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.
A naturally occurring product, Thuja Orientalis hot water extract has been clinically proven in studies to improve hair count when applied topically to the scalp. But the question remains, how do these study results play out in real life when it comes to hair growth outcomes? In this article I’m going to summarise the findings …
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Various have case studies have shown that Tocopherol could help reduce hair loss, but is there any truth to these claims, and if so, why? In this article I’m going to discuss how and why this vitamin can be used to stimulate hair growth. I’ll also show you the best way to use it, in …
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Zinc is important in the healthy functioning of our bodies, but too much of it can create hair loss (1). Zinc helps build cells and it keeps our hormones balanced (2). It also assists with the assimilation of other vitamins, and it assists the body with assimilating protein, all of which are important for growing …
Finasteride is one of the most popular hair loss treatments on the market (next to Rogaine). However, you may be surprised to learn that it isn’t necessarily the most effective. In this post, I’ll introduce you to finasteride and how it works. You’ll also learn: The most common side effects and complications. How Propecia differs …
Vitamin D is understood to be one of the most important nutrients required for the body to function optimally and for an individual to be healthy. A deficiency in this essential vitamin can have many negative consequences, and it has even been linked to hair loss directly and indirectly. The negative impact of a vitamin …
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Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that’s associated with sleep, but did you know current research also shows it may help with hair growth? In this post, I’ll introduce you to melatonin and its uses. First, I’ll breakdown the two major ways melatonin is believed to help with hair growth. Second, I’ll discuss the symptoms …
Nutrafol is a supplement marketed to women (and men) suffering from hair loss. They claims that their unique formula is one of the most comprehensive and scientifically advanced hair loss supplements available. This supplement targets two specific causes of hair loss: inflammation elevated stress hormones. By targeting these causes, in addition to the usual nutritional …
When you’re suffering from hair loss, no matter the cause, it’s important to take a multi-pronged approach to tackling the problem. And while there’s never one answer for all types of hair loss, there is one factor that you have the power to change: your diet. The foods you eat have a direct impact on …
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 …
Bamboo is a flowering perennial evergreen plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It’s thought to have originated from Central China where people have used it for thousands of years. There is significant anecdotal evidence that suggests this, but when it comes to the empirical kind we are quite sure that bamboo has been used …
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