Menopause is often termed ‘the getting of wisdom’ – a time when a woman has fulfilled her childbearing years, and begins the journey toward a deeper level of self-discovery and spiritual awareness. Unfortunately this journey is occasionally beset with some decline in health or physical…
I wrote an article: Hormonal (contraceptive) therapy – its effects on hair & health; here are the graphic effects of Copper toxicity produced by the taking synthetic oestrogen in oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT):
Throughout the world, Women of Indian heritage have long been admired for their luxurious, true black hair that shines like polished ebony. The scalp hair is strong, coarse and possesses a gentle, rolling wave that flows as they walk. Most can grow their hair ‘Rapunzel-like’…
Iron is arguably the most important nutrient to our body’s functioning because it ’switches-on’ most body systems; very little is activated within the body without sufficient iron. Iron storage (termed: ‘Ferritin’) is the accepted stable + most reliable indicator of the body’s true iron status.
Unsuccessful IVF & thinning scalp hair density – what’s the connection? The Scenario: Young woman in her 20’s actively but unsuccessfully attempting to become pregnant. Similarly late 30’s – early 40’s woman aware of her ‘biologic clock’ & desperately seeking assistance with fertility enhancement from…
Bland & simple; readily prepared, served up & swallowed – and everyone gets the same! Welcome to the world of ‘Macaroni Medicine’…! Regrettably this is now modern orthodox medicine in the 21st century – and as an observer – I’m unsure if it’s the Doctors…
Body hair has played a key role in the evolutionary success of all warm-blooded creatures that inhabit the Earth. Heat insulation is perhaps the most crucial, but other important functions of hair are the communication of social and sexual maturity – such as a lion’s…
To any interested readers, I recently gave an interview on female hair loss to Brittany from ‘The Glow’ (part of the Mama Mia Women’s Network). Here is the link: http://www.theglow.com.au/hair-and-nails/causes-of-female-hair-loss/ Warm wishes to all my readers – Anthony Pearce
As a Trichologist specialising in female hair loss since 1999, I’ve treated thousands of women across the world for thinning scalp hair density. The trends I’ve observed in many women has led me to believe – despite prevailing medical opinion – there are two forms…
Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss – an Interpretation As a continuously growing & metabolically-active tissue, hair requires high levels of available nutrients for hair cell DNA synthesis & development. In terms of nutrient supply however, hair is a ‘non-essential’ tissue – receiving its full nutrient…