Getting To The Root Of Male And Female Hair Loss: A Functional Medicine Approach
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Hair loss is an issue that an estimated 50% of men and women will experience at some point in their lifetime. And as there are many different types of hair loss, there are also many various drivers of hair loss. These drivers of hair loss range from everything including autoimmune issues, hormonal imbalances, poor gut health, insulin resistance, environmental toxicity, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Boham to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating hair loss, and how it differs from the typical conventional medicine approach. They also share details about specific patient cases in which they have treated hair loss.
Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices functional medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Boham has contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the functional medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well.
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All medical doctors should specialize in functional medicine
but then they have healthy patients that dont come back. Hurts the bottom line:)
They’re too stuck up for that
All mediocre doctors, yes
Personally I don't think MDs should be licensed without a Functional Medicine certificate. I went 57 yrs with undiagnosed Celiac Disease. Thats sad and unacceptable in my opinion.
@@lavellnutrition good shape
Thank you for doing a video on hair loss :’)
I had started hormone problems when I was in my early 20's (I am now 67). Then in my late 20's in began losing my hair, and getting hair in places I felt very uncomfortable by. A co-worker came to me and lectured me about how I should be ashamed about being in public with such thin hair and that I should seriously consider getting a wig. That job was so demeaning and humiliating that it took me 20 years to get over the CPTSD, and I had the job for 15 years. My periods became erratic only 2 to 3 days in duration. I became heavier, and it was almost impossible to lose weight. My TSH is 0.64 and I think that level is causing all sorts of problems in my system. I currently do not eat all day. At dinner I can only eat 2-4 fork falls at most. I have chronic constipation, emphysema, type 2 diabetes, occasionally I get anemic, severe restless leg syndrome, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, major depressive disorder, CPTSD, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, frequent suicidal ideation, many many hospital stays for psychiatric ideation, extreme calcification in the desending thoracic aorta and the illiac areas. Severe arthritis in right sacrilliac joint, in the right hip, in my right thumb, right knee, and it is mostly bone on bone, and hearing loss which will become very difficult to communicate.with others. 😢
I’m so sorry to read this. I hope your life improves in some way. 🙏
I'm so sorry you're suffering.
I'm sure you know you're undernourished, have you seen a ND (Naturopath Dr) to help with some of your issues.
Best wishes for improvement in your health.
gut and liver problem
Does smoking affects low thyroid and hair loss ?
Total Hairloss due to Alopecia Totalis, and hypothyroid. Yet to find anything to fix it except other people take Xelijanz to block the immune system. I'd rather just not have this problem in the first place.
As I mentioned in my message to Dawn (read it if you can) Dr. Scott Mumby MD and more, “secrets of an alternative doctor” he states that no matter which thyroid issue we have, we need iodine, he recommends Lugols Iodine or Xodine as it has no alcohol base (if you are sensitive to that). I literally just started Xodine last night. I do believe that our issues are multifaceted. Gut, gotta be able to absorb the nutrients we are eating. Dr. Ben Lynch, “dirty genes” protocol really helps feel better and clean up some of the autoimmunity using diet and in essence in this video they also talk about diet. Beware of High Histamine foods, that leads to increased hydrogen peroxide levels and that cascades into releasing other toxic chemicals and BOOM, autoimmune issues spring into action!
My three years old has a lot of hair all over her body, She was born like that and I thought it's gonna go away. What can be the problem, PCOS too?
what to do if 130 pmol insulin fasting ???? menopausal
More practical steps we can take, and less somewhat unstructured ranting on how traditional medicine misses the mark would be appreciated. The latter is quite clear by now.
Is it just me or does he like to interrupt her like every 5 sec? I rather listen to her them him. I think she's much smarter.
She refers to dht as dhea when talking about pattern hairloss. Then mark says "They use propecia to block testosterone" followed by "yes yes" from the so called expert. Litrely 5 min in with two huge mistakes which can be extremely misleading. If your worried about male pattern hairloss go watch "more plates more dates" on youtube.
