Mediterranean Diet & Hair Loss
As we get older, it feels that we have less and less time to do the things we need to do in our day-to-day lives to stay healthy. Between all our obligations to family, work, and beyond… it can be easy to not get enough sleep, stay physically active, or follow a healthy diet. Unfortunately, […]
6 Ways Drinking Water Improves Hair Growth
The human body is on average 55-60% water. Staying hydrated is an important part of maintaining your personal health… and that includes your hair. When we go without water, our bodies automatically ration it so the most important parts – like the brain, kidneys, liver, and your digestive system – can all keep functioning. This […]
Supplements and Hair Loss
Overall health can impact the health of your hair. Maintaining a diet rich in the vitamins and minerals the body needs is an important part of taking care of not just the body… but also your hair. Circumstances may contribute to certain deficiencies in these vitamins and minerals, which will have an adverse effect on […]
Scarring Forms Of Hair Loss
Any form of hair loss can be frustrating, upsetting, or even noticeable. For most of us, some amount of hair loss is an unfortunate part of life to which the risk of experiencing it increases with age. While the majority of those experiencing hair loss as they get older will be tied to male or […]
Minoxidil Shedding
Whether you are suffering from male pattern hair loss or are simply worried about thinning hair, you may have an interest in trying Minoxidil (also known under the brand name of Rogaine®) as a remedy. If so, you may have heard about hair loss – referred to as hair shedding – occurring during its use.
The Link Between Mental Health And Hair Loss
Many of us have come to understand there are multiple factors that lead to hair loss. The most obvious of which is hereditary. If our siblings, parents, or grandparents experience male or female pattern baldness… there’s a good chance we will experience some level of that as well. We also understand that outside environmental factors […]
Nicotine & Hair Loss
There is a wide array of factors that can contribute to hair loss, some more obvious than others. When examining health issues that can contribute to hair thinning, it is worth considering whether there is a link between smoking and hair loss. First of all, this is really a question about nicotine intake. These days […]
How Stress Can Cause Hair Loss
It’s undeniable: stress is hard on our bodies. Stress can have a negative impact on all the body’s major systems: cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive. It can even affect our appearance, wreaking havoc on our skin and hair. In observance of National Stress Awareness Month, we will examine how stress harms our […]
Can Drinking Just One Glass of Soda Lead To Hair Loss?
We’ve all heard how what we put into our bodies can have an impact on our overall hair health. Different kinds of foods and medications can affect our blood vessels – which bring nutrients to our hair follicles as well as our skin. Many fried and oily foods can be linked to poor health, which […]
Normal Shedding or Hair Loss: What Is The Difference?
You’re brushing your hair and, when you’re done, there is a significant amount of hair that is now on your brush and not your head. You wake up in the morning to find loose hairs on your pillow. In these (and similar) circumstances, thoughts often stray to the possibility of hair loss. However, there is […]