As October is upon us, let’s take a moment to think of the women we love who have dealt with (& dealing with) this upsetting diagnosis. To those we lost and to the survivors – we keep you near and dear. Yes, we are busy. We have long to-do lists. So can’t we add […]
Did you know that alopecia it is an autoimmune disease? The definition of an autoimmune disease is a breakdown of your body’s immune system. Alopecia Areata attacks the healthy hair follicles on the head resulting in patches of hair falling out. They are usually round in shape and about the size of a quarter. Some […]
You might’ve heard by now of the phrase “Long Haulers” which simply put, are people who are experiencing long term complications as a result of having had COVID-19. Among the many long term issues people are experiencing is hair loss. There is not yet any definitive information out yet about the cause of hair loss […]
INFLAMMATION OF THE SCALP Do you have inflammation of the scalp? Most people who have inflammation do not recognize it. Yet, if you were to treat it, there’s a good chance that you would notice the difference. You might even notice your skin feels a bit softer. Often people with scalp inflammation feel tired and […]
COULD YOUR BEVERAGE BE CAUSING YOUR HAIR LOSS? If you’ve lost a significant amount of hair, I’m sure you’ve been told (or read) that it could be hereditary or possibly due to a poor diet. Both could be true. Did you know there is growing research linking hair loss to a variety of environmental factors? […]
Are you busy these days in ways that differ from the past? You may be at home more but do you feel as if you have less time to get everything done? So when you hear of a shortcut, you grab it! Do you also find that you may be skipping shampooing a bit more […]
Let’s start with another question. How many of you pull your hair tight into a ponytail or a bun? Most of us do that (or have done it) but have you ever thought about what happens to your hair when you do that? When your hair is pulled too tightly, this can cause hair loss […]
October means it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we want to take this time to recognize what this month means to the many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is devastating news to receive and can often be prevented by women getting an annual mammogram. We all make excuses. Too busy. […]
Many people are diagnosed with Alopecia Areata but did you know that it is an autoimmune disease? An autoimmune disease is a breakdown of your body’s immune system. Alopecia Areata attacks the healthy hair follicles on the head resulting in patches of hair falling out. They are usually round in shape and about the size […]
Raise your hand if you’re under stress! Just turning on the TV these days is enough to stress us out. Let’s face it, we’re all affected in one way or another by the global pandemic, some of us more than others. The way we deal with stress varies from person to person and makes a […]