Eat animals. They’re delicious
This male doctor sounds so ignorant with some of his comments and chuckles
I experienced COVID that lasted around 12 days. I thought I was fine until I began to lose more hair than normal. After doing some research, I've come to realize it’s from the stress my body went through during that time and also due to the shampoo that I was using. So I started doing meditation, yoga everyday and changed my shampoo and conditioner to littleextrraa coooconion anti hair fall kit. And today I don't face any hair fall.
Thank you for this video! I'm feeling so much better.
My mom noticed improvement in her hair after using this Cocoonioon shampoo, and she had reduced hair fall. So, I would recommend it to my cousin as well, and she gave me similar feedback. So, I believe this shampoo works well for people experiencing a lot of hair fall.
Upon watching these videos, I realized that my primary care doctor as a complete imbecile. Everything I've I've addressed with my "doctor" was met with a prescription. Eczema (creams), anxiety (SSRI), hair loss (pills), brain fog (pills). I realize now that he's a glorified band-aid distributor. My visits are 3-7 minutes long. Here's a prescription...NEXT PATIENT. Wife and I had covid simultaneously and his recommendation is that we both MASK AT HOME. What?! No mention of EGCG? Cytokines? Vitamin D? Zinc? Proper nutrition?
Medical schools do not teach 'functional medicine'. MDs are simply taught how to match symptoms with medication.
Same, My doctor is no longer my doctor
I've had the same issue. All doctors even the endocrinologist just slapped on vague quick fix solutions. I was given the pill for my PCOS and the endocrinologist had me take orlistat which just made me shit oil. PCOS is gete individualized and needs personal attention and lot of doctors won't give the time for that
I think most Western medicine doctors are waste of time
You know than him!
As a thyroid patient who had hair loss issues the things that helped me most were:
1)natural desiccated thyroid at an optimal dose, it’s difficult to find a good one these days but it is possible.
2) zinc, selenium and iodine supplementation. Zinc especially for hair loss.
3) B supplements in the methylated form.
4) castor oil treatment on your scalp nightly.
I had no eyebrows and I had thin patches on my head and was generally a hot mess. I have fully recovered and feel great and have a full head of hair and eyebrows once again. Cheers!
Jasmine is great to hear someone who has been able to get better with her Thyroid. Do you use any Thyroid meds or only the above protocol and are you working with a doctor? Thank you I am really having lots of problems with my thyroid.
The first 3 definitely pulled the needle, the problem was inside your body, castor oil is just for your hair health, it's not promoting new hairs to grow.
Does the zinc selenium and iodine all separate supplements?
@@rosalindavelarde4500 yes they are. They're all minerals.
What supplement brands do you think are the best quality? Thanks
Have you tried Weedborn CBD yet?
Would you please do more on female hair loss! Thank you so much on this video however would appreciate more information on female hair loss and nutrition. Thanking you in advance! 😊🇺🇸
In my experience, doctors will do precisely nothing, if you complain of, or present with hair loss, even severe sudden hair loss.
Why bother having a guest if you won’t let her talk? Don’t be annoying and rude to your guest and viewers
Yes he cut her off too many times
I did not notice
I stopped watching this guy's videos because he doesn't seem to respect his guest's opinions nor does he allow us to listen to anyone but himself. I can't tell you how many times I begged him to shut up for a while.
There are so many causes of hair loss. Many doctors go right to steroids or medications and ignore things like stress, environment, gut health, nutrition and inflammation. Hair loss is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
My TSH was great, but my T4 was at the bottom of the okay range, and my T3 was low. I've had thinning hair for decades and yep, it's dry and breaks easily. My dad (and half his siblings) has Celiac Disease and I have a definite gluten issue. Gluten is evil. I'm currently obsessed with gut health with my digestive history that is ugly.
I have completely lost faith in my p.c. physician after listening to these mind-blowing podcasts.
Upon watching these videos, I realized that my primary care doctor as a complete imbecile. Everything I've I've addressed with him was met with a prescription. Eczema (creams), anxiety (SSRI), hair loss (pills), brain fog (pills). I realize now that he's a glorified band-aid distributor.
You just lost confidence now? The regular doctors follow protocols, they are not interested in treating individuals.
Leave alone learn new things. My doctor wouldn't even check the thyroid complete panel.
