Preventing Hair Loss for Fitness Enthusiasts Achieving fitness goals is empowering, but intense training and dietary restrictions can sometimes lead to an overlooked consequence: hair loss. Whether recreational or competitive, fitness enthusiasts often face unique challenges that may impact hair...

Following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's close-cropped hairdo, the altercation at the 2022 Academy Awards between Will Smith and Chris Rock brought global attention to alopecia areata. Many were unaware that Jada has alopecia areata—an autoimmune condition that causes...

Imagine boosting your hair with just a five-minute daily scalp massage for hair growth. A simple yet potent technique that's been gaining recognition for its impressive results in promoting healthier, fuller hair. Scalp massages aren't just about relaxation; they can...

Have you ever given a thought to what's inside that bottle of your favorite hair product? It's easy to be swayed by the promise of lustrous locks and a dandruff-free scalp, but at what cost? The truth is, there are...

Have you ever considered the connection between hair loss and gut health? It's a link that's often overlooked, but it's crucial to understand. Your gut is tied to nearly every function in your body, so when your gut health is...

Ever found yourself wondering why you're losing hair more than usual? Sure, there are plenty of reasons, from genetics to stress, but there's one lesser-known factor that might be playing a role - mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and histamine...

If you're experiencing more hair loss than usual and have hypothyroidism, there's a likely connection between the two. Understanding how hypothyroidism can cause hair loss it is helpful to understand your thyroid gland. This guide aims to explore the reasons...

Can vaping cause hair loss - and be the culprit behind your thinning hair? It's a question that should be addressed. Vaping, a popular alternative to traditional smoking, is often touted for being less harmful, but its impact on hair...

For many women, the culprit behind those thinning locks might be something as simple yet vital as vitamin D deficiency. In this text, we'll dive into how a lack of this essential nutrient can lead to hair loss and what...

Here's a podcast interview and summary I did on natural hair growth The Journey to Natural Hair Growth Julie Olson's mission to combat hair loss naturally, stems from her own personal experience and a decade of expertise in functional nutrition....

Let's dive in the question 'does menopause cause hair loss?', exploring these changes and offering ideas on how to manage them - provide insights and solutions for those noticing their hair isn't as thick or lush as before, due to...

Recipe Ingredients: Directions: ***NOTE: Benefits of Collagen, as in bone broth, is associated with several health benefits because it helps make up proteins such as keratin that form hair, skin and nails. It may also increase muscle mass, prevent bone loss, relieve...

Recipe Ingredients: ●      1 Baguette (Highly recommend gluten-free) ●      1 cup finely chopped tomatoes ●      ½ cup finely chopped onions ●      ¼ tsp olive oil ●      Ground salt ●      Ground pepper ●      ¼ tsp Zesty Garlic PLUCK seasoning ●      1 tbsp chopped basil  ●      Dijon mustard ●      Optional: goat cheese; micro...

Ever stumbled upon the bizarre question can masturbation cause hair loss and wondered if there's any truth behind it? You're not alone. This topic, shrouded in myths and misconceptions, often leaves many scratching their heads in confusion. In this text,...

Ever found yourself asking, "Can stress cause hair loss?" You're not alone. It's a question that's crossed many minds, especially during times of high stress. Stress can wreak havoc on your body in unexpected ways, and yes, that includes your...

Discovering clumps of hair in your shower drain or on your pillow can be an unsettling experience. Hair loss, or alopecia, isn't just an issue that affects your scalp; it can impact your entire body. And while it's more prevalent...

Hair loss in women is a reality for millions of ladies, too. You might notice thinning strands, a widening part, or even patchy spots. It's a sensitive topic, often shrouded in silence, but you're not alone—over 50% of women will...

Experiencing hair loss can be alarming, and you might be wondering if your recent bout with COVID-19 could be the culprit. It's not just you—studies have linked post-COVID recovery with a noticeable increase in hair shedding. This condition usually appears...

The answer to the question "Can diabetes cause hair loss?" is yes there's a connection. Hair loss is one of the lesser-known symptoms that can arise in individuals with diabetes. It's not just about high blood sugar levels; the link...

While several factors can contribute to hair thinning - food choices and dietary habits play a large role in maintaining hair health. Among those there's a connection between low protein and hair loss. Explore the crucial connection between low protein...

