HairBoutique Blog

Billy The Exterminator Steaming Bed Bugs In Florida

Hairy Bed Bugs

Since my own hairy encounter with a bed bug infested hotel room in West Hollywood some years ago, Ive been researching and writing about the little bloodsuckers.

And yes,  I’ve experienced a few bouts of passing paranoia over my close call where I literally escaped with my blood intact.

Unfortunately, bed bugs are an increasing problem which some bed bug experts label as epidemic.  Even A&E’s Billy The Exterminator had an episode dedicated to battling a major bed bug infestation in Florida.

It was very informative, but still creepy.  Billy used scalding hot steamers to kill the bugs, but it was noted that it is an ongoing process that is not cleared with one treatment.

As the bed bug population has exploded, a lot of  misinformation has followed.  Luckily the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been busy putting together helpful facts about Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Non-Chemical Treatments and even Pesticide Treatment Alerts. Continue reading “Hairy Bed Bugs” »

Colored Peppers

Effect Of Not Eating

When you’re working on a weight loss program it’s important to understand that not eating can cause as many problems as eating too much.

Although you may think that severely limiting your daily caloric intake will help you lose weight faster, in reality, it could actually sabotage your weight loss program.

According to obesity specialists cutting food intake too severely can ultimately prevent weight loss.

Why?  Not eating enough calories can slow down your metabolism.  When you’re not eating enough calories your body may decide you’re starving and try to

If you’re on a weight loss plan be sure to eat at least the number of calories that your body burns while you’re at rest.

Sample Equation

The sample equation below shows you how to calculate the number of calories. Continue reading “Effect Of Not Eating” »

Jessica Simpson With Hair Pulled Back Off Face

Jessica Has New Plan In Place To Lose Pregnancy Weight

Jessica Simpson, 31, is reportedly about to sign a $4 million deal with Weight Watchers (WW) to shed all of her baby weight.

Jess officially announced on Halloween that she and fiance Eric Johnson are expecting their first child, believed to be a girl, early in 2012.

Ironically, Jessica was in talks with WW before she became pregnant to become the new face of the diet brand.  Her unplanned pregnancy actually turned out to be a godsend.  Now she can lose her pregnancy weight with the Weight Watcher’s points system and get paid nicely for the opportunity.

Under the contract, Jessica would reportedly have one year to use the point-counting system to “lose a significant amount of weight”.

Jessica who had a star-studded baby shower at her Hollywood home this past weekend told the media she loves showing off her new figure although she agreed that she’s “bigger than ever”.

She noted “I’m definitely bigger than I’ve ever been [but I've] never felt so connected with my body in my life.”  Jessica reportedly said: “I like wearing things more fitted. You want to show off your bump! It’s just so fun. You don’t want to wear muumuus so you can moo around town.”

Previous faces of Weight Watchers include Sarah Ferguson and Jennifer Hudson.

How To Help Thyroid Meds Work Best

Thyroid System

Having a balanced and healthy thyroid is key for healthy hair.  It’s a well-known fact that when the thyroid is not functionally properly it can cause a range of hair challenges.

Thyroid hormone replacement meds are essential if you have hypothyroidism.  Studies have shown that there are things you can do to help your meds work best.   

Time Your Thyroid Meds Appropriately

Be sure to talk to your doctor about the best time to take your thyroid medications.  Ask what is the best time of the day to take the meds, whether you should take them on a full or empty stomach and a list of any foods which might hinder the success of the drugs.

Avoid taking thyroid medications at the same time as calcium or iron supplements.  Studies have shown that both type of nutirents can prevent thyroid hormones from being appropriately absorbed.

It’s best to take any thyroid meds at least one hour before or after calcium or iron. Continue reading “How To Help Thyroid Meds Work Best” »

Rachel Zoe And Skyler

The word on the street is that Jessica Simpson is scheduled to announce her pregnancy on the cover of OK Magazine on the issue that will hit the news stands in a few days.

Supposedly Simpson told OK that now that’s she pregnant “I can eat anything I want and no one will care. It’s just sort of a rule with pregnant women.”

Indulging in cravings may work in some circles but it doesn’t work very well in New York, Los Angeles or other celebrity circles.

A new trend in celebrity, high fashion and moneyed circles is to stay pin thin while pregnant.  Even more pressure is on new moms to lose the pregnancy weight in the blink of an eye.  Or at least to give that impression with the help of pregnancy Spanx or special post-birth girdles.

Recently Beyonce was the target of rampant rumors that her growing baby bump was staged or fake.  There have always been whispers in Hollywood that some famous celebrities fake a bump through nine months of pregnancy while a secret surrogate is hidden somewhere having a baby for them.  Continue reading “Celebrity Mommyrexia” »