Healthy hair will never go out of fashion. If you want to talk about the very basics of beauty, hair, besides skin and nails, is it. When the body is in good health, hair will go through a normal growing and shedding cycle. Basically this cycle consists periods of growth, rest, and shedding. Since 90% of your hair is in the growth phase, you should not see excessive shedding at any given point. The growth phase (also called ‘anagen’) determines how long your hair can grow. A person with a 2-year anagen may see a 12-inch hair growth before entering the rest phase, while another may go through 4 years of anagen before going into rest phase. Hair growth may be stunted, or hair loss may occur, because of nutritional deficiencies, excessive stress, hormonal imbalances, medication side effects, or simply because of your genetic makeup.
Hair flourishes in a well-nourished body. Nutrition alone can make a big difference in the appearance of your hair. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and these are essential for strong, healthy hair. Lack of protein in the diet results in dry brittle hair and this may be more of a concern for vegetarians, since most of us get adequate protein from meat, fish, and poultry.
Vitamins essential to hair include vitamin A, C, E and all B vitamins, including biotin and folic acid. Vitamin A, zinc and folic acid are vital to building and repairing hair cells. Vitamin A helps sebaceous glands from clogging up and drying out. These glands produce sebum, which lubricates the hair follicles. Vitamin A deficiency makes your scalp become dry and thick causing dandruff. It could eventually lead to hair loss. We get vitamin A from foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes and liver. Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid sustain normal levels of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin distributes oxygen from the lungs to the different parts of the body, helping to repair cells in the body. B vitamins are found in liver, fish, chicken, meat, beans and vegetables like spinach. Vitamin E also lends to healthy blood circulation and supplies oxygen to different parts of the body. People who can’t absorb fat properly may develop vitamin E deficiency. Green-leafy vegetables abound in E, as well as nuts and grains. Vitamin C helps to build collagen in the body, which promotes strong hair and prevents breakage and split ends. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, strawberries, and broccoli. Biotin, a B vitamin, promotes hair health by encouraging cell growth and helping the body to produce fatty acids, and to metabolize fats and amino acids. This is the primary nutrient found in many of the ‘hair growth vitamins.’
Minerals are also important to hair health. Key minerals for hair include heme iron, silica and zinc. Heme iron is found in meat but not in vegetables and is absorbed better than non-heme iron. Clams, oysters and liver contain good amounts of heme iron. Iron supplements are available if you feel you may not be getting the right amount of it in your diet, but consult with your doctor and nutritionist to avoid toxicity. Silica, a trace mineral needed by the body, is another nutrient that builds hair. Get your supply of silica by eating oats, rice, green-leafy vegetables, and strawberry. Zinc stimulates hair growth and aids in cell repair while stimulating oil secretion from hair follicles. Nuts, legumes, and whole grains are good sources of this mineral.
Other supplements that may promote a good head of hair include MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) and Essential Fatty Acids. MSM can be used to grow hair by keeping it in the growth phase longer. Supplements may be necessary to supply this nutrient since the cooking process greatly decreases its effectiveness. A good balance of Essential Fatty Acids in your body promotes hair growth as well as a long list of other health benefits, including hormone regulation, cardiovascular health, and immune support. Omega 3 and Omega 6 make up the fatty acids that we must get from our foods since our bodies cannot make them.
Some people do not get enough of essential nutrients in their daily diet. Some of us live on the fast track and don’t take the time to eat three meals a day or even eat the right foods. Others deplete the nutrients quickly by smoking, drinking alcohol, drinking coffee, or just facing an overload of stress. It becomes important with today’s lifestyles to supplement your diet. You may choose more customized vitamins supplement to help give you back a healthy head of hair. THN’s Beauty Paks contain all of the hair-nourishing ingredients, including EFAs, biotin, folic acid, and MSM, as well as a combination all vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum overall health.
Finally, be wary of the products you use to cleanse and beautify your hair. Some may contain chemicals that ‘toxify’ rather than ‘beautify.’ Avoid products with Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). These foaming agents or ‘surfactants’ are highly irritating and very dangerous. They are known to cause damage to the hair follicle, as well as to the skin, eyes, and liver.
