Diet and Nutrition

Saw Palmetto and Hair Loss

Saw Palmetto and Hair LossThere are many treatments available in today’s battle against hair loss, and for the average person, it can be a lot to keep track of – topical medications, high-tech solutions ranging from platelet-rich plasma therapy to robotic hair transplant, and a bewildering array of dietary supplements. In order to clear things up a bit, let’s take a look at one of those hair regrowth treatments, the herbal supplement known as saw palmetto.

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Is It Possible to Delay Hair From Turning Gray?

Is it possible to delay hair from turning gray?Some men and women look great with gray hair. In fact, it’s been trendy for the last several years to have a full head of gray hair.

But what if you have just a few and feel like they just make you look old? Is it possible to delay the appearance of gray hair or even reverse it once it starts happening? Maybe… if you’re a mouse.

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Omega-3 Supplements and Hair Loss

Omega-3 Supplements and Hair LossOmega-3 are nutrients you typically get from a balanced diet. In food, you can find them in oily, fatty fish like salmon and tuna. If you don’t like the taste of fish, there are supplements available. Talk to your doctor before beginning any kind of supplement routine.

Studies suggest that omega-3 supplements are beneficial for a number of conditions to maintain or improve health – though some studies also indicate no benefits from taking them, so it’s not settled science. For advocates of omega-3 supplements, the benefits cited include decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, stroke, high blood pressure, blood clots, and more.

It has been suggested (in a small number of studies) that these fish oil supplements may also provide essential proteins and nutrients for healthy hair and skin, prevent follicle inflammation that can lead to hair loss, and may trigger hair growth by promoting circulation throughout the scalp.

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Can Polysorbate 80 Help Stop Hair Loss

Can Polysorbate 80 help stop hair loss?There are always new breakthroughs where science is concerned. Each claim of one should be thoroughly examined to determine both its practical functionality and also whether it is safe to use. Today we are going to look at Polysorbate 80 and its potential usefulness in combating alopecia (hair loss).

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Castor Oil And Hair Loss

Castor oil and hair lossWhether we think we’re starting to suffer from hair thinning or not, many of us are conscious about how we handle our hair. We try to consider how often we wash our hair, the kind of shampoo we use when we do – as well as other hair products – and how they will affect our overall hair health. Other factors like our stress levels and diet are on our minds too when it comes to not just our hair health but the health of our skin.

That’s where products like castor oil come in. Castor oil is mainly known as an over-the-counter laxative. It may sound strange after reading that, but this oil is also used to promote skin health by fighting off things like fungal infections and dermatitis. Knowing that castor oil can promote skin health, could it also be used to promote hair health by improving scalp health?

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Reishi Mushrooms and Hair Growth

reishi mushrooms and hair growthReishi mushroom [ganoderma lucidum] has long been used in Eastern medicine to boost the immune system, increase stamina, lower cholesterol, and treat urinary disorders. Now, thanks to the internet’s broad reach, this kidney-shaped fungus is becoming a popular Western nutritional supplement – with the additional claim that it may also help your hair grow.

But do mushrooms really promote hair growth? If so, how do mushroom-based products work and are they safe?

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Rosemary Oil And Hair Growth

Rosemary Oil & Hair GrowthHair thinning or loss is an inevitable part of just about everyone’s life. Before considering surgical options for hair restoration (or even the stronger medicated creams and lotions), many people are curious about what natural remedies are available to try first. One of those natural remedies that people talk about is rosemary oil.

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9 Foods For Healthier Hair

9 Foods for healthier hairWhat we put into our bodies affects our whole bodies, no matter how small. What we eat, what we drink, the medicine we take, creams and lotions we apply, and even how much sunlight we expose ourselves to can have a major impact on our bodies. If we are not giving our bodies what they need, we can damage our digestive tract, teeth, skin, nails, and yes, even our hair.

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Benefits Of Aloe Vera For Your Hair And Scalp

Benefits of aloe vera for your hair and scalp.Aloe vera is a plant that’s been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Some of these benefits include promoting healthy skin, reducing wrinkles, having antioxidant and antibacterial properties that can help accelerate healing wounds, working well as a mouthwash that fights gingivitis, and even having some laxative properties that can ease constipation.

Because of the benefits that aloe vera has shown over and over again with boosting skin health – including not just accelerated healing but also managing the pain and discomfort of sunburn, bug bites, and more – it does stand to reason that aloe vera may also benefit our hair. After all, it does grow out of our skin. So, does aloe vera have hair benefits?

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Green Tea and Hair Loss

Green tea and hair lossGreen tea is made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds that have undergone a different process than oolong or black teas. People have been drinking tea – especially green tea – for its purported health benefits for thousands of years. But what effect, if any, might it have on hair loss?

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