As we know, there are many different factors that can play a role in hair loss. We have had one client discuss and ask the following questions “I’ve been losing so much hair recently. My friend told me “my hair loss may be caused by my lifestyle and nutrition”. Is that true? “Does This Effect Your Hair?”
Environmental stressors that can affect hair loss can include a broad range of factors that can impact hair wellness. For example, exposure to toxins, pollution, and smoking. These can all hazardous to hair follicles. Stay away from smoking and any other vices. These will also do no good for your body’s ability to grow healthy and natural hair. Smoking or exposure to second hand smoke is also very hazardous for your hair. Research shows that smoking can cause damage to the DNA of the hair follicle. It can also cause an oxidative stress in the body. This is a factor that can lead to hair damage and even hair loss. Being around second hand smoke isn’t healthy for hair either. We suggest quitting smoking and encouraging your friends and loved ones to quit. Quitting won’t just do good for your lungs, it can help prevent hair damage.
Living in high pollution environments can lead to a sensitive scalp. Some Symptoms of a sensitive scalp include itching, dandruff, and an oily scalp. Air particles, such dust and smoke for example, can settle on your scalp and cause such symptoms. In time, this can lead to hair damage.
It’s not always possible to make lifestyle changes. Taking steps to protect the hair from environmental stressors are still very important. Washing your hair after it’s exposed to pollutants snd even wearing a hat can help. Taking supplements may also be beneficial for protecting your hair from pollutants.
Growing hair requires nutrients. For example iron and biotin as well as plenty of protein and various vitamins, such as Vitamin D. An unhealthy diet will stunt the growth of hair. As we age, this will exacerbate other hair growth issues. You also need to exercise to keep the body healthily pumping all the nutrition around. If you are what you eat, you can imagine how what you eat every day plays into how your hair grows as well. Nutrition is not everything when it comes to healthy hair but is important. You must acquire enough protein, drink plenty of water daily, and choose iron and zinc rich foods. These all contribute to healthy and strong hair. There is also a promising connection between Omega threes and strong hair growth. Foods that are rich in Omega three include oily fish like salmon and mackerel, nuts and seeds, such as flax and chia seeds, as well as flaxseed and soybean oils.
Nutritional deficiencies, such as iron deficiency anemia or a zinc deficiency also may result in hair loss. If you eat plenty of iron and zinc rich foods such as leafy greens, whole grains, lean beef, legumes, nuts, and seeds can help prevent deficiencies.
