grow your hair back! part 2 of 4

While some causes of hair loss are inevitable – like genetics and aging – hair that’s fallen out as a consequence of iron overload doesn’t have to be permanent! Now that you’re getting your iron levels under control, your organs, hormones, and body functions are recovering – and you can grow your hair back. There are four main approaches to cultivating a big head of hair. If you’ve lost your hair, you’ll want to hit on all 4 of these approaches to see the best effects.

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grow your hair back! part 3 of 4

Let’s chew over the essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that…
a) you need to grow hair
b) are safe for the hemochromatosis diet.
Good nutrition plays a part in healthy hair. Many of us – due to a busy work schedule, or kids who are picky eaters, or our own darned sweet tooth – have far from a “perfect” diet. Here are the nutrients you should eat more of that are beneficial not only in terms of hair growth, but also in regard to healthy outcomes for people with iron overload.

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grow your hair back! part 4 of 4

No matter how frustrated and discouraged you’re feeling about your hair, know this: since hair loss is such a prevalent phenomenon, it’s also becoming a highly studied one, and scientists have been able to pinpoint certain substances and treatments as clear and proven solutions. Every day, more studies reveal promising applications of plant extracts, chemical compounds, and cutting edge technologies, as well as age-old remedies. So let’s crack the books and find out which ones perform the best!

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hemochromatosis and COVID-19: the specifics (part 2 of 4)

Cardiac hemochromatosis under a microscope

For those of us with hemochromatosis, the unknowns of COVID-19 can be nerve-racking. We’re not sure how the infection could potentially affect us. It’s still such a new virus that doctors and researchers haven’t had time to study the relationship between COVID-19 and iron. Here’s the current info on how infections and viruses tend to show up in people with iron overload.

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INTERVIEW WITH THE HAPPY OLD LADY

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“I experienced pain in joints for years, but I always thought my days as a runner was the reason. My heart fluttering started 3 months before my diagnosis.