I have been suffering from poor hair condition and some thinning for around 2 years. Late last year I visited a trichologist who told me that I had no uptake of minerals in my hair from the follicle to the end of the sheath. This was causing the my hair to look dry at the ends and generally have no body or weight. I have always had fine hair but plenty of it. I eat a very healthy, balanced diet, lots of oily fish, nuts, fruit and veg and also take a vitamin and mineral supplement from Boots. My hair grows well and my nails and skin are very good. I wondered if anyone could tell me why my hair doesn't seem to be taking up all these nutrients??
hair
hi that would be interesting, i too have hair probs, but also adrenal and thyroid probs , polycystic ovaries an dall hormone probs, if you hear of anything i would like know too. curtains
Limp Lifeless Hair
Hi, I am a wholesale supplier of Inoar products, my website also supplies at retail to the public. We have started using Argan Oil homecare kits in our salons as a treatment to repair damaged hair, it has very good results. It is an all natural product that may well breath some life back in to your hair. You can read more about it at hope this helps.
The Food Hospital
I have been suffering from poor hair condition and some thinning for around 2 years. Late last year I visited a trichologist who told me that I had no uptake of minerals in my hair from the follicle to the end of the sheath. This was causing the my hair to look dry at the ends and generally have no body or weight. I have always had fine hair but plenty of it. I eat a very healthy, balanced diet, lots of oily fish, nuts, fruit and veg and also take a vitamin and mineral supplement from Boots. My hair grows well and my nails and skin are very good. I wondered if anyone could tell me why my hair doesn't seem to be taking up all these nutrients??
Hi,
I am currently working on a brand new television series for Channel 4 called ‘The Food Hospital’ (working title). The idea of the programme is to explore the possible health benefits of everyday foods in targeting a wide range of medical conditions and symptoms. I am hoping this will be of interest to you.
There’s plenty of evidence to say that our health and our diet are closely linked and current scientific research shows that certain foods can be used to treat some illnesses and / or their symptoms.
Patients attending ‘The Food Hospital’ will be advised by our team of medical professionals, including a GP, a specialist medical Consultant and a leading Dietitian. Using evidence-based, cutting-edge scientific research, the team will prescribe specific diets for the treatment of the patients’ conditions or symptoms.
The team will welcome patients with serious illnesses and everyday ailments alike. The treatment that the Food Hospital will offer is intended to be followed in conjunction with the patient’s existing medical regime, and the Food Hospital medical team will endeavour to work collaboratively with the patient’s current medical advisors.
We are currently looking to speak to people who might be interested in knowing more about ‘The Food Hospital’. This could be people who are living with a condition which affects their life, or people who have recently started to experience symptoms they wish to address.
Please don't hesitate in getting in touch: @betty.co.uk">edd.buckley@betty.co.uk
With many thanks,
Edd Buckley
'The Food Hospital' - Researcher
Hi there, maybe you have poor blood circulation. You can increase blood circulation by regular scalp massage with a hair and scalp oil, exercise and through diet. Try to include spices like black pepper, ginger and cinnamon in your diet, especially in the winter months.
Good luck
I have been suffering from poor hair condition and some thinning for around 2 years. Late last year I visited a trichologist who told me that I had no uptake of minerals in my hair from the follicle to the end of the sheath. This was causing the my hair to look dry at the ends and generally have no body or weight. I have always had fine hair but plenty of it. I eat a very healthy, balanced diet, lots of oily fish, nuts, fruit and veg and also take a vitamin and mineral supplement from Boots. My hair grows well and my nails and skin are very good. I wondered if anyone could tell me why my hair doesn't seem to be taking up all these nutrients??
Most people normally shed 50 to 100 hairs a day. But with about 100,000 hairs in the scalp, this amount of hair loss shouldn't cause noticeable thinning of the scalp hair. As people age, hair tends to gradually thin. Other causes of hair loss include hormonal factors, medical conditions and medications.
Hormonal factors
The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition called male-pattern baldness or female-pattern baldness. In genetically susceptible people, certain sex hormones trigger a particular pattern of permanent hair loss. Most common in men, this type of hair thinning can begin as early as puberty.
Hormonal changes and imbalances can also cause temporary hair loss. This could be due to pregnancy, childbirth, discontinuation of birth control pills or the onset of menopause.
Medical conditions
A variety of medical conditions can cause hair loss, including:
- Thyroid problems. The thyroid gland helps regulate hormone levels in your body. If the gland isn't working properly, hair loss may result.
- Alopecia areata. This disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks hair follicles — causing smooth, roundish patches of hair loss.
- Scalp infections. Infections, suchasringworm, can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to hair loss. Once infections are treated, hair generally grows back.
- Other skin disorders. Diseases that can cause scarring, such as lichen planus and some types of lupus, can result in permanent hair loss where the scars occur.