1. Eat adequate amounts of protein. Protein is composed of the amino acids essential for the building of new cells, including hair. Five amino acids…
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Let’s break down and simplify this important aspect of bodybuilding. You basically need to understand three things about nutrition: • The main purpose for each…
Whilst it may be comforting to know that humans are not alone in suffering hair loss (primates such as monkeys also experience thinning on their…
Could something as basic as inadequate nutrition really contribute to excessive shedding of hair? Does sensible nutrition have a role to play in helping hair…
Hair loss may be caused by a number of factors including heredity, improper treatment, underlying medical conditions, emotional upheaval and stress. Telogen effluvium and alopecia areata are the two types of hair loss that can be triggered by stress. While in most cases, the hair will eventually grow back, others may need to seek treatment to recover from hair loss.
The problem of thinning hair may be caused by a genetic predisposition that comes from a family history of thinning hair. Health problems such as Hyperthyroid or Hypothyroid conditions; medications such as chemotherapy, any hormone replacement medications including birth control pills are culprits often overlooked.
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss. Hair loss of this typ...