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A Simple Concept on Proper Nutrition
Since childhood, we are always being reminded about taking vitamins, eating nutritious foods, avoiding junk and fatty foods, drinking enough glasses of water, plus performing various exercises – all of these constitute to what is considered as...
A Time of Self Healing, Hope and Reflection
In March of 2000, I was injured during a retail management career. Although I didn't know it at the time, this accident would change my life forever. Leaving work to go the hospital, I had lost use of my entire right side. My limbs were completely...
Hair Loss Remedies Around the Globe
In our culture, hair loss remedies come with hefty price tags, painful
surgical procedures, ingestion of tablets, and the application
of creams. It seems like a whole lots of work just to keep a
person happy with their physical appearance....
Is Spironolactone The Only Option For Women Over 35 With Acne?
Spironolactone is generally prescribed as an “off label” acne treatment for women. This drug, though intended to help people with heart problems not zit problems, reduces the production of the hormone androgen. Androgen promotes excess facial oil...
Knee Replacement Surgery - What You Need To Know From Someone Who Has Been There
BEFORE
Knee Replacement is pretty scary, but you can do it since I, the
biggest baby in the world, did it! After you and your Doctor
have decided you need your knee replaced, it's time to make
preparations.
First and foremost, check...
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How Correct Nutrition can Improve the Health of your Hair
It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day. Beyond this, hair
loss can result from general nutrient deficiency. One of the
problems with nutrition and hair however is that we can't
programme nutrients to do what we want - and hair growth is not
a priority so nutrients may be used up in other areas first.
B vitamins (especially B6, biotin and inositol) have all been
found to be important in hair growth, so a heavy duty B complex
is recommended. Avoid alcohol and caffeine as they destroy B1
and other B vitamins. Other important nutrients are manganese,
magnesium, silica, kelp and vitamins C and E.
Stress worsens hair loss. It can reduce scalp blood flow, in
addition to interfering with digestion and absorption. If stress
is a consideration support the adrenals with vitamins B5 and C
or glandulars.
Healthy hair needs good circulation and blood supply. Standing
on your head - to raise body over head will boost circulation to
your scalp, but ONLY attempt this if you are very healthy and
fit! A more practical approach is an Indian head massage -- it
increases blood flow and circulation in the scalp, helps
transport minerals to the scalp and is wonderfully relaxing.
Organic cider vinegar massaged into the scalp opens up the
pores. If you are actually losing hair from the root (as opposed
to brittle hair) then the cider vinegar can help unclog sebum
glands that sometime block causing the follicle to die off as
hair cannot get through.
Essential Fatty Acids promote healthy hair, and water obviously
is vital to avoid dehydration. Filtered or bottled water is best
- glass bottles preferable to plastic to avoid taking in
plasticisers.
Thinning, dry hair can be a sign of protein deficiency.
Increasing protein (possibly as protein shakes) can restore
vitality and sometimes colour. But if protein intake is good,
another possibility is low hydrochloric acid (HCl), which is
needed to digest protein. If you're low in HCl, proteins are not
digested properly, so the minerals they contain are not
released. Mineral deficiencies could also be due to absorption
problems in the gut. A 'leaky gut' can result from food
intolerances, so if you suspect poor digestion,
consider a food
intolerance test when other symptoms suggest this.
Zinc has, in some cases of alopecia, been found to restore
bodily hair growth as well as on the scalp. Iron is often
suggested after a study attributed hair loss in non-menopausal
women to lack of iron. Keratin - the hair protein - is
predominately sulphur - which is probably why biotin is so
useful as this is also predominately sulphur. MSM may be helpful
for the same reason.
High copper has been associated with hair loss especially in
women on HRT or who have taken the Pill. Good liver health will
help keep copper down. Mercury, lead and cadmium toxicity have
also been associated with hair loss.
Hair loss can also be due to hormonal imbalance especially
post-menopausally, or with polycystic ovary syndrome. (PCOS can
lead to elevated testosterone and hair loss). Herbal medicine
can help here -- some PCOS clients have had good results from
taking saw palmetto and agnus castus. Horsetail (a good source
of silica) may also help, but a herbalist should be consulted if
you wish to take herbs.
