Hair loss affects both men and women. When men experience hair loss it can actually be viewed as making him more distinguished, think of Patrick Stewart. But when women experience hair loss it is not as acceptable as it is with men and it can actually be very upsetting. Thankfully there are some ways a woman can keep her hair or stop the noticeable hair loss she may be going through.
Thankfully there are ways to proactively attack hair loss either before it begins or to stop it after it starts such as oral contraceptives and a healthy diet. Believe it or not birth control pills not only lessen the impact of Mother Nature’s “gift” but it can also help prevent hair loss. Earlier in this article we learned that hair loss can be linked to a rise in testosterone in woman. The way to counter balance the testosterone is by introducing extra estrogen into the body. This is where birth control pills help because they can have high amounts of estrogen in them that will fight off the testosterone. It helps to have birth control pills that are not low dose though.
Eating a healthy diet is not only good for our hearts, weight management, energy, and overall well being it can also benefit our hair as well. Eating foods that are high in protein and limiting our intake of carbs or fatty foods can greatly affect our hair health. By complimenting this type of diet with an extra boost from vitamins such as B-12, C, and E we can actually encourage healthy hair growth while preventing hair loss. The healthier our bodies are the healthier the hair that the body grows can be.
Even though men and women both experience hair loss they don’t go through the same effects. Women will go through much more emotional trauma because of thinning hair than men. Luckily there are ways to help spur on hair growth if you notice your hair starting to thin by following these simple steps.
