Health Information

The word thyroid comes from the Greek thyreoeides, which means shield, since this gland is shaped so it seems. Leonardo da Vinci drew it as two separate glands, one on each side of the larynx, like a butterfly. The thyroid gland is a neuroendocrine, is located on the windpipe, just below the Adam’s apple, next to the thyroid cartilage. The gland weighs between 15 and 30 grams in adults, and consists of two lobes joined by the isthmus. The thyroid is controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary.

The thyroid participates in the production of hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are primarily responsible for regulating the body’s basal metabolic rate, affecting growth and the degree of functionality of other body systems. The thyroid also synthesized the hormone calcitonin, which plays an important role in calcium homeostasis.

The most important hormone produced by the thyroid gland contains iodine, and is called thyroxine. This has two effects on the body, controls the production of energy in the body and is necessary to maintain the basal metabolic rate to normal. (more…)

It is the most common type of hair loss in men. It usually follows a typical pattern line receding hairline and hair thinning at the crown and is caused by hormones and genetic predisposition.

Causes and Risk Factors

Hair grows at an average rate of 2.5 cm (1 inch) every two months and each hair grows for 2 to 6 years, remains at that length for a short period and finally falls, then a new hair begins to grow in place. At any given time, nearly 85% of hair on your head is in growing phase and 15% are not. (more…)

To improve the health of hair and prevent a fall is important to follow certain rules:
* Wash hair frequently. A clean hair helps maintain hair health and beauty. The frequency of washing and the use of a suitable shampoo for our hair type is highly recommended.
* For oily hair, frequent washing is also recommended to reduce the fat of the scalp surface. It is important to a muscle without fat, as tallow containing high levels of male hormones, which could be reabsorbed into the skin and affect the hair follicle.
* A poor or inadequate diet can lead us to lose over 100 hairs a day. It is necessary to follow a balanced diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish. See our recommendations for a Perfect Hair Food.
* Nutritional supplements are very useful for hair. They usually contain those amino acids and vitamins that act by promoting hair growth.
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Vitamins and minerals play an important role not only in maintaining a healthy body but also to maintain and enhance the natural beauty that we all have.
However, in many cases unknown, exactly how these minerals and vitamins help us and what are the fruits and vegetables that we consume to trim their profits.
In this section, we analyze the properties of each (as far as beauty is concerned) and what are its sources:
Minerals

CINC.

Properties of natural beauty: Prevents acne and baldness.
Natural sources: wheat germ and bran of fresh, sunflower seeds, yeast, milk, eggs, onions, nuts, leafy greens, yogurt, sprouts.
Copper
Properties of natural beauty: Maintains the natural color of hair and prevention of gray hair
Natural sources: Almonds, beans, leafy green vegetables, prunes, raisins.

Selenium.
Properties of natural beauty: Decreases the aging process, since it is an antioxidant that inhibits the action of free radicals.
Natural Sources: Brewer’s yeast, kelp, garlic, milk, eggs, cereals.
Silicon
Properties of natural beauty: Turns the healthy growth of hair, nails and teeth.
Natural sources: Horsetail, alfalfa, kelp, flaxseed, apples, strawberries, grapes, radish, onion, almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds.
Iodine
Properties of natural beauty: wrinkles and prevents dryness and skin roughness.
Natural sources: Seaweed, garlic, watercress, pineapples, pears, citrus fruits, egg yolk.

Sulfur.
Properties of natural beauty: It favors the growth and health of hair, nails and skin.
Natural sources: radishes, onions, celery, horsetail, watercress, soybeans, green beans.
Vitamins

Vitamin A.
Properties of natural beauty: Nourishes the hair and skin to improve the stability of tissue in the cell wall. Prevents premature aging.
Natural sources: Carrots, spinach, melons, squash, eggs, butter, milk.

Vitamin B1 or thiamine.
Ownership of natural beauty: Prevents premature aging.
Natural Sources: Brewer’s yeast, wheat germ and wheat bran, whole grains. All nuts and seeds. Beans (especially soy) milk and dairy products, beets, potatoes, green leafy vegetables.

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