Getting To The Root Of Male And Female Hair Loss: A Functional Medicine Approach

Hair loss is an issue that an estimated 50% of men and women will experience at some point in their lifetime. And as there are many different types of hair loss, there are also many various drivers of hair loss. These drivers of hair loss range from everything including autoimmune issues, hormonal imbalances, poor gut health, insulin resistance, environmental toxicity, and more. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Boham to discuss the Functional Medicine approach to treating hair loss, and how it differs from the typical conventional medicine approach. They also share details about specific patient cases in which they have treated hair loss.
Elizabeth Boham is a physician and nutritionist who practices functional medicine at The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. She witnesses the power of nutrition every day in her practice and is committed to training other physicians to utilize nutrition in healing. Dr. Boham has contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz show and in a variety of publications and media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the functional medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well.
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[@MonkeyTookMySpoon]

As a thyroid patient who had hair loss issues the things that helped me most were: 1)natural desiccated thyroid at an optimal dose, it’s difficult to find a good one these days but it is possible. 2) zinc, selenium and iodine supplementation. Zinc especially for hair loss. 3) B supplements in the methylated form. 4) castor oil treatment on your scalp nightly. I had no eyebrows and I had thin patches on my head and was generally a hot mess. I have fully recovered and feel great and have a full head of hair and eyebrows once again. Cheers!

[@kettymanno7256]

Jasmine is great to hear someone who has been able to get better with her Thyroid. Do you use any Thyroid meds or only the above protocol and are you working with a doctor? Thank you I am really having lots of problems with my thyroid.

[@Sappien]

The first 3 definitely pulled the needle, the problem was inside your body, castor oil is just for your hair health, it's not promoting new hairs to grow.

[@rosalindavelarde4500]

Does the zinc selenium and iodine all separate supplements?

[@micaonyx5301]

@@rosalindavelarde4500 yes they are. They're all minerals.

[@poppylove3673]

What supplement brands do you think are the best quality? Thanks

[@beautifulcrazy]

All medical doctors should specialize in functional medicine

[@yarygork2334]

but then they have healthy patients that dont come back. Hurts the bottom line:)

[@bperez8656]

They’re too stuck up for that

[@Cptblogh]

All mediocre doctors, yes

[@blondsinger38]

Personally I don't think MDs should be licensed without a Functional Medicine certificate. I went 57 yrs with undiagnosed Celiac Disease. Thats sad and unacceptable in my opinion.

[@francesblackley7317]

@@blondsinger38 good shape

[@cellustriousbymistibarnes]

There are so many causes of hair loss. Many doctors go right to steroids or medications and ignore things like stress, environment, gut health, nutrition and inflammation. Hair loss is a symptom, not a diagnosis.

[@JM-co6rf]

Upon watching these videos, I realized that my primary care doctor as a complete imbecile. Everything I've I've addressed with my "doctor" was met with a prescription. Eczema (creams), anxiety (SSRI), hair loss (pills), brain fog (pills). I realize now that he's a glorified band-aid distributor. My visits are 3-7 minutes long. Here's a prescription...NEXT PATIENT. Wife and I had covid simultaneously and his recommendation is that we both MASK AT HOME. What?! No mention of EGCG? Cytokines? Vitamin D? Zinc? Proper nutrition?

[@victoriouswarrior2325]

Medical schools do not teach 'functional medicine'. MDs are simply taught how to match symptoms with medication.

[@Terry-ou2sm]

Same, My doctor is no longer my doctor

[@CandraCosplays]

I've had the same issue. All doctors even the endocrinologist just slapped on vague quick fix solutions. I was given the pill for my PCOS and the endocrinologist had me take orlistat which just made me shit oil. PCOS is gete individualized and needs personal attention and lot of doctors won't give the time for that

[@pamelawoodsum8608]

I think most Western medicine doctors are waste of time

[@Sbannmarie]

You know than him!

[@MEMC77]

Would you please do more on female hair loss! Thank you so much on this video however would appreciate more information on female hair loss and nutrition. Thanking you in advance! 😊🇺🇸

[@mbd6054]

In my experience, doctors will do precisely nothing, if you complain of, or present with hair loss, even severe sudden hair loss.

[@deborahmac1997]

I have had hair shedding for years. I developed hperthyroidism about 2 years ago. For the last year I started following a keto/paleo diet and intermittent fast most days. I started taking vitamin D3 and Collagen protein daily and eat fermented vegetables regularly. My hair shedding is normalized along with healthy annual lab results. I love this channel for bringing science to the masses. 💞

[@kettymanno7256]

Thank you for sharing. My thyroid is sluggish .65 and I have low T3 conversion and I am not under any Thyroid medication are you taking any medications besides following that protocol ? Thank you. I am at a loss.

[@deborahmac1997]

@@kettymanno7256 I found eating a healthy keto diet and intermittent fast along with vitamin D3 to be very beneficial. I do not take any thyroid medications. I also suggest you take a look at Sten Ekberg on KZbin.

[@kettymanno7256]

Deborah Thank you so much for taking the time to help me so much appreciated!

[@liaquattalash3262]

@@deborahmac1997 I read only vitamins D 3 taking can cause kidney stone ,is it true..?

[@liaquattalash3262]

@Deborah Mac I read only vitamins D 3 taking can cause kidney stone ,is it true..?

