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alopecia Posts and Articles

Alopecia: The Role of Micronutrients

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Feb 07, 2019

Here’s what happened when I cross-referenced the supportive nutrients listed in my Hair Loss ebook and those in a peer-reviewed, international, open access dermatological journal.

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No Hat Required

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jan 12, 2019

Many people have asked me something like, “Okay, I get that you were nearly half bald and you grew your hair back, but have you *kept* your hair?” I’m pleased to say yes.

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Me, Menopause??? My Work with Dr. Anna Garrett...

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Sep 29, 2018

This post is part personal story, part exciting announcement. Dr. Anna was who I called on when I started “crossing over to the other side.” Now we work together as referral partners.

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Diffuse Hair Loss: Could it be Alopecia Diffusa?

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jun 27, 2018

If you have diffuse thinning/all over scalp loss, it doesn’t mean you don’t have alopecia.

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My Alopecia Story

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jun 22, 2018

I had no hair on 1/3 of my scalp for quite some time—and was losing more. Today, with no drug, hormone, or pharmaceutical use, I have a nearly full head of thick hair. And I plan to keep it all.

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5 Steps to Total Gut Healing

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Nov 30, 2017

The 5R approach is a straightforward program for healing the gut and promoting optimal digestion and nutrient assimilation, boosting good gut bacteria, and detoxing. And it’s not as difficult as it sounds!

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Alopecia: Is There Hope?

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Nov 21, 2016

Many with alopecia, especially those with long-term baldness, have lost hope. They’ve “tried everything.” Many have invested thousands of dollars in pills, potions, creams, shots, wigs, and empty promises. I’m here to tell you that there is hope.

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Gluten and Endometriosis

Posted by Healthful Elements Staff

We now know that ditching gluten can help resolve the painful symptoms of endometriosis. When the most common treatment is surgery and giving up gluten is profoundly less invasive, the question becomes: why not try ditching gluten?

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In Defense of Grains

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Aug 11, 2016

Are grains categorically bad for everyone with autoimmunity? New research is showing that true whole grains, when prepared properly, improve the health of our gut microbiome. Yes, this flies in the face of everything we’ve been told.

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Turning a Corner: Hashimoto's to Alopecia...

Posted by Jill McLaughlin on Jun 23, 2016

A lot of magic and serendipity has come about to bring me to this new place with my work. I’m going to prove that anyone with alopecia has the opportunity to regrow hair.

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