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Paulina Nelega, registered clinical herbalist plus feelings of diminishing attractiveness, can be extremely distressing and under(RH) at Hair Essentials by Natural mining to self-esteem,” she says. Wellbeing Distribution. “In addition, we She points out that may be more prone to the best way to address stress, surgeries and hair-related issues is to medical conditions that nourish the body with can further contribute to nutrients to combat hair loss or thinning. hair loss, regulate the While aging is in itself hair growth cycle, a contributing factor, repair decades of nutritional deficiencies damage from coloring due to weakening digesand styling, and nourish tion and poorer absorption healthy hair growth. of nutrients can also play a Nelega, who oversees Hair significant role in thinning B.Kamin's Menopause Skin Cream Kx helps soothes Essentials’ product develophair and hair loss as we menopausal skin. ment, recommends a blend of age.” topical products and daily supplements. Nelega says 65 percent of Hair “Hair Essentials daily supplement is Essentials customer base are women in unquestionably the powerhouse of our their 50s who are facing aging issues like hair loss, thinning hair, slower hair growth program. It is a blend of more than 20 herbs, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and lackluster hair. “While hair loss in itself isn’t a life-threatening issue, the psy- amino acids, and other essential nutrients that work in tandem to stop and reverse chological damage caused by hair loss, hair loss, revitalize the scalp and follicles, and jump-start lush hair growth,” she says. “Fo-Ti Root extract is a great add-on and may even stop hair from graying.” Anderson, on the other hand, says their spa’s certified clinical aromatherapist offers a unique blend of essential oils to guests suffering from hair loss or alopecia. “Essential oils are always diluted with one to two percent carrier oil when used for dermal application,” she says. Lifestyle-driven Disease Aside from the visible physical changes, older clients may also be at higher risk of lifestyle-related diseases. “Most guests over 50 are statistically more likely to suffer from a heart attack or stroke event. We use education to help our guests learn how to prevent these and encourage them to have some preventive health screens when they return home, such as a calcium score,” says Willis. In January this year, Gwinganna