Being diagnosed with diabetes is not the end of the world. It is true that life can get a little frustrating when you have so much to do to keep your blood sugar level under control and keep diabetes-related complications at bay. But thinking too much about it and increasing your stress level will only … Continue reading 10 Things that Diabetic People Should Do Daily

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With summer fast approaching, people worry about a suntan, especially when it is prominent on the face. In fact, many people have tan lines from glasses or other head gear or uneven color on the face. Since the face is often first in line to the sun before the other parts of the body, it … Continue reading How to Quickly Remove a Tan from Face

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Google was, at one point, meant to be the answer to this sort of problem. But put "help with hair loss" into a search and you get 658M results. We take a closer look.

 

Seeing The Wood Through The Trees

How on earth are you meant to use the world's most popular search engine to your advantage when it is offering you two thirds of a billion choices? It seems like the opposite of help. You can, of course, narrow your search by refining the question to reflect better the precise circumstances of your own hair loss... add in your age, type of hair loss, ethnicity, location... and on and on. This will help to some extent, particularly when the cause of the hair loss is something other than genetic and is potentially treatable. We took a look at just one of the popular alternative health sites to see what they were suggesting and whether they had something interesting to add. Native Remedies is a website with a respectable mindset, they look to find, with their team of experts in naturopathy, homeopathy and other "wellness disciplines," alternative products that are safer, better and free of side effects when compared to prescription drugs.

Tips For Hair Loss

It is almost a relief to report that there are no concoctions on offer, no berry based unction to be rubbed in, or crystals to be waved over the affected area. Instead we are treated to a mostly very sensible list of options. Some, like eating balanced diet and sleeping enough, are well known. Scalp massages are recommended, especially they tell us, when using essential oils like lavender. Others, like investing in a wig or wearing a hat, came as something of a surprise. Then there is the list of practices which presumably came from the "wellness disciplines" team... practicing relaxation techniques, surrounding yourself with supportive positive people.. and last but not least, being kind to yourself, as they put it "acknowledge your value and worthiness."

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We do seem to have mostly moved past the era of the snake oil salesmen... though we have moved into another era where the FDA approved drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are being repackaged and sold themselves as miracle cures... when in truth we have been waiting an awfully long time for their improved replacements. In the meantime it seems that sites like Native Remedies are doing a decent job of profiling the extreme challenge of holding onto your hair once nature begins to take its course. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page, or click here to find your nearest clinic.      

It is common to hear people talking about having high blood sugar, especially as the number of people with diabetes is on the rise. But you should be aware of the symptoms and effects of low blood sugar, too. It can be a dangerous situation if not addressed. According to the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 … Continue reading How to Deal With Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

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A threat to hair has been identified after a French doctor warned of a "toxic association" between hair loss and a popular plant group. We look closer.

 

Time For Tea

There were two cases that triggered a closer investigation by Philippe Assouly, a French dermatologist, into the properties of the humble pumpkin. A woman in France had eaten a bitter tasting pumpkin soup. Her family, who had been with her for the meal, had eaten less of the soup and all suffered food poisoning. The woman in question experienced nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea in the immediate aftermath. A week later she began to lose hair from both her scalp and pubic area. As reported by Assouly in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a second woman suffered with food poisoning after eating a meal that included squash, another member of the same family, when other diners had avoided the squash due to it's bitter flavour. "About three weeks later, the patient experienced substantial hair loss on her head as well as severe alopecia on the armpits and pubic region." Assouly said.

Root Cause

The plant family in the spotlight are cucurbits, it includes pumpkins, squashes and gourds. They can all contain cucurbitacin, a toxic compound which produces a bitter taste. Typically that bitterness will have been bred out of the domesticated cucurbits grown for the food industry. Insects can carry the pollen from wild plants and cross pollenate them with the domesticated versions, thus reintroducing the potential threat back into the food chain.

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The bitter taste is there as a warning and should save anyone from eating too much of a bad thing. There was an incident, 3 years ago, where a German died of curcubitacin poisoning after eating a courgette stew... so it is important not to underestimate their potential toxicity. The hair loss Dr Assouly described in his two patients, the longevity and severity, are of the sort sometimes associated with the use of a nerve agent, again an indicator of just how toxic these cucurbaticins are. On a brighter note, at least it you are probably not being asked to give up something you adore, cheese/coffee/beer, to hold on to your locks. Not too many of us will miss a bitter soup from our diet. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page, or click here to find your nearest clinic.          