I just watch these kind of podcasts and buy supplements according to my symptoms and my hypothyroid has improved
Can someone just summarize and tell me key causes of hair fall and it's remedy according to Dr ..video is so long i don't have time .
Thanks.
No one tells us if our hair is supposed to grow back with thyroid treatment...
And if it doesn't your on the wrong dosage
PCOS also has a genetic element too...that drives the disease. So people with PCOS (me) have to be more aware of diet exercise and lifestyle change. It is not that we are all just slugging down a load of carbs!
I agree
This kind of information Big Pharma doesn't want us to know...
I don’t understand since my mom and I both had these issues but no grandmothers had it..so when did this start? I think it’s probably chemicals like the super processed wheat and simple sugars in everything as well as the plastics
ST0P ST0P GO BACK TO THE BEGINNING WE WANT TO HEAR WHAT YOU DID TO GIVE THAT WOMAN HER HAIR BACK save the rest for your own chat ty ty ty
This guy needs to stop talking and let his guest talk.
I have had hair shedding for years. I developed hperthyroidism about 2 years ago. For the last year I started following a keto/paleo diet and intermittent fast most days. I started taking vitamin D3 and Collagen protein daily and eat fermented vegetables regularly. My hair shedding is normalized along with healthy annual lab results. I love this channel for bringing science to the masses. 💞
Thank you for sharing. My thyroid is sluggish .65 and I have low T3 conversion and I am not under any Thyroid medication are you taking any medications besides following that protocol ? Thank you. I am at a loss.
@@kettymanno7256 I found eating a healthy keto diet and intermittent fast along with vitamin D3 to be very beneficial. I do not take any thyroid medications. I also suggest you take a look at Sten Ekberg on RUclips.
Deborah Thank you so much for taking the time to help me so much appreciated!
@@deborahmac1997 I read only vitamins D 3 taking can cause kidney stone ,is it true..?
@Deborah Mac I read only vitamins D 3 taking can cause kidney stone ,is it true..?
I am 60 and my forehead and top of my head have been thinning for many years. However last Summer I found out that I was one of the "1 of 3 people that will get Shingles in their lifetime". My hair really started to fall out at maybe 5X the rate due to the stress and pain caused by Shingles. Even after 9 months I am still dealing with nerve pain that wraps around my torso. I have been taking high quality Iodine supplements for about 3 years after I researched Thyroid health for my twin brother.
Has the iodine helped?
My struggle for the last 5 months! I waited too long to get bloodwork done. Turns out my ferritin levels were severely low, hypothyroidism, and gut issues. My doctor told me my thyroid issues are secondary and my main concern should be my gut.
@@k41418 it looks like L-Glutamine is good for gut lining repair. It helped me even though I don’t tend to stay on things very long. Dr. Ben Lynch “dirty genes” has a gut probiotic at www.seekinghealth.com and he said get one without lactobacillus because it causes a histamine reaction which in turn causes hydrogen peroxide levels to go up, thereby creating an autoimmune reaction. Dr. Lynches probiotic is combined with an anti-histamine product. Love his stuff.
What blood tests did you take to determine all of those ?
Do you know what were the name of the blood tests ?
@@bperez8656 I'm not a doctor, but I'm assuming the ferritin test was just a ferritin blood test, the thyroid was thyroid antibodies as well as checking the T3 and T4 and the common TSH, and the gut test probably being a GI map or OAT test (organic acids).
I'm post-menopausal and have lost 70 pounds in the past 18 monthsvby cutting all sugars, grains, and unhealthy seed oils. My hair had been thinning slowly until this year, when it suddenly accelerated. Could it be because I no longer have all that body fat and the estrogen that was stored in it?
Probably so, fat keeps hormones and also toxins.
@@miminess6333 SO LOOSE WEIGHT YOU LOOSE MORE HAIR? I THOUGHT PCOS YOU SUPPOSE TOO?
Having a good primary doctor is important too! Many family doctors just don’t give a shit about you
Sometimes hair loss can a sign of something more serious going on in the body, such as health condition. Such as hypothyroidism, this is where the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones
Hm this is an interesting comment since they are literally saying under-active thyroid AKA hypothyroidism is one of the biggest contributors. Then they give root causes and triggers causing the thyroid to become hypoactive.
