Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss. But don’t worry, as long as you’re able to maintain healthy hair follicles through effective treatment, this hair loss will be temporary. What is seborrheic dermatitis?  Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky skin that may also burn or itch. These symptoms can affect any part …

    A 52 years old gentleman found Dr. Yu’s Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Clinic by searching online. When he first came to the clinic, he suffered from severe neck pain, low back pain, and knee pain. The knees of both legs were so painful that he couldn’t walk, it was more painful, especially when …

Ginger helps to promote hair growth For centuries, ginger has been used as a remedy for a multitude of ailments, from stomach problems to common cold symptoms, especially in traditional Chinese medicine. It’s not only packed with vitamins and minerals that promote good health and overall well-being, but it also promotes hair growth in a …

People often get confused with this question a lot. The fundamental truth of hair growth is related at the scalp level with hair follicles. The big chop usually just a cut through the bottom of the strand. Therefore, the big chop does not relate to fast hair growth. Why people think hair grow faster after …

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that “as many as 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of children” suffer from allergies. Whether it’s food, dust, pollen or mold, a wide variety of allergens can trigger reactions in individuals, and these allergic reactions can range from the mild to the extreme. Some sufferers …

A full head of hair, in our modern day, is a luxury that not all people are lucky enough to have. Not openly talked about, hair loss causes significant psychological stress for millions of men and women around the world and leaves many to feel isolated in their struggles. Hair loss can be particularly stressful …

Taking levothyroxine might cause hair loss Levothyroxine is a thyroid medicine given to regulate the body’s energy and metabolism by replacing a hormone that thyroid does not produce enough on its own.  Each month doctors currently hand out nearly 23 million prescriptions for Levothyroxine, making it the most popular medication to treat thyroid disease. Most …

On average, after infancy, a child’s hair will grow 5 to 6 inches per year, giving them thick long hair by the time they are 4 or 5 years old.   However, some kids can suffer from a variety of different problems with their hair, including slow hair growth, hair thinning, or even hair loss. …

Over the last few years, the market in medical remedies for hair loss has exploded. More and more people – both men and women – have little choice but to turn to chemical products or less efficient drug store supplements in an effort to reverse all different kinds of hair loss, from genetic balding and …

Hair loss can be triggered by all sorts of natural and environmental conditions. The climate is one obvious factor. Humidity and heat can badly damage the pH balance of your skin, resulting in excess sweating, inflammation of the hair follicles, and oily skin and hair.   But in recent years there have been growing concerns …

Alcohol consumption on the rise Alcohol consumption is on the rise globally, in almost every country. Take Canada, for instance. In 2013, almost 80 percent of the country’s population said they had consumed alcohol at some point during the previous year, and at least 3.1 million said they had drunk enough to put their health …

Introduction Hair loss is extremely common. Some people start losing their hair in their mid-teens, while others don’t experience it until much later in life. The problem can affect men and women alike. But even though balding is often genetically predetermined, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be slowed down – or even reversed. So …

Official statistics tell us that marijuana use among Canadian adults is on the rise. In 2013, around 11 percent of the Canadian population – 3.1m people – admitted to having smoked cannabis within the last 12 months. In 2015, that number had risen to 12 percent or 3.6m people. There are some unhealthy side effects associated …

Dealing with hair loss damages your self-esteem, and a lot of us shy away from openly discussing hair struggles fearing embarrassment. However, you are not the only one who is struggling with hair loss, nor do you have to feel alone. Pro Hair products are here to help every step of the way on your …

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1) Ren shen/ American ginseng | Panax ginseng/ Panax quinquefolius | Root Benefits of Ren shen/ American ginseng: Enhance energy level Improve immune system Reduce stress and nervousness Protect main organs of body (heart, brain, liver, stomach) Known as “King” herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Ren shen, or American ginseng, is perhaps the most …

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has been a popular practice in Asia for over thousands of years. A common misconception of TCM is that it takes a longer time to cure your symptoms but that is completely untrue. TCM focuses on eliminating the ultimate cause for the occurrence of a problem; …