HAIR FOOD BOOK

CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS

There are many causes of hair loss (alopecia), the
most common ones being hereditary factors,
hormonal imbalances (e.g., polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS), medical conditions (e.g.,
Alopecia areata, a disease where the immune
system attacks the hair follicles), and in extreme
cases even stress. Treatment for cancer
(chemotherapy or radiation) also often results in
hair loss. Hair loss or thinning is most common
in both men and women.
Did you know there is even a connection
between gut health and hair health? According
to studies, a dysbiosis microbiome—i.e.,
imbalanced microflora—can impact functions
that are vital to the regulation of the hair cycle,
such as supplying nutrients, synthesizing certain
vitamins, and regulating aspects of the immune
system and can even contribute to hair loss.
Keep your gut healthy by avoiding
processed/junk foods—focusing instead on a
diet rich in fruits, veggies, and fiber—limiting
your antibiotic use, and reducing stress. You can
also take a high-quality, spore-based probiotic
supplement to further strengthen your
microbiome and digestive health.
Once you start losing hair, it may feel like the
situation is bleak, but the good news is, in many
cases, you can take steps to help prevent or slow
hair loss, or even regrow hair by natural means.
The fruits, herbs and oils listed below are all
wonderful for supporting healthy hair and scalp.

It's never too late to improve.
– Alexis Baxter

FOR THE BEST RESULTS, THE
FOLLOWING FOODS YOU
CAN EAT AND/OR APPLY
DIRECTLY TO THE HAIR AND
SCALP

1. Rosemary
One of the most potent natural herbs for
hair growth and thickness is rosemary. As
an extract or oil, it can help new growth by
improving blood circulation or blood flow
toward the hair follicles and the scalp.
It can also enhance the quality of hair care
by leaving the strands shiny. Moreover,
rosemary can reduce scalp irritation such
as dandruff because it is rich in
antioxidants.

2. Bhringraj Powder
Eclipta alba or bhringraj powder is a
common fixture in Indian medicine,
especially Ayurveda hair care. One of its
primary benefits is in helping regrow hair
for people with androgenetic alopecia or
male pattern baldness.
As one of the Ayurvedic herbs for hair
growth, it can reduce the time between
the phases of hair regrowth.
Herbs

3. Aloe Vera

It has both folic acid and B-
complex vitamins that decrease

the risks of balding (alopecia
areata).
Like rosemary, aloe vera can boost
blood circulation, allowing the
scalp to receive the nutrition it
needs.

4. Stinging Nettle
If you have damaged hair or want
to encourage hair regrowth, then
consider using stinging nettle.
The prickly weed has antioxidant
properties to help remove free
radicals. In turn, it creates a
thriving environment for the hair.
It is also one of the best herbs for
hair growth due to its vitamin A
and C contents. These make
stinging nettle a treatment for dry tresses.”

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