A. Hello, sorry to hear about the bad hair cut! The good news is that their are several things that a person can do to help their follicular factories pick up the pace. Here are seven tips to get your hair growing:
1. Opt for Omega 3
There are several good sources of Omega 3. You can get it from Fish and Krill or if you prefer vegetarian sources take a look at Flax and Chia. People are sometimes confused about how much Omega 3 you are actually getting from these sources supplementally. The trick is to look at the back of the bottle and find EPA and DHA (if you are taking Fish or Krill - or ALA for Flax and Chia) and add those two together. The sum of those two are your total amount of Omega 3. So for example, Nordic Naturals' ProOmega product (which I recommend for anyone looking to grow and strengthen their hair) has 650mg of EPA and 450mg of DHA per serving for a grand total of 1,100mg of Omega 3 per dose. If you opt for another Omega 3 product however, shoot for about 1,000mg of Omega 3 daily.2. Boost with a B Complex
Maybe you have tried a B Complex in the past for increased energy. While it does have applications in metabolic processes, B vitamins are also involved in the growth and maintenance of healthy hair. Deficiencies in several specific B's have been linked to skin disorders and hair loss. You have probably been told by someone in the past that they have been taking a prenatal vitamin to help their hair grow. The reason why their hair is growing better is because of an increased amount of Biotin and Folic Acid. Skip the higher cost of the Prenatal and opt simply for the B Complex.3. Avoid diets that exclude food groups
So many fad diets and so little time! While the veracity of these diets could be debated at length, one thing is for certain. By cutting out whole food groups from your diet, you will be withholding certain nutrients from your body that it is used to getting. This dearth of sustenance can cause your body's normal processes of production to slow down and as a result you may see hair growth slowing and in some cases stopping altogether! Eat a balanced diet and keep your doctor in the loop with any major dietary changes.4. Speaking of talking to your Doctor...
I think most of us would probably run to our doctor if our hair just all of the sudden started coming out in clumps; but if you notice that your hair is not growing nearly at the same pace as it usually does it could be a symptom of something greater. Hypothyroidism can effect your hair growth and is definitely something to bring to the attention of your health care provider. Reach out, have a conversation and be proactive with your health!5. Shampoo with Biotin and Silica
Back to the nutritional aspects: while taking Biotin internally may help your hair growth, using a shampoo that contains Biotin has also been shown to be beneficial. Additionally, if you can have Silica in the formulation that would be ideal as these two nutrients together may greatly strengthen your hair and promote its growth. Andalou makes a great Biotin and Lavender shampoo that is designed for hair nourishment.6. Grow with Ginkgo
You probably recognize Ginkgo. If you have taken it in the past you probably did not use it for hair growth but instead due to its purported cognitive boost. While it is true that Ginkgo has applications for mental support, this herb may help to promote hair growth by increasing circulation in the scalp. Increased circulation means more blood flow bringing in more nutrients and giving the hair cells more of what they need to grow. And by the way, if the Ginkgo helps give you a mental boost then so much the better!7. Get a good Multivitamin
Lastly, nothing in the body exists in a vacuum. Holistic wellness is whole body wellness. Following that reasoning, what is good for the whole body is good for the parts of the body. Eat a balanced diet. Get good nutrition from your food to the best of your ability. Beyond that, find yourself a good multivitamin to help 'bridge the gap' in your diet. When looking for a good multi try to find one that is based on whole foods. I like to recommend Garden of Life's Vitamin Code Raw multivitamins. These vitamins are not only based on whole food but are raw, unheated and untreated foods that still have their natural enzymes and probiotics intact.
Hopefully this has answered your question and gives you some good direction as to how you can grow your hair back out as quickly and healthily as possible. You can feel free, of course, to stop in the store and we can discuss these further.
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Good luck and good health,
Joshua Long
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