If you stand up and look straight down and can’t see your toes, then you definitely have a pot belly. A pot belly, known as abdominal obesity or central obesity in medical terms, occurs when excessive fat accumulates around the stomach and abdomen. Your growing pot belly may make you self-conscious, as it becomes more … Continue reading How to Reduce Your Pot Belly with Exercise

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One of the two FDA approved hair loss drugs has been exonerated, in newly published research, of a link to prostrate cancer. We look closer.

 

Finasteride

Marketed primarily under the name Propecia, Finasteride is one of only two hair loss drugs that have been ratified as safe to use by the US FDA. The story, completed by this latest publication of results, has been 25 years in the making and has had its ups and downs in that time.

Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT)

The principal investigator, Dr Ian Thompson (pictured), has overseen this remarkable study which began in 1993. Between '93 and '97 nearly 19,000 men took part in a randomized trial. In 2003 they announced that the medication reduced the risk of prostrate cancer by almost 25%. That was a huge outcome but it was tempered by some results, from the same study, that indicated a slight increase in the number of high-grade prostrate cancers. A negative finding that resulted in warning labels being added to bottles.

Eureka Alert!

This month at the world's largest gathering of urologists in San Francisco, Dr Thompson will present the findings of their 25 year study on the effects of finasteride. He will confirm to the audience that the final results show there is no statistical link between the medication and any increase in the incidents of prostrate cancer of any kind. In his own, understandably excited, words: "What we can now say is that finasteride not only significantly reduces a man's risk of prostrate cancer, it is safe to use based on very long-term follow-up in our study. In PCPT we found no increased risk of prostate cancer death in men who took finasteride compared to men who didn't. These results are transformational. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American men and we have found an inexpensive, effective drug that can prevent it. I'm pleased to report that we've answered the questions and closed the book."

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It is not often you see language as emphatic as that from a researcher describing their results. It reflects the certainty acquired over 25 years of study. It definitely lifts one of the dark clouds that has loomed over finasteride for a very long time, and while it does not remove all of them it puts finasteride in a new and more important place for the medical community... and for men with a genetic predisposition to develop prostate cancer. If you would like to see the original article in Eureka Alert! please click here. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page, or click here to find your nearest clinic.  

Nobody – man or woman – wants to deal with hair loss. Many of us suffer from hair loss, which can make a person feel self-conscious about their appearance and can even damage their self-esteem and self-confidence. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the most common cause of hair loss is a medical condition … Continue reading 10 Herbs that Help Fight Hair Loss

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There are not too many women around with a higher profile than Jada Pinkett Smith... so when she speaks about hair loss we listen.

 

Jada Pinkett-Smith

Jada won the first of her many acting awards back in 1997 when she played Lida "Stony" Newsom in Set It Off. But she had already made her mark with a wonderful sassy performance as Peaches in Low Down Dirty Shame, a role which won her lots of fans and great plaudits. Since then a stellar career has taken in movies and TV as well as writing, directing and producing.

When Jada Met Will

It was in 1994, very early in both of their careers, when Jada auditioned for the role of Will Smith's girlfriend in his smash show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The role went to another actress with Jada considered too short... fortunately that was not how Will saw it and the two became close friends. The following year they began dating and in 1997 in front of 100 guests the two were married.  Their two children, Jaden and Willow, have followed their parents into the movie industry with great success.

No Limits

Not happy with a magnificently successful acting career Jada has branched out in many directions. She has a music company, 100% Womon Productions. A fashion label, Maja, has been going since 1994. She has also published her children's book "Girls Hold Up This World." With her husband she is also a shareholder in the Philadelphia 76'ers. Last, but definitely not least, she is one of the celebrity investors in Lisa Price's beauty products range for whom she is a spokesperson... "To be a part of another African American woman's dream was just priceless to me."

Hair Loss Horror

Jada recently explained that the reason she has been pictured wearing so many turbans lately is due to hair loss. She had been talking on her Facebook show, Red Table Talk, to her daughter and her mum and broke the news, not to mention a taboo... it is highly unusual for Hollywood A-Listers to discuss hair loss, almost unheard of for the person doing the talking to be a woman. Jada said "Well, I have been having issues with hair loss, and it was terrifying when it first started. I was in the shower one day... and just hands full of hair. I'm like. Oh my God, I'm going bald. It was one of those times in my life when I was literally shaking with fear." She also said that doctors and specialists have been unable to offer a diagnosis and her friends are telling her it is stress related.

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We are massive Jada fans, a spectacular woman with amazing energy. Typical of her to confront a problem in such an open way, and enormously helpful in delivering the message that hair loss for women is a huge issue about which little is discussed in the public domain, and almost never by women of Jada's stature. It is not going to change overnight the quality of the discussion around hair loss, certainly not with a media that approach the subject with all the sensitivity of a 10 year old. But we can only hope it plays it's part in changing the mood music. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page. Or click here to find your nearest clinic.      

Doctors prescribe blood thinners for numerous reasons. It might be because you suffer from a heart or cardiovascular disease, an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation or a congenital heart defect. Or perhaps you’ve had a heart valve replacement or you’re at risk of blood clots occurring after having surgery. Blood thinners are medicines that … Continue reading Natural Blood Thinners that Prevent Blood Clots

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Male Pattern Balding. It gets it's name because it typically follows a predictable path but how predictable is it?

 

Male Pattern Balding

It begins, for many, by noticing more hair in the plughole. Men, by nature not the most observant on this sort of thing, will often discover they have started on their hair loss journey when it is commented on by a friend. Or worse, a stranger. At least that is the case when the hair begins at the crown of the head, where it most unlikely to be spotted by the wearer and much more noticeable to those around them. If they're lucky the comment will come from a sympathetic corner, a family member or close friend. If not it can happen at work or socialising, we have read so many of their testimonies among the tens of thousands of posts to our forum and these harsh moments of discovery clearly leave their mark.

What Should You Expect?

Genetics play the primary role but individual hair loss is just that, individual. While there are a few broad truths, that the hair loss will almost invariably start at the temples or crown for example. But hair can be lost in either location and not in the other. You may see your temples recede with no significant loss at the crown, or the other way round. While it is more common to have both it is far from standard. The other main variable is the pace of progress. At one end of the spectrum we hear from men who lost their hair in a matter of a few months, sometimes while still in their teens. When we say lost their hair we mean they went from a full hairline to a Norwood Scale 7 where just an arc of hair remains at the back of the head, connecting the ears.  The good news is that not all will progress to that extreme stage. Nor is it a linear path to the end of your hair loss advance. Some will see hair recede suddenly then stop, for no obvious reason. It might continue again a few months later, or stay roughly where it is for years... just one of the unknowns confronting a transplant surgeon when considering where to locate those follicles.

Splitting Hairs

Your hair basically comes in two types. The hair from the back of your head is different, it is why transplant surgeons harvest the follicles to be moved from that region. Those follicles are genetically programmed to be stem cells, so they do not shed. Just how many of those type of follicles you are born with will dictate the ultimate extent of your hair loss.

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So it is a world where nothing is certain or completely predictable. Just one of the reasons Scalp Micropigmentation delivers a genuinely new option for anyone suffering with their hair loss. SMP, with a quick follow up session, can quickly address even the most accelerated advance. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts, simply complete the contact form at the side of the page or click here to find your nearest clinic.    

Curry leaves are a common cooking ingredient for people native to India’s subtropical and tropical regions. The curry leaves are known for their aroma and are often used for seasoning oils, soups or stews. Apart from culinary uses, the leaves are also used in Ayurvedic and herbal medicines. These aromatic leaves are a rich source … Continue reading Know the Amazing 10 Health Benefits of Curry Leaves

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One British newspaper managed to upset the team at HIS HQ as their bald obsession infected their coverage of the Royal wedding.

 

When Harry Wed Meghan

A fair portion of the globe tuned in to watch the marriage of Prince Harry, sixth or so in line to the British throne and younger brother of Prince William who will inherit the crown on the passing of his father... though his father has been kept waiting for his turn by the Queen who is now in her nineties. Prince Harry has been an extremely popular member of the royal family, he was always  on solid ground with the public who watched him as a very small boy be made to walk behind the coffin of his mother. He grew up, somehow, with a touch of the everyman about him, incredibly difficult to achieve for a royal - the evidence of his uncles shows just how hard. Uncle Edward always managed to look like a very posh fish out of water in just about any situation. Uncle Andrew has spent the last few decades swanning around the world like an old fashioned playboy. Harry on the other hand spent his time in the army and came out a passionate supporter of his injured comrades working tirelessly to raise their profile and cash for their support.

A Very New Sort Of Princess

The high regard he was held in by the public was only enhanced when he announced his engagement. There is no doubt the Brits love a royal wedding, but this one was destined to be special from the outset. The Prince was to marry an American divorcee, with echoes of an ancestor who was forced to abdicate the throne when he made the same choice. Not just any American divorcee either, this one was a TV star with mixed racial heritage. The reaction of everyone, from his family to the public, was overwhelmingly positive... though we would love to have been in the roou om for his Grandfathers reaction to the news.

Express Opinion

The Daily Express is not the Times, it's not where you go for deeply informed opinion on anything. It's a tabloid. But while the other tabloids were content to gush about the endless delights of the day the Express found another angle. Tom Hardy, a friend of Prince Harry, attended with his wife. We do not know what film Mr Hardy is currently working on but clearly the role has required him to shave his head. To the HIS HQ team he looked his usual sharp self, smart suit, beautiful wife on his arm, every inch the royal wedding guest. The Express ran a large article that centred around, of all things on the day, his bald appearance. We were offered the tweeted comments of upset fans... "Sod the royal wedding, why is Tom Hardy bald!?" Readers were treated to a series of pictures of Tom's new bald look from several angles and in different lighting conditions, presumably to reflect their shock and to invite readers to feel the same.

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We are pretty sure that Tom Hardy will be completely unruffled by the attention... it's not the first time he has shaved his head for a role and so not the first time he has been subjected to this sort of attention. But for it to make the pages on the day of the royal wedding when there were a million photo opportunities is just sad...Oprah and George Clooney were both in attendance. Whenever we see this type of article we are always conscious of how many young men, really struggling to come to terms with their hair loss, will read and process it to reinforce their already negative feelings. Surely it is time for the British media to grow up in this regard. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page, or click here to find your nearest clinic.    

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that commonly affects the joints in the hands. The exact cause of osteoarthritis is unknown. However, it’s clear that the condition develops due to wear and tear of the joints. Like all joints, those in the wrists and hands are protected by cartilage, which can wear down over … Continue reading How to Prevent and Treat Osteoarthritis in the Hands

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Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, according to the American Heart Association (1). You have high blood pressure when the amount of blood pumped by the heart is done with excessive force or pressure. Blood pressure readings have two numbers: Systolic number: The pressure in your blood vessels when … Continue reading Herbs and Spices that Help Control High Blood Pressure

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Eating healthy can be difficult if you eat at restaurants most of the time. But if you learn a little bit about the art of cooking, nothing can stop you from eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet. In fact, research has proven that eating home-cooked food is a healthy choice. A 2014 study published in … Continue reading Simple Secrets to Cooking and Eating Healthier

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Last week in the UK the Daily Mail bought us the story of a UK woman in her forties who found her own alopecia miracle cure on the supermarket shelf. We look closer.

 

Belinda's Story

Belinda Clarke, from Swindon in England's South West, is 44 years old and has suffered almost her whole life from stress associated with her alopecia. From the age of 4, when a traumatic event triggered the condition for the first time, Belinda has had to cope with bald patches that progressively got worse until she became almost completely bald. Her difficulties began when she started primary school where she was bullied and called "baldy." A tough start for a young girl and Belinda took to wearing a wig or putting in clips to cover her patches. As she grew up with the condition she took to wearing a baseball cap if she had to venture out, but rarely beyond the local shops. A wig would give her enough confidence to attend family events, but over time these became her only excursions.

A Simple Solution

Fast forward to September, 2016, and Belinda was browsing E-Bay and decided to look for hair loss treatments. This is when she discovered the UK based Watermans products. She gave their shampoo and conditioner a go and the results were emphatic. In her own words; "I started using on my bald head in September 2016 and within only three to four weeks I actually noticed tiny hair growth all over my head. Feeling very positive I continued using these products three times a week and by 6 months of doing this I had a full head of hair. My hair is a lot thicker and stronger than it's ever been and I hardly lose any hair now."

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A rare and wonderfully redemptive story from a woman who has clearly suffered terribly at the hands of a condition that is notoriously difficult to manage. We were delighted for her. That said, we do not want anyone to confuse this with an advertorial.. if Waterman's worked for everyone there would be more alopecia. The ingredients list on both their shampoo and conditioner is incredibly long and who knows what it was about them that resolved Belinda's condition... it is definitely not for anyone who insists on environmentally sound products either, most of those ingredients are distinctly chemical in nature. Whatever, hats off to Belinda and our best wishes for a permanent cure. You can see the original Mail article here. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page or click here to find your nearest clinic.  

No less a journal than the Readers Digest has offered a surprisingly high 16 reasons for losing hair that are mostly treatable. Read on.

 

Readers Digest

This informative general-interest family magazine has been on the shelves for nearly 100 years. It's enduring appeal, it is still achieving over 2.5M in circulation for it's 10 editions a year, is founded on broad coverage of life, the universe and everything. Fans will tell you the articles are well-written and researched... which is why we saw fit to share some detail.

16 Reasons

In fact, there is nothing new in these 16 reasons.. it just came as a surprise that there were this many. Some, like having a baby, hormonal imbalances and taking birth control pills, only or predominantly affect women. Others, diet, stress or an underlying illness, can affect anyone at any time. Some medicines can trigger hair loss, particularly retinols (which pop up in anti acne cream). Hair styling, braids tight ponytails etc, along with the chemicals you let hairdressers apply to your locks can also cause problems. On the subject of hairdressers.. those tools which use heat are also damaging. One more on the list of things to be avoided is the girl-in-a-hurry's dry shampoo... which can clog follicles and again cause permanent damage over time. Trichotillimania is a psychological condition that sees people compulsively tug at their hair to leave patches... unchecked it can cause permanent damage to the follicles. That takes us to 13. Easy wasn't it. From the Digest list it leaves us iron deficiency, wearing hats and inadequate sun protection.

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It is a long list of ways to damage your own hair. Fortunately all of these are treatable, either through a lifestyle change or with a visit to a doctor or dermatologist. In truth, we think the list might have stopped at 14... we are far from convinced that wearing hats is an issue, and suspect that "sun protection" for your hair, supposedly to protect the cuticles from UV damage, is simply a marketing gimmick from one or two of those hair care giants looking for ways to peddle expensive new products you didn't know you needed... probably because you don't. Of course that is just our opinion. Read the original article here. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts, simply complete the contact form at the side of this page. Or click here to find your nearest clinic.  

Is your child tugging or pulling at their ear(s)? If yes, then your child may be having ear pain. Ear pain is a hallmark of childhood, and most children experience an earache at least once before adulthood. Ear pain can be sharp and piercing and cause a lot of discomfort to your child. Anyone can … Continue reading Home Remedies for Ear Pain in Kids

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“I’m a big believer in that if you focus on good skin care, you really won’t need a lot of makeup.” – Demi Moore Without a doubt, that is the truth. A well-maintained skin care routine is one of the secrets behind healthy and beautiful skin. It does not need to be a complicated, expensive … Continue reading Use Essential Oils for Different Skin Problems

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The second trimester of pregnancy, defined as the period from 13 weeks until 29 weeks, is much better than the first one. This stage is mostly associated with growth of the fetus and uterus, and you will start noticing the baby bump. At the beginning of the second trimester, the fetus is generally about 6 … Continue reading Everything You Want to Know about the Second Trimester of Pregnancy

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Do you have pain in your eyes? Well, the problem is common after a long day’s work staring at a computer or working outside in the elements and the pollution. Eye infections can also cause pain. The eyes are one of the most sensitive organs you have, so even mild pain can become the cause … Continue reading Home Remedies for Eye Pain

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Exercise is the base of a healthy life! It’s also critical to how well you manage your diabetes. Millions of people worldwide suffer from diabetes. Many don’t even know it. According to the American Diabetes Association, an estimated 30.3 million Americans or 9.4 percent of the population had diabetes in 2015. Of those, 23.1 million … Continue reading Why Diabetic People Should Exercise Daily

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High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels. High blood pressure means that the force of the blood against your arterial walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps … Continue reading Know the Risk Factors for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

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After a week which saw two genuinely new avenues of research open up for hair loss researchers we look at yet another possibly promising development...

 

New Hope

The story we covered earlier in the week around the team from the University of Manchester, they had discovered a wonderful side effect of the treatment for osteoporosis they had been studying, it seems to work at the molecular level to block a powerful brake on hair growth. A long way from a product but always exciting to read about something genuinely new. Within a couple of days we were reading about another team on the other side of the world, in Japan to be precise, who have made some ground breaking discoveries around our gut bacteria and the influence that might have on healthy hair growth... exciting because we have seen other stories of remarkably beneficial discoveries involving gut bacteria which seems to play a far more central role on our broader well-being than previously believed.

Three In A Week

In an unprecedented flurry of original news stories around hair loss cures we nearly fell off our chairs when we found a third in less than a week.  While this one is possibly not on the same level of research as the two earlier examples we liked it because it targeted women in particular. An article in the International Journal of Dermatology described a trial on 100 sufferers of female pattern baldness using 0.25mg of minoxidil, the FDA approved hair loss medication, and 25mg of spironolactone, a medication used as a treatment for fluid retention in people with congestive heart problems or cirrhosis of the liver and to prevent low potassium levels.  Both minoxidil, the only FDA approved hair loss treatment for women, and spironolactone have separately shown that they can slow down or stop hair loss in women, and even regrow hair in some cases, the study was conducted to see whether together they could provide greater benefits.

Results

Dr Rod Sinclair, the study author told Healthline (see their article here) "The combination of spironactolone together with minoxidil was tolerated well by almost all women, arrested hair loss and actually regrew hair in most women." Phase II trials have already begun with Dr Rodman predicting a 6 month wait before they will be ready to go for status as a pre-IND (Investigational New Drug) meeting to map out the path for evaluation and development of this treatment so that it can be made available to women affected by hair loss in the US and worldwide."

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Refreshing as it is to see some effort being spent on developing a new drug for market that is specifically aimed at women we suspect that the path to market is a lengthy one and that it would take years to get through the various hurdles. Hopefully the results consistently show enough promise to encourage the next round of investment at every stage... and onto the shelf as a much needed option for women. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page or click here to find your nearest clinic.    

In the modern world of social media how else does a troubled superstar ask for help with a personal problem... Sarah Hyland chose Instagram.

 

Sarah Hyland

Known by millions as the eldest daughter in the hit comedy show "Modern Family" Sarah Hyland has suffered from birth with a challenging condition called kidney dysplasia. Sufferers from dysplasia have one or more kidney where the internal structures of the organ do not develop properly. So instead of regular kidney tissue they develop fluid filled sacs, cysts, which can cause a range of reactions from pain and high blood pressure to urinary tract problems and the risk of damage to the healthy kidney where only one is affected. When Sarah was diagnosed at the age of 9 she already had an enviable list of great shows on her acting CV. She described feeling tired and sick if she did not get 12 hours sleep. The result was that she would try and recover between takes, as she described it "You know, if you're sick you still go to work, and in between takes you sit down, or you lay your head down or something." Six years ago Sarah received a kidney from her actor father giving her a new lease of life, something an estimated 4,500 others will die waiting for. She continues to work as an ambassador with the Lopez  Foundation, set up by actor George Lopez to raise awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

Hair Loss

Now 27 years old Sarah has now taken to Instagram to try and find the solution to a new problem, her hair loss. Pointing at the medication she continues to require Sarah attempted to crowd source some advice from her legion of followers. "Help, help, help." She wrote "What hair-care products are out there for thinning hair? This 27 year old would like to know" She went on "I know it seems like I don't but I do. Some of my medications have been making my hair fall out." It seems that some of the more popular products are unavailable to Sarah because of the medications she continues to require so she was looking for alternatives. Her 5 million followers did not let her down either, she was inundated with ideas. In the end she posted to say she had settled on a mix of castor and coconut oil and avocado mix, "maybe I will put some vitamin E in there. I don't know" she added. HIS Hair Clinic Good to see a celebrity, very much associated with beauty, speaking so candidly about her hair loss, particularly so when the celebrity in question is just 27 years old. We wish her a speedy recovery, no idea whether her proposed concoction will help with that but if not it  sounds like the basis for a good smoothie. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page, or click here to find your nearest clinic.      

Walking is a good exercise for people of any age and is highly beneficial for people who have diabetes. In fact, for diabetic people, physical activity is an important component in managing this chronic disease. If you stay fit and active, you’ll be better able to control your diabetes and keep your blood glucose level … Continue reading Useful Walking Tips for Diabetic People

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News from Japan details some fascinating new research into the role our gut bacteria might play in hair loss. We look closer.

 

Gut Bacteria

The role that our gut bacteria plays in our broader health is only recently beginning to be understood... or at least grasped. The link between the immune system and the bacteria was highlighted by research. Mice born with without any bacteria lack important immune cells, but add even a restricted amount of bacteria and the immune system develops and produces diverse cells. That research has led to a good understanding of the effect of individual bacteria, as well as groups of bacteria, on the function of the immune system.

Bacteria and Hair Loss

Earlier research had shown that bacteria free mice that lack biotin in their diet will suffer from mild hair loss... pointing to the possibility of a bacterial imbalance being the cause. A team of scientists in Japan set out to learn more. They gave mice a diet with and without biotin and saw no hair loss. When they repeated the experiment at the same time as giving the mice a long course of antibiotics aimed at destroying the balance of bacteria in their gut. As expected the mice suffered mild hair loss. By watching exactly what happened in the gut bacteria during this process the scientists noted that a bacteria called Lactobacillus murinus had expanded during treatment. It could not produce biotin and so was identified as the likely cause of the biotin deficiency that triggered the hair loss. Indeed, when they fed bacteria free mice with the same bacteria they saw their mice become almost completely bald. In a final test they gave the mice the bacteria but a diet with regular levels of biotin.. and saw no hair loss. They also found that they could prevent the hair loss with injections of biotin.

What Does It All Mean?

Understanding how bacteria influences hair loss will offer new opportunities for treatment. The teasing possiblity is a simple probiotic supplement which would inhibit the biotin-eating bacteria that the Japanese team has shown plays a role in hair loss.

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Like the current story about the osteoporosis treatment (see more about that here) this news from Japan is exciting because it is a genuinely new avenue of exploration. It seems probable that rather than any one eureka moment the cure for hair loss will be an amalgum of several strands of research and results. Given the incredible discoveries around gut bacteria we have made already it seems eminently likely that they will play a part in the ultimate cure. We watch with interest. For the seriously interested you can click here to see the original report in the very scientific journal Cell Reports. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page. Or click here to find your nearest clinic.  

“A bad hair day is just a bad day.” We all want to style our hair in the perfect manner, as hair is an important part of one’s appearance and sets the tone for one’s entire look. Your unique way of styling your hair also reflects your personality. To help you take care of your … Continue reading DIY Bentonite Clay Hair Mask to Give Life to Your Dull Hair

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Reacting to the latest hair loss cure story Tom Usher, a highly regarded freelance journalist, offered his view in the Guardian's comment section. Worth sharing we thought.

 

Tidy Tom

Tom Usher could be an outstanding candidate for Scalp Micropigmentation, a tall handsome fella with his head shaved down to the bone. He writes, in the article, about having "long obsidian Linkin Park style hair" in his youth. When it began to recede he shaved it all down. This is usually the point at which many young men will crumble, their new look too much to handle. It can invade every aspect of their lives, social and private, to become the overbearing focus of every waking moment. But this was not Tom's story. Tom has grown to love his bald head. Not straight away though... he says that at first the feelings were similar to getting dumped, or supporting Arsenal. But he started to appreciate the benefits and in time became glad it fell off...

Benefits of Balding

Going from shoulder length hair to shaved is not the easiest transition. While Tom described the initial reaction wonderfully he went on to to list the benefits, as he sees them, of his new streamlined appearance. Starting with the money. The fortune saved in not having to visit the barber any more, or having to endure the awkward chat with the barber. If he needs a haircut he reaches for the clippers and goes for it.. done in moments at zero cost in money or time. He also describes the reaction of those around him, who imbue him with a physical toughness due to his appearance, some will also confess that they wish they had the courage to shave theirs instead of hanging on grimly to what they have left. For most men the principal issue with losing their hair is the loss of attractiveness. Tom is having none of that. He tells us "I'm no expert about what women want in a man, but I'm sure that a good 90% of them don't care less how much hair you have, as long as you're not an entitled idiot and respect them as people..."

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  A refreshing take on losing one's hair and a great reaction to the latest hair loss cure story, this one revolving around the team in Manchester who may have discovered an alternative use for an osteoporosis treatment (read about it here). Whether you agree with his stance is a different thing of course, many who "suffer" with hair loss will tell you it is an uncontrollable and constant source of misery. We happen to think that if Tom woke up tomorrow morning with a great SMP treatment he would get used to it quicker than he got used to being bald, quickly realising it comes with all the benefits of being bald but with the confidence of a hairline. You can read Tom's original article here. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts simply complete the contact form at the side of this page. Or click here to find your nearest clinic.  

Take a moment and imagine a day without your thumb. You’ll quickly realize that without your thumb, doing everyday tasks like holding a spoon, texting messages and grasping objects are not that easy. So, if you sprain your thumb, you’ll want to do whatever you can to help it heal as quickly as possible. Apart … Continue reading How to Treat a Sprained Thumb at Home

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While a runny nose is an uncomfortable nuisance, on the other end of the spectrum, an overly dry nose can be equally uncomfortable. The nose requires a certain level of moisture to work properly, but at times, the nasal passages become very dry. The most common cause of a dry nose is blowing your nose … Continue reading How to Get Relief from a Dry Nose

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Are your acne breakouts occurring at the same time each month? Do you have acne on the same spot every time? Are the breakouts deep, cystic and painful? If the answer to these questions is “yes”, there is a high chance that your breakouts are triggered by hormonal changes in your body. Hormonal acne, as … Continue reading How to Treat Hormonal Acne

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A cold during the summer! Sounds strange, but summer colds are very common. Contrary to popular belief, the temperature outside need not be cold for you to catch a cold. It can catch you even on the hottest summer day. While winter colds are caused by the rhinovirus, summer colds are caused by another group … Continue reading Home Remedies for a Summer Cold

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Pregnancy and backaches go hand in hand! In fact, back pain is one of the common discomforts experienced during pregnancy and can occur at any time during your nine-month journey. However, it usually occurs later in pregnancy as the baby grows. In 2008, a study published in Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine reported an increased … Continue reading How to Deal with a Backache during Pregnancy

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Obesity and weight gain has become a common problem that many experts are calling an epidemic. Obesity is one of the biggest health concerns in communities across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2011-2014 data, more than one-third (36.5%) of U.S. adults were obese (1). Fighting obesity is critical, … Continue reading Daily Morning Habits that Cause Weight Gain

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Eucalyptus essential oil, derived from the Australian native eucalyptus tree, is one of the most popular essential oils. The tree’s oval-shaped leaves are dried, crushed and distilled to release the essential oil, which is a colorless liquid with a strong sweet and woody scent. Eucalyptus oil is popular today worldwide, due to its medicinal properties. … Continue reading 10 Reasons Why You Need to Have a Bottle of Eucalyptus Oil

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Search for a Cure: Fighting Children’s Cancer

(prahs.com) This week is the fourth annual Clinical Trials Awareness Week. This year, its mission is to raise awareness on the importance of clinical trials for infants and children. It’s a topic that’s close to the heart of our Mark Sorrentino. Next week, he’ll be presenting at CureSearch’s Catapult Summit, an annual gathering of industry leaders focused on finding better treatments for childhood cancer patients.

We talked with CureSearch to learn more about their work:

Tell us about CureSearch. How did you get started and what is your mission as an organization?

Building on 30 years of experience, CureSearch has played a vital role in finding research breakthroughs for children’s cancer. Since our founding, we’ve been steadfastly committed to ending childhood cancer by helping children receive the treatments they need to survive, while also providing resources for their families.

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Irrespective of your skin color, it is the glow that adds beauty to your skin. A beautiful glow gives you flawless, youthful and absolutely gorgeous skin that can turn heads. The skin is the largest organ of your body and has to bear a lot of things. The changes in weather, dirt, exposure to pollution, … Continue reading Home Remedies for Glowing Skin

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When it comes to a hair care regimen, oil massages are a must. In fact, applying oil on the scalp on a regular basis is one of the secrets behind good and healthy hair growth. Massaging promotes blood flow to the scalp, which in turn stimulates the hair follicles. It also helps add volume to … Continue reading Use Essential Oils for Hair Growth

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A remarkable personal story of a 13 year battle with hair loss has been read throughout HIS HQ. We share...

 

Vice

Vice is a website and magazine that carries professionally written articles alongside personal contributions and provides an eclectic spread with something for everyone. Our eye was well and truly caught by one of those personal contributions from Julian Morgans. The article tells us it was first carried in the Australian version so our assumption is that Julian is an Aussie. But wherever he is from we suspect that his story will strike a chord with many of our readers.

Early Hair Loss

Like many sufferers Julian first noticed he was losing his hair while still in high school. To be specific, like many sufferers it was someone else who drew his attention to it... "Man, what's up with your hair? You've got a bald spot." Julian's first hint of his troubles to come was a bolt out of the blue, someone standing over him on a sports field had spotted what Julian had failed to... his receding hair. Julian goes on to describe the classic symptoms of a young man trying and failing to come to terms with his condition. How he would "tune out" of conversations and find himself inspecting his friends hairlines. We particularly liked his description of developing "bat-like awareness of anyone approaching from behind or standing above."  The hours spent in his parents bathroom using a hand mirror to inspect the top of his head. So, describing himself as obsessed and angry he tried every medication he could find regardless of cost.

Flirting With Finasteride

Julian found himself in a clinic being quoted $4000 for an annual supply of medication. He was 17. Such was his obsession with his hair loss that. He deferred university so he could work to earn the money to pay for his medications. Eventually he would settle on a blend of the two FDA approved medications, finasteride and minoxidil. Now 31 years old Julian has dropped the minoxidil but continues with the finasteride... despite some fairly horrendous sounding side effects he attributes to the drug. He says his eyes are yellow and doctors have failed to diagnose the mystery pain in his groin, though it flares up 20 minutes after taking the finasteride and lasts a few hours before fading. So although he tells us the doctors suspect the finasteride he says "... the choice is that or the baldness, so I keep eating the pills. And actually, I'm one of the lucky ones." He goes on to describe the symptoms of "post-finasteride syndrome" which we will write more about in an upcoming article. Even though the symptoms of this syndrome have been hotly disputed Merck, the patent holders, have settled with hundreds of plaintiffs in a case which came to a conclusion earlier this month.

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It is impossible to read Julian's article without feeling enormous sympathy. At the same time the frustration of realising this is an intelligent young man who has already passed up on significant life opportunities by allowing his hair loss to hold him back. Even now we see him committed to a medication regime which he knows to carry risk and which seem to be manifesting for him... yet he sticks with the finasteride. Many reading this will know that Scalp Micropigmentation, even for a teenager, maybe especially for a teenager, can be the profoundly life changing opportunity they need to feel embedded among their peers. Read Julian's article by clicking here. If you would like to discuss your hair loss situation with one of our team of friendly experts, simply complete the contact form at the side of this page. Or click here to find your nearest clinic.