There are a variety of conditions, drugs and nutritional deficiencies/toxicity that create the symptom of hair loss.  Regardless of the diagnosis we need to start to look at our habits or vices and see clearly how my choices create consequences, i.e. thyroid conditions, autoimmune functions, hair loss, high blood pressure, etc…

As a female ages, estrogen levels fall and there can be a shift in the balance of estrogen and testosterone.  Estrogen creates cell growth, therefore proper estrogen levels will turn on retired (as we age) hair follicles.  Testosterone can have a hair thinning effect when it gets out of balance.  As I’ve said, as a woman ages, estrogen from the ovaries diminishes then ceases with menopause.  However the adrenal gland produces androgen’s, which when healthy, will create a balance of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

Lets look at what you can do proactively to create the full head of hair you desire.  First, think green for silica, a mineral responsible for strong shiny hair.  Beets, leafy greens, vegetables and whole grains have naturally balanced minerals, including silica.  Copper, in hair makes it thicker, due to the stimulation of collagen.  Oysters, legumes, chocolate, bran cereals, black-strap molasses (Alka-Boost) and nuts (almonds & cashews) are high in copper. Zinc has an antioxidant effect, which prevents free radical damage of the hair.  Pumpkin seeds, chicken breast, eggs and wheat germ are high in Zinc.  Think Alka-Green, Trace Minerals, Green20 & Adrenal support.

When we are creating a chemical/hormonal imbalance due to the fight or flight response because of our Ego’s resistance to the lessons life gives us daily, our Sympathetic Nervous System shunts blood to muscles, heart and brain to “beat the tiger” – It’s an illusion, there really is no threat in general to my life.  The blood is shunted from the brain, depriving it of nutrition.  Also the body steals pregnenalone from the adrenals to make cortisol/adrenaline and not balance the estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and DHEA.  B.E.S.T. treatments re-time the nervous system and we coach you in health habits so you wont loose hair over issues that are not in your control.

In Health & Service,

Dr. Roland Phillips BA, BS, D.C.