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Is Ashwagandha good for hair growth? It is extremely anabolic. Read more....
Ashwagandha is touted for many ailments and more..It is claimed to be good for hair.But Is Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)good for hair growth?Read more.... A journal article in the J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015 Nov 25;12:43. doi: 10.1186/s12970-015-0104-9. eCollection 2015.Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled [...]
New Research Shows Hair Loss from Covid-19. Is there a possibility of a cure?
New Research Shows Hair Loss from Covid-19A recent report shows that "More than a quarter, or 27%, of patients recovering from COVID-19 reported hair loss as one of the lingering problems in a survey of more than 1,500 people in the Survivor Corp Facebook group. Members are sometimes called “long haulers” because they discuss long-term effects [...]
Can Vitamin D Deficiency increase the Severity of the Covid-19 virus?
Can Low Vitamin D increase the Severity of the Covid-19 virus?There is evidence to suggest that Vitamin D prophylaxis may reduce the severity of the Covid-19 illness. Especially with decreasing the respiratory inflammatory response. Which appears to be the major cause of death.Here are two links with details of the mechanisms that involve Vitamin D. For those of you more technically [...]
Can All the Stress from the Corona Virus cause Hair Shedding? Can we reverse it.
Can All the Stress from the Corona Virus cause Hair Shedding?Can we reverse it?Covid-19 has played havoc with our lives.Uncertainty with our jobs, family, and health. Not knowing when we will be able to go back to work.Children not attending schools and trying to stay safe during these stressful times with the latest news and updates on the Covid-19 [...]
Is COVID-19 Linked TO HAIR LOSS? Can Bald Be Bad with respect to the virus....
Is COVID-19 Linked TO HAIR LOSS? Can Bald Be Bad with respect to the virus....Researchers hypothesize that the same male hormones that cause hair loss may be linked to the vulnerability of patients to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.Dr Carlos Wambier, an assistant professor of dermatology and clinician educator at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School, has a new hypothesis.Dr Wambier says [...]
Vitamin C to treat the Corona Virus? Some New Evidence....
Vitamin C to treat the Corona Virus?According to the New York Post:"New York hospitals treating coronavirus patients with vitamin C".Dr. Andrew G. Weber, a pulmonologist and critical-care has been administering the vitamin C to patients with the Corona virus. In addition the Vitamin C is administered with a cocktail of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, which currently has anecdotal evidence to [...]
A Note from Dr Shapiro about the Corona Virus:
A Note from Dr. Shapiro about the Corona Virus: We understand you probably feel overwhelmed with all of the uncertainties concerning the Corona Virus. Let us offer you some tips on how to stay nourished and healthy during this time. When stocking up pantries for your family, we want to make sure ourcommunity has easy access to [...]
Does Creatine cause hair loss? Check out this study...
Many different types of work out supplements have been know to cause hair loss.These supplements increase testosterone levels which increase DHT and muscle mass. But the side effect of increased DHT leads to hair loss.The common prevalence and availability of work out supplements makes it very easy to use them on a regular basis.However the [...]
Cinnamon- any good for hair? Is there any evidence for treatment of hair loss?
Cinnamon- any good for hair?Cinnamon has been touted to treat many health problems.Is there any evidence for treatment of hair loss?We need to understand the connection with foods, spices and supplements that we eat and hair growth.Metabolic imbalances have a great impact on hair growth.Elevated blood sugar will slow hair re-growth.So foods or spices that have a [...]