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When it comes to hair loss, our biggest concern is usually how this will affect
the way our hair looks. It's a natural concern for most women (and men!) to
have. The health of our hair, however, is actually what we need to evaluate.
From scalp conditions to what we eat, there are several areas related to health
that you should consider if you notice a change in your hair growth and texture.
"Hair health depends on blood supply, circulation and nutrition," says
Chicago Healers.com Practitioner Dr. Melody Hart. "It can also be from one's
thyroid, liver hormones and stress levels." Whether you're suffering from hair
loss or want to prevent it from happening, these expert tips will help you keep
your hair its healthiest.
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Eating and Drinking for Hair
Check the ingredients in the food you eat. Are your meals enriching? A lot of
foods lack vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. For instance, eating organic can
greatly improve hair health, says Dr. Julia Tatum Hunter, dermatologist and
founder of Skin Fitness Plus in Beverly Hills, CA. "The closer to nature—raw
green foods—you eat, the more alkaline and healthy your skin and body will
become," she explains. "You must address your skin and body internally and
externally to achieve health and turn back the clock."
The Dangers of Styling
From highlights to hair spray, your hair has been through a lot. Though some of
these beauty treatments may seem harmless—hey, we're all guilty—they could lead
to hair damage, which contribute to hair loss. "Virtually, all skin, oral, nail
and hair care products have toxic ingredients and antimicrobials, which create
more inflammation," says Dr. Hunter. "[Hair treatments] can exacerbate common
skin problems like hair loss, and accelerate aging and deteriorating skin and
body health."
But it's not just you! Dr. Hunter points out that inflammation begins afflicting
us from birth. "Skin, the largest organ of the body, is used first to detoxify,"
she explains. "As it becomes inflamed from what we consume, absorb, and are
exposed to (such as pollution and sunlight), the results are aging and hair
loss."
Doctor suggests avoiding or decreasing the use of chemical irritants like hair
dye and daily styling products. "The result will be a visible improvement," she
says. "Doing so will also strengthen your [scalp's] natural but weakened ability
to function. It will repair itself and you can experience hair re-growth."
Strengthen the Building Blocks
Whether you're guilty of putting your hair through a lot or a victim of aging
and natural forces, you can help strengthen your follicles. Your body is a
construction site so you need to provide the building blocks (quality ones, that
is) to fight the causes of inflammation. "It's imperative to supplement the
internal organs and skin layers with the missing tools to accomplish the job of
building a firm foundation," Dr. Hunter points out.
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Besides consuming foods that are fresh and high in sulphur, and drinking water,
Dr. Hunter suggests eating healthy. "Your diet must be supported with vitamins,
minerals, antioxidants, nutrients and oils that continually replenish,
strengthen and energize your entire body," she says. "Doing this will promote
physical and psychological well-being and stop the epidemic of acne, hair loss,
rosacea and skin cancers."
Other essential nutrients that aid in cell repair include,
glutathione (the most important antioxidant for the body's immune system
preferably in lozenge form), alpha lipoic acid (an effective antioxidant that
prevents the symptoms of vitamin C and E deficiencies), and multi-minerals
(minerals promote proper composition of body fluids, formation of blood and
bone, maintenance of healthy nerve functions). The proper dosage of these
nutrients will foster hair health.
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