A day in the life of a curly-haired individual is far from easy. Anyone with curly hair can testify first-hand to the struggle that is good hair days and bad hair days.
Luckily, there’s things you can do to help create more good hair days and wean out those bad ones. These tips are tried and tested and will help you create wavy, curly, shiny, strong hair.
Start from the bottom. Always start combing hair from the bottom up. This will allow you to gently detangle hair, preventing breakage and damage caused by yanking and pulling on hair (NOT good for curls!).
Regular trims are key. Getting regular trims removes split or dead ends which improves the look and health of your hair. Your hair will not only grow longer, it will be less frizzy, and more bouncy (i.e., every curly-haired person’s dream concoction!).
Mix and match your hair products. When you have complex hair you need a complex haircare regimen. Rather than trying to find one product to meet all your needs (probably impossible), mix and match products to create your perfect haircare cocktail. For example, use part serum and part mousse when prepping and styling hair. The serum will smooth while the mousse texturizes.
Use a wide-tooth comb to tame your locks. Brushes are not a curly-hair wearer’s friend. Curls are fragile and brushes disrupt your locks, potentially causing breakage. Stay safe and friendly with a wide-tooth comb. This will protect the natural curl and bounce of your hair.
Not sure what product is best for you? Serums are always a safe bet for curly hair. They’re lightweight, smoothing, and add definition. When using serum, use a few pumps at a time, and run evenly through your curls.
Have some genius tips of your own? Share your tips with us below!
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Tips for tying the best tie
Remember when men used to wear a tie and hat everywhere they went (circa 1920’s-1940’s)? Men’s style has no doubt changed quite a bit over the years. Casual attire is much more acceptable, not just in recreational aspects of life, but in the workplace as well.
While being able to tie a tie isn’t as important as it was for our fathers and their fathers, it’s still an important skill to possess. Tie-wearing occasions still pop up here and there, and not knowing how to tie a proper tie can leave you in a bad spot.
There are 3 main types of tie knots: the half-windsor, the double-windsor, and the four-in-hand. The half-windsor is the most commonly used knot, and the easiest to perfect. Simply follow the detailed instructions below, and show off your skills and style at the next professional event.
The half-windsor. This knot works for all occasions.
- First, position the tie so the large end is on your right and the small end is on your left. The small end should be resting just above your belly button.
- Then put the large end over the small end.
- Next, loop the large end under the small end. Follow this by bringing the large end up and over the neck loop, bringing it down through the neck loop and resting it on your left side.
- Swipe the large end towards your right side, and bring it through the neck loop from the inside.
- Lastly, bring that end down through the front loop you’ve just made and tighten the knot by pulling down on the large end, adjusting as needed.
Congratulations! You’ve tied the perfect knot, and are ready for show it off.
Men: here’s how to dress for work during a heat wave
If you happen to reside anywhere that gets hot, whether during the summer or a heat wave, you may struggle with how to dress for work without subjecting yourself to being drenched in sweat all day.
Obviously, shorts and a tank aren’t an option for anyone who doesn’t work at one of those trendy tech companies. So, what’s a guy to do?
Struggle no longer. We’ve got all the tips and tricks for how to keep it professional and business casual while minimizing the sweat.
Go light. Choosing light colors, such as white, tan, light grey, pastels, and so on, will help you keep cool in the heat. That’s because dark colors absorb sunlight while light colors reflect sunlight. Bonus: light colors hide sweat and sweat stains better than their dark color counterparts.
Breathe easy with cotton. Cotton is one of the most breathable materials. Other common clothing materials such as silk, twill, wool, polyester, and spandex are not so breathable and trap the heat in. Wearing these materials in hot weather will not allow your body to release heat, meaning your temperature will skyrocket. Tip: Give chinos a try. Chino pants, which are often made of cotton, are a great option in the summer heat. They can look professional or casual, and allow maximum breathability.
