We know obesity and poor dieting can predispose people to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart issues, and many other things. Information in a recent study from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University has found it may also lead to hair thinning and loss. [Read more…] about What Effect Does a High-Fat Diet Have on Your Hair?
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Collagen And Overall Hair Health
Many of us are looking at everyday things we can do to promote our hair health. Whether it be the kinds of shampoo and conditioner we use, how often we wash our hair, how we brush our hair, or how we style it. We’re trying to be mindful of what’s good for our hair health and what will keep us having that full head of hair for as long as we can. [Read more…] about Collagen And Overall Hair Health
Can Onions Prevent Hair Loss?
Onions have been a staple at the dinner table since before there were dinner tables some 5,000 years ago. Their delicious pungency notwithstanding, people have had other uses for onions throughout history. They were thought to ward off disease, protect from evil spirits, and aid in increasing beauty and long life. [Read more…] about Can Onions Prevent Hair Loss?
What is Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia?
Cicatricial alopecia – also known as scarring alopecia – is one of several different types of hair loss. It is an inflammatory condition that causes the hair follicles to be damaged or destroyed. This can cause permanent hair loss and often results in scarring. [Read more…] about What is Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia?
Meditation and Hair Loss
Your doctor said that your hair loss is not genetic, male-pattern baldness, or related to a hormone imbalance… but stress is usually a factor in your thinning hair. It’s not like your stressful job, family, or current environment is going to get any easier – and losing your hair is actually adding to your stress level. So, what’s a good plan for reducing stress and avoiding hair loss? [Read more…] about Meditation and Hair Loss
The Importance Of Self-Care
The term self-care has become more and more popular over the past few years. While it might sound straightforward, there are some misconceptions around it. [Read more…] about The Importance Of Self-Care
Creatine And Hair Loss
Creatine remains the top performance enhancement supplement used by athletes. It has no real competition threatening to take the top spot from it, but it’s not for a lack of perceived controversy. Among those is the creatine hair loss myth. [Read more…] about Creatine And Hair Loss
Does Winter Really Make Your Hair Fall Out?
As we transition from fall to winter, we New Yorkers have to go through a lot. The leaves fall and make a mess, it gets darker and darker earlier every day, and we end up with just a couple of weeks of perfect weather before it feels like we skip straight to the chill that winter brings. And that dry air that winter brings can have a big impact on our skin and scalp. [Read more…] about Does Winter Really Make Your Hair Fall Out?
Is Your New Year’s Resolution To Finally Take Action Against Hair Loss?
It feels like 2021 came and went in a flash. For many of us, things didn’t get back to normal fast enough and it seems like there may be a bump or two left in the road ahead. That’s all the more reason for us to take 2022 head on… including having an attainable New Year’s Resolution. [Read more…] about Is Your New Year’s Resolution To Finally Take Action Against Hair Loss?
Seasonal Affective Disorder And Hair Loss
Millions of Americans are affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) which can negatively impact their quality of life. In fact, anywhere from .5% to 3% of the general population is affected by this disorder. SAD is a form of depression and can create a lot of obstacles for those suffering from it, but can it also be contributing to your hair loss? [Read more…] about Seasonal Affective Disorder And Hair Loss