Genetics Dictate Your Hair Growth Each hair on your head has stem cells that have specific instructions for how long or short to grow hair. That’s why the hair on top of your head grows longer than, say, your eyebrows — they simply have different growth instructions. That is a genetic program given to you […]
Gray Hair and Baldness: Latest Hair Loss Stem Cell Research
As we get older, many of us struggle with the harsh reality of gray hair or hair even falling out. But despite how common these problems are, scientists have struggled to identify their underlying biological cause, which means that we’ve been stuck using quick fixes such as hair dye and toupees to mask the problem. The […]
Hair Thinning Due To Bad Habits
The health of our hair and scalp can be a major tip-off to a variety of issues. But can bad habits make hair thinning possible? The answer to that is yes. Genetics determine if hair loss is simply a predisposition, but there are certain bad habits and lifestyle choices that we make that could be causing it […]
Best Hair Growth Diets
A healthy eating pattern is key to not only fighting hair loss but for also deflating high blood pressure. In the past we’ve praised diets such as Paleo and Okinawa for their low inflammatory effects. This year brings the addition of two new diets that target lowering blood pressure, boosting immunity and promoting alkalinity. The […]
How Common is Postpartum Hair Loss?
Pregnancy can affect hair in many different ways. You’ll be surprised to know that this is often the case in both sexes, due to increased stress, anticipation and changes in lifestyle when expecting a baby. Some women report their hair looks better than ever during pregnancy. They noticed it looked and felt thicker and had […]