Dealing With Dandruff

Written on December 27, 2009 – 6:35 pm | by Tania |

Itching, flaking, and the dread that comes with wearing a dark-coloured shirt–it may not be life threatening, but dandruff can certainly be an embarrassing condition.
Dandruff is quite common – those flakes are simply dead skin cells created when the body’s natural shedding process becomes overactive. An overly oily scalp (seborrhea) is usually to blame. Less [...]

Herbal Help for Your Hair

Written on December 27, 2009 – 6:29 pm | by Tania |

While we typically turn to our herb gardens to embellish a salad or a savory sauce, these delightful herbs can also do wonders for hair. Herbs contain chemical compounds that can help restore hair’s natural balance and shine. Try these recipes at home and see your locks glow!
Ginger Hair Oil
1 tsp (5 mL) fresh ginger [...]

A Guide to Female Hair Loss

Written on October 5, 2009 – 7:20 am | by Tania |

Hair loss usually occurs because of hormonal factors. As a consequence, biological events like puberty, pregnancy and menopause that effect female hormone levels can also cause female hair loss. In the case of pregnancy, hair loss is simply a consequence of the stress the body undergoes during labor and should stop approximately 6 months after [...]