Nourishing from the Inside-Out Organic olive oil is known for its numerous health benefits, and it has been a staple in Mediterranean cuisine and skincare for centuries. Not only is it beneficial for the skin and body, but it can...

Hair loss can be an emotionally charged topic, especially for women…I know because I was one of them. Many people may not fully understand why hair loss is such a sensitive topic, but it is important to recognize that it...

You can put them in their place! When parasites invade your body, they can cause some serious diseases from malnutrition to digestive disorders and beyond. Their survival plan involves hiding out in small crevices and stealing valuable nutrients from you...

Myth 1: Mostly Men Experience Hair Loss Fact: While hair loss, especially complete balding, is mostly associated with men, female hair loss is on the rise. According to the American Hair Loss Association, 40% of women deal with hair loss...

I’ve seen patients make this mistake hundreds of times. When hair loss strikes, they run to the dermatologist hoping they will help them regrow their hair with special serums, injections, or other regenerative procedures.  I do NOT advise this.   The...

Sit down. I want to tell you something. A projected 2.8 billion people will lose their hair according to the Global Alopecia Market in 2016 - 2026. Count them all. 2.8 BILLION—that’s a lot of unhappy heads. Is hair thinning...

Maybe you are wondering what nutrition has to do with hair thinning and hormones. LOTS, TONS!! Let’s start with the unknown fact that Scalp-Hair-Follicles are the Forgotten Organ. There are many reasons why this is important, but I’ll summarize the...

By Holly Parker NB-HWC, FMCHC, MFA Health Coaching is a term that’s heard often now as this budding field gains popularity with growing evidence about the value coaches deliver to people wanting control over their health. Health practitioners of every...

By Mihaela Gruita, PharmD, CFMP If you have been struggling with hair loss, you are not alone. According to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 40% of women experience hair loss by the time they turn 50....

Not so many years ago, the gluten-free lifestyle was reserved for an obscure cluster of people who were forced to settle for wannabe foods that resembled sawdust but didn’t taste as good. I know because I was one of them....

Toxicity is a Major Problem In this day and age, it’s impossible to keep harmful toxins out of your body since they are virtually everywhere, largely due to industrialization. To make matters worse, you may have a poor diet that...

Do you feel tired, even when you’ve got plenty of sleep the night before? Does your mind feel “foggy” all day long, no matter how many cups of coffee you have? Do simple tasks overwhelm you because you lack the energy...

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. Normally, the insulin hormone moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. But with diabetes, the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or...

Learn About a Common Ingredient that Could be Damaging your Health While there are a variety of food additives that are detrimental to health, there’s one, in particular, that is well known to damage the gut microbiome, and that ingredient...

Gut health affects your body's ability to fall asleep and stay asleep Tryptophan (TRP) is an essential amino acid, which means that it must be included in the diet because the body cannot produce it. Tryptophan is used by gut...

Are People Overreacting to Gluten? Is it Just a Fad? NO, gluten sensitivity is REAL and will continue to rise among our current population. Here are some reasons why: Many of my clients suffered from a host of annoying symptoms...

Not only do I think the definition of the word “fortitude” is amazing, it has a personal message and story behind it that goes much deeper for me... It has to do with my dear close friend, Joni Soule. We...

The traditional gluten-free diet is the most commonly consumed. Unfortunately, this diet is merely switching gluten-containing packaged, processed products for gluten-free packaged processed foods which are still unhealthy. Many over-the-counter packaged foods contain cross-contamination of gluten. Also, many “gluten-free” products...

Gluten sensitivity and celiac disease are not the same thing. However, with both it is recommended and important to avoid gluten consumption 100%. Gluten sensitivity and celiac disease have been shown to cause malabsorption of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients....

1) Start saving money with grocery store shopping. Shop the perimeters of the store where you will find delicious whole foods. This way you can ditch the processed, addictive foods that cost more. Don’t shop when you are hungry. Know...

Being connected with others may be much more important than you thought… “Loneliness and social isolation are just as much a threat to longevity as obesity, smoking 15 cigarettes a day or being an alcoholic” as documented in a study...

Have you ever experienced: Feeling overwhelmed? Scattered? Pulled in 100+ different directions? Your mind in overdrive? Afraid of saying no because you don’t want to disappoint? You can’t turn off your mind turning round-and-round — even to sleep? Read More......

No doubt, today’s world is full of dangerous toxins. They are in the air you breathe, the water you drink, the food you eat, and the products you use. Scientists estimate that the average adult has about 700 contaminants in...