[@BeccaL2016]

Having a good primary doctor is important too! Many family doctors just don’t give a shit about you

[@denisemarshall2423]

I have completely lost faith in my p.c. physician after listening to these mind-blowing podcasts.

[@JM-co6rf]

Upon watching these videos, I realized that my primary care doctor as a complete imbecile. Everything I've I've addressed with him was met with a prescription. Eczema (creams), anxiety (SSRI), hair loss (pills), brain fog (pills). I realize now that he's a glorified band-aid distributor.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

You just lost confidence now? The regular doctors follow protocols, they are not interested in treating individuals. Leave alone learn new things. My doctor wouldn't even check the thyroid complete panel. I just watch these kind of podcasts and buy supplements according to my symptoms and my hypothyroid has improved

[@liaquattalash3262]

Can someone just summarize and tell me key causes of hair fall and it's remedy according to Dr ..video is so long i don't have time . Thanks.

[@memillanf]

very good format, Dr Hyman

[@kelseybrennan3127]

I love podcasts with Dr. Elizabeth! :D

[@lisatom2090]

Thanks for the information, as usual. Dr. Hyman you’re amazing!

[@jackpepper2501]

Awesome episode! Thank you both for sharing.

[@easterstedman236]

Have you tried Weedborn CBD yet?

[@anakamhi7097]

Thank you for doing a video on hair loss :’)

[@jimgeyer3475]

Outstanding Commentary!!! Priceless!!!! Thank You!!!

[@juliapace2845]

Much appreciated. Thank you.

[@bobo-tv4cv]

Hi. I am a female Barber by trade. I so appreciated this discussion. I had a customer that for years had unusual hair shedding. The little I’ve learned over my 38 years was that gross hair loss is tightly linked to thyroid. Finally 10 years down the road this client told me that her thyroid finally tested problematic. So exactly to your discussion was that it’s overlooked until it’s massively wrong. Side note: I love you Dr Hyman and your guest today. I have watched several of your videos and your videos with Dr. Boham together. I read a lot about health and I just wanna cry when I listen to your talks and see that you can know these common denominators that causes poor health in our society and you are doing something about it. That is greatness! I hope you get a gazillion million KZbin likes because that means you’re reaching the public and you’re getting recognition you well deserve.

[@afterschoolwithhana]

Great great info..

[@francinevanscoyoc3567]

I hope I can be seen and tested by you. You have touched on all of my issues that my regular doctor won't test by listening to just 2 of your podcasts.

[@Zulaany]

Thank you..... thank God.

[@johnnycorvette389]

I am 60 and my forehead and top of my head have been thinning for many years. However last Summer I found out that I was one of the "1 of 3 people that will get Shingles in their lifetime". My hair really started to fall out at maybe 5X the rate due to the stress and pain caused by Shingles. Even after 9 months I am still dealing with nerve pain that wraps around my torso. I have been taking high quality Iodine supplements for about 3 years after I researched Thyroid health for my twin brother.

[@Alliecat670]

Has the iodine helped?

[@albertkoenig684]

Very informative Doc could u have a talk on melasma one day soon

[@jackiemargaret437]

Hi Dr Hyman, thank you for introducing this topic because it requires a lot more study. From my experience as a sufferer of alopecia universalis, (the most extreme baldness) I would say that it is caused by both thyroid and "shock" circumstances. After childbirth I started experiencing extreme stress, gut problems, what we now call insulin resistance, and chronic fatigue... my hair fell out in clumps but grew back. 20years later I had a severe shock and lost my hair within 3 weeks. It has not grown back. My great grandmother also lost her hair in the same ways in similar circumstances ... she was 13 and I was 45. Now at 72 I am told I have primary hyperparathyroidism which if diagnosed earlier could have been taken seriously and prevented from further breakdown of my various organs. I did read somewhere quite a few years ago that the Australian outback fires have caused a significant increase in total hair loss which harks back to the shock factor again. Thank you.

[@joanneclark8256]

how is gut issues insulin resistant ? .. i have chronic fatigue and hair loss and pcos .. any suggestions??? loosing hair 12 years please!

[@alexandrasanteex1892]

My struggle for the last 5 months! I waited too long to get bloodwork done. Turns out my ferritin levels were severely low, hypothyroidism, and gut issues. My doctor told me my thyroid issues are secondary and my main concern should be my gut.

[@Cindy98020]

@@k41418 it looks like L-Glutamine is good for gut lining repair. It helped me even though I don’t tend to stay on things very long. Dr. Ben Lynch “dirty genes” has a gut probiotic at www.seekinghealth.com and he said get one without lactobacillus because it causes a histamine reaction which in turn causes hydrogen peroxide levels to go up, thereby creating an autoimmune reaction. Dr. Lynches probiotic is combined with an anti-histamine product. Love his stuff.

[@bperez8656]

What blood tests did you take to determine all of those ? Do you know what were the name of the blood tests ?

[@garenkurucay6273]

@@bperez8656 I'm not a doctor, but I'm assuming the ferritin test was just a ferritin blood test, the thyroid was thyroid antibodies as well as checking the T3 and T4 and the common TSH, and the gut test probably being a GI map or OAT test (organic acids).

[@jenniferherrera9230]

Yeah I would punch you in the face if you just yelled at me “lose weight and your hair will grow back!” Without giving me a personalized meal plan, strategies, and exercise plan. Love this podcast! so happy to have these resources

[@katrinadangleman4609]

Just some feedback that I hope gets to Dr. Hyman. Please watch the video and notice how often you interrupt and take over the conversation. It was frustrating to watch because I kept wanting to hear the rest of what the guest was saying before you interject and take over the discussion.