Lunching outside? Hats are crucial to protecting yourself from sun and heat. But, if your hat isn’t breathable, you aren’t doing yourself any favors. A light, straw, or cotton hat are your best bet.
Choose the unlined suit. If you absolutely must wear a suit to work, choose an unlined one. This will allow more heat to escape.
The one hairstyle that works for every man
It can be difficult to find the best hairstyle that fits your style, face shape, hair type and hair line. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was one hairstyle that looked good on every man?
According to barbers, there is! It turns out the military may be on to something. You know the infamous military-style cut, also referred to as a high and tight? Barbers say when done right, this cut looks good on just about everyone.
But, if you’re not feeling the clean, military look, you should consult a barber you trust. Barbers specialize in one thing – hair. So, they’re familiar with what cuts and styles work best for different faces, hair types, hair lines, and even hair loss.
If you happen to be experiencing hair loss, don’t fret! You’ve come to the right place. Find a list of specific cuts that work well for you here.
Looking to stay trendy? Talk to your barber and see what they predict the next “it” hair style for men will be. Our prediction? Men have been rocking the unkempt look for quite a while now. From man buns to bushy beards, I think it’s safe to say, we’re ready for a change. We suspect clean cuts to be making a comeback any day now. Get ahead of the trend and impress all your friends.
Have a different prediction? Let us know in the comments!
Are these foods messing with your sleep schedule?
Sleep is one of the most important body functions we have. During sleep, our body restores, resets, and repairs. Getting an adequate amount of sleep is key to living a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it allow your body to conduct crucial functions, it helps your mind, mood, and weight as well.
Scientists suggest making a sleep schedule and sticking to it, in order to ensure quality sleep each night. This means sticking to your bedtime, even on the weekends. But of course, that’s easier said than done. And new research suggests some foods could be messing with your nightly zzz’s.
Nutritionists have researched how late-night snacking interferes with your quality of sleep. Particularly, how these late-night snacks can be derailing your sleep health.
Sugar-filled treats. Sugary treats such as candy, ice cream, and chocolate delay the release of melatonin in your body. Melatonin manages your sleep-wake cycle, so when it gets out of whack, so does your quality of sleep.
Caffeine. This one could probably go without saying, but we’ll say it anyways. Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, the chemical responsible for making you feel sleepy. No sleepy feeling chemicals to your brains means your brain stays feeling awake.
High sodium foods. Everyone’s favorite – high sodium foods, such as French fries, burritos, and Asian food wreak havoc on your hydration levels. Dehydration is what causes you to wake up in the middle of the night feeling like you could drink a pool.
Heart-burn causers. Onions, garlic, and hot sauce are common heart-burn causers, especially in those prone to acid-reflux. Eating these foods before lying down can irritate the esophagus, causing you to experience pain and gas.
Alcohol. This one may be surprising to some, as having a drink before bed is a common American past-time. While alcohol may induce sleep, it doesn’t keep you asleep. This is due to alcohol altering the production of chemicals while you’re asleep. This interferes with REM, causing you to miss out on the deep, restorative sleep our bodies need.
Shave tips from the pros
Here at Modena, we specialize in all things hair. From hair transplants to hair removal, we’ve picked up a few tricks of the trade along the way.
Of all the hair removal methods, shaving tends to cause the most headaches. From razor burn to nicks, shaving can prove to be tricky at times. Stress no more, we’ve compiled a list of the most helpful tips we’ve come across over the years.
Know the grain. You should always shave with the grain. In order to find the grain (aka angle in which your hair grows), run your fingers along the hairy area. If you feel prickles, you’re going against the grain. When you find a smooth feel, you’ve found the grain in which your hair grows in. Shaving with the grain minimizes pain and prevents irritation such as razor burn and ingrown hairs.
Wash first. Always wash the area you’re going to shave prior to shaving it. This helps remove bacteria and dead skin cells, preventing infection and clogging up your razor.