Did you even listen or just comment?
I've noticed hair falling out the last year. It seems it falls out for a day or two every 2 weeks. At the end of the year I was diagnosed with oestrogen BC. Do you thInk it could be related.
Western medicine should be strictly synonymous with emergency medicine. That’s it’s place; that’s it’s role.
Just some feedback that I hope gets to Dr. Hyman. Please watch the video and notice how often you interrupt and take over the conversation. It was frustrating to watch because I kept wanting to hear the rest of what the guest was saying before you interject and take over the discussion.
I see a comment like this on almost every video he has.
I am good with his commenting.
I think 50% of his interjections hurt the flow of the conversation. Sometimes he clarifies and summarizes. Wish he could reign it in.
The interuptions are very unwelcome.
Why even bother having guests?
I love podcasts with Dr. Elizabeth! :D
Its the political situation in our country and around the world today that is causing massive hair loss
33:42 healthy carbohydrates brown rice. I doubt brown rice is much better than white rice. Can someone educate me?
White rice is processed. It has less nutritional value than brown. White has the bran and germ removed and has to be enriched to put back in what's striped during the process.
Actually some functionality docs say white is best...in insulin resistance NEITHER should be eaten.
What amino acids supplements are good for hair loss?
Taurine
Hi Dr learnt so much from this video. In fact im suffering from hair loss sinc this july . My hair is thinning and loose a lot of hair especially when i wash my hair. I have started biotin zinc b12 started oiling my hair with castor oil . Its kind of improving but not so much. Did not know hair loss is due to so many causes like insulin lack of iron will be incorporating iron tabs in my routine. What would you recommend.
Vitamin D3 5000iu per day.. eat with fat of some kind like cheese. You're welcome. You shouldn't take iron supplements unless you're found deficient via blood test. Too much iron is not good. Can also get full blood work that includes vitamin d to check levels
Thank you Drs Hyman and Boham.... I have been suffering with diffuse hair loss for over 20 years ... started from age 18...Tried tons of things but no one explained that it could be insulin resistance. I am currently on a Keto diet, I hope to finally see some regrowth.
Savita, same here. About 20 years of diffuse hair loss, since about puberty for me. Good luck!
@@sunshine9122 omg me too!
Learn complex carb cycling if you are doing keto - our thyroid considers continuous keto stressful & you put out too much cortisol that causes hair loss too- Our thyroids need some glucose to work right -
Controlling high insulin is important & time restricted eating is good to help with that. .
Yeah I would punch you in the face if you just yelled at me “lose weight and your hair will grow back!” Without giving me a personalized meal plan, strategies, and exercise plan. Love this podcast! so happy to have these resources
How did you hlp your patient Dr. Hyman. The one with the baseball cap?
What about androgenic alopecia? I think you guys forgot to mention solutions for this…
Thanks a lot for this info. Yes, I know all of that, but this info doesn't help me out.
1. I don't know which diagnostic to start with
2. If I'd start with something I still wouldn't know which parameters to adjust.
And I would go to a doc and spend some money for a good diagnosis and roadmap but, hahaha there is no doc.
So thanks for the info I have a problem, guess what, I know that... this vid does not help.
All could possibly change I did.
Would be great to at least give a plan for first step, second step, third step.
This just has no structure
Looks like there are 1001 reasons for hairloss!
mo mo, start by eating clean. ditch everything containing pesticides and gmos.
@@manfest whats clean ? salad ? but that has chemicals
Hi Dr Hyman I wonder how to get an appointment with you and what it cost.
He works for the Cleveland Clinic. If you go on their website and search him under “Find a Doctor” he will come up.
@@cathybrown4102 Thank you, you maybe the person to answer the question on hair loss. I’m 60 and diabetic and about3 years ago my hair changed suddenly to dry brittle, after cutting it the dry hair off . Its thinning all over to half or more to what it was. I’m not sure what to do. What the cost to have appointment with you.?
