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There are many causes for hair loss that are instigated by different factors including illness, stress, and genetics. For the vast majority of us, hair thinning or loss is a reality that we will have to face at some point… whether it be temporary or permanent. One form of hair
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- Alopecia, blog, Hair Loss, Non-Surgical Treatment
A hair mask is a treatment used to strengthen and hydrate dry and damaged hair to help restore balance and shine. Hair masks are more concentrated than your typical conditioner and left on your hair for much longer (20 minutes to several hours). They can be bought in stores… though
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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?”
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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
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- Alopecia, blog, Medical Conditions
A number of factors can contribute to hair loss – genetics, diet, stress levels, and more – but have you ever wondered if water might be one of those factors? If not the water itself, then the impurities and minerals suspended in it?
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- blog, Hair Loss, Hair Loss in Men, Hair Loss in Women, Thinning Hair
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
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Just because something is a routine task doesn’t mean it can’t be done better. Similarly, only some things we’ve been taught to do routinely are good for us. They also don’t necessarily guarantee optimal results. That makes Men’s Grooming Day on August 18th a great opportunity to check and improve
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- blog, Hair Loss, Hair Loss in Men, Thinning Hair
Hair Loss Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight a problem that affects 80 million Americans and many millions more worldwide. Of the various types of alopecia (a.k.a. hair loss), traction alopecia is very common – affecting anyone who wears tight hair styles on a regular basis. It’s especially prevalent
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- Alopecia, blog, Hair Loss
It’s summer again on Long Island and many of us will find ourselves making the most of it outdoors. Whether we’re staying active with activities like running, biking, or playing pickle ball, or just lounging and enjoying the weather… it’s going to mean more sun exposure. Being out in the
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- blog, Diet and Nutrition, Hair Loss
There is a wide array of factors that can contribute to hair loss or hair thinning. Genetic, dietary, and environmental conditions can all work against a person in this regard. But can the way you dry your hair lead to hair loss?
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- blog, Hair Loss, Thinning Hair
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
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- Hair Loss, Hair Loss in Men, Hair Loss in Women, Medical Conditions, Psychological Effects
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
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- Diet and Nutrition, Hair Loss, Medical Conditions, Thinning Hair
Folk wisdom states that swimming in the ocean is good for your hair. Many people make a point of soaking in saltwater pools or the ocean with just this aphorism in mind. How much of this idea is based on fact, and how much on fancy? Let’s take a closer
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- Hair Loss, Non-Surgical Treatment, Thinning Hair
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
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- Diet and Nutrition, Hair Loss
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 –
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- Diet and Nutrition, Hair Loss, Medical Conditions
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
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- Diet and Nutrition, Hair Loss, Medical Conditions