Healthy hair growth depends on an adequate diet. Iron deficiency is a common cause of hair loss in women. A three-year study of hair loss in women in the late 1990's had identified iron deficiency as the cause of hair loss in 72% of pre-menopausal women.
This loss of iron could lead to anemia. But don't wait for your doctor to diagnose you with having anemia (defined as too little iron in the blood). Try to get your recommended daily iron intake.
Some women with iron deficiency have experienced many strands and sometimes handfuls of hair going down the drain when washing their hair and they were not pregnant (note: pregnancy is sometimes a cause of hair loss in women).
So, your best bet is to avoid these nightmarish experiences and increase your iron intake on a daily basis. Make sure your diet contains enough meat, fish, eggs, cereals, peas and beans.
Try eating more dried fruits, legumes and dark leafy greens, which are very high in iron content. You may also consider a vitamin supplement, but before you do, you should consult with your physician. If you are taking any medications you should also consult with your doctor first on the best vitamin supplement for you.
Fruits and vegetables are also needed to provide vitamin C, which enables the body to absorb iron.
However, if you have experienced hair loss and are currently taking medications you should consult with your doctor to see if the hair loss may be caused by your current medication.
It is also known that those with the most healthy hair and skin get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet daily. Omega-3 fatty acids include salmon, herring, sardines, or mackerel three times per week.
It's not only what you put on your hair and scalp that is important, but it is also the products that you use on your hair that makes all the difference as well.
Did you know that most of the hair care products you currently use are made up of synthetic chemicals that do more harm than good? It's true. There are hazardous chemicals in shampoos, conditioners and a wide spectrum of hair products. These chemicals actually cause health problems like rashes, skin irritation and respiratory illness just to name a few.
You need to be aware of the toxic ingredients in the hair care products that you are purchasing so that you can avoid them. There are hundreds of healthier hair products that are better for you. Although these products are not often advertised in the mainstream media, these products are available to you as long as you know what they are and where to buy them.
You need to care for your health and the best way to do this is by using products with less harmful ingredients. There are organic products as well as natural home recipes that you can use to grow healthier hair more naturally. As long as you are informed there is no limit to what is available to you.
Take care of your skin, hair and health from the inside out. You'll be happy with the results.
Author Resource:-
Janice Johnson shares how to take care of your hair and scalp with healthy eating and by using less-toxic products that are healthier for your hair. Learn how to grow longer, healthier hair more naturally at http://www.lesstoxichaircare.com
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