[@funkymonk8240]

I see a comment like this on almost every video he has.

[@traditionalgirl3943]

I am good with his commenting.

[@JM-co6rf]

I think 50% of his interjections hurt the flow of the conversation. Sometimes he clarifies and summarizes. Wish he could reign it in.

[@derriselger]

The interuptions are very unwelcome.

[@sgthomas98]

Why even bother having guests?

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Sometimes hair loss can a sign of something more serious going on in the body, such as health condition. Such as hypothyroidism, this is where the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones

[@shaunarising5934]

Hm this is an interesting comment since they are literally saying under-active thyroid AKA hypothyroidism is one of the biggest contributors. Then they give root causes and triggers causing the thyroid to become hypoactive. Did you even listen or just comment?

[@lisamurphy6203]

I've noticed hair falling out the last year. It seems it falls out for a day or two every 2 weeks. At the end of the year I was diagnosed with oestrogen BC. Do you thInk it could be related.

[@susydyson1750]

great podcast ! first time i ser hairloss mentioned !

[@heidimartin1835]

I cannot believe he is in Massachusetts! That is so crazy!!

[@manfest]

he doesn't practice in the state.

[@lizgedge9900]

Wish I had you guys in 2002 when I lost all my hair.

[@Cindy98020]

Did you ever recover? I hope so. If not, what happened?

[@Zoe.TheBody360]

PCOS also has a genetic element too...that drives the disease. So people with PCOS (me) have to be more aware of diet exercise and lifestyle change. It is not that we are all just slugging down a load of carbs!

[@prettypandit4684]

I agree

[@anitajoe4737]

This kind of information Big Pharma doesn't want us to know...

[@indiasamara]

I don’t understand since my mom and I both had these issues but no grandmothers had it..so when did this start? I think it’s probably chemicals like the super processed wheat and simple sugars in everything as well as the plastics

[@deeorggirl]

So happy to see this topic being addressed by the functional medicine community finally. Hair loss is a complex phenomenon and can be very hard to troubleshoot. Could you please share more information on the amino acid supplements you mentioned in your discussion?

[@evakleebauer1185]

Heres more information about aminoacids.www.healthline.com/nutrition/essential-amino-acids#definition and www.healthline.com/nutrition/bcaa

[@songsofthecentury3909]

Just eat Wild Salmon. Easily digested first-class protein.

[@joanneclark8256]

@@songsofthecentury3909 HOW OFTEN .. IM CURIOUS IF HAIR LOSS COULD BE ALSO A PARASITE ISSUE AS MANY PEOPLE DONT CLEANSE AND ALL LIVING THINGS HAVE IT AND THEY STEAL NUTRITION

[@storiesandrecollections]

Most vegetables contain amino acids like methionine, valine, threonine, histidine and tryptophan. Vegetables like celery, cauliflower, and mushrooms are the richest source of these amino acids..

[@alexanderrigby6917]

Fundamentally, food is medicine and medicine is food. If possible address your food intake, low carbs, limited processed foods, keep hydrated, very very low sugars, low grains, keep away from pharmaceuticals and synthetic drugs which are pushed thru the doctors. Exercise daily, try not to stress, take time to relax and avoid the societal groove. Food is medicine. Nutrition is beneficial. Praise God. HalleluYah.

[@savitajardine5868]

Thank you Drs Hyman and Boham.... I have been suffering with diffuse hair loss for over 20 years ... started from age 18...Tried tons of things but no one explained that it could be insulin resistance. I am currently on a Keto diet, I hope to finally see some regrowth.

[@sunshine9122]

Savita, same here. About 20 years of diffuse hair loss, since about puberty for me. Good luck!

[@chuckboris3844]

@@sunshine9122 omg me too!

[@heidivernathorbjrnsen4745]

Learn complex carb cycling if you are doing keto - our thyroid considers continuous keto stressful & you put out too much cortisol that causes hair loss too- Our thyroids need some glucose to work right - Controlling high insulin is important & time restricted eating is good to help with that. .

[@Atheria444]

My TSH was great, but my T4 was at the bottom of the okay range, and my T3 was low. I've had thinning hair for decades and yep, it's dry and breaks easily. My dad (and half his siblings) has Celiac Disease and I have a definite gluten issue. Gluten is evil. I'm currently obsessed with gut health with my digestive history that is ugly.

[@capri2673]

You're totally right about gluten. It's terrible stuff.

[@ParadoxalDream]

I would like to hear a similar conversation about Males' hormones imbalance and how it can relate to thyroid and insulin responses. We hear a lot about the female's side (and I understand why), but the few unlucky men such as myself that are stuck with hormones out of whack are really left in the dark.

[@holyhellal]

spot on

[@steveo9378]

Search for Dr. Berg Male Hormones

[@RenGuitar1750]

You have a great head of hair Dr. Hyman! Did your father or grandfather have any male pattern baldness? Was hoping your podcast would cover this issue more. My fathers and grandfathers were balding, as are my brothers, sister and nepews. Any thoughts on this?

[@Leo_Fender]

Western medicine should be strictly synonymous with emergency medicine. That’s it’s place; that’s it’s role.