Hormone imbalances promote copper retention. A thyroid self-test
may be useful as thyroid activity is reduced in the presence of
high copper. Calcium and copper often rise together. The balance
of copper and zinc together is a better guide to copper levels
than copper alone. Smoking and high consumption of chocolate,
white wine and coffee can tip it the wrong way. B3 and zinc are
good antagonists to copper. Essential fatty acids also help
hormonal balance.
So how do you assess you mineral status? Hair Mineral Analysis
can provide a detailed mineral analysis, plus personalised
supplement programme designed to address imbalances. Learn more
about Hair Mineral Analysis and discover how to how check your
levels of nutrient and toxic minerals on my website below.
About the author:
Joy Healey is a qualified nutritionist who studied for three
years at the prestigious London Institute For Optimum Nutrition,
founded by Patrick Holford a leading authority on health and
nutrition. For more information on Hair Mineral Analysis
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Hair Loss and Its Causes -- familydoctor.org |
Information about hair loss from the American Academy of Family Physicians. |
familydoctor.org |
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Welcome to Hairloss.com |
Provides men and women with information about thinning hair, baldness, and hair replacement. |
www.hairloss.com |
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Consumer Hair Loss Information & Support. What really works? |
Find out how you can stop your hair loss today. The latest research, hair transplant info, b&a photos, forums, newsletter, info on Propecia and Rogaine and ... |
www.hairlosstalk.com |
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MedlinePlus: Hair Diseases and Hair Loss |
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases The primary NIH organization for research on Hair Diseases and Hair Loss is the ... |
www.nlm.nih.gov |
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hair loss |
This is generally the least expensive and safest approach to hair loss. Hair pieces should not be sutured to the scalp because of the risk of scars and ... |
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Hair Loss |
Hair loss treatment information including products such as Propecia, Avodart, Nizoral, Rogaine, nonsurgical hair replacement and hair transplants for ... |
www.regrowth.com |
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Hair Loss |
Article about how it grows, causes of hair loss, kinds of treatment, and tips to keep it healthy. |
www.kidshealth.org |
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ahlc.org | The American Hair Loss Council | Welcome |
The American Hair Loss Council is the nation's only, unbiased, not-for-profit agency, dedicated to sorting through this information, discovering what works ... |
www.ahlc.org |
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Male hair loss |
Male hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones (androgens) in certain parts of the scalp, ... |
www.netdoctor.co.uk |
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AAD - Hair Loss |
However, if you are concerned about excessive hair loss or dramatic ... The constant pull causes some hair loss, especially along the sides of the scalp. ... |
www.aad.org |
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Hair loss - MayoClinic.com |
Hair loss may result from heredity, medications or underlying medical conditions. |
www.mayoclinic.com |
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Hair loss help - Hair Transplant Doctors - Hair loss product ... |
Hair transplant doctor & hair loss treatments - hair loss forum and information on Rogaine, Propecia, Dutasteride. |
www.hairlosshelp.com |
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American Hair Loss Association - Home Page |
Provides consumer hair loss information. Devoted to finding a cure for hair loss and increasing worldwide awareness and understanding of this disease. |
www.americanhairloss.org |
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Hair Loss Treatment & Product Reviews - Folica.com |
Clinically proven to regrow hair better than any other topical treatment, Spectral DNC is the world’s most effective topical hair loss treatment. ... |
www.folica.com |
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Hair Loss Treatments Ireland |
Advice on how to combat thinning hair, baldness plus hair replacement. Also suppliers of the hairmax LaserComb. |
www.hairloss.ie |
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Hair Loss and other health information |
/Find Hair Loss health articles and videos and other Hair Loss health topics. |
sciencedaily.healthology.com |
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Find hair-loss information and treatment options. |
Male pattern hair loss can be treated. Read about this FDA-approved hair-loss drug. |
www.propecia.com |
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Hair loss and Hairloss advice on all hair loss treatments ... |
Information on hair loss and thinning hair as well as treatment details including propecia and minoxidil. |
www.stophairlossnow.co.uk |
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Regaine® - Hair Loss Treatment for Men and Women |
Hair loss affects 40% of men under 35. Regaine for Men is the only ... Regaine for Women is proven to help prevent further hair loss for 4 out of 5 women, ... |
www.regaine.co.uk |
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Hair loss, balding, hair shedding. DermNet NZ |
Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society. |
dermnetnz.org |
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