Trouble with Trichotillomania

Lucinda Ellery reviews that hair pulling, or trichotillomania (TTM) is a plight that affects over 2% of the population at any given time. It is mostly women and young girls that suffer from this neurobiological condition, but men and boys are not exempt from the woes of hair pulling. Due to the emotional pain and embarrassment experienced by people suffering from TTM, there are no accurate statistics available. Therefore it is important to shine a light on compulsive hair pulling so that those who are hiding their anguish can find some comfort knowing that there are others going through the same ordeal as they are.

Suffer in Silence No More

It is the goal of Lucinda Ellery to make women and girls with TTM feel relaxed and candid when talking about their condition. In the consultancy, they know that they are in a safe place; surrounded by people who want to help them overcome their hair loss. At Lucinda’s studios, every client is met and given the best options that are available to them. From Lucinda Ellery reviews coming from the clients themselves, they have praised the Intralace System™ most effective as it disguises the bald patches while preventing further hair-pulling.

Teamwork for Overall Well-being

At the consultancy, Lucinda Ellery encourages women and young girls with TTM to place self-care and help as a top priority. Working with the staff, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, trying meditation, or participating in stress-management classes will make the process of overcoming TTM easier for clients. Your well-being, health, and best interest always come first when you visit the consultancy. The time to suffer with Trichotillomania in silence is over, Lucinda Ellery and her staff is ready to help you regain your own hair.

Super Foods for Healthy Hair

Having healthy hair takes more than just putting various products on your tresses. You also have to think of what you put inside your body too. The standard advice given when being asked on how to have a healthy and beautiful head of hair always involves using shampoos and conditioners, but in order to have the most beautiful locks, the answer can be found in the kitchen and not in the showers. Food is an essential part of our body’s nourishment. We get the necessary minerals and nutrients that our body needs to be strong and be healthy. Lucinda Ellery reviews some of the food that make a good foundation for having healthy hair:

Dark Green Vegetables

 

Spinach and broccoli are some of the vegetables that are excellent sources of vitamins A and C - vitamins that the body need to produce sebum. The oily substance sebum is the body’s natural hair conditioner.

Salmon

Salmon is best known for being rich with omega-3 fatty acids that are needed to support your scalp health.

Nuts

Brazil nuts are nature’s gift best known for being a good sources of selenium, an important mineral for having a healthy scalp. Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 acid that could help condition your hair. Walnuts are also rich in iron, perfect for fighting zinc deficiency that can lead to hair shedding.

Losing Her Crowning Glory

When hair loss is mentioned, what comes first in your mind? Most people would say that they would associate the concept of hair loss with men. However, not all people are aware of the fact that even women are prone to experiencing hair loss. Losing hair is common to women, and with greater impact to their self-esteem.



Reasons and cases vary from simple and temporary to the more complicated. Lucinda Ellery reviews some of the causes of hair loss:

Too Much Stress Affects Your Hair

Physical stress could be the more known cause of hair loss, however emotional stress could also lead to it. Emotional stress could be triggered by various things such as experiencing the loss of a loved one, dealing with a close-minded boss at work, financial problems and a lot more.

Family Matters

Hair loss also runs in the blood. Just try to observe the women in your family--if you notice that some or most of them are losing their hair at a certain age, then you might be more prone to female androgenic alopecia.