•    Majority of men and women are affected by hair loss at some stage in their lives
•    Men lose hair at a faster rate than women
•    Hair is in a constant cycle – growth / rests / renews itself
•    100,000 hairs on the average head
•    Colour, curl, thickness, length – genetic factors.
•    Hair is dead, except for the root also known as the bulb, which is anchored to the base of the hair follicle.

How much hair should we be losing each day?

•    Natural to lose some hair each day.... 30 – 100 hairs on average

What are the main CAUSES of hair loss?

1. Hormonal
2. Genetics
3. Ringworm infection (fungal)
4. Chemotherapy
5. Shock / stress and anxiety
6. Nutritional deficiencies – vegetarians/ b12/ Fe
7. Other diseases
8. Illness, surgery (anasthetics) and infections (Bali belly)
9.Pregnancy, childbirth, post pregnancy
10. Menopause & peri-menopause
11. Contraceptive Pill
12. Crash diets
13. Anorexia
12. Medications & drugs eg steroids

Tests for Hair Loss

There are around 8 different tests that need to be done to ascertain the cause of individual hair loss and alopecia.

Herbs for Hair Loss

There are 4 specific herbal medicines used to slow the loss of hair and also to prevent hair loss in men and women.
These are western herbs which need to be prescribed by your naturopath.

Hair Loss Diet – Alopecia Diet

Besides a high protein diet, there are TARGET foods that are critical to eat which will prevent and slow down hair loss.

Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Loss

Besides the B Group vitamins there are around 5 other very important vitamins and minerals. Ask your naturopath to go through them with you.

How long does regrowth take in women?

Approximately within 3-6 months the hair will be regrowing at a good rate.

Lifestyle factors

Drugs/ medications / vaccinations / stress / dyes and bleaches all need to be taken into consideration.