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 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 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
Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron
Iron is critical to human life. - Michael Murray, N.D. Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron 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 … [Read more...] about Heme Iron vs. Non-Heme Iron
How to Stop Hair Shedding
In women the major cause of hair loss before the age of 50 is nutritional, with 30% affected. - International Journal of Cosmetic Science How to Stop Hair Shedding Recently I was lead to the book "8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS," by Integrative Doctor Fiona McCulloch, N.D. I was greatly impressed … [Read more...] about How to Stop Hair Shedding
Is Your Hair Loss Connected to Your Gut?
Is Your Hair Loss Connected to Your Gut? If you've experienced hair loss or been diagnosed with any form of alopecia, you've probably asked yourself: what's the reason? After all, hair loss is just a symptom of a larger problem--sometimes several problems. Stress is typically what triggers hair … [Read more...] about Is Your Hair Loss Connected to Your Gut?