Hair loss sufferers are in the millions here in the US. About 35% of men and 21% of women suffer with hair loss including thinning and balding. The topic was discussed recently on The Doctors in which they aired a show featuring Jon Lovitz, the comic. The Doctors physicians offered these lifestyle changes to boost hair retention and quality:
- Eat More Protein because like your bones your hair is primarily composed of protein. The suggestion is to eat more beef, chicken and eggs to help boost protein levels. For vegetarians and vegans, vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, as well as beans, nuts, seeds, and grains like quinoa, are good sources of protein.
- Get enough Iron and Zinc, because these two minerals are needed for hair follicles to produce new hair. Red meat and green leafy vegetables are high in iron and zinc, as are avocadoes and most berries. To increase your absorption of iron, it’s suggested to eat foods rich in vitamin C when eating iron-rich foods, and to avoid taking iron supplements and vitamin E at the same time. Fact: The tannins in regular teas (ie, non-herbal) can dampen iron absorption.
- A mineral known as Silica assists the body to digest nutrients needed for great hair. Silica is founding abundance in cabbage, bell peppers, rice, bean sprouts, and onions, and often thought to be the reason that Asian women have such thick, beauatiful hair, as those foods are big ingredients in Asian cuisine. Asparagus, oatmeal, cucumbers, lettuce, potatoes, sunflower seeds and strawberries also contain ample amounts of silica.
- One more rep: Because exercise stimulates circulation and blood flow, it may stimulate more hair growth.
Dr. Ordon from The Doctors also recommends Propecia and Rogaine to fight against hair loss. For those with balding, there are technologies for hair replacement available today that are superior to the old-fashioned, visible hair plugs, and certainly are a better solution than toupees, wigs or hair extensions.
To your health & beauty,
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