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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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Saw palmetto is a plant that was originally used by Native Americans to treat ailments. It produces small berries which is what is found in most supplements. There is research that shows this plant can help with an enlarged prostate. This is similar to the way the drug Propecia works, which was also originally intended …
5-alpha-reductase (5AR) is an enzyme in the body that converts testosterone into DHT which then goes on to cause hair loss in men affected with androgenic alopecia. By inhibiting the enzyme we can essentially slow down the production of DHT and thereby prevent hair loss. Here’s the top 4 natural compounds that inhibit 5-alpha-reductase. Reishi …
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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Inositol is a natural compound, and one that may be beneficial in the treatment of hair loss. In this post, I’m going to further explore its possible uses as a hair loss cure. First, I’ll introduce inositol and its most common uses. Second, I’ll discuss the role it may play in the treatment of hair …
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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 …
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 …
In this post, I’m going to show you exactly how to use ecklonia cava for hair growth, with an application method that shows results in as little as 33 days! Firstly, I’ll explain what ecklonia cava is, and where it can be found. Secondly, I’ll break down the scientific research which shows how effective the …