The Surprising Connection Between Chocolate and Hair Loss
We know that what goes into our bodies affects how well our bodies perform various functions. Whether that’s running, lifting, breathing, or even growing hair… what we eat matters. There are many diets that contribute positively to overall hair health. Diets with sufficient amounts of proteins, vitamins, and minerals are necessary for proper hair health […]
Medications That Can Trigger Hair Loss
Many medicines can contribute to hair loss. Whether due to oral medications, topicals, dietary supplements, or merely due to a change from one medication to another… there are innumerable potential triggers for this. The most pertinent questions are “Will it be permanent?” and “How can I stop or slow it?”
Hispanic Connection To Alopecia
For the majority of us, hair thinning (and loss) is an inevitability. When we’re younger, male pattern baldness is less prevalent. But by the time men reach middle-age, more than half of men are experiencing some level of baldness. A high percentage of women experience noticeable hair loss over time as well – approximately 40% […]
Probiotics and Hair Health
Probiotics are a term you’ve almost certainly heard over the past decade or two. They are the “good bacteria” that assist your digestive system in the breakdown and absorption of nutrients. Since good nutrition often takes a back seat to fast food and convenience, probiotics can be a useful way to reduce the more harmful […]
Can a Toxic Relationship Make Your Hair Fall Out?
The impact of a toxic relationship on a person’s mental health is well-accepted, but what do we know about how a toxic relationship affects physical health? Especially your hair? Turns out, we know a lot. Can Toxic Relationships Affect Your Physical Health? While our bodies may not be able to pinpoint the exact source of […]
What Is Oxidative Stress And What Is Its Impact on Hair Health
In passing, we’ve all heard the term “antioxidant” and probably “free radical.” But what do these terms mean? They come up frequently in discussions about health and wellbeing after all. Free radicals are highly unstable and chemically reactive molecules produced by the body’s cells both naturally and as a response to outside stimuli. Antioxidants are […]
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 […]
Sexual Activity After Hair Transplant
The choice to have a hair transplant is often rooted in self-esteem. So, after proactively doing something to make yourself feel better, your sex drive may increase. That’s a good thing, right? Yes, and no. Immediately after a hair transplant, you should refrain from intimate sexual contact with a partner for at least a week… […]
Do Scalp Biopsies Help Diagnose Hair Loss?
Hair thinning and loss is a reality for the vast majority of us. Not only will approximately 85% of men experience some amount of balding by the age of 50, but more than half of all women will experience noticeable hair thinning or loss in their lifetimes as well. The largest percentage of that hair […]