UNDERSTANDING HAIR LOSS.

Hair loss can be a big issue for many people.

Also known as Baldness, hair loss is related to aging, heredity, and testosterone. Hormonal balance in the human body is very important for normal hair growth. If one's thyroid gland is overactive or under active, hair may fall out. The same result can occur if male or female hormones are out of balance. Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they have had a baby. Hormones are responsible due to increased levels during pregnancy. In some cases, medicines can cause hair loss as a side effect. In other cases an infection could be the reason.

In order to stop hair loss we first need to understand hair itself.

Hair is composed of Keratin, a special protein that also produces our nails. It forms the protective outer layer of our skin.
The normal cycle of hair growth usually lasts 2 to 8 years. This period is known as the Anagen cycle. Hair grows about half of an inch per month and can grow to a length of 12 to 50 inches if left uncut. The resting phase is known as the Telogen cycle. After about 2 months the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place. There are approximately 1000,000 hair follicles on the adult scalp. Normally the scalp can loose about 100 hairs every day which will grow back in about 5 weeks.

The hair health could be increased significantly by avoiding certain things such as salt, preservatives, trans fats, and smoking.

Taking some very important vitamins and minerals, such as:Vitamin A, Vitamin B(B6, B5, B3), Vitamin E, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Biotin can be very important in hair healt