How to Eat to Promote Hair Growth

Throughout history, people have tried even the most bizarre remedies to maintain luscious locks. The ancient Egyptian text, “Ebers Papyrus”—discovered in a royal tomb—records a treatment used by Queen Ses more than 3,000 years ago: a mixture of “toes-of-a-dog, refuse-of-dates, and hoof-of-an-ass.”While the effectiveness of such ancient remedies is difficult to verify today, one thing has been proven: Dietary choices can reduce hair shedding.

Think of healthy hair as a lush, thriving garden. The medications and injections discussed in part 2 of this series are like synthetic fertilizers used to help struggling plants grow. However, for long-term recovery and growth, the soil must also be enriched.



Likewise, nourishing the body through proper diet and nutrition is one of the most natural—and fundamental—ways to support healthy hair growth...

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