Number Five, Become "Oh So Blue"

Did you know that blueberries contain one of the highest levels of antioxidant capability of any food?  In a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsored study at Tuft's University in Boston, MA researchers found that blueberries rank #1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 common fresh fruits and vegetables.  Antioxidants help neutralize harmful by-products called free radicals that can lead to cancer and other diseases.  These molecules combat cellular DNA damage shown to be involved in cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and perhaps common pattern hair loss.  Anthocyanin (the pigment that makes blueberries blue) is thought to be responsible for this major health benefit.

Number Four, "Butt Out"

In a report published in the National Library of Medicine from the Section of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Italy, mice exposed to cigarette smoke developed areas of alopecia and grey hair. The report stated: "Smoke-exposed mice had extensive atrophy of the epidermis, reduced thickness of the subcutaneous tissue, and scarcity of hair follicles."  

Likewise, investigators in Taiwan recently completed a clinical trial involving 740 men who were suffering from premature hair loss or alopecia. Both smokers and non-smokers were enrolled in the study and the findings pointed to a significant correlation between moderate smoking and hair loss.  According to the published study, men who smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day had a greater chance of developing hair loss. These findings were determined after taking into consideration family history of hair loss, general health, age, and other factors.

Number Three, "Don't Curl Up & Dye"

According to dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, M.D., a clinical associate professor in the department of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. the most common cause of hair damage is trauma to the physical structure of the hair that occurs every day,"   

Hairstyles that pull on the hair, like ponytails and braids, should not be pulled tightly and should be alternated with looser hairstyles. 

The constant pull causes some hair loss, especially along the sides of the scalp.  

Shampooing, combing and brushing too often, can also damage hair, causing it to break. Using a cream rinse or conditioner after shampooing will make it more manageable and easier to comb. When hair is wet, it is more fragile, so vigorous rubbing with a towel, and rough combing and brushing should be avoided. Don't follow the old rule of 100 brush strokes a day-that damages hair. Instead, use wide toothed combs and brushes with smooth tips.

Number Two, "Chill Out"

Several forms of hair loss (e.g. trichotilomania, alopecia areata) have been directly linked to emotional stress.  According to Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D., a variety of factors are thought to cause alopecia areata, possibly including severe stress. In alopecia areata, endogenous immune cells attack the hair follicle, arresting hair growth and causing the hair to fall out.  Likewise, several lines of evidence point to stress as a factor in common pattern hair loss.  Even persons who otherwise have full healthy hair may notice accelerated loss during times of emotional upheaval.  Stress and hair loss doesn't have to be permanent though.  When you get your stress under control, your hair loss may self-resolve.   

Number One, "Get With The Program"

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