I'm a 57 yr. old woman who is losing her hair ..?

Question

I take thyroid and had it checked. It's normal. My hair has been pretty long for about 5 yrs. and I pull it up almost every day in a big clip. I'm getting it cut this week. Oh yes, I take vitamins everyday. Had a complete hysterectomy yrs. ago and quit taking estrogen a couple of yrs. ago. Any ideas out there or is anyone else going through this? thanks

Answer 1

due to age factor

Answer 2

There are several causes for loosing hair at your conditions and age.
You have to think about the different aspects that influences on it. Food, Nutrition, Hormones, treatment you give to your hair are the principals.

Having in mind your blood type (and according to that, what you can eat or don’t) It is very important for general metabolism of the body.
You must include in your diet foods rich in Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, Sulfur, Iodine, Calcium and proteins. All meat must be without grease. If drink coffee, reduce the intake. Beware of fries, Avoid inlays and pork meat. Reduce caffeine, ice creams and sodas.
Emotional stress makes great damage to general health.
Practice exercise, relaxation, frequent deep respiration and meditation.

Broccoli, Cucumbers, Coles, Pumpkins, Garlic and Onion, waltnuts, Soy milk, figs, grapes, apples, eggplant, celery, asparagus, radish, lettuce, cauliflower, oatmeal, chick-peas, avocado, wheat germ, bee pollen, almonds, Black beans, lentils, are good example of what you need to eat.

Do not extra pull the hair in horsetails, resulting weakened and broken.
Frequent dye with “cellophane” kills the hair fiber because can’t breathe.
Phytohormones as derived from soy, supplies the lack of estrogen, helps avoid hormonal unbalance, since you have an hysterectomy.
Try to dry your hair with warm air. To much hot it damages the follicles of the hair
Also tincture, decoloration and permanents cause damage in the hair fibers.
Excess of stress and seborrhea dandruff are very common causes of loosing hair.
Use mild shampoos not very abrasives ones.
Do not shake the towel over the hair. Comb it and brush it softly.

In these advises you can find how maintain a healthy hair and body.
Good luck!

Answer 3

You might want to change product to see how that works for you. Additionally, you may want to increase your level of hydration; drink more water.

My mother has had success with the 'My Crown and Glory' line:

http://www.yourcrownandglory.com/?ycag=testimonials

You can get it at your local Whole Foods Market. With th use of the shampoo and conditioner, she noticed a lessening in hair loss, an increase in hair volume, and less breakage.

Dealing with your hair with good, nourishing product may help. If you don't see an improvement, I'd recommend following up with your endocrinologist to make sure nothing's amiss with your thyroid function.

Best of luck to you . . .