There are many factors that can contribute to hair loss, and many of us assume aging is the main culprit. People are more prone to losing hair strands in the winter, most likely due to dry scalp and less circulation in colder months.
But while more than half of Americans 40 and older experience some degree of hair loss, aging and seasonal changes alone don’t account for it. And in many cases, significant hair loss — especially in women — can signal underlying imbalances related to hormones, nutrition, cardiovascular health, immunity and inflammation.
In addition to these natural ingredients that can be made into home remedies, here are some other causes and treatments for losing your hair:
Excessive hair loss is an alarming condition. Especially if you don’t understand what is normal versus what needs medical attention. Hair loss can be triggered by many things including recent illness, stress, even a poor diet. Pinpointing the cause is the first step to stopping the loss.
We often think hair loss is caused by aging. To some degree that’s true — as many as 50% of Americans over the age of 40 are experiencing some hair loss — but as with any health condition, it’s more complicated than this.
Coconut has enjoyed wide publicity lately as a healthy food in the form of coconut water and coconut oil. But it can also be a regular part of a natural, chemical-free beauty regimen.
There are many reasons for thinning hair and hair loss as you may have read last week. Luckily, there are also many different treatments that may help, including natural ingredients that can be made into home remedies.
Thyroid problems, such as hypothyroidism, can cause several health issues related to metabolism, mood and energy levels, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Many researchers have tried to figure out what baldness says about a man’s health. Now a study at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) shows that certain bald patterns are linked to aggressive prostate cancer.
We know that male pattern baldness (MPB) results from a sensitivity of hair follicles, which is inherited from a man’s mother. Rather than the level of testosterone being a problem, it’s more likely the skin’s ability to process…
