By Ysabel Doran
Herbalists sometimes recommend horsetail supplements for improving hair health, leading to speculation that horsetail will make hair grow faster. Also known by its botanical name, Equisetum arvense, horsetail has been used for centuries as a diuretic, as well as to treat kidney stones, edema, and minor burns and scrapes. However, it's horsetail's high silica content that leads to the...
By Kevin Rail
Thin hair is never an easy thing for men or women to deal with. Under most circumstances, it is heavily influenced by genetics. Although there is no known cure for hair loss as of yet, there are ways to take care of it. The smartest approach you can take is to make the best out of what hair you currently have and try to keep it from becoming worse. This can be done through diet and a few...
By N/A
A healthy diet is important for everyone, but for those with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), it's an imperative part of leading a full and energetic lifestyle. Although low blood sugar commonly occurs in those with diabetes, it may also be a sign of another health condition, according to MayoClinic.com. An important treatment factor for low blood sugar includes choosing foods that will raise...
By Diana Monda Dill
Scalp Med is a popular hair loss treatment for both men and women. It is formulated to reverse or inhibit male or female pattern hair loss. However, there are a number of side effects associated with its use. These are primarily caused by minoxidil, the active ingredient in this product. Shedding of hair is a temporary side effect, and it occurs commonly occurs in the early stages of treatment. ...
By Tiesha Whatley
Hair is part of the biggest organ of the human body, the Integumentary System. This organ is constantly working to provide growth to hair, nails and skin cells. Because of this, a healthy dose of vitamins is needed by the Integumentary System. Hair is made up of three types of proteins: collagen, keratin and elastin. These proteins can be found in the foods we eat, but also in vitamin...