Regarding your question on hair loss and getting an appt with me. I am not a doctor nor a stylist. I have a hair loss problem myself. I’ve done some reading of clinical trials for hair loss and they mention using oil of rosemary, zinc sulfate (220mg) and pantothrnic acid which I believe is B5. Finally the use of 2% minoxidil is also advised.
@@cathybrown4102 Thank you so much for that Cathy very much appreciated ❤️
Other than in depth testing I have tried most of what you discussed. I guess the plastic bottles are next to go..
So happy to see this topic being addressed by the functional medicine community finally. Hair loss is a complex phenomenon and can be very hard to troubleshoot. Could you please share more information on the amino acid supplements you mentioned in your discussion?
Heres more information about aminoacids.www.healthline.com/nutrition/essential-amino-acids#definition and www.healthline.com/nutrition/bcaa
Just eat Wild Salmon. Easily digested first-class protein.
@@songsofthecentury3909 HOW OFTEN .. IM CURIOUS IF HAIR LOSS COULD BE ALSO A PARASITE ISSUE AS MANY PEOPLE DONT CLEANSE AND ALL LIVING THINGS HAVE IT AND THEY STEAL NUTRITION
Most vegetables contain amino acids like methionine, valine, threonine, histidine and tryptophan. Vegetables like celery, cauliflower, and mushrooms are the richest source of these amino acids..
Fundamentally, food is medicine and medicine is food. If possible address your food intake, low carbs, limited processed foods, keep hydrated, very very low sugars, low grains, keep away from pharmaceuticals and synthetic drugs which are pushed thru the doctors. Exercise daily, try not to stress, take time to relax and avoid the societal groove. Food is medicine. Nutrition is beneficial. Praise God. HalleluYah.
Why don't regular doctors do this testing ? I thought they were their to help you get healthy. 😕
Ramble on ramble on..sounds like a song. Matter of fact it is a song. Ramble on. You speak of the thyroid and other issues mentioning names to brag and boast but never addressing the true core of the problem. The question is for example is why why why. Why is the thyroid inflammed or the gut unhealthy. High blood pressure and liver, kidneys, malfunctioning. Food is medicine and address your diet. Look at the foods in the supermarkets and whats on the shelf. Hybridized grains, processed foods, high sugars, and hormone fed meats. Open your eyes and look at the diet. You will notice that the produce has changed over the past 50 years. Keep hydrated and add salts which contain minerals. Celtic or Himalayan. Keep away from drugs and pharmaceuticals which certainly do not address the core of the problem. Look at you diet, read the labels and try not to stress. Relax and avoid the societal groove. Seek the truth, praise God. HalleluYah.
Hi Dr Hyman, thank you for introducing this topic because it requires a lot more study. From my experience as a sufferer of alopecia universalis, (the most extreme baldness) I would say that it is caused by both thyroid and "shock" circumstances. After childbirth I started experiencing extreme stress, gut problems, what we now call insulin resistance, and chronic fatigue... my hair fell out in clumps but grew back. 20years later I had a severe shock and lost my hair within 3 weeks. It has not grown back. My great grandmother also lost her hair in the same ways in similar circumstances ... she was 13 and I was 45. Now at 72 I am told I have primary hyperparathyroidism which if diagnosed earlier could have been taken seriously and prevented from further breakdown of my various organs. I did read somewhere quite a few years ago that the Australian outback fires have caused a significant increase in total hair loss which harks back to the shock factor again. Thank you.
how is gut issues insulin resistant ? .. i have chronic fatigue and hair loss and pcos .. any suggestions??? loosing hair 12 years please!
Very informative Doc could u have a talk on melasma one day soon
I would like to hear a similar conversation about Males' hormones imbalance and how it can relate to thyroid and insulin responses. We hear a lot about the female's side (and I understand why), but the few unlucky men such as myself that are stuck with hormones out of whack are really left in the dark.
spot on
Search for Dr. Berg Male Hormones
Wish I had you guys in 2002 when I lost all my hair.
Did you ever recover? I hope so. If not, what happened?
Could you supplement with Amino acids if your having malabsorption issues?
I love listening to what you have to say, however I’m wondering why when you speak it sounds like you have a lot of spit in your mouth. Is that some type of disease? I’m asking because one of my friends ( while she was pregnant) had to spit constantly because lots of spit/saliva would form in her mouth constantly. When she gave birth, it stopped.
can somebody please tell me what shampoo & conditioner i should be using? thank you!