Steam is your best friend. Taking a hot shower or using a hot towel on the pre-shaved area helps relax and soften the hairs, while opening up the pores. This will make your shaving easy and pain-free.
Don’t skip the lather. There are many options for shaving products, such as cream, foam, and lotion. Whichever one you choose, don’t skip this important step. Shaving can sometimes be drying. Lather helps combat this by keeping the process moisturizing.
Rinse and repeat. Keep your shave effective by rinsing the blade, front and back, after every stroke with hot water. This will keep the strokes even and maintain the close shave you desire.
Stretch the skin. Thankfully, skin is flexible. Pulling it taught can help us get a closer shave, especially when it comes to maneuvering tricky spots.
Dehydrated? Here’s the proper way to hydrate.
According to recent scientific studies, healthy people drink more water. Doctors and scientists have set recommendations for how much water you should drink based on your weight and activity level, which you can read more about here. But setting water-drinking goals is one thing, meeting those goals is another.
Anyone who struggles to get their daily intake of water in has likely tried a few common tips and tricks to meet their water consuming goals. Chugging a glass before a meal, before bed, and when waking up are popular antics individuals who have water goals swear by. But, according to gastrointestinal, vascular, and general surgeons, this may not be the best way to go about hydrating yourself.
According to Dr. Smith, chugging water, especially when dehydrated, can cause your body to dilute your blood, resulting in the kidney’s excreting the water quickly. This means all that water you just took in takes the fast track right back out, and you are none the closer to hydration.
Further, chugging water constantly can cause water intoxication, also known as hyponatremia. Too much water in the body throws your sodium levels out of whack, causing body cells to swell and you to feel some seriously uncomfortable symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and exhaustion.
Instead of risking water intoxication and wasting your water, try sipping instead. Doctors say 2-3 ounce sips at a time, is the key to re-hydration. If you do this throughout the day, you’ll still meet your water goals and retain more water than your water-chugging counter parts. Give this new water-drinking method a try and let us know how it works!
Why does body hair grow wild while head hair doesn’t?
We know that increased body hair growth and decreased head hair growth has to do with getting older. But despite popular belief, old age does not cause hair loss. This connection between hair growth and age has to do with the hair growth cycle and a pesky little thing known as DHT.
As we age, the hair growth cycle becomes effected by DHT due to an increased sensitivity. DHT is converted testosterone, which, when comes into contact with hair follicles, can cause hair loss over time.
But if DHT causes hair loss on the scalp, wouldn’t it cause hair loss on other areas of the body too?
Unfortunately, no. DHT has an adverse effect on the rest of the body’s hair follicles. It causes growth spurts throughout surrounding body hair follicles. This explains why our older counterparts have long eyebrows, ear hair, and nose hair.
Scientists do not yet know why DHT effects scalp hair differently than body hair. But research continues. If you suffer from hair loss, consider your options by meeting with a certified hair restoration surgeon.
Too busy to stay fit? Try these work outs for the busy individual.
We all know staying fit is an important component in staying healthy. But between work, family, and cooking healthy meals, who has the time to devote to a fit lifestyle (let alone, drive back and forth to the gym everyday)?
According to recent research and leading personal trainers, you don’t need a ton of time to devote to fitness to maintain a fit lifestyle. There are many ways to engage in physical activity that can work around your current schedule.
The following work outs moves can be incorporated in a work out lasting 1 hour or less, are flexible enough to fit into your hectic schedule, and best of all, don’t require a gym!
Take a walk (uphill). This can be done outside or inside (incline treadmill). If you suffer from sore knees, make sure to step heel-first when you come back down the hill. And don’t forget to stretch and foam roll afterwards. This will release pressure in surrounding muscles. It won’t feel good at the time, but your body will thank you afterwards.
Try unilateral exercises. Unilateral exercises involve working out one leg or arm at a time. An example would be a one-legged reach, with or without weights. While it may not sounds like a lot, this is a great way to isolate certain muscle groups and tone them up.
