Premature ‘grey’ hair – what it is and why it happens
‘Premature greying’ is defined as onset before age 20 in Caucasians or before age 30 in people of dark skin colour. In younger people what
Problems of the Gut & its effects on the hair
I’m unsure how much other practitioners see the links between health, hair loss & a ‘problematic’ gastrointestinal tract
Skin Mites as a cause of hair loss & scalp problems
There are numerous mites, bacteria and fungi that reside on or in our skin’s outer layers (epidermis). Some are helpful in maintaining skin pH or
The ‘genetics’ behind male androgenic balding
Genetically-acquired (male) pattern hair loss is the most common form of scalp hair thinning in males (1) – and when a male has the genetic
The downsides of iron supplementation by injection or infusion
Iron injections or infusions are increasingly becoming the standard medical ‘quick fix’ response to low iron levels in Women. And whilst they obviously may be
The great ‘hair wash’ debate
Myth and argument have long surrounded how frequently we should wash our hair: Regularly to maintain a clean healthy scalp and hair, or not at
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
Thinning scalp hair in Indian and sub
Throughout the world, Women of Indian heritage have long been admired for their luxurious
Treating hair loss – where many get it wrong (and why we are different)
Sudden and obvious or slow imperceptible loss of scalp hair density is one way your body is communicating things have changed. These changes can be:
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.