Geelong Trichology Centre, 27 Station Lake Road, Lara (2025)

20/04/2025

Hair Loss or Thinning - Improve the Growth
When there is low Iron absorption the increase in the development of various alopecias increase.
Because hair tissue is a high metabolic tissue, hair loss is often seen before any clinical symptoms appear.
Nutrient deficiences in Iron, zinc, Vitamins B12, B6 and Vit C, D and E in particular can happen through restricted eating, malabsorption, alcohol, rushed meals, medications and todays increased demand in stress levels.
The landscape of hair loss has evolved, Non-androgenetic causes such as lifestyle, nutrition, environment and stress far outweigh the causes that influence hair thinning today, especially in younger people.
Treatments often just target the end product of the hair cycle, overlooking the importance of the underlying biological processes that control hair growth.
Nutrients play a critical role in repair mechanisms, hormone secretions and immune response which lead to new hair growth.
Low Iron absorption is the main cause of hair loss , with adrenal and thyroid dysfunction following close behind.
Eat a balanced diet and your genes will respond to new instructions, and as I said earlier hair tissue with its high metabolic rate will improve strength and growth.
Julie Tate

18/03/2024

Cleaning your Genes
I am regularly told by my patients ' My family history has pre-determined my fate... I will lose my hair, have high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid issues, arthritis, auto immune conditions or cardio-vascular problems because my family history shows these traits'.

Yes, you may have inherited more challenges because of these genes but most are not hard-wired and unavoidable. With nutritional and lifestyle support you can re-write your own your health outcome. If you remove or at least reduce processed foods, sugar, and artificial ingredients such as synthetic folic acid, can get adequate sleep, good nutrients, B vitamins, can minimize environmental toxins and reduce stress etc. your health will be optimized.

Our genes can become sluggish or over reactive that will increase changes in our histamine response, cause auto immunity disease, affect our moods such as anxiety and depression, cause poor blood vessel formation, poor detoxification by our liver, poor gut absorption, and much more. When your body is under stress it uses up methyl groups much faster, so you need more of the right foods and vitamins to make more energy otherwise your health will suffer. Good methylation relies on Folate such as leafy green veggies, broccoli, beans, lentils, seeds and nuts.

For example: A Choline deficiency is seen more in menopausal women and males, as choline absorption depends upon estrogen status. A deficiency can contribute to a fatty liver, SIBO and gallstones. Choline is found in animal protein such as eggs, fish, liver and red meat. This means people eating a low protein diet such as Vegetarians also children are at risk of a deficiency, alternative sources of choline are: Broccoli, lentils, flaxseed, spinach, cauliflower and beets.

Every person is unique but by understanding your genetics, you gain the opportunity and ability to make better choices and improve health. Contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

22/07/2023

Scarring Alopecia

When a patient complains of hair loss that accompanies one or more other symptoms such as severe itching on the scalp, pimples or redness, thickened patches, crusting, hyper or hypo pigmentation or any inflammation, this can indicate a type of hair loss that may cause scarring of the hair follicles. This can also affect facial hair too such as the eyebrows, occasionally seen in untreated Thyroid disease. I use a derma scope, a valuable tool to facilitate diagnosis of hair and scalp disorders and disease stage and progression. Subtle features seen with the naked eye are visibly enhanced and photos recorded for future reference. With any scarring alopecia, it often follows a compromise in your immune system, triggered by a systemic, neural or environmental influence, such as extreme stress, mal-absorption or disease, etc. Your nails are made of keratin too so be aware of changes for example Ridges, Beau’s lines, Brittle or discolored nails are another indication of metabolic imbalance. Your hair and scalp are part of your body systems and often show signs and symptoms of disease many months before it shows up in blood tests. Be aware of any changes and investigate early to avoid any unnecessary hair loss.

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27 Station Lake Road
Lara, VIC
3212

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+61408104303

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