Alopecia, also known as hair loss, is a chronic disease where your immune system attacks your hair follicles and causes hair loss.
Similar to almost all other chronic diseases, the Standard American diet and lifestyle contributes significantly to hair loss.
Main causes of Alopecia/ hair loss are:
Genetics
Mercury (from seafood)
Increased Stress
Increase Smoking (cigarettes)
Having more kids
Unbalanced gut microbiome
Thyroid issues
History of hypertension/ high blood pressure
History of cancer
Some unregulated supplement ingredients (ie: excessive b7 aka biotin or vitamin A)
Some Wholistic remedies for Alopecia/ Hair Loss:
Oils to use topically on affected area:
Pumpkin Seed
Rosemary
Haitian or Jamaican Castor
Important note: be sure to only apply the oil 1-2 times per week. Excessive oiling will clog your hair follicles and hinder growth.
Foods to eat more:
VegetablesÂ
(dark leafy greens, berries, jalapeños, cucumber, tomato,Â
onion, garlic, beetroots, beans, sweet potatoes, broccoli,Â
avocado, carrots, bell peppers)
Pumpkin Seeds
Soy beans (edamame)
Fresh Herbs
Foods to avoid/eat less:
Seafood
Dairy Products
Candy & Refined Sugar
Fried Food
Red Meat
Carbonated Drinks
Alcohol
Other things you can do:
Stress Management
Wholistic Hair Care Practices:
Shampoo, Conditioner, & Styling ingredients
Avoid: sulfates (SLS), parabens, sodium chloride,
Diethanolamine (DEA or TEA), alcohols,Â
formaldehyde, propylene glycol (PEG), silicones,Â
synthetic fragrance/ parfum, synthetic colors
Look For: tea tree, aloe, citrus, hemp, apple cider vinegar
Wash routine & schedule
(wash hair less often, brush from bottom to top)
How to sleep & protect your hair
Everyday protective styling
U part wig
Clip in extensions
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