Wow… this is huge I have hair lost 😠 how can I get help from you.? Dr. Mark ?!
Bro, I can ensure you 100% that I can stop your Hairfall. Believe me. I can stop your Hairfall.. And I will take the rewards after I prove it. Please contact me. Thanks
Shut up and let her speak, that's the reason she's in front of you. Why are you constantly stopping her to repeat everything she said?
Hi. I am a female Barber by trade. I so appreciated this discussion. I had a customer that for years had unusual hair shedding. The little I’ve learned over my 38 years was that gross hair loss is tightly linked to thyroid. Finally 10 years down the road this client told me that her thyroid finally tested problematic. So exactly to your discussion was that it’s overlooked until it’s massively wrong. Side note: I love you Dr Hyman and your guest today. I have watched several of your videos and your videos with Dr. Boham together. I read a lot about health and I just wanna cry when I listen to your talks and see that you can know these common denominators that causes poor health in our society and you are doing something about it. That is greatness! I hope you get a gazillion million RUclips likes because that means you’re reaching the public and you’re getting recognition you well deserve.
One of the issue's is that Insurance Co's will not pay to check Amino acid levels and vitamin Levels or Iron when the HH is WNL. A patient will get stuck with that bill. I think Dr's are up against time constraints vs doing the deeper dive which as mentioned is not supported-either by their institutions in which they are employed ( which are volume driven) or the insurance co that tell them what they will pay for and what interventions are " covered. " I am a firm believer in Functional medicine and trying to incorporate as much as possible into my practice as I can, despite the constraints in modern medicine. I do hope this changes as a more functional medicine approach is both sensible and natural.
Good to hear. The western medical system is fine, great even, for saving life in an emergency, but is not very good at maintaining health.
@@margaretr5701 Really disillusioned about medical care which does not offer whole body system testing & natural treatment as a preference when possible.
I don’t have problems with my thyroid, I have tests for that ., and don’t find anything wrong., but I’m loosing a lot of hair . There’s some links between utis and hair issues ??
Hey! Did you find out what was happening? My guess would be hormones. Maybe low estrogen (assuming you're female).
You have a great head of hair Dr. Hyman! Did your father or grandfather have any male pattern baldness? Was hoping your podcast would cover this issue more. My fathers and grandfathers were balding, as are my brothers, sister and nepews. Any thoughts on this?
What if you have symptoms of pcos- hair loss, facial hair, mood problems and high testosterone levels, but have regular periods, no problem getting pregnant, not insulin resistant and eat a ketogenic diet. My doc doesn't have a clue.
Its the keto! Go to Dr Gregor nutritionfacts.org
@@panes840 It started 2 years before I began keto.
@@cw9007 did you check insulin fasting? cortisol? gut health heavy metals?
@@joanneclark8256 cortisol and insulin normal. I assume guy health normal as I have no digestive issues. Didn't check heavy metals. After seeing a endocrinologist and dermatologist I was diagnosed with female pattern baldness. it turned out I didn't have high testosterone levels - the GP made a mistake. My hormones were all normal. The facial hair is caused by the same reason - a genetic sensitivity to androgens. Several female members of my family have the same issues, as well as acne, but the hair loss for them started later in life so I convinced myself it was something else, hoping for a cure.
I am having hair loss after Covid .😐
Covid affects the immune system. Many autoimmune diseases cause hair loss. It makes sense that Covid could also cause hair loss. Hopefully, as you recover fully from Covid, your hair should improve. This video is very useful. When you're going back to your doctor for post Covid checks, you could bring a list of additional tests you want done.
I was 100% plant based and my hair fell out!!! Now I'm on a modified (Clean) keto diet which completely reversed my hair loss but that's not necessarily for everyone.
