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.
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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First off, in this article you’ll learn what Polysorbate 80 is, how it’s commonly used and where it came from. Next, I’ll discuss the research surrounding Polysorbate 80 use for hair growth, and what this means for those suffering from male-pattern baldness. Last, you’ll learn about Polysorbate 80 availability and cost, and how to go …
In this article you’ll find out exactly what Propecia shedding is. You’ll learn the reason why it happens in the first place, when you can expect its onset and for how long it could last. We’ll also cover ways for dealing with the shedding. Finally, we will look at alternatives to Propecia that don’t involve …
There are a number of natural ingredients which may have merit for improving hair health and speeding up hair growth, but some are more popular than others. One chemical-free option which is often overlook is fenugreek. This article will introduce fenugreek and its many uses. I’ll discuss the various benefits of fenugreek seeds, including how …
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Guava leaves have only recently made an appearance in the hair loss treatment market. This is because several properties of these leaves have been correlated with increasing hair growth among those afflicted with alopecia. In this post, we’ll introduce guava leaves and discuss the role they may play in hair growth. We’ll then breakdown the …
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Folic acid (FA), also known as vitamin B9, folacin, or pteroyl-L-glutamic acid, is one of the B vitamin-complexes. Folic acid becomes bioactive for the body when it is metabolised by the liver, which converts it into dihydrofolic acid. The body is not able to create folate, or vitamin B9, on its own; it needs to …
It’s 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, and …
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There are a variety of products on the market, including Rogaine and Propecia, that aim to target hair loss. What if I told you, however, that a supplement which is found naturally in our bodies and abundantly throughout the world, might help to lessen hair loss and even promote hair growth? In this post I’m …
Folk medicine is often considered to be a relic of the past. However, there are still many treatments in use today that have been used by our ancestors for thousands of years. One such treatment, and the one in which I will focus on today, is turmeric. In this post, I’ll introduce turmeric and, more …
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