We’ve talked a lot about nutrition and hair loss but new information keeps coming out so there’s more to talk about!  That is the interesting thing about nutrition.  It is the newest of the sciences so daily we are learning new things!
Stress can play a huge role in hair loss so getting the stress out of your life to the best of your ability is critical.  Lemon balm and chamomile teas are both very soothing and will help to calm you down.  Chamomile works on anti-anxiety centers in the brains, hence the calming effect.  They are worth sipping throughout the day and can also improve sleep.

Make sure your iron levels are adequate. Iron is a mineral that we get from lean red meat, oily fish, eggs, fortified breakfast cereals and dark leafy vegetables such as spinach.  Unfortunately many women are not getting enough iron and one sign of long-term iron shortage is thinning hair.  Try to consume at least one iron-rich food per day and take mineral supplements just for extra insurance.  Iron supplements are not recommended as  they can cause an imbalance of the absorption of other minerals.

There are supplements on the market targeting thinning hair, some are better than others.  Key ingredients to look for in these supplements are vitamin C and soluble silica plus protein coming from marine extracts.  There are studies showing that these key ingredients have good effects on hair gain, comparable to hair restoring drugs.  Unfortunately, all drugs have side effects so, if you can do it naturally, you will be better off in the long run.

The hair follicle needs the proper amount of iodine in the diet.  One way to get iodine in the diet is to eat fish.  Another way would be to use iodized salt.  Iodine is essential for a healthy thyroid gland.  An under-active thyroid reduces the activity of hair follicles and slows the rate of hair growth.

Always remember, anything natural is not an instant fix.  It’s going to take some time.  But, not only will your hair grow back in time, you will feel healthier all over once you balance out your body with the proper vitamins and minerals.