Healthy Hair & Harmonious Hormones

Part of becoming the radiant, confident, and magnetic woman you're designed to be is to balance your hormones and create healthy hair. This is why I am so excited to share this week's insights! 

The Deeper Root of Hair Health

So many women I’ve supported experience hair loss and/or thinning. It has become increasingly common, yet it is deeper than a cosmetic issue. Hair health issues are signs of deeper imbalances within your body, often linked to stress, adrenal fatigue, and even fertility challenges. The health of your hair reflects the health of your liver and adrenals.

Stress & Hair Health

Chronic stress weakens your adrenals, the master glands responsible for managing your body's stress response. When you're constantly stressed, your adrenals produce excess cortisol and adrenaline, which can lead to hair loss and thinning. The excess stress can create hormonal imbalances which also impacts your reproductive and fertility health. When the adrenal glands are weak, hair health becomes impacted, resulting in hair thinning, hair loss, and slowed hair growth. 

The Hormone and Hair Link

Hormonal balance and hair health are interconnected for several reasons as both reflect the health and strength of the adrenals. Addressing underlying adrenal issues is crucial for both hair regrowth and your reproductive health. The adrenal glands are master glands that are responsible for creating a majority of your reproductive hormones. When you hone in on your adrenals and build a strong 

Factors that Impact Hair Health:

Lifestyle: Diet, Hydration, Supplementation

Stress

Sleep

Environment

Products 

Avoid, Eliminate, and/or Minimize:

Alcohol

Caffeine 

High fat foods

Processed foods and oils

My Favorite Hair Supplements:

Aloe Vera — consuming aloe vera gel internally is more effective for skin, hair, and nail health

 Ashwagandha — a powerful adaptogenic herb that supports the adrenals and reproductive system, which naturally enhances hair growth and balances hormones.  

Horsetail — high in silica and other essential vitamins that support hair health and promote growth. 

Lemon Balm —  a powerful adaptogenic herb that soothes the adrenals and minimizes the impact of stress, supporting adrenal health. 

Living Silica — a foundational mineral that is a natural bioavailable collagen booster that supports the skin, hair, nails, and bones – it provides structure to your hair.  Silica supplementation promotes hair growth and reduce hair thinning or loss by supporting the health of hair follicles and improving circulation to the scalp.

Nettle Leaf — high in silica, Nettle is a powerful adaptogenic herb that supports the adrenals, the scalp, and hair health.

Spirulina — remineralizes the body and promotes hair growth.

Zinc — It is also a foundational mineral that supports the health of the adrenals, naturally balancing hormones and enhancing hair health and growth.

Unique Ways to Enhance Hair Growth: 

Aloe Vera Gel: Applying aloe vera gel directly on your scalp will promote hair growth and support the hair follicles 

Red Light Therapy: the red and/or near-infrared wavelengths increase cellular activity, enhancing circulation in the scalp and promoting energy production within hair follicles.

Rosemary Essential Oil: Rosemary Essential Oil enhances hair growth — you can apply it at the root to stimulate follicle generation

Anything that supports your adrenals, supports your hormones and hair health!

It's time to create luscious hair, harmonious hormones, and radiant health! This is your time to heal and rise.