Do you worry about hair loss, quality of your hair or premature greying? Understanding how your hair growth cycle works and how to nourish the active growth phase is key.

Hair growth cycle

Did you know that each of your hair follicles goes through three phases of the growth cycle?

1. Active growth phase (anagen)
2. Transition phase (catagen)
3. Resting phase (telogen)

During the active growth phase the hair follicle receives nutrients directly from the blood vessel, which allows it to grow. Many factors, including your diet and lifestyle may influence the health of your hair. There are some natural ways that can assist you to enhance the growth (anagen) phase of the hair, its strength and quality.

Traditional herbal medicine for healthy hair

From the traditional Chinese medicine perspective healthy hair growth depends on the function of the Kidney and Liver organ-meridian systems. Herbs that support these systems include: Hair Loss and Hair Growth FAQ'sConfused about what you need to do to have strong healthy hair? Here are some answers to the 6 comm…Dec 21 2014mrvitaminsnews.com.au

• Fallopia
• Dong quai
• Rehmannia
• Peony

The extract of Fallopia multiflora has been traditionally used to nourish and invigorate resting hair follicles which leads to an increased number of hairs in the growing phase of the hair growth cycle. It may also increase the hair follicle pigment (melanin) and inhibit premature greying.

Feed your hair from the inside

Healthy hair growth and condition relies on a balanced diet rich in protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. The following nutrients may help to improve growth, strength and quality of your hair:

• Silica
• Zinc
• Biotin
• Antioxidants

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Mr Vitamins recommends:

Fusion Health Hair Tonic

Hair tonic is a synergistic blend of herbs that have been used traditionally to revitalise the scalp and hair follicles and support healthy hair growth.

Fusion Health Hair, Skin and Nails 

This formula provides nutrients that promote natural hair growth, support skin health and nourish the nails. Find out more about Fusion Health Hair Tonic and Hair, Skin and Nails here As always, whatever questions or concerns you have regarding your hair health, all you have to do is drop by Mr Vitamins and ‘Ask a Naturopath’