360: Restore Your Thinning Hair the Traditional Chinese Medicine Way
Ancient Health Podcast
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Why are the kidneys and urinary system important in understanding hair loss and graying according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the strength of the kidneys is directly related to the strength of the blood, and the hair is considered an extension of the blood. Strong kidneys mean strong blood quality, which supports proper hair growth and thickness. Weak kidneys can lead to hair loss, thinning, and graying.
What are some signs and symptoms that indicate a potential kidney or urinary tract infection?
Signs and symptoms include graying or yellowing teeth, chronic headaches between the eyes, dark bags under the eyes, tight hips, sore knees, swollen or injured ankles, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, chronic pain in the arch of the foot, unexplained flank pain, urgency to urinate, incontinence, frequent urination, and a family history of kidney issues.
How does chronic fear and anxiety impact kidney health and hair loss?
Chronic fear and anxiety can lead to adrenal overload, which stresses the kidneys. This stress reduces the kidney's ability to absorb minerals, filter blood, and produce erythropoietin, a hormone that signals the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. This can result in weaker bones and hair follicles, leading to hair loss and graying.
What is the role of erythropoietin in hair health?
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that signals the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. These red blood cells carry nutrients and oxygen to the body, including the hair follicles. Weak kidneys produce less erythropoietin, leading to fewer red blood cells and reduced nutrient delivery to the hair, causing hair loss and thinning.
What are some natural remedies recommended for kidney and bladder infections?
Dr. Motley recommends Uva Ursi, Vital Guard Supreme (chrysanthemum), and Golden Thread (Chinese Coptis) for kidney and bladder infections. These herbs help clean out UTIs, kidney stones, bladder stones, and infections.
Why is it important to test for yeast and fungal infections when dealing with hair loss?
Yeast and fungal overgrowth can lead to chronic kidney and bladder infections, which can contribute to hair loss. Testing for these infections and using antifungal herbs like Neem (Malia Supreme) or Scutellaria (Chinese skullcap) can help restore balance and improve hair health.
What are some signs of yeast and fungal overgrowth that can affect hair health?
Signs include thickening or flaky skin on the scalp, excessive dandruff, excessive body odor, pungent-smelling feet, a sour taste in the mouth, a white coating on the tongue, unexplained rashes, and excessive night sweating.
What are some additional steps to support kidney health and hair restoration?
In addition to using herbs and supplements, Dr. Motley recommends infrared sauna for detox, red light therapy, lymph movement techniques like vibration plates or bounding, and drinking plenty of water. Dandelion tea and milk thistle tea can also help flush the kidneys.
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