Adrenal function and its influence on scalp hair.
The incredible complexities of the human body, health, lifestyle, and increasing stressors in our troubled world, can give rise to the onset of scalp hair
Alopecia Areata & other autoimmune conditions
Autoimmune conditions which affect the hair and scalp occur in genetically predisposed individuals, and generally indicate an underlying disturbance or health issue.
Alopecia areata in children – a practical approach
Alopecia areata (AA) is a distinctive hair loss condition that is readily identified by most health practitioners and hairdressers. (A full explanation of Alopecia areata
ALOPECIA AREATA- Is it time to look beyond the surface?
Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss, typically appearing as well-defined patches on the scalp or other areas of the body.
Andropause (and other male hormone disturbances)
The male ‘mid-life’ or ‘change of life’ crisishas long been regarded an amusing anecdote; middle-aged
Chronic health or hair loss problems? Methylation may be your answer…
What is Methylation? The Methylation cycle is an essential bio-chemical process which occurs in all mammals to detoxify, synthesise DNA/RNA and repair our cells. Methylation
Chronological ageing vs. biological ageing – not the same thing.
Chronological age is how old you are: the number of birthdays you’ve celebrated. Biological age is ‘ageing’ at the cellular level. An individual may be
Cow’s milk-induced iron deficiency anaemia in babies and young children.
Earlier this year a Queensland hospital-based Haematologist (1) sounded the alarm on the connection between providing dairy milk to babies and toddlers and iron deficiency
Current treatment options available for the consumer
Topicals – there are innumerable topical treatments being offered online, in pharmacies; hair salons – even in supermarkets.
FODMAP – diet or FAD ..?
FODMAP is an acronym for FERMENTABLE OLIGOSACCARIDES DIASACCARIDES MONOSACCARIDES and POLYOLS. Fructans (FOS), Galactans (GOS), Lactose, Fructose, and Polyol containing foods are all examples of
Haemochromatosis – what it is and how it affects the hair.
Haemochromatosis is a hereditary disorder where the controlling hormone for iron absorption (hepcidin) is flawed. This causes excessive dietary iron absorption (which is not excreted)
Hair Loss in Children & Adolescents
There are many congenital conditions that potentially affect normal hair growth,