Nutrition is one of the keys to protecting your hair from falling out and improving overall hair health. Unhealthy hair from poor nutrition makes the hair much more susceptible to thinning and receding.
A diet that is high in inflammatory foods can also contribute to pattern baldness so eating foods that are anti-inflammatory is also useful.
Gotu Kola, also known as Centella asiatica, is a medicinal herb that has been widely used in traditional practices and is growing in popularity among Western medical practices. Modern medicine has begun to explore the potential uses of the Gotu Kola plant, and there is even research suggesting the potential for Gotu Kola to help …
Did you know that nutrient supplements – such as Viviscal – can create a healthy scalp environment as you work to regrow your hair? In this post, I’ll introduce Viviscal. I’ll discuss the product line, its ingredients, and whether the claims made by the brand are legitimate or not. To give you a full and unbiased picture, I’ll also outline some real customer …
This post will introduce turmeric and, more importantly, its main component curcumin. You will learn about its uses and why many people believe it is a viable option for the treatment of hair loss. You will also learn how to get started with turmeric supplementation and the best ways to make its use most effective. …
It is a well-known fact that fruits and vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet. They provide an array of nutrients and minerals and they support a healthy body. But getting in your recommended nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables can seem difficult. Juicing has become popular over the past few decades, …
A naturally occurring substance, Resveratrol has been shown to have the potential for a variety of positive impacts on health and wellness. The numerous attributes of Resveratrol may help to reduce the potential for symptoms of hair loss related to numerous conditions and may even have a direct impact in delaying the onset of hair …
While biotin deficiency is rare, you may be surprised to learn that daily supplementation with biotin can support hair health and growth. In this article, we’ll introduce biotin and the role in plays in the body. We’ll then discuss the implications it has for hair health. In addition, you’ll learn: The signs and causes of …
Can probiotics help improve hair lustre, thickness and gloss? A number of studies, which were conducted on mice suggest there are certain specific strains of probiotics which may be useful for improving hair health. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these studies to try and answer some of the questions surround probiotics …
Cayenne pepper has long been used to combat hair loss in various forms. The plant was originally used as a spice in Central and South America in the 15th century and it later spread to southeastern Asia, Europe, and North America. It was also used for medical purposes in many different cultures around the world, …
Soy is undoubtedly one of the most nutritious foods in the world. Soy products are particularly rich in proteins. While soy’s general nutritive benefits to the human body are not in doubt, questions have been asked regarding the impact that soy and soy products have on specifically the human hair. Some studies have gone as …
Plant-based diets including vegetarianism and veganism have been around for thousands of years, though they have more recently begun to gain popularity with the general public. In fact, a plant-based diet can have a wide array of health benefits for its followers which is why it seems its popularity has grown so quickly (1). From …