[@blissfulbaboon]

I was 100% plant based and my hair fell out!!! Now I'm on a modified (Clean) keto diet which completely reversed my hair loss but that's not necessarily for everyone.

[@TheePrettyGirlSwag]

I was getting thinning all over. I looked at my hair and skin, I was a mess. I stumbled across collagen in the store one day and started using it. I go to my stylist every 3 weeks and she immediately noticed a difference. For me it was poor nutrition, lack of vitamin D (plus K2), cod liver oil, iodine & basically going carnivore to ensure I get enough protein & iron. I make sure I get my micronutrients by keeping electrolytes in stock. My hair did a 180. Just for fun I added minoxidil & red therapy helmet…the external things came last. My right temple is my only “complaint” but everyone else tells me it looks fine. I’ll see what the red light therapy does. I didn’t pay full price for it. 😊 I’m extremely happy with how dense my hair is & so grateful. My skin is completely smooth.

[@craftyHPLover367]

It's not only the thyroid. My numbers came back fine and you should see my part. My EEG techs recently noticed how thin it is

[@Cindy98020]

Get Dr. Ben Lynches book on “dirty genes” I can’t say enough about it. Hydrogen peroxide levels go up, turns hair gray quickly, histamines from food and increased hydrogen peroxide levels create another toxic chemical reaction in body that leads to autoimmune issues and gut plays a big role in that too.

[@halfamo2422]

OMG, this video. I'm going yes to SO many symptoms. To find they have a cause is so major in my life. Thank you!

[@annemariefisher1559]

I had a hepatitis vaccine 22 years ago. Because of that they determined it started my hair loss. I have many autoimmune things wrong with me. I had beautiful thick long hair and now I have been wigs for 22 years. I am extremely healthy take good care of myself eat all the right foods supplements and it doesn’t matter. I know that my cortisol levels are crazy and one problem is sleep apnea. I did not sleep well and that forces the hair to just fall out. Diagnosed as chronic telogen effluvium

[@saturngadgets801]

@@annemariefisher1559 Hi Anne thank you for sharing ur story. So please can u share more about ur story. Wat is the cure?

[@saturngadgets801]

@@annemariefisher1559 why r ur cortisol levels crazy? Wats inducing it

[@TheRealMe333]

@@annemariefisher1559 Check out Dr. Morse! He cures everything with herbs/fruit!

[@margaretr5701]

@@saturngadgets801 Cortisol is a stress hormone. When my son was in university and struggling due to ADHD, his cortisol level was very high and he suffered hair loss in his very early 20's.

[@nicoobadja5087]

Wow amino acids ❤ Thanks Docs ❤

[@fussman7199]

Could you supplement with Amino acids if your having malabsorption issues?

[@Linda-xr8zw]

One of the issue's is that Insurance Co's will not pay to check Amino acid levels and vitamin Levels or Iron when the HH is WNL. A patient will get stuck with that bill. I think Dr's are up against time constraints vs doing the deeper dive which as mentioned is not supported-either by their institutions in which they are employed ( which are volume driven) or the insurance co that tell them what they will pay for and what interventions are " covered. " I am a firm believer in Functional medicine and trying to incorporate as much as possible into my practice as I can, despite the constraints in modern medicine. I do hope this changes as a more functional medicine approach is both sensible and natural.

[@margaretr5701]

Good to hear. The western medical system is fine, great even, for saving life in an emergency, but is not very good at maintaining health.

[@keilana6]

​@@margaretr5701 Really disillusioned about medical care which does not offer whole body system testing & natural treatment as a preference when possible.

[@blondsinger38]

What amino acids supplements are good for hair loss?

[@ecclesiastesThreeVerseSeven]

Hi Dr learnt so much from this video. In fact im suffering from hair loss sinc this july . My hair is thinning and loose a lot of hair especially when i wash my hair. I have started biotin zinc b12 started oiling my hair with castor oil . Its kind of improving but not so much. Did not know hair loss is due to so many causes like insulin lack of iron will be incorporating iron tabs in my routine. What would you recommend.

[@NoCoupForYou1776]

Vitamin D3 5000iu per day.. eat with fat of some kind like cheese. You're welcome. You shouldn't take iron supplements unless you're found deficient via blood test. Too much iron is not good. Can also get full blood work that includes vitamin d to check levels

[@pattern.m]

Hi Dr. Hyman, I just listened to your interview with Dr. Elizabeth Boham and she had describe my symptoms of polycystic ovarian. I Took of sugar, carbs, and I been fasting for about eight months. I lost so far about 25 pounds, my a1c now is 5.2 my last blood test was normal for thyroid and hormones. I notice in my CBC test that lymphocytes was 45.2% and my Anion Gap was 4 mola/L,Few months ago my hair in my head starter to fall and the hair in my chine and sides started to grow, what can I do to fixed? Thank you I really enjoy this information

[@ketonesnotglucose4978]

Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting

[@BobbiDoll]

Other than in depth testing I have tried most of what you discussed. I guess the plastic bottles are next to go..

[@chintansurana9017]

33:42 healthy carbohydrates brown rice. I doubt brown rice is much better than white rice. Can someone educate me?

[@K-Anne_]

White rice is processed. It has less nutritional value than brown. White has the bran and germ removed and has to be enriched to put back in what's striped during the process.

[@blondsinger38]

How did you hlp your patient Dr. Hyman. The one with the baseball cap?

