TRIED & TRUE HAIR GROWTH
If you have thyroid problems (or other medical conditions), you’ve probably encountered hair thinning from time to time. These are the Natural Remedies For Thick Hair that have helped me over the years.
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR THICK HAIR
BALANCE YOUR HORMONES
Making sure your hormones (thyroid and others) are balanced is the best place to start. Your doctor can test your levels and you can adjust with bioidentical hormones, if necessary.
COLLAGEN POWDER
The biggest improvement to my hair and nails came when I mixed collagen powder into my smoothie each day. My nails were hard as can be and didn’t chip. My hair was thick, healthy and grew very fast. I have tried quite a few powders and most taste horrible. My favorite has been Dr. Axe’s Collagen Powder.
BIOTIN
Biotin is one of the most popular hair growth remedies. According to Johns Hopkins Dr. Lisa Ishii, the supplement strengthens both hair and nails. 2000-5000 mcg is the recommended amount. You can also find biotin in egg yolks, oats, wheat germ, white mushrooms avocado, sweet potatoes and spinach.
INCREASE PROTEIN
According to experts at Harvard Medical School, not having adequate protein levels can contribute to hair loss. Meat, beans, eggs, almonds, oats, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt are high in protein.
OMEGA 3
FLAXSEED OIL
ROSEMARY HAIR OIL
A Mixture of a carrier oil (olive oil, jojoba, avocado oil) and rosemary and lavender essential oils applied topically to thinning spots seems to help. I mix 2 tablespoons of carrier oil with 2 drops of rosemary and 2 drops of lavender oil. *Never put undiluted essential oils on your skin (they can burn you).
IRON TABLETS
I’ve noticed that when I’m anemic, hair can thin a bit. A boost of iron helps. (Always confirm your iron levels with your doctor before taking an iron supplement).
FINAL THOUGHTS
If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, see our Sleep Remedies That Really Work post. I swear by these remedies!
