Some Hair Loss is Normal

Are you concerned about loss of hair or nails that are in bad shape?  This can be due to heredity or lack of nutrients.  Stress plays an important part in this as well. Emotional shock, a contagious disease, dermatological problems, hormonal imbalance and even sometimes side effects of medication can cause loss of hair.

It is normal to lose 60 to 70 hairs a day.  Don’t panic because they grow back again. Depending on the cause proper treatment can be applied with various hair products.

The same is true of nails.  Nourish them with vitamins – principally the vitamin B group and calcium and magnesium. For nails specifically, massage them with olive or almond oil mixed with lemon oil used in aromatherapy.

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Healthy Hair

The condition of our hair contributes to our personal image and age-esteem.  As we get older, our hair often begins to thin and we may even lose much of it.  (Good news for women. Typically, although women may lose hair, they rarely become bald like men do.)

What can you do to help your hair thrive?

• Brush your hair frequently to help the circulation go to the head. It will strengthened your hair, make it shiny and help prevent hair loss.
• Be sure to get enough iron in your diet.  Iron is very important in keeping hair healthy and to avoid hair loss. Iron is found in spinach, liver, shellfish, red meat and soybeans.

Note: Studies have shown that older people with a high iron content have the same type of brain activity as younger adults.

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