[@sarajoumaa9823]

Dr. Hyman, can you please make a video on what to watch and supplement if your a vegetarian? How to get heme iron, which animal proteins are actually good for you etc. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@zazaland]

for heme iron eat meat not just any meat. eat meat from animal that 100 pre cent grassfed like cow. cook throughly & add spices like rosemarry & tyme.

[@Terry-ou2sm]

Eat grass-fed beef

[@bperez8656]

Do either of these doctors have offices in phoenix !?

[@blissfulbaboon]

Its the political situation in our country and around the world today that is causing massive hair loss

[@csillacsorvasi834]

I am struggling with very heavy menstrual bleeding and low iron and ferritin levels. What could be the cause of the formal?

[@yusrarashaad7020]

Am pcos, hashimoto , type 2 diabetes patient What suppliment or food help to resolve isulin resistance fast Am trying to renove sugars carbihydrate and do intermittent fasting.plz advise

[@rosamoreno4794]

I never lacked Biotin in my blood work and I eat adequate nutrition as an Omnivore but my scalp, the crown is heavily thinning that I have to use root spray. I did wear a tight pulled back hairstyle for work for 21 consistent years so I have the widened hair part and I believe pulled back hairstyles cause this. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Hair breakage is real without a thyroid issue and those little hairs never grow back to normal.

[@Terry-ou2sm]

Biotin does nothing for hair or loss of. According to new scientific evidence

[@BeccaL2016]

I have thick hair yet I lost a lot everyday. my hair everywhere in the house, kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom. When I brush tons of hair come out even though my hair is still a lot. My 2nd IVF doctor put me on Levothyrixine 50 MCG I noticed when I wash my hair , i don’t lose much any more! So probably was because my thyroid out of wack! I stopped taking it for 2 years and I see my hair start shedding again! That’s why I am here, now I know why! My primary NP took T4 test for me which is normal, I will ask for T4 too. Also i probably have insulin resistance build up because I have belly fat

[@Hairfallsolve]

Bro, I can ensure you 100% that I can stop your Hairfall. Believe me. I can stop your Hairfall.. And I will take the rewards after I prove it. Please contact me. Thanks

[@SanrollySoccer]

I was expecting a solution for male pattern baldness nevertheless it was a really interesting podcast

[@Sappien]

If someone has the solution they are multi-billionaires, dude.

[@carolcunha4730]

I had started hormone problems when I was in my early 20's (I am now 67). Then in my late 20's in began losing my hair, and getting hair in places I felt very uncomfortable by. A co-worker came to me and lectured me about how I should be ashamed about being in public with such thin hair and that I should seriously consider getting a wig. That job was so demeaning and humiliating that it took me 20 years to get over the CPTSD, and I had the job for 15 years. My periods became erratic only 2 to 3 days in duration. I became heavier, and it was almost impossible to lose weight. My TSH is 0.64 and I think that level is causing all sorts of problems in my system. I currently do not eat all day. At dinner I can only eat 2-4 fork falls at most. I have chronic constipation, emphysema, type 2 diabetes, occasionally I get anemic, severe restless leg syndrome, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, major depressive disorder, CPTSD, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, frequent suicidal ideation, many many hospital stays for psychiatric ideation, extreme calcification in the desending thoracic aorta and the illiac areas. Severe arthritis in right sacrilliac joint, in the right hip, in my right thumb, right knee, and it is mostly bone on bone, and hearing loss which will become very difficult to communicate.with others. 😢

[@gwenstone8171]

I’m so sorry to read this. I hope your life improves in some way. 🙏

[@margaretr5701]

I'm so sorry you're suffering. I'm sure you know you're undernourished, have you seen a ND (Naturopath Dr) to help with some of your issues. Best wishes for improvement in your health.

[@nasaihwaifadate]

My three years old has a lot of hair all over her body, She was born like that and I thought it's gonna go away. What can be the problem, PCOS too?

[@ethereallioness]

I appreciate the info here but one of my issues with funcitonal med or med in general is that they usually don’t emphasize proper stress management or other factors like emotional and mental health. Stress is a huge factor and you can do everything right diet and supplement wise but if you don’t do what you need to reduce it and even cut out certain stressors, and get enough rest, that’s not a true holistic approach. And that’s why many people stay on a healing hamster wheel. Sometimes you even need to make big changes in your life like changing jobs and downsizing their life. Even if you can’t afford functional medicine, most people can incorporate at least some stress management techniques like a short meditation daily, taking leisurely walks,, breathing exercises and maybe also improve other areas like eating more whole foods, cutting out alcohol, etc.

[@joanneclark8256]

YES!!! gut heal no good id stress is high... rest and digest .. Parasympathetic and sympathetic is a thing ... maybe that what Shea means ..high cortisol ?