Your hair is one of the ‘telltale’ parts of the body, just like the skin, nails, and eyes. It can reveal a nutritional deficiency, toxicity, and emotional distress. The best way to get to the root of a hair problem is to take good care of your total health.
Whey Protein
Biotin
Iron Complex
Ultra-Omega-3
Beauty Paks
Please note: The information provided here is for information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your doctor. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem. You should consult with your doctor before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have a health problem.
Hair flourishes in a well-nourished body. Nutrition alone can make a big difference in the appearance of your hair. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and these are essential for strong, healthy hair. Lack of protein in the diet results in dry brittle hair and this may be more of a concern for vegetarians, since most of us get adequate protein from meat, fish, and poultry.
Vitamins essential to hair include vitamin A, C, E and all B vitamins, including biotin and folic acid. Vitamin A, zinc and folic acid are vital to building and repairing hair cells. Vitamin A helps sebaceous glands from clogging up and drying out. These glands produce sebum, which lubricates the hair follicles. Vitamin A deficiency makes your scalp become dry and thick causing dandruff. It could eventually lead to hair loss. We get vitamin A from foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes and liver. Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid sustain normal levels of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin distributes oxygen from the lungs to the different parts of the body, helping to repair cells in the body. B vitamins are found in liver, fish, chicken, meat, beans and vegetables like spinach. Vitamin E also lends to healthy blood circulation and supplies oxygen to different parts of the body. People who can’t absorb fat properly may develop vitamin E deficiency. Green-leafy vegetables abound in E, as well as nuts and grains. Vitamin C helps to build collagen in the body, which promotes strong hair and prevents breakage and split ends. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, strawberries, and broccoli. Biotin, a B vitamin, promotes hair health by encouraging cell growth and helping the body to produce fatty acids, and to metabolize fats and amino acids. This is the primary nutrient found in many of the ‘hair growth vitamins.’
Minerals are also important to hair health. Key minerals for hair include heme iron, silica and zinc. Heme iron is found in meat but not in vegetables and is absorbed better than non-heme iron. Clams, oysters and liver contain good amounts of heme iron. Iron supplements are available if you feel you may not be getting the right amount of it in your diet, but consult with your doctor and nutritionist to avoid toxicity. Silica, a trace mineral needed by the body, is another nutrient that builds hair. Get your supply of silica by eating oats, rice, green-leafy vegetables, and strawberry. Zinc stimulates hair growth and aids in cell repair while stimulating oil secretion from hair follicles. Nuts, legumes, and whole grains are good sources of this mineral.
Other supplements that may promote a good head of hair include MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) and Essential Fatty Acids. MSM can be used to grow hair by keeping it in the growth phase longer. Supplements may be necessary to supply this nutrient since the cooking process greatly decreases its effectiveness. A good balance of Essential Fatty Acids in your body promotes hair growth as well as a long list of other health benefits, including hormone regulation, cardiovascular health, and immune support. Omega 3 and Omega 6 make up the fatty acids that we must get from our foods since our bodies cannot make them.
Some people do not get enough of essential nutrients in their daily diet. Some of us live on the fast track and don’t take the time to eat three meals a day or even eat the right foods. Others deplete the nutrients quickly by smoking, drinking alcohol, drinking coffee, or just facing an overload of stress. It becomes important with today’s lifestyles to supplement your diet. You may choose more customized vitamins supplement to help give you back a healthy head of hair. THN’s Beauty Paks contain all of the hair-nourishing ingredients, including EFAs, biotin, folic acid, and MSM, as well as a combination all vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum overall health.
Finally, be wary of the products you use to cleanse and beautify your hair. Some may contain chemicals that ‘toxify’ rather than ‘beautify.’ Avoid products with Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). These foaming agents or ‘surfactants’ are highly irritating and very dangerous. They are known to cause damage to the hair follicle, as well as to the skin, eyes, and liver.
Your hair is one of the ‘telltale’ parts of the body, just like the skin, nails, and eyes. It can reveal a nutritional deficiency, toxicity, and emotional distress. The best way to get to the root of a hair problem is to take good care of your total health.
Whey Protein
Biotin
Iron Complex
Ultra-Omega-3
Beauty Paks
Please note: The information provided here is for information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your doctor. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem. You should consult with your doctor before starting any diet, exercise, or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have a health problem.
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