The hormones: Cortisol, Melatonin, DHEA-s – an overview.
About Cortisol: Cortisol is the major glucocorticoid (steroid hormone) produced in the adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands. Cortisol is a key stress response hormone
The overlooked hormones in thyroid disturbance
Most practitioners of the various disciplines in health would or should have a sound working knowledge of the TSH, T4 and T3 (1) flow and
The stress – hair loss correlation
It would be the rare individual concerned about hair loss that hasn’t been told at least once it’s being caused by ‘stress’. Often a platitude
The Thyroid Process – complexity at the cellular level.
As the ever-increasing numbers of people diagnosed with the various forms of thyroid gland dysfunction will tell you, correcting the problem is more than just
Thinning scalp hair in Indian and sub
Throughout the world, Women of Indian heritage have long been admired for their luxurious
Thyroid function and Essential nutrients – an indispensable relationship for optimal hair growth.
Upon completing my Trichology studies I decided to specialise in female hair loss issues. I’d discovered early
Treating hair loss – where many get it wrong (and why we are different)
Sudden and obvious or slow, barely perceptible loss of scalp hair density is one way your body is communicating things have changed. These changes can
Treating scalp hair loss – how difficult could it be
Modern marketing stratagems seem to be made for our society’s hedonistic ‘I want it now’ attitudes – and simplistic hair loss treatments are the perfect example.
Trichology Case Studies (how complex and different we are!)
It’s seemingly always been the nature of orthodox medicine to assess health issues in comparative isolation rather than evaluating the individual holistically …. and scalp
Understanding Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a potentially permanent hair loss condition, believed to be of autoimmune origin (1). FFA belongs to a group of inflammatory
Unsuccessful IVF and thinning scalp hair density: is there a connection worth investigating?
The clinical scenario: Some women seek fertility support in their 20s, while others in their late 30s or early 40s are acutely aware of time
Vitamin D: Deficiency, Health Effects, Testing and Safe Supplementation.
Residing in a land of year-round sunshine & outdoor lifestyle, it may come as a revelation that many people