your regimen. You can jazz up your beauty routine with juicing, dehydrating, and sprouting. Better nutrition will help color-treated hair maintain its bounce, too. And drinking water is always a great idea. You're worth it!

 

[AngelDoll]

Great progress ladies. I have been missing in action for a while now.

@CelinaStarr your hair is amazing :waytogo:. Oh, I took a pic similar to yours last month although my hair is no where near the magnitude of yours. I still have a ways to go before I reach "pocket length". I will probably post a pic later, but I hate showing off my thin ends.

Good luck ladies!!!

 

[Candy828]

Great progress ladies. I have been missing in action for a while now.

@CelinaStarr your hair is amazing :waytogo:. Oh, I took a pic similar to yours last month although my hair is no where near the magnitude of yours. I still have a ways to go before I reach "pocket length". I will probably post a pic later, but I hate showing off my thin ends.

Good luck ladies!!!

So AngelDoll are you a future Classic Length... Part II or III?

 

[AngelDoll]

So AngelDoll are you a future Classic Length... Part II or III?

Hi Candy, I must add that your hair is awesome too!!!
I don't know if I am a future CL yet, only time will tell.

 

[jupitermoon]

I plan on posting another length check next month. My goal is to be slightly below pants pocket length by next month.

I just read what I typed and no, lol! My goal is to be slightly below the top of my pants pockets by next month. I'm right at the top right now but I'd like to be a little past that by next month. It would be a miracle if my hair could grow beyond my pants pockets right to classic length within a months time!

Thanks again for the compliments ladies. I can't wait to see everyone else's length checks.

AngelDoll, your hair is just gorgeous and it's already quite long! It has a shiny, silkiness to it. You should join us.