Dubai Trichologist Feamle Hair loss Hair thinning Specialist
Hair Myth: WASHING YOUR HAIR TOO MUCH WILL MAKE IT FALL OUT.
Not true. Washing your hair is singularly the best thing you can do for it. Your hair and scalp, just like the rest of your body, benefits from the removal of dirt, oil and dead skin cells. Continue reading “Hair Myth: WASHING YOUR HAIR TOO MUCH WILL MAKE IT FALL OUT.”
Your body breaks down carbohydrates and converts them into energy. They’re absorbed quickly into your bloodstream and shuttled around your body for fuel and repair. Amongst other things, carbohydrates are used to convert protein into the cells that form your hair.
Carbohydrates are important because they provide energy, and being the second fastest-growing cells in your body, your hair cells need a lot of energy to grow. However, because hair is a non-essential tissue its needs are not prioritised and a deficit of carbohydartes is likely to show up first in the form of excessive hair shedding.
If your diet lacks complex carbohydrates, your body may also start to convert stored proteins, like muscle, into energy. This can be taxing on your kidneys and liver, and can cause various problems, including hair loss. Complex carbohydrates (i.e. whole grains) are best for your hair and body.
They are better at maintaining cell energy levels than simple carbohydrates (i.e. pastries and cakes), as they give you a slower and more sustained release of energy. Sugar-loaded simple carbohydrates can raise and then drop your energy levels quickly and can also lead to obesity and diabetes when eaten in excess.
This is why you often get a ‘high’ after eating sugary foods and then find you crash and become tired. While everyone should eat a serving of complex carbohydrates with each meal, if you excercise you will need to increase your intake! Talk to your GP or nutritionist about the best way to do so.
Energy to your hair cells drops 4 hours after eating a meal, so snack on a complex carb between meals to help keep levels sustained.
My Top Healthy Carbohydrates;
Whole grain toast
Whole grain cereal
Bulgar wheat
Baked beans
Peas Jacket potatoes (with the skin)
Parsnips
Barley
Oatmeal
Brown rice or pasta
Fresh fruit (i.e. apples, pears and bananas)
Legumes
Summertime is fast approaching and it’s easy to get caught up in the warmth and forget to adequately protect your hair. It’s common knowledge that the sun has the potential to cause skin damage, increase aging and even trigger cancer, but in addition to treating your skin to the protection of SPF lotions, it’s vital to keep your hair from harm too. Continue reading “Don’t let the sun steal your shine”
Diet is incredibly important to hair growth and health. In fact, a nutritional deficiency will likely show up first in your hair before it is seen anywhere else. This is because hair is a non-essential tissue and so your body will never send energy, vitamins or minerals its way if an essential tissue needs them. What’s more, hair cells are the 2nd fastest growing cells in the body, which makes diet even more important to sustaining growth. Continue reading “Zinc important for your hair”
