The "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow" Story

It was an ordinary day.  Around 80% of men and nearly half of women contend with noticeable hair loss at one time or another .  It may be hereditary or the result of an autoimmune condition (alopecia aerate), use of harsh "beauty" products, too much testosterone, thyroid disease or chemo.  But, hair loss is often caused by nutritional imbalances and stress - which are often related.  Stress interferes with good food choices and a nutritional deficiency stresses your body.  You know our stress-relief formula: Have a posse and a purpose, get daily physical activity, establish a healthy sleep routine and eliminate highly processed foods and added sugars from your diet.  Also, make sure your stress and hair loss aren't caused by deficiencies in biotin, iron, zinc and protein.  One study found that 38% of women with hair loss were biotin deficient.  You can get your daily Ai (adequate intake) of 30 milligrams of biotin by eating caned pink salmon, almonds, sweet potatoes and spinach, or taking a multivitamin.  Learn more on iHerb.com's blog "Biotin: Essential for Hair Care and More."  Iron deficiency can also trigger hair loss.   But, before you take an iron supplement, talk to your doctor, but go ahead and eat more iron-rich tofu, spinach, broccoli and peas as well a vitamin-C- rich tomatoes and strawberries, to boost iron absorption.  As for zinc...it's in nuts, seeds, legumes, chicken and turkey.  You can take it as a supplement, but stick with the recommended daily allowance on the package or bottle.  Too much can damage your immune system.  For more info, check out "9 Proven Natural Remedies for Hair Loss" at iHerb.com/blog.  It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.