[@dawn-from-the-lab]

Looking at my numbers, my thyroid is fine, but I have a lot of symptoms down to the thin eyebrows and a major family history of thyroid diseases. I found a dr who ordered every thyroid test she could think of, antibodies included, and my numbers are all within the reference range, but they’re not “optimal”. My celiac test was negative, iron panel, protein, Hgb A1c, etc all looks normal with the exception of my testosterone which is

[@Cindy98020]

Dawn, I remember when I was a mother of 2 young boys and my doctor said my thyroid levels were normal and thought it was normal to be exhausted after having my sons. Went to an endocrinologist and discovered it wasn’t normal at all. Not sure if you’ve been but worth checking out. Just don’t let them lay your hands on your gland! Dr. Scott Mumby MD and much more, book, “Secrets of an alternative doctor” said, no matter what type of thyroid disease we have, we need iodine. In fact he said even if we are “normal” we need iodine. There are 2 products he recommends, Lugols iodine, and Xodine is the what I bought (without alcohol), I literally just started on it last night. My thyroid was a goiter and Dr. Numby stated a goiter thyroid is swollen because it needs iodine and is not getting it. That was my problem too. I was taking a iodine/iodide version of thyroid over the counter in tablet form (don’t like tablets) but I noticed my goiter literally went down completely. The other book I recommend (because we are all on high stress) is Dr. Ben Lynches book, “dirty genes” I loved reading what he has to say about getting our genes cleaned up. He has questionnaires that will lead you to know what the problem is. High Stress, High histamine foods, high peroxide levels create autoimmune issues that leave us feeling sick. He doesn’t right about hair loss per se, but it’s valuable in the sense increased levels of the above mentioned items, lead one to be sick and not know why. I love, love the book. I put myself on glutathione/per the book to handle increased levels of hydrogen peroxide and I felt amazing!!!! Dr. Lynch did say, after taking it and you feel better “stop taking it” as it can go in the opposite direction. I appreciated that honesty! Good luck to you and I wish you the best.

[@Handsoflight7766]

No one tells us if our hair is supposed to grow back with thyroid treatment...

[@swizzleproxi4810]

And if it doesn't your on the wrong dosage

[@kristenandres6217]

Can we be treated by this doctor?

[@ralphramirez1979]

Accutain ruined my hair and scalp. Do you have any recommendations.

[@joanneclark8256]

what to do if 130 pmol insulin fasting ???? menopausal

[@elginb]

Why bother having a guest if you won’t let her talk? Don’t be annoying and rude to your guest and viewers

[@lawanaking-obi1580]

Yes he cut her off too many times

[@kelseybrennan3127]

I did not notice

[@getmesomefries]

I stopped watching this guy's videos because he doesn't seem to respect his guest's opinions nor does he allow us to listen to anyone but himself. I can't tell you how many times I begged him to shut up for a while.

[@blondsinger38]

What about taking probiotics and Systemic Enzymes?

[@paintlady2268]

What about high estrogen and hair loss?????

[@SharonFoster852]

I'm post-menopausal and have lost 70 pounds in the past 18 monthsvby cutting all sugars, grains, and unhealthy seed oils. My hair had been thinning slowly until this year, when it suddenly accelerated. Could it be because I no longer have all that body fat and the estrogen that was stored in it?

[@miminess6333]

Probably so, fat keeps hormones and also toxins.

[@joanneclark8256]

@@miminess6333 SO LOOSE WEIGHT YOU LOOSE MORE HAIR? I THOUGHT PCOS YOU SUPPOSE TOO?

[@lahmeSchnecke]

Thanks a lot for this info. Yes, I know all of that, but this info doesn't help me out. 1. I don't know which diagnostic to start with 2. If I'd start with something I still wouldn't know which parameters to adjust. And I would go to a doc and spend some money for a good diagnosis and roadmap but, hahaha there is no doc. So thanks for the info I have a problem, guess what, I know that... this vid does not help. All could possibly change I did. Would be great to at least give a plan for first step, second step, third step. This just has no structure

[@curiousjo3939]

Looks like there are 1001 reasons for hairloss!

[@manfest]

mo mo, start by eating clean. ditch everything containing pesticides and gmos.

[@joanneclark8256]

@@manfest whats clean ? salad ? but that has chemicals

[@helenthompson5726]

What is the difference between typical medicine & functional medicine?

[@rosalieyelen7144]

I haven't listened to the whole podcast yet, but i am gathering that there hasn't been much discussion about stress related hair loss. It's definitely a thing!! Especially during the last several months related to Covid and the political situation and election. I have had hair loss/thinning for the last 3 months at least- have been tested for autoimmune, thyroid, etc and all normal. There are supplements and serums that are available- lots of info out there now- because it is a thing! Looking for someone to advise me on the best integrative treatment.

[@S.Georgia]

Just to let you know I had hair loss in 2020 & it was getting bad. I started taking inositol, berberine, biotin, collagen & vitamins. I'm shocked cuz my mom who had thyroid issues was almost bald and grew her hair back. I also got my hair back too. I'm so thankful I was a bit scared as I have pcos and know its effects. Another thing we did was we put coconut oil & castor oil in our hair overnight or a few days if your not working. Honestly I'm shocked this worked so well. Hope it helps!!

[@poppylove3673]

@@S.Georgia What brands of supplements have you used that helped you ? Thanks

[@S.Georgia]

@@poppylove3673 I'm Canadian so it might not be in your area. The inositol is 'now' brand, biotin is 'webber naturals' and berberine is 'preferred nutrition'. I use 'age off collegen 2' or 'progressive complete collagen'.

[@bperez8656]

@@S.Georgia What did inositol do And what is berberine for?

[@bperez8656]

@@S.Georgia also Oils seem to clog my follicles and cause faster hair thinning That didn’t happen to you??

[@makiplata1056]

I don’t have problems with my thyroid, I have tests for that ., and don’t find anything wrong., but I’m loosing a lot of hair . There’s some links between utis and hair issues ??