Squat, squat, squat. Squats are one of the most beneficial and universal fitness movements. Proper form is extremely important when doing this move, as you need to be careful not to injure your back. Pausing at the bottom of your squat and squeezing on the way up will utilize the full power of your muscles.
Most importantly – make a plan. Before you set out for a work out, decide on a plan. What work out moves are you going to do? How much time are you going to spend? This will help you stay on track and focused so you can get back to your family and work.
Citrus for beautiful, strong, healthy hair
Did you know citrus is good for your hair? The Vitamin C delivering fruits, lemon and lime, pack a punch when it comes to the health of your hair.
The history of citrus fruits and hair
Before expensive medications and unpronounceable ingredients, the ancient Egyptians used lemons as shampoo. The citrus fruit proved effective at removing dirt and grease from their notoriously long locks.
The lemon worked to clean hair because of its astringent and clarifying properties. It was a rather effective cleanser of oily hair. That being said, we don’t recommend it for modern day hair cleaning. It can be a bit harsh and the texture isn’t ideal to remove all the dirt. The ancient Egyptians likely mixed the lemon with clay or another modifier.
So how does citrus fruit create beautiful hair?
It’s all in the properties. Lime contains anti-fungal and anti-septic properties. This keeps dandruff, flakes, redness, acne, and scalp irritation in check. Citrus fruit also contains antioxidants such as vitamin C and flavonoids. In addition to folate and pantothenic acid.
Anyone who’s frequented the hair growth aisle has likely seen these ingredients in hair-care products. Why use a synthetic product when you can go straight to the source? These citrus ingredients work to strengthen hair by strengthening the follicle.
How to incorporate citrus in your hair-care routine
Use lime juice as a rinse. If you’ve got a lot of buildup and happen to have hard water, a lime juice rinse could be just the thing you need.
Mix lime juice with olive or coconut oil to treat dandruff. Massage into hair and let the citrus work its magic.
Incorporate lime into your diet. Mix it with water for a delicious, refreshing beverage.
Is slug slime the new surgical adhesive?
Scientists have made a break-through discovery in the field of medical surgery this week and it has to do with slugs.
Scientists found that a certain species of slug known as the ‘Dusky Arion’ secretes a slime that is more than triple the strength of the highest medical grade adhesive currently on the market.
The powerful slug slime is secreted by the slug as a defense mechanism. Harvesting the defensive slime could have great medical impact.
Current medical adhesives have their draw backs. They aren’t the best when used on damp surfaces. They also can fall behind on performance when it comes to shock-absorption. Additionally, breathability, which lends itself to proper and fast healing, is sometimes impacted by current adhesives.
Refined slug slime solves these surgical suture problems. The slime has no trouble keeping damp surfaces stuck together, and shock impact is no match for the slime’s absorption powers. Additionally, it’s as breathable as they come.
What are the implications of slug slime in current medical procedures?
More research still needs to be done, but current trials look promising. Scientists tried out the slime on a piggy with a hole in its heart. And the piggy is happy and healthy.
If all goes as planned, slug slime could be the new surgical stitch or adhesive in the medical place. Who knows… we might even see slug slime in the hair transplant operating room in the near future.
Turning a sunburn to a tan – folklore or truth?
Is it possible to turn a sunburn into a tan, or is a folklore tale passed down through generations? According to dermatologists – yes, its possible. But, they urge you take every sun precaution possible.
First things first, you should know there’s no safe way to tan. Going out in the sun unprotected is dangerous, and every time you do so you increase your risk of skin cancer and wrinkles.
That being said, humans aren’t perfect and sometimes you end up in the sun without protection. If that happens to you, and you get a sunburn, take these measures to help your burn turn into an even tan.
