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There's nothing more challenging for a man or a woman than having to battle cancer, except perhaps trying to go through this process on their own. You can be a caring and loving support to these individuals, if you can find a way to help. Whether you will be their ongoing caregiver or just adding a bit of support to their daily lives, there are various ways you can be a part of supporting their journey to a cure.

For many women, a look in the mirror each morning no longer shows flowing, stylish locks. Your hair looks much different than it used to. It's damaged. It's weak and breaks easily. It is over-processed and you know it. You may be wondering what is out there to help improve the look and feel of your hair and give you back that vibrant look again, but really, this is not the time for additional chemical treatments or crazy applications. Rather, it is time to pull back, ladies, and focus on the grassroots - or perhaps follicles - and where the underlying area of concern really is. Take in a deep breath - you can do it!

Maintaining your hair may be easier to do than ever. That's what low-level light therapy can do for you. This treatment therapy is approved by the FDA in the United States. It is approved to effectively treat thinning hair or moderate hair loss. There are numerous benefits to using this therapy over other methods of hair loss prevention and improvement. It is a virtually painless process and it is non-invasive. Additionally, this method works on both men and women equally. How can it help you?

For many men, losing hair seems like the likely outcome. Perhaps your father lost his hair and his father before you lost their hair. You knew it was coming from a young age. It's not always the outcome, though. Some research indicates that you can take steps to prevent the loss of hair. While male pattern baldness may be deeply rooted in hereditary factors, not all types of hair loss are. Men, there may be a few things you can do to reduce your risk or at least the amount of hair loss you are struggling to come to terms with in the future.

Many children suffer from alopecia areata. Some of these children will outgrow this condition, which causes bald spots in various areas of the scalp. What makes it complex, in many cases, is that alopecia can come and go, move from place to place, and be overall unpredictable. As a result, many children become self-conscious of the condition and many don't know how to handle it. The good news is that many of these children will see improvement in the condition over time. Until then, or in case the condition does not improve, there are several steps and tips that can help parents to better care for their child with this condition.

In celebration of Alopecia Awareness month, we would like to share a story about one of our clients...

Jeanine, has been through a tremendous amount of stress this year. In late January, Jeanine’s mother passed away after a long battle with cancer, then two months later Jeanine’s sister had emergency heart surgery.

Trichotillomania is a condition that can be debilitating to any person it impacts. In this condition, people experience irresistible urges to pull hair out from their scalp. They may pull hair from other areas of the body as well including the eyebrows. Even though these individuals often want to stop this type of action, they feel compelled to do so. As a result, the condition is often thought of as a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It's serious, mostly unknown, debilitating, and overwhelming for those who face this condition on a daily basis.

Many men and women struggle with autoimmune diseases. In healthy people, the immune system is one of the most amazing systems within the body. It powers up when it comes to fighting off ailments and disease in the body. It aids in keeping organs working well. And, it works alongside the body's other systems to keep you healthy. However, sometimes the immune system doesn't work the way it should. In cases of auto-immune diseases, the immune system can sometimes work against the healthy tissues and components of the body. In some of these situations, hair loss can occur.

Does your scalp itch and feel oily all of the time? It is one of the most common problems associated with hair, in fact. The scalp is a very difficult type of skin to manage. Not only does it have an incredible number of follicles with hair growing out of them, but it is also hard to wash and maintain unlike other areas of your skin. Nevertheless, oil is produced in the layers of the skin and for some, an overly dry scalp is the problem. What can you do to bring this problem under control?

For men and women suffering from thinning hair or hair loss, it may seem like an endless battle to find a solution that works and seems to be effective all of the time. However, at the foundation of all hair loss concerns is one thing - whether or not the scalp is healthy. Trichology is the study of the scalp and hair-related problems. It is a study focused on the various types of hair loss, balding, scaling concerns as well as most types of non-medical treatments and solutions for each of these areas. In short, it may be at the foundation of why you are losing hair.