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Strategies for Maintaining Hair Health and Natural Pigmentation as We Age | Oily MD | Tamyra Comeaux
Strategies for Maintaining Hair Health and Natural Pigmentation as We Age
Slowing down or preventing the natural process of hair turning grey involves a combination of lifestyle practices, herbal remedies, essential oils, and supplements. While genetic factors play a significant role in graying, these approaches may contribute to maintaining hair health and delaying premature graying.

Balanced Diet:Ensure a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly B vitamins, iron, copper, and zinc, which are essential for hair health.

Herbal Remedies:
  • Sage: Often used to enhance natural hair color and prevent premature graying.
  • Rosemary: Contains antioxidants that may stimulate hair growth and delay graying.
As we age, the decline in melatonin levels not only affects our sleep but can also impact the chemicals essential for proper hair growth and pigment, leading to graying and thinning of hair. However, there are several supplements and strategies that may help counteract these effects.

Addressing Oxidative Stress and Melanin Production:
  • Vitamin C: Involved in the conversion of tyrosine into melanin, ensuring an adequate supply may support melanin synthesis and help maintain natural hair color.
  • NingXia Red: Antioxidants combat oxidative stress implicated in premature aging, contributing to maintaining the health of hair follicles.
  • Olive Essentials: Hydroxytyrosol's anti-inflammatory properties create a favorable environment for healthy hair.
Specific Supplements:
  • Melatonin Support: Melatonin influences melanin synthesis, and supplements like ImmuPro™ and SleepEssence™ may support overall hair health.
  • Overcoming Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies: Consider Master Formula or Mineral Essence to address deficiencies linked to premature graying.
Stop Smoking: Use black pepper essential oil for assistance.
Essential Oils:
  • Main Essential Oils: Frankincense, Rosemary, Sage.
    • Frankincense (Boswellia): Known for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, supporting a healthy scalp environment.
    • Rosemary: With antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, it may stimulate hair growth and delay premature graying.
    • Sage: Traditionally used to enhance natural hair color and address premature graying.
Hormone Support:
  • AminoWise™: Essential for protein synthesis, amino acids support overall hair health, contributing to keratin formation.
  • Prenolone Plus™: Hormonal changes associated with aging may contribute to hair graying.
Additional Strategies:
  • Find a supplement with L-tyrosine, like Thyromin, crucial for melanin production.
  • Manage stress to prevent premature graying.
Further Reading:Explore scientific insights in:
  • El-Sheikh, Alshimaa M et al. “Relationship between Trace Elements and Premature Hair Graying.” International Journal of Trichology, vol. 10, no. 6, 2018, pp. 278–283.
  • Zhang, Bing et al. “Hyperactivation of Sympathetic Nerves Drives Depletion of Melanocyte Stem Cells.” Nature, vol. 577, no. 7792, 2020, pp. 676–681.

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Welcome to my page, I am a board certified Gynecologist in Houston, TX who after completing medical school and residency, also completed studies in:

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine
Integrative Cancer Therapy
Naturopathic Medicine
Holistic Nutrition
Herbal Medicine
Aromatherapy

I combine traditional medicine with alternative methods to guide people through their best aging experience. Despite the lack of "hard" data, essential oils have various reported beneficial effects, mainly based on their historical use on thousands of patients by generations of healers. Essential oils have chemical compounds that may be beneficial during the aging process. 

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