Do you often find yourself overtired, but too wired to get a good, restful night’s sleep? In our electronically overstimulated and illuminated world, it’s not uncommon. Many factors can contribute to sleeplessness, but a lack of melatonin, a hormone that...

Up to 60 percent of the human body is water: the brain is composed of 70 percent water; the lungs are nearly 90 percent water; and about 83 percent of our blood is water. In other words, we are aqueous...

I thought I'd post this for those of you who were having a crumbling day... Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a candida yeast infection, Ulcerative Colitis, and...

Hormones can be a woman’s best friend… or they can be her worst enemy. When they are balanced, hormones work together to promote health and harmony in our bodies, driving a number of important biological functions and processes. But a...

No one wants to suffer through the spring allergy season feeling miserable with a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes… or the headaches, fatigue, and sleep troubles that come with allergies. And you don’t have to rely on those commonly...

The vascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is made up of the vessels that carry blood and lymph through the body from the brain down to the toes, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs and removing...

Within the health-o-sphere, there are endless diets, thousands of self-help books, cult-like workout routines, and a smorgasbord of pills and potions with extravagant claims. Do you eat vegetarian or paleo? Cardio workouts or powerlifting? Protein powders or whole foods? How...

by Julie Olson  Nutrition facts labels are meant to be easily read, but can be confusing, misleading and even inaccurate. “The American consumer is at a disadvantage when it comes to reading food labels, namely because we don’t speak metric....

Gut flora, gut microbiota, or gastrointestinal microbiota is the complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of all vertebrates. The gut microbiota has the largest numbers of bacteria. This microbiome also contains the greatest number of species...

Hormones… they certainly don’t get much respect at times. What do they have to do with happiness? Actually, hormones play a big role in our feelings and other factors. Learn what we can do to capitalize on them. How Hormones...

Called one of the top scientific discoveries of the 21st century, the human microbiome, cannot be ignored. It’s a game changer for better understanding disease and health. The microbiome is a crew of bacteria (also referred to as microorganisms) that...

Stress is a normal part of modern daily life, but most people are not aware of the negative consequences of stress on their health—until it is too late. Some people are able to cope with stress better than others, while...

Many different versions of low-carb diets have come and gone over the past several decades, but one carb-restrictive diet that’s been around for generations and is garnering significant attention today is the ketogenic diet. Far from a fad diet, the...

The Paleo diet and the Ketogenic diet have both gained extreme popularity in recent years for their acclaimed ability to promote weight loss, fat reduction, improved metabolism, and numerous other benefits. While there are a lot of overlapping similarities between...

If you’re new to intermittent fasting, or thinking about giving it a try, here’s a quick list of the most fundamental rules you’ll need to follow and some mistakes you’ll need to avoid. Intermittent Fasting Basic Philosophy The use of...

Before we can discuss intermittent fasting benefits, we must first know what intermittent fasting is. Intermittent Fasting (IF) is the self-imposed abstaining from food for a specified period, usually about 16 hours with a window of 8 hours to consume...

What does gut health have to do with hay fever or seasonal allergies? Probably a lot more than you might think. Allergies and hay fever are an inappropriate defensive response to pollen and other substances. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola,...

SIBO (pronounced SEE-bo)  stands for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth. It is one of the causes of leaky gut, but the two vary quite a bit when it comes to treatment. The most common symptoms of SIBO are abdominal pain or...

You must develop the right mental attitude on your road to success. Without being overly simplistic, think of “The Little Train Who Could.” Instead of having an “I Can’t” attitude, replace it with an “I Can!” attitude. A positive outlook...

In his book, The Winning Attitude, John C. Maxwell noted author and speaker, explains attitude as: The “advance man” of our true selves. Has inward roots but outward fruits. Our best friend or worst enemy. More honest and more consistent...

Many people lose weight when they begin eating gluten-free. If you have gluten intolerance, you may lose weight because your body can process the food better, but you may also lose weight even without an intolerance. Along with weight-loss, eating...

The word inflammation comes from the Latin inflammare, to set on fire. In the context of our immune system - heat, redness, pain and swelling form as a reaction to either injury, or a perceived threat in the body. If...

Your body is designed to digest and absorb the food you eat. Unfortunately, many people struggle with digestion even though our body creates enzymes for just this purpose. If you seem to get gas no matter you eat, you often suffer...