[@Millixxxxxx]

Hey! Did you find out what was happening? My guess would be hormones. Maybe low estrogen (assuming you're female).

[@talmidshelyeshua9418]

Does smoking affects low thyroid and hair loss ?

[@blondsinger38]

How do you help people with Pernicious Anemia abosorb iron?

[@berniegriffiths2102]

What do you eat over the course of a week on high good fats Mark, please share?

[@deborahmac1997]

That information is everywhere. Look up Sten Eckberg on you tube.

[@ketonesnotglucose4978]

Macadamia nuts, avocado 🥑🥥, coconut oil, pasture raised eggs, grass fed beef, wild caught salmon, MCT oil, grass fed cheese...

[@berniegriffiths2102]

@@ketonesnotglucose4978 Thank you

[@Cindy98020]

@@ketonesnotglucose4978 those are good things you mentioned but for people who have a fatty liver known as Non Alcohol Fatty Liver Disease NAFLD the fat combined with dairy in the cheese can slow down the liver. I tried keto and it didn’t work for me for that reason. This might be an insulin resistance thing but once it hits, giving the liver more fat, slows down metabolism.

[@ketonesnotglucose4978]

@@Cindy98020 And when it slows down then you shorten the window of time in which you eat the healthy fats. Getting to a one meal a day program would allow for the liver to catch up... Also, supplement with NAC... N acetyl Cysteine converts to glutathione which is the Master Antioxidant because it is how the liver is able to cleanse itself...

[@anthonyseddon1666]

nice interview hoever you really meant DHT not DHEA??

[@jessicaheckner7035]

DHEA is an androgen, so that probably wasn't an error

[@omariwheat4784]

DHEA is a protohormone. It is very relevant. DHT is very relevant to hair loss as well.

[@omariwheat4784]

You might have been thinking about DHA which is an omega 3 fat?

[@joannewoods4445]

Hi Dr Hyman I wonder how to get an appointment with you and what it cost.

[@cathybrown4102]

He works for the Cleveland Clinic. If you go on their website and search him under “Find a Doctor” he will come up.

[@joannewoods4445]

@@cathybrown4102 Thank you, you maybe the person to answer the question on hair loss. I’m 60 and diabetic and about3 years ago my hair changed suddenly to dry brittle, after cutting it the dry hair off . Its thinning all over to half or more to what it was. I’m not sure what to do. What the cost to have appointment with you.?

[@cathybrown4102]

Regarding your question on hair loss and getting an appt with me. I am not a doctor nor a stylist. I have a hair loss problem myself. I’ve done some reading of clinical trials for hair loss and they mention using oil of rosemary, zinc sulfate (220mg) and pantothrnic acid which I believe is B5. Finally the use of 2% minoxidil is also advised.

[@joannewoods4445]

@@cathybrown4102 Thank you so much for that Cathy very much appreciated ❤️

[@nursep18]

lol..”really those tea bags that stand up”?. I’m throwing mine out too

[@hazeljavu566]

I'm also having the hair falling problem and I'm on those suppliments you spoke about except amino acids so what could be that be in so much I've decided to go for hair cut

[@Hairfallsolve]

Bro, I can ensure you 100% that I can stop your Hairfall. Believe me. I can stop your Hairfall.. And I will take the rewards after I prove it. Please contact me. Thanks

[@safiyyahali9685]

Wow… this is huge I have hair lost 😠 how can I get help from you.? Dr. Mark ?!

[@Hairfallsolve]

Bro, I can ensure you 100% that I can stop your Hairfall. Believe me. I can stop your Hairfall.. And I will take the rewards after I prove it. Please contact me. Thanks

[@RonaldKragnes]

@25:33 ⚙ Iron Status: What's going on with that person's iron status? 💇‍♀ Hair Loss Causes: We've gone through the list - we found a lot of hair loss is from sugar and starch and insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and PCOS. 🦋 Thyroid and Gut Issues: It can be from thyroid issues; it can be from inadequate protein intake, absorption because of gut issues, or needed natural desiccated thyroid supplement. 🥦 Nutrient Deficiencies: It can be from low levels of certain nutrients and vitamins like zinc, selenium, iodine, thyroid, iron, vitamin d, vitamin a, methylated B Vitamins and more. 🥗 Dietary Shift: Eliminate refined and processed carbohydrates. When your insulin is so high, we often drop those lower because that helps that insulin drop lower, which then helps the hormones rebalance, helps you lose weight, and helps your hair grow back. @33:12

[@VivRob]

Where do I find a phone number, for your on line help, at your ultra wellness office?

[@debsguitar2]

Why don't regular doctors do this testing ? I thought they were their to help you get healthy. 😕

[@blondsinger38]

High iron can be inadequate iron absorption, right?

[@panes840]

Yes! Haem iron is dreadful. High absorption but oxidises quickly. Non haem can be absorbed well if combined with vitamin c and a lot safer

[@Szivacs]

gut and liver problem

[@heenahere35]

I experienced COVID that lasted around 12 days. I thought I was fine until I began to lose more hair than normal. After doing some research, I've come to realize it’s from the stress my body went through during that time and also due to the shampoo that I was using. So I started doing meditation, yoga everyday and changed my shampoo and conditioner to littleextrraa coooconion anti hair fall kit. And today I don't face any hair fall. Thank you for this video! I'm feeling so much better.

