Episode 20: Root Causes of Hair Loss
Hair loss is something that affects approximately 56 million people across the world. There’s an intricate web of factors that can contribute to hair loss, and like anything else, it’s important to take a whole body approach to find the root cause of the problem.
In this episode, Nicole breaks down some of the root causes of hair loss, from nutrient deficiencies, to autoimmune disorders and hormone changes. Whether you’re dealing with hair loss personally, or you’re interested in learning about the science behind it, this episode is for you!
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Timestamps:
[01:43] How to identify nutrient deficiencies, specifically iron and B12
[02:17] The correct way to change eating habits
[05:47] Pernicious anaemia, what it is and how to treat it
[07:16] Zinc deficiency and some of the causes
[09:36] Nutrients aren’t a miracle cure
[09:58] Benefits of Biotin
[11:37] Environmental toxins and mould
[12:50] The connection between our gut and our hair
[15:11] What a comprehensive stool test can teach us
[15:56] How particular sex hormones can impact a women’s hair loss/growth
[17:05] Cortisol and how stress can cause hair loss
[18:30] Our thyroids and what happens when it becomes underactive
[20:47] Considering autoimmune diseases with hair loss
“It’s really important to assess your full health and get to the bottom of the root cause of why you’re suffering with the hair loss – that’s key.”
Essential learnings from this episode…
Looking at how your body processes the nutrients you’re consuming
The role our gut and thyroids can play when it comes to hair loss
How environmental toxins and mould can impact the health of our hair
Supplements aren’t a miracle a cure
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