HAIR LOSS

If you are losing your hair, or know someone who is, then you know that it can be very frightening and anxiety provoking. There are several products on the market to help deal with the symptoms of hair loss, and may, for some percentage of the population, act as a temporary fix. These products however do not go to cause. Like many OTC medications they treat symptoms only, and quite often with unwanted side effects. Some causes of hair loss: Anemia, Hypothyroidism, Autoimmune Disease, Hormone Imbalance, Stress, Zinc deficiency, and Malnutrition. To investigate I order blood work...

Hannah MacOctober 19, 2014anemia, digestive disorders, hair, hair loss, hormones, mood, nutrition, protein deficiency, skin problems, stress, vitamin D, Zinc

INJURY CAUSE, PREVENTION AND RECOVERY: PART II

PART II: WHY INJURIES OCCUR

1) Poor Form (as mentioned in Part I).

2) Overuse. Too much resistance, more than the body can handle, or not enough rest between exercising same muscle/muscles. An injury can then occur because a) one strains the agonist, b) one sprains the ligament of the joint in motion, c) one strains the antagonist trying to balance and counter the motion, d) one strains other recruiting muscles because the agonist is not strong enough to handle the load.

Hannah MacMarch 2, 2014Applied Kinesiology, chiropractic, health, cortisol, electrolytes, hydration, injuries, lactic acid, muscle overuse, protein deficiency, sugar, white foods