[@carolcastle6251]

What does it mean if your ferritin levels are in the 1200 - 1500 range ?

[@lynnespagnola2507]

Inflammation

[@K-Anne_]

PCOS and PCOS hair loss doesn't always include weight. Nor does it always point to a crappy diet. I have it and IT caused diabetes after 15 years of being swept under the rug because of this thinking. Symptoms started after VACCINES I had in the Army in 2008. Doctors stopped there and refuse looking further... since I want to treat the cause... not given a Band-Aid rubbed on public bathroom door (metaphorically speaking) .... aka Metformin. If you know anyone willing to tackle this.........

[@edwardl.492]

if the underlying issues are addressed, does it grow back?

[@Cindy98020]

I do think that is really the point the doctors are making, that addressing those issues will solve the problem. It turns out that autoimmune issues are also related to “dirty genes” per Dr. Ben Lynch. Get his book. It helped me. Talks about cutting out high histamine foods the in term cause a chemical reaction in the body that produces other toxins. He recommends glutathione which I started and really felt amazing on. I got a few of his other products too like methylfolate which helps to drive the glutathione. I recommend his book and www.seekinghealth.com I love this guy because I was able to handle some of the hydrogen peroxide levels that were making me sick. Normally the body can convert the HP into water and you just eliminate it in your urine but when the levels are too high, it goes on overload and can’t handle it. Stress created higher HP as well. Good luck. I’m on a journey too and hope I can heal. Dr. Lynch helped me from reading his book. I’m still not done!

[@cw9007]

What if you have symptoms of pcos- hair loss, facial hair, mood problems and high testosterone levels, but have regular periods, no problem getting pregnant, not insulin resistant and eat a ketogenic diet. My doc doesn't have a clue.

[@panes840]

Its the keto! Go to Dr Gregor nutritionfacts.org

[@cw9007]

@@panes840 It started 2 years before I began keto.

[@joanneclark8256]

@@cw9007 did you check insulin fasting? cortisol? gut health heavy metals?

[@cw9007]

@@joanneclark8256 cortisol and insulin normal. I assume guy health normal as I have no digestive issues. Didn't check heavy metals. After seeing a endocrinologist and dermatologist I was diagnosed with female pattern baldness. it turned out I didn't have high testosterone levels - the GP made a mistake. My hormones were all normal. The facial hair is caused by the same reason - a genetic sensitivity to androgens. Several female members of my family have the same issues, as well as acne, but the hair loss for them started later in life so I convinced myself it was something else, hoping for a cure.

[@HopeOfJoe]

So what can a guy do in general to help❓

[@joanneclark8256]

ferritin 160?

[@tiitulitii]

When you pull out refined carbohydrates, you'll get in nutrients better.

[@catherinemartina6469]

what if you've had weight loss surgery, how do we check?

[@520cuban]

If you had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery the anatomy changes of small intestine profoundly affect absorption of nutrients. Iron, B- vitamins and especially fat soluble vitamins such as AEDK .

[@catherinemartina6469]

@@520cuban It was a Vertical Gastric Sleeve. They say the same about that...I'm not sure about changing the anatomy of the small intestine, as it isn't rerouted. The large portion of the stomach is removed creating a banana shape like pouch. Having said that, there are still affects of absorption and Nutrients. I'm not sure to what extent.

[@catherinemartina6469]

I would honestly love to know more...

[@lizgedge9900]

Total Hairloss due to Alopecia Totalis, and hypothyroid. Yet to find anything to fix it except other people take Xelijanz to block the immune system. I'd rather just not have this problem in the first place.

[@Cindy98020]

As I mentioned in my message to Dawn (read it if you can) Dr. Scott Mumby MD and more, “secrets of an alternative doctor” he states that no matter which thyroid issue we have, we need iodine, he recommends Lugols Iodine or Xodine as it has no alcohol base (if you are sensitive to that). I literally just started Xodine last night. I do believe that our issues are multifaceted. Gut, gotta be able to absorb the nutrients we are eating. Dr. Ben Lynch, “dirty genes” protocol really helps feel better and clean up some of the autoimmunity using diet and in essence in this video they also talk about diet. Beware of High Histamine foods, that leads to increased hydrogen peroxide levels and that cascades into releasing other toxic chemicals and BOOM, autoimmune issues spring into action!

[@marjoriehamlin6204]

Hi, I believe I was bitten by a tick 5 yrs- don’t think I fully removed all Now I have gone from a dime spot to 2 half dollars Is this possible?

[@Auriasis]

I would like to get a whole vitamin and mineral deficiency test, because I just keep trying different (natural) supplements and nothing seems to be working. I fast, I eat a big salad every day with nutritional yeast and brazil nuts. I get great exercise, don't drink, don't smoke, don't eat soy, and have a great gut. I'm running out of things to try. I'm getting healthier. I'm losing belly fat. I look 10 years younger, but my hair and eyebrows are a problem!

[@K-Anne_]

Check your Iron. Haggle them to try a B complex vitamin test...Sometimes you got to be a pain in the arse to get it. Vit D (I took a 1000mg and spend lots of time outside) and I was still dangerously low. Also Zinc and magnesium levels. Even with what you said get your glucose and A1c checked, because of 15 years of undiagnosed PCOS I am Diabetic and didn't even know it/don't have signs... just PCOS symptoms with hair and acne they listed.