Your hair is one of the first things people see when they look at you. It’s a vital part of our identity.
The way we style our hair says a bit about who we are and how we want to express ourselves. Hair loss therefore can affect our confidence and how we perceive ourselves. Menopause is a natural biological process that all women experience at some point in their lives. During this time, the body goes through numerous physical changes as it adjusts to fluctuating hormonal levels, from hot flushes, mood swings, insomnia and hair loss. Oestrogen is related to hair growth and hair loss.
While oestrogen levels are high, women have full, thick hair in the ‘growing phase’. But oestrogen drops during and after menopause, and testosterone increases. Within the follicles this testosterone is converted to a stronger hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which causes more hairs to enter the ‘resting’ phase and makes the follicle inactive. These hairs can fall out and cause thinning and balding.
Natural Ways To Stimulate Hair Growth
> Massaging the scalp is an excellent way to stimulate the blood vessels and allow more nutrients to reach the follicles and promote hair growth. Use oils and massage in a circular motion for up to 30 minutes.
> Make sure your diet is full of nuts and seeds such as walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, flax oil, oily fish, and green leafy vegetables. These omega 3 sources are excellent additions to the diet to maintain healthy hair along with vitamins, zinc and biotin for healthy hair condition and growth.
> Reduce stress, this has a detrimental effect on hair quality and growth. Stress also affects hormone production by reducing oestrogen production. It also affects mood and anxiety. Yoga and breathing techniques along with exercise are effective in coping with reducing stress and cortisol levels.
> Cleanmarine MenoMin, which contains ingredients like omega 3 Krill oil, B1, B2, B6, biotin and B12, also vitamin D, soya and rosemary can help to balance hormones. Soya contains natural phytoestrogens to support natural oestrogens, while omega oils will nourish and protect the hair, while biotin will support healthy hair.
> Consider a tailored food supplement called New Nordic Hair Volume. Hair Volume is a one-a-day tablet made from apple extract in combination with millet, horsetail, amino acid, biotin, zinc and copper. The tablet supplies the scalp and follicles (root of the hair) with nutrients. The content of biotin and zinc contributes to normal hair growth and normal functions of the skin. Zinc even contributes to the follicle’s production of hair colour (pigment), which gives the hair its natural colour.