Have you ever wondered what foods can help to increase hair volume and growth? Are you dealing specifically with alopecia? After being diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia nearly 7 years ago, I have found specific foods and practices that contribute to a balanced scalp and healthy hair. To be clear, … [Read more...] about (Alopecia) Eating for Hair Growth + What is Ancestral Eating?
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4 Herbs + 1 Practice for Gorgeous Beautiful Hair
Want to balance hormones, manage stress, and at the same time promote beautiful, healthy hair? The following herbs have been found to improve the health of hair: Ashwagandha, Nettle, Saw Palmetto and Fo-Ti. It is also importance to check your B vitamins, Zinc, Iron, Thyroid, Heavy Metals and Vitamin … [Read more...] about 4 Herbs + 1 Practice for Gorgeous Beautiful Hair
Alopecia & the Radiation Connection
Alopecia & the Radiation Connection This blog post is inspired by my own journey with Alopecia, which I have put into remission twice via diet & lifestyle modifications, as well as key supplements like Zeolite. I was greatly inspired by the blog post found here which helped me to connect … [Read more...] about Alopecia & the Radiation Connection
Divine Dessert: Maca Sweet Potato Brownies with Burdock + The 411 on Maca!
Recently, I acquired a copy of Ella Woodward's first cookbook (I highly recommend it), which features plant-based, gluten-free recipes. A lovely friend in Paris recommended it to me who is familiar with my love of real food and the foods I personally forgo in my diet (wheat, gluten, refined sugar … [Read more...] about Divine Dessert: Maca Sweet Potato Brownies with Burdock + The 411 on Maca!
Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron … Why Plant-Based Eaters Should Know the Difference?
Iron is critical to human life. - Michael Murray, N.D. Did you know there are actually two forms of iron and that your body absorbs these two forms of iron differently? If you are prone to or have an iron deficiency, it is important to understand that not all iron is created equal. Moreover, it's … [Read more...] about Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron … Why Plant-Based Eaters Should Know the Difference?
How to Stop Hair Shedding + Book Review of “8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS”
In women the major cause of hair loss before the age of 50 is nutritional, with 30% affected. - International Journal of Cosmetic Science Recently I was lead to the book "8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS," by Integrative Doctor Fiona McCulloch, N.D. I was greatly impressed with how McCulloch breaks … [Read more...] about How to Stop Hair Shedding + Book Review of “8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS”