Category Archives: Hair Renewal

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Is Your Hair Loss Thyroid Related?

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

January 27, 2020

There’s a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck I’ll bet you never think about…

But just like your heart, lungs, liver and other organs, it’s something you should be taking good care of.

This little gland – the thyroid – pretty much rules your body. And when it slows down, so does everything else. Continue reading →

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4 Tricks to Thicker and Fuller Hair

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

March 19, 2018

  • Why is your hair falling out and how can you stop it
  • Are these nutrient deficiencies leading to baldness?
  • Feed your hair to stop losing those precious strands

Patients with hair that is unhealthy or thinning often ask me if they should take a “hair supplement”. Some of these men and women have already tried these supplements with little success. Others swear by them.

Well, I’m going to give it to you straight.

There are a lot of reasons for hair loss. Stress, illness, medications and other issues are often the cause.

On the other hand, nutritional deficiencies often play a major role in hair loss. As result, many people see great results when they start supplementing with specific nutrients that promote hair growth.Unfortunately, not all hair supplements are created equal. Continue reading →

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4 Simple Steps to a Healthier Heart and Brain, Part 2

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

October 13, 2017

  • 2 healthy habits that melt pounds and lower blood sugar
  • What does “eat a health diet” really mean?
  • Best exercise for your heart, brain and body

In Wednesday’s issue of Advanced Natural Wellness, we talked about ways to accomplish the first two steps included in the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7”.

These are the seven steps the AHA has identified as being vital to preventing heart attack, stroke and cognitive decline. As a quick refresher, they include…

  • Managing blood pressure
  • Controlling cholesterol
  • Keeping blood sugar normal
  • Getting regular physical activity
  • Eating a healthy diet
  • Losing extra weight
  • Not smoking

Today, I want to jump right to the third and fourth items on the list, because these two steps are the keystone to all of the other recommendations. Continue reading →

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Hair Loss and Prostate Problems Go Hand-in-Hand

By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness

June 15, 2016

•    It’s not testosterone that causes men to go bald
•    Hair loss and prostate problems go hand-in-hand
•    What’s good for your prostate is good for your hair

One of the most frustrating aspects of male aging is hair loss. And this is a problem that doesn’t wait for old age. In fact, about two-thirds of men between the ages of 30 and 50 are already experiencing male pattern hair loss. Some are even younger.

Now, when men come into my office with this condition, there are several common misconceptions.

Some have heard that that clogged hair follicles are to blame. Others have heard just the opposite, that regular shampooing causes their hair to fall out. (If either of these were true, you could grow new hair just by washing your hair more or less often!) Continue reading →

Hair Loss

By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness

A few night’s ago, I happened to run into my son’s best friend – someone I hadn’t seen in years. While it was a wonderful surprise, I have to admit that I was shocked to see that this 20-something “kid” was going bald!

Most of us think of hair loss is mainly an older man’s problem. Yet two out of three men will experience some degree of balding by the time they’re 50. And the problem certainly isn’t limited to the male species. In fact, while 40 million men are affected by thinning hair or hair loss, 20 million women find themselves in the same boat. The difference, however, is that men typically experience a receding hairline or balding at the crown. Women, on the other hand, see thinning hair around the top and sides of their head. Continue reading →

Treatments for Hair Loss

By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness

Back in the days when I was a smart-aleck kid, I used to tease my dad relentlessly about his “horseshoe haircut.” Fortunately, he was a good sport about it. But many men are less jovial about their hair loss – and they’ll try practically anything to reverse the fallout. Continue reading →