I was getting thinning all over. I looked at my hair and skin, I was a mess. I stumbled across collagen in the store one day and started using it. I go to my stylist every 3 weeks and she immediately noticed a difference. For me it was poor nutrition, lack of vitamin D (plus K2), cod liver oil, iodine & basically going carnivore to ensure I get enough protein & iron. I make sure I get my micronutrients by keeping electrolytes in stock. My hair did a 180. Just for fun I added minoxidil & red therapy helmet…the external things came last. My right temple is my only “complaint” but everyone else tells me it looks fine. I’ll see what the red light therapy does. I didn’t pay full price for it. 😊 I’m extremely happy with how dense my hair is & so grateful. My skin is completely smooth.
Hi Dr. Hyman, I just listened to your interview with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and she had describe my symptoms of polycystic ovarian. I Took of sugar, carbs, and I been fasting for about eight months. I lost so far about 25 pounds, my a1c now is 5.2 my last blood test was normal for thyroid and hormones. I notice in my CBC test that lymphocytes was 45.2% and my Anion Gap was 4 mola/L,Few months ago my hair in my head starter to fall and the hair in my chine and sides started to grow, what can I do to fixed? Thank you I really enjoy this information
Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting
Am pcos, hashimoto , type 2 diabetes patient
What suppliment or food help to resolve isulin resistance fast
Am trying to renove sugars carbihydrate and do intermittent fasting.plz advise
I haven't listened to the whole podcast yet, but i am gathering that there hasn't been much discussion about stress related hair loss. It's definitely a thing!! Especially during the last several months related to Covid and the political situation and election. I have had hair loss/thinning for the last 3 months at least- have been tested for autoimmune, thyroid, etc and all normal. There are supplements and serums that are available- lots of info out there now- because it is a thing! Looking for someone to advise me on the best integrative treatment.
Just to let you know I had hair loss in 2020 & it was getting bad. I started taking inositol, berberine, biotin, collagen & vitamins. I'm shocked cuz my mom who had thyroid issues was almost bald and grew her hair back. I also got my hair back too. I'm so thankful I was a bit scared as I have pcos and know its effects. Another thing we did was we put coconut oil & castor oil in our hair overnight or a few days if your not working. Honestly I'm shocked this worked so well. Hope it helps!!
@@S.Georgia What brands of supplements have you used that helped you ? Thanks
@@poppylove3673 I'm Canadian so it might not be in your area. The inositol is 'now' brand, biotin is 'webber naturals' and berberine is 'preferred nutrition'. I use 'age off collegen 2' or 'progressive complete collagen'.
@@S.Georgia
What did inositol do
And what is berberine for?
@@S.Georgia also
Oils seem to clog my follicles and cause faster hair thinning
That didn’t happen to you??
Looking at my numbers, my thyroid is fine, but I have a lot of symptoms down to the thin eyebrows and a major family history of thyroid diseases. I found a dr who ordered every thyroid test she could think of, antibodies included, and my numbers are all within the reference range, but they’re not “optimal”. My celiac test was negative, iron panel, protein, Hgb A1c, etc all looks normal with the exception of my testosterone which is
Dawn, I remember when I was a mother of 2 young boys and my doctor said my thyroid levels were normal and thought it was normal to be exhausted after having my sons. Went to an endocrinologist and discovered it wasn’t normal at all. Not sure if you’ve been but worth checking out. Just don’t let them lay your hands on your gland! Dr. Scott Mumby MD and much more, book, “Secrets of an alternative doctor” said, no matter what type of thyroid disease we have, we need iodine. In fact he said even if we are “normal” we need iodine. There are 2 products he recommends, Lugols iodine, and Xodine is the what I bought (without alcohol), I literally just started on it last night. My thyroid was a goiter and Dr. Numby stated a goiter thyroid is swollen because it needs iodine and is not getting it. That was my problem too. I was taking a iodine/iodide version of thyroid over the counter in tablet form (don’t like tablets) but I noticed my goiter literally went down completely. The other book I recommend (because we are all on high stress) is Dr. Ben Lynches book, “dirty genes” I loved reading what he has to say about getting our genes cleaned up. He has questionnaires that will lead you to know what the problem is. High Stress, High histamine foods, high peroxide levels create autoimmune issues that leave us feeling sick. He doesn’t right about hair loss per se, but it’s valuable in the sense increased levels of the above mentioned items, lead one to be sick and not know why. I love, love the book. I put myself on glutathione/per the book to handle increased levels of hydrogen peroxide and I felt amazing!!!! Dr. Lynch did say, after taking it and you feel better “stop taking it” as it can go in the opposite direction. I appreciated that honesty! Good luck to you and I wish you the best.