Hydration
Ever notice your feel fatigued, thirsty, and groggy after a rough sunburn? These are symptoms of dehydration. Sun and heat draw water and salt out of our body which results in dehydration. Rehydrating your body will not only help you feel better on the inside, it will help your sunburn too. Our skin is the biggest organ in our body. Never underestimate the power of hydrating from the inside-out.
Pain relievers
Pain relievers like Ibuprofen (Advil) contain anti-inflammatory properties as well as pain-relieving properties. When skin is sunburned, its often inflamed, angry, and red. Over the counter pain relievers will help manage the pain as well as in the inflammation, allowing you to heal quicker and easier.
Moisturization
Thanks to the sunburn, your skin is dry, depleted, and in major need of moisturizer. A moisturizer with aloe vera (a natural moisturizer, healer, and all-around miracle worker) will be your best bet in repairing your skin and preventing peeling. For added cooling pain-relief, put the moisturizer in the fridge.
Apply vigorously, and don’t skimp on the product. Your skin needs all the moisture it can get.
The best men’s haircuts for hair loss
Suffering from hair loss but not yet ready for a hair transplant? Hold yourself over with one of these hair loss-concealing cuts and styles.
The following cuts and styles are recommended by leading LA hair stylists who are skilled professionals in helping their hair thinning patients stretch their hair coverage.
The crew cut
This cut is great for hiding receding hairlines. A proper crew cut will be short in the back with a bit more length in the front. The back should blend nicely towards the front. The longer length in the front will give the appearance of fuller, thicker hair.
Style this cut by creating a side part. You can use a gel or pomade to sweep the hair to one side. If the gel isn’t cutting it, try a blow dryer and hairspray.
The slick back
This cut is ideal for concealing crown balding. The top should be long with short sides. The long hair on top will work to hide the crown balding while the short sides keep the cut looking fresh and clean.
To style this cut, use gel or pomade on wet hair. Use fingers and wide brush to sweep hair back. Using the blow dryer will help add volume. To keep the look going all night, finish with hair spray.
The textured spiky top
This cut has definitely been updated from its former 90’s and early 2000’s glory days. Rather than loads of gel and pointy spikes, we’re going for a textured, multi-dimensional look that hides thinning in the front and middle.
Styling hair up will create height, while layers add texture. Together, this conceals thinning and hair loss.
Get creative when styling this cut. Sea salt spray will help distinguish the texture when applied to wet hair. As hair dries, it will have a textured full look.
The buzzcut
This cut is great for anyone who’s balding. Just ask for a #2 clipper shave and wa-la. Bonus – it’s so easy to style and take care of.
Haircuts just not cutting it anymore? Give us a call for a no-obligation hair transplant consultation.
How to shave your head properly
Many men who experience hair loss decide to cut their losses and go for a complete shaved head. This allows them to maintain a clean look without dealing with bald spots and the worry of what continued and future hair loss will look like.
If you’ve found yourself on this page, you’re likely going through the same thing. Whether you’re ready for a shaved head, or are still exploring your hair restoration or transplant options, we’ve got you covered.
The first thing you should know is that there’s a right way and a wrong way to shave your head. Do it right, and you’ve got a clean, easily-maintainable look. Do it wrong, and you’ve got a messy situation.
The right way:
Trim your hair first. It’ll be much easier to shave your head once you’ve got the hair to a manageable length. Get it as short as you can with clippers, then proceed to the wet shave.
Wash your hair with hot water and soap. This will soften the hair, making it easier (and more comfortable) to shave.
Use your favorite shaving cream. It can be the foam type or lotion type, which ever your prefer. Make sure to cover the scalp completely. This will allow a smoother glide of the razor, allowing you to get all the hairs and reducing the chance of nicks.
Use long strokes. This is how you prevent patchy or uneven spots. Make sure to go around the ears a few times, carefully. This area can be tricky even for the most-experienced head shaver.
Rinse and touch up! Rinse off the shaving cream and excess hair. Feel around and use a mirror to observe any fuzzy patches left behind.
