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Hair solutions that are not just for men!

Outer beauty is a reflection of inner wellness. You hair is a great report card. Hair follicles are not essential for survival. When our bodies are under stress, the hair follicle will go into a resting phase called the telogen phase for anywhere from 1-4 months. Most of us need to loose at least 50% of your hair before we notice how much it has thinned! We have over 80 million people with thinning hair and you can see this is a global problem. I also believe our bodies were created to heal when given the correct tools and changed inputs!

The traditional western medicine would have us believe that hair loss is all about genetics. That is less of a factor than they want us to believe. Epigenetics had not confirmed that for us. In addition, big pharma has not given us affordable, successful, widely applicable solutions since Rogaine came out about 30-40 years ago. Finasteride is a pill for men to take but in some men, it can turn off all androgen (Testosterone) production and has potential to chemically neuter you! Finasteride block the conversion of testosterone to DHT by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. DHT binds to the receptors in the hair follicle and causes it to weaken, shrink, and then eventually die. Blocking DHT production also does not clean up the downstream inflammatory pathway which includes Interleukin-6 and TNF-alpha. Guess what contributes to hair loss? Inflammation!

Factors affecting hair loss

• hormones, stress, cortisol and adrenal health
• free radical damage and oxidative stress
• toxins and liver processing
• nutritional deficiencies, metabolism, energy conversion
• genetics/ DHT sensitivity
• immune system and digestive health

For example, when women are pregnant, their hair seems longer and thicker due to the follicle remaining in the anagen growth phase longer because of the higher levels of estrogen. After childbirth, some women experience hair loss due to hormone changes, stress and hair moving to the telogen phase. On the opposite end of the spectrum, women around menopause may notice hair gets thin. brittle, frizzy and falls out

It also helps to get some sun exposure without overdoing it. Our hair follicles have Vitamin D receptors. We need to have adequate Vitamin D to help activate the follicle. On the other hand, too much sun exposure causes free radicals and oxidative stress which is NOT supportive of hair growth.

Our liver health is important to detoxifying. A few of the toxins that congest our liver and other detoxification pathways include heavy metals, xenoestrogens from plastics and processed food, and synthetic hormones. Glutathione is a master antioxidant that helps detoxify the liver. Our liver converts the inactive thyroid hormone T4 to the active thyroid hormone form T3 which is extremely important for healthy energy and metabolism. The mineral selenium helps convert T4 to T3 and also binds to mercury. Mercury is highly opposed to our energy production as it increases oxidative stress and is toxic to our mitochondria.

A touch of grey

Grey hair is nothing other than a reduction of the enzyme Catalase, and enzyme that produces antioxidants. As we age, catalase and antioxidant levels drop. Catalase breaks down H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) into oxygen and water. H2O2 bleaches out the hair pigment centers. Some of the supplements we can consume to increase Catalase include

• ashwagandha
• saw palmetto
• curcumin
• tocotrienols (mixed Vitamin E types)
• and PROTANDIM!

Let's put tools in your tool box

Our skin absorbs 60% of what we put onto our bodies within 26 seconds! The scalp and forehead have 4 times the absorption rate of other parts of our body. As previously discussed, our scalp and hair health are affected by our intestinal health, stress, and optimal thyroid function. We need to clean up the products that we use.

Junk added to typical haircare products

• Parabens- a preservative Mimics estrogen and disrupts hormone balance, is linked to cancer and reproductive and fertility issues
• Phthalates- used to soften other substances and enhance absorption. Has been shown to disrupt hormones , lower testosterone in men, causes asthma and allergies, and is banned from children's products in countries outside of the US.
• Artificial fragrance- companies don't have to disclose what are inside that "artificial fragrance" This can be made up of a ton of chemicals. It may also cause allergies and be a hormone disruptor.
• SLS or Sodium lauryl sulfate/sodium laureth sulfate- Helps the product lather and foam. Is a known skin irritant, strips the natural oils from the hair and strips color from colored hair.
• DEA and TEA- emulsifiers and foaming agents, possible carcinogens.
• PEG-is a thickening agent, derived from petroleum, is a know skin irritant, and is carcinogenic

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Our main features:

• recommended for all hair types
• refreshing peppermint fragrance with a hint of thyme
• clean formula for every day use
• environmentally friendly formula
• no added sulfates, parabens, gluten, silicones, phthalates ,artificial colors, or animal derivatives
• no ethanolamines- (MEA/DEA)
• non-GMO

SHAMPOO, conditioner, and hair serum

All 3 of these excellent product contain Lanatellis, a synergistic combination of botanical ingredients that shows excellent free radical scavenging properties, able to protect and repair hair damage and also has an anti-rosacea effect on the skin, reducing redness and improving skin complexion and protects hair against environmental assaults

Scalp Serum

Apiscalp fights dandruff, itching, dryness, and hyperseborrhea to provide beauty and comfort to both oily and dry scalps. Moisturizes the scalp and protects healthy scalp microflora for more beautiful hair.

Hairgenyl-Rich in peptides from the yeast Pichia Minuta, isolated from the flowers of azalea to support normal hair growth for fuller thicker looking hair. Acts on 3 regulation mechanisms of hair regrowth; the mitochondrial dynamics, the expression of signaling molecules, and the components of epigenetics. Boosts hair regrowth, the hair is thicker, more resistant, and the scalp is densely covered. Hairgenyl is recommended in all anti-loss and regrowth hair care products.

Shampoo

• a clean formula
• removes excess oil, dirt, pollution, and styling products without harsh ingridients
• reduces frizz
• strengthens each hair strand (58% less breakage in a 1 week study)
• safe for chemically treated air and colored hair
• mindfully formulated with NRF2 ingredients

conditioner

• clean formula
• nourishes and conditions hair
• reduces frizz
• protects against environmental assaults
• reduces split ends
• improves shine and body for fuller, thicker looking hair
• safe for chemically treated an colored hair
• mindfully formulated with NRF2 ingredients

the System

The list price is $120.99, and a subscription price of $100.99 with free shipping. I have a ton of hair and I have found the system lasts me 8-10 weeks. I must warn you, when you move to a more natural product, you may go through a detox phase-especially women. Your scalp may need to get rid of the build up of toxins from other shampoo and conditioners.

• you hair may feel heavy, tangely, sticky
• you may experience an oily scalp
• you may experience dry, brittle hair
• there is a possibility of shedding of more hair in order to get rid of build up on your scalp

Important! Our shampoo does not lather- You do not need more product, just be sure your hair is wet when you apply it. Remember, lather comes from chemicals. A clean shampoo will lather much less than a typical shampoo. The most important thing to remember s that HEALING TAKES TIME! We have been doused with chemicals for a long time. PATIENCE IS REQUIRED. Knowledge is for your mind, experience is for your body. Let them hold hands! You are worth it

Live loved, and GET SOME!