When you pull out refined carbohydrates, you'll get in nutrients better.
Awesome episode! Thank you both for sharing.
This video discussion asks lots of questions, but provides little or no answers!
Typical....
I was expecting a solution for male pattern baldness nevertheless it was a really interesting podcast
If someone has the solution they are multi-billionaires, dude.
Going to see a dermatologist is a waste ofvtime. All they do is give you a prescription for finesteride. What about seeking out trichologist? They are supposedly more attuned to hair loss. Van that tyoebof doctor help more? I just want to find out what is causing the hair loss all of the sudden. 😢
Yes. Dermatologist are useless. It’s so frustrating.
Wow amino acids ❤ Thanks Docs ❤
@25:33
⚙ Iron Status: What's going on with that person's iron status?
💇♀ Hair Loss Causes: We've gone through the list - we found a lot of hair loss is from sugar and starch and insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and PCOS.
🦋 Thyroid and Gut Issues: It can be from thyroid issues; it can be from inadequate protein intake, absorption because of gut issues, or needed natural desiccated thyroid supplement.
🥦 Nutrient Deficiencies: It can be from low levels of certain nutrients and vitamins like zinc, selenium, iodine, thyroid, iron, vitamin d, vitamin a, methylated B Vitamins and more.
🥗 Dietary Shift: Eliminate refined and processed carbohydrates. When your insulin is so high, we often drop those lower because that helps that insulin drop lower, which then helps the hormones rebalance, helps you lose weight, and helps your hair grow back. @33:12
Do either of these doctors have offices in phoenix !?
nice interview hoever you really meant DHT not DHEA??
DHEA is an androgen, so that probably wasn't an error
DHEA is a protohormone. It is very relevant. DHT is very relevant to hair loss as well.
You might have been thinking about DHA which is an omega 3 fat?
I cannot believe he is in Massachusetts!
That is so crazy!!
he doesn't practice in the state.
High iron can be inadequate iron absorption, right?
Yes! Haem iron is dreadful. High absorption but oxidises quickly. Non haem can be absorbed well if combined with vitamin c and a lot safer
Hi, I believe I was bitten by a tick 5 yrs- don’t think I fully removed all
Now I have gone from a dime spot to 2 half dollars
Is this possible?
PCOS and PCOS hair loss doesn't always include weight. Nor does it always point to a crappy diet. I have it and IT caused diabetes after 15 years of being swept under the rug because of this thinking. Symptoms started after VACCINES I had in the Army in 2008. Doctors stopped there and refuse looking further... since I want to treat the cause... not given a Band-Aid rubbed on public bathroom door (metaphorically speaking) .... aka Metformin. If you know anyone willing to tackle this.........
Thank you..... thank God.
Most doctors don’t connect the dots between hypothyroidism with nail and dry hair or hair loss, that not part of their job I guess. The only advice I receive$ was a prescription drug.
Thanks for the information.
Thanks for the information, as usual…
What about high estrogen and hair loss?????
What turns me off is all the questionaires in alt medicine. Even if its the doctor askisg me. Why not just do the tests and genes. The practioner should just examine the data. Not give us work to do. We pay thru the teeth as it is.
Thanks for the information, as usual. Dr. Hyman you’re amazing!
Why wouldn’t he talk about how he helped the woman regrow her hair. Isn’t that the point?
You have to be rich to see a functional medicine doctor unfortunately and it just makes you want to stop eating altogether. 😢
Accutain ruined my hair and scalp. Do you have any recommendations.
very good format, Dr Hyman
What about taking probiotics and Systemic Enzymes?
Great great info..
Dht, not testosterone
She was really deficient and needed help right away so we sent her home with a pound of bacon and a steak😊
How do you help people with Pernicious Anemia abosorb iron?
Outstanding Commentary!!! Priceless!!!! Thank You!!!
What is the difference between typical medicine & functional medicine?