Can Iron Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?
Hair loss can be caused by myriad factors and combinations of issues. Genetics, the environment, medications, and dietary deficiencies are all commonly encountered examples. It is that last one we are going to address today, specifically the effect that an iron deficiency can have on hair thinning and hair loss. A deficiency of iron can […]
How to Maintain a Healthy Scalp
A healthy scalp is necessary for strong, vibrant hair. Scalp health can influence your overall hair appearance and hair growth. Taking care of one’s scalp is often an overlooked part of people’s beauty routines despite the fact its neglect may lead to irritation and hair loss. What Are Signs of an Unhealthy Scalp? While it […]
Is Seafood Good For Hair Growth?
While some amount of hair loss is an inevitability for the vast majority of us as we age, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a number of things we can do in our day-to-day lives to help promote good hair health and keep our hair strong as long as we’re able to do so. Positive lifestyle […]
Do Beta Blockers Cause Hair Loss?
Beta blockers (also called beta-adrenergic blocking agents) are medications that lower blood pressure and can block the effects of adrenaline. They help widen veins and arteries to improve blood flow. They are generally prescribed to treat various cardiovascular conditions like high blood pressure, angina, and arrhythmias. These medications are great at what they do… but […]
Can Having A Hobby Help With Hair Loss?
January is National Hobby Month, a time to focus on our favorite pastimes and possibly even try a new one. From sports to gardening, from cooking to crafting, Americans spend an average of five hours each day on their hobbies. At first it may seem that hobbies are unrelated to hair loss, but you might […]
Does Eating A Lot Of Sugar Cause Hair Loss?
We all know that here and across the industrialized world, sugar consumption is too high. A high-sugar diet has numerous negative consequences for the vast majority of us. High amounts of sugar can lead to all sorts of problems – including type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. One area in which excess sugar […]
Can a Low-Fat Diet Cause Hair Loss?
Hair loss can result from many causes. When one notices unusual or excessive hair loss, it is often assumed to be due to one of the big three – stress, genetics, or medical condition. What is often overlooked is the profound impact that diet (and dieting) has on hair loss. Typically, we think that all […]
Can Blood Thinners Cause Hair Loss?
Some degree of hair thinning and loss is a fact of life for the vast majority of us as we age. The older we get, the higher the chance is that you will be affected by hair loss. Many men, for example, start to experience signs of hair loss by age 30 with the majority […]
Sodium And Hair Loss
There are many environmental factors that can impact our overall health, which includes the health of our hair. Some of these factors include the quality of sleep we get, stress, exercise, and our diet. Today we are going to be focusing on diet… specifically on our sodium and electrolyte intake. While sodium is an important […]
Top 9 Biotin-Rich Foods
Known as vitamin B7, Biotin is an essential nutrient that is naturally found in a variety of foods – as well as in dietary supplements. The body uses it to help metabolize food and many other bodily functions. Most people receive the amount of biotin they need by eating a healthy, balanced diet. Biotin is […]