The wrong way:
Going in cold turkey. Skipping the prep step could leave you with patchy, uneven hair that actually hurt you during the process. Trimming and showering in hot water allow you to get closer to scalp with less pain. Take your time and you’ll be glad you did.
Skip the hand mirror. Some people like to use a hand mirror to see the back of the scalp while shaving. Most likely this will confuse you (image appears reversed) and could lead to more damage.
Pro-tips:
Ingrown hairs are a pain. Use a hot towel draped over the head post-shave to prevent ingrown.
Don’t forget the sunblock and hat. Now that you’ve got added surface area on your head, you want to protect it. Scalp sunburns hurt real bad so make sure to always have sun block and a hat on stand-by. Added bonus – the hat doubles as added insulation once the sun drops.
Men: here’s the best way to handle all your facial hair
While beard trends come and go, from clean-shaven to handle-bar mustache to full on lumberjack style beard, the rest of your face isn’t so trendy. Nose hair, eyebrow hair, and ear hair are not subject to the same changing styles or personality your beard is. They pretty much always need to be tamed to keep your face looking fresh and clean.
But what’s the best way to groom your face? Worry not, we’ve compiled some of the best tips around for how to keep those pesky hairs from taking over your face and clean style.
Feeling brave? Forego the at-home work and opt for salon service instead. Noses, ears, and eyebrows are some of the most common facial waxing packages available. A little hurt now means more time in between maintenance sessions.
Nose hair
The first thing you should know is that you should never pluck your nose hairs. First off, it hurts. And there’s just no need for that kind of pain. Second off, it’s not good for you. Our noses have hair for a reason, and plucking them can leave you susceptible to infection.
That being said, long nose hairs are unsightly and kind of gross. So instead, opts for some special facial hair scissors (with a round safety edge) or some cool nose-hair trimmers. Either option can be found during a quick trip to your local store or pharmacy in the hair-care or facial-care areas.
Pro-tip: Press the nose up and back for easier access to the hairs.
Ear hair
We’ve all seen scary ear hair, most likely on our grandfathers (sorry grandpa). Those things can get long and scary very quickly.
Trim some years off your age by trimming your ear hair. The ear can be a bit more tricky compared to the nose when it comes to taming hair, but an electric trimmer will most likely be the easiest tool to aid in your ear-hair-eliminating venture.
Just make sure to be careful. Slowly run the trimmers across the outer surface of the ear. Whatever you do, don’t go digging around inside your ear canal. One wrong move and you can get permanent ear drum damage.
Eyebrow hair
Nobody likes crazy brows or a unibrow, but it can be intimidating to know where to start when it comes to taming your eyebrows. Not sure where to start? Take a deep breath and grab a comb, tweezers, and small trimming scissors. Don’t worry, it’s easy!
First, come your brows up toward your hair line. Take a small pair of trimming scissors and trim any hair ends protruding over the natural shape of the brow. Repeat after combing brows down towards the chin.
Use the tweezers to clean up that unibrow. If it’s been awhile and you’re having a hard time knowing where your brows start and end, use your inner eye and nostrils as a guide.
Do you suffer from skin allergies?
Allergies are believed to effect 40% of children and 30% of adults. Whether you have eczema, hives, or just the occasional bumps, itching, or redness, most everyone can relate to irritated skin at some point in their lives.
What causes this irritated skin?
Most cases of irritated skin can be blamed on allergies. Allergies refer to an immune response to a foreign body known as an allergen. You can have many types of allergic reactions such as coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. In severe cases, allergies can cause hives, low blood pressure, restricted breathing, and even death.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for allergies. But they are manageable with the right medications and prevention methods.
Because our body is covered in skin, we often come into contact with allergens via skin. This is why skin allergies are extremely common. Eczema and hives are two of the most common skin allergy conditions.
Eczema – this condition is characterized by dry, red, irritated, and itchy skin. It is believed to effect 15% of children and 2% of adults worldwide. Eczema is also referred to as atopic dermatitis.
