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Hair loss is challenging enough for men, but for women it can be devastating. Our culture accepts what doctors call male pattern baldness (even if many men aren\u2019t crazy about the idea), but not balding women.<\/p>\n

And while, genetically, hair loss runs in families, it\u2019s almost always gifted to men. For women, there are other causes. So let\u2019s talk about your hair:<\/p>\n

Good nutrition is vital for healthy hair<\/strong>.
\n\u2022\tYour hair doesn\u2019t like junk food, period.
\n\u2022\tEat a palm-sized portion of high-quality, low fat-protein daily–good choices include fish, skinless chicken, eggs, or soy.
\n\u2022 Drinking enough water is essential: six 8-ounce glasses daily if you\u2019re under 50, seven if you\u2019re over 50, and eight glasses minimum if you\u2019re working out.
\n\u2022 Make fruits and veggies your main menu, enjoying at least five half-cup servings of fresh fruit and vegetables daily (see our Friday recipes for ideas).
\n\u2022\tNutritionally oriented doctors, like myself, recommend a high-potency daily multivitamin, like Multiplex<\/a> (with iron<\/a>, if you\u2019re having periods), along with extra zinc<\/a> and a daily tablespoon of flaxseed oil<\/a> mixed into your food or juice.<\/p>\n

By far the most common cause of hair loss in women is stress<\/strong>.
\n\u2022\tMake stress reduction a primary focus. Once stress is under control, your hair will start growing back.
\n\u2022 Do you have specific problems that need to be addressed? Something with your job, relationships, or finances? Pinpointing these issues can lead to problem-solving changes.
\n\u2022 Maybe the problem is how you react (or overreact) to situations that are just part of life, like traffic, crowds, or deadlines at work.
\n\u2022\tFor all the above, consider learning a stress reduction technique, like yoga, t\u2019ai chi, or meditation.<\/p>\n

The skin diseases psoriasis and eczema can cause hair loss<\/strong>.
\n\u2022\tAsk your doctor for help, but be aware that stress is often a component of these conditions (see ideas above).<\/p>\n

The most common medical condition causing hair loss is underactive thyroid<\/strong>.
\n\u2022\tYour doctor can test your thyroid by measuring your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level.
\n\u2022 Remember: high TSH means low thyroid function. Even though many doctors wait for a TSH to reach 5 before starting treatment, a lot of doctors (including me) start treatment at 3.5.
\n\u2022\tYou can test yourself for underactive thyroid by measuring your basal body temperature as described in my book, The Triple Whammy Cure<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Be reassured that normal hair loss is from 50 to 150 strands a day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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