Hives – this condition is characterized by red bumps or welts on the skin. Hives can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). In most cases, the cause of hives are not known.
Treatment/prevention methods
Medications known as antihistamines are used to treat allergies. There are many different types of antihistamines and each may have a different effect in the individual.
For skin allergies, avoiding contact with the allergens is the most effective way to avoid a skin allergy reaction. Allergens can come in the form of the environment such as grass, to ingredients in detergents and skin-care products. Being knowledgeable about your triggers is the best route for allergy prevention.
Suffer from skin allergies? Try Doctor Developed Bye Bye Eczema Cream.
Medical conditions that cause hair loss
Hair loss can be caused by a variety of sources. Most commonly, hair loss is caused by androgenic alopecia or male/female pattern baldness.
But in some cases, hair loss may be caused by an underlying medical condition. There are many conditions that involve hair loss as a symptom.
In order to treat hair loss, you will first need to know what’s causing it. If a more serious condition is the culprit, you may need to treat the condition before the hair loss can be addressed. In some cases, the hair loss will resolve on its own as the condition is treated. In other cases, the hair loss may need to be treated alongside the condition.
But remember, your overall health and wellbeing is most important. Make sure to give the utmost priority to treating the medical condition, and only treat the hair loss as approved by your doctor.
Below is a list of the most common medical conditions behind hair loss. In most cases, a simple blood test or physical exam with your doctor can provide a diagnosis.
Thyroid disease/hormonal imbalance. Hormones play an integral role in the growth and development of scalp hair. When hormones become imbalanced (through thyroid disease or other causes), hair can thin, fall out, and stop growing.
Alopecia areata. This condition may sound similar to the common hair loss condition androgenic alopecia, but it is in fact much different. Alopecia areata involves the immune system mistakenly identifying hair follicles as foreign bodies and attacking and destroying them.
Folliculitis/infection. The scalp can become infected just like the rest of the body. Infections of the hair follicle (folliculitis) can cause patches of hair loss across the scalp.
Chronic illness. Any ongoing chronic illness can cause hair loss. When the body undergoes long-term damage, it must prioritize body processes. Because hair growth is not a crucial component to body functioning, it is often cut of nutrients first.
Medications. Hair loss is a common side effect of certain medications. Drugs used to treat such conditions as arthritis, depression, heart issues, high blood pressure, and even birth control and been linked to hair loss.
If you think your hair loss may be caused by a medical condition, you should meet with your doctor as soon as possible to be tested for potential diseases. Once a disease has been diagnosed or ruled out, you can begin the process of addressing the hair loss. You’re not alone. Give us a call today.
Why you should eat more raw fish
Scientists have long been studying human health across cultures. Why are certain groups more prone to diabetes while others high cholesterol? Why do some groups struggle with chronic obesity while others do not? These are questions scientists aim to answer while studying eating trends across cultures.
Scientists have discovered that around the world, the Japanese are among the healthiest people. They believe this is due to the high amount of raw fish, vegetables, and rice they eat.
Raw fish, veggies, and rice are naturally low in fat. This has contributed to the country having one of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world. Additionally, scientists believe there may be a link between sushi and protection from lung cancer. Even though the Japanese have a high smoking rate, they do not have as high a rate of lung cancer compared to other countries who smoke the same or less.
The benefits of raw fish are many. Fish is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Raw fish as a good source of protein. Protein fills you up, provides your body with necessary nutrients, and can help you lose weight. On average, 3 oz of raw fish contains 16g of protein, making the sushi-favorite an excellent source of protein.
Raw fish as a good source of omega-3’s. Omega-3 fatty acids protect your heart and improve circulation. Doctors recommend healthy individuals consume a minimum of 250-500 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per day. Raw fish contains on average 1000 mg of omega-3’s per 3 oz.
Crush your health goals and indulge in some delicious sushi by consuming more raw fish. Your body will thank you!
