Hair Fall: Unraveling the Strands of Concern

 

Introduction:

Hair fall is a common concern that affects individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. The loss of hair can be distressing, impacting one's self-esteem and overall well-being. From hormonal imbalances to nutritional deficiencies, various factors contribute to this phenomenon. In this article, we will delve into the causes, prevention, and treatment options for hair fall, aiming to help individuals understand and address this issue effectively.

Understanding Hair Fall:

Hair fall, also known as hair loss or alopecia, is a natural part of the hair growth cycle. On average, a person loses around 50 to 100 strands of hair each day. However, when hair loss exceeds this normal range, it becomes a cause for concern. It is crucial to differentiate between temporary shedding and chronic hair fall.

Common Causes of Hair Fall:

1. Genetics: Family history plays a significant role in hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia, commonly referred to as male or female pattern baldness, is the most common hereditary cause of hair fall.

2. Hormonal Imbalance: Hormonal changes due to conditions like pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or thyroid disorders can lead to hair fall. Elevated levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in both men and women can contribute to hair thinning.

3. Nutritional Deficiencies: Inadequate intake of essential nutrients, such as iron, zinc, biotin, and vitamins A, C, D, and E, can weaken the hair follicles, resulting in hair fall.

4. Stress and Lifestyle Factors: High levels of stress, poor sleep patterns, excessive hairstyling or heat treatments, and the use of harsh hair products can contribute to hair fall.

For more detail: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR HAIR FALL

Major Supplier to Taiwan’s 7 Eleven Stores Bans Animal Tests After PETA Push

From 2013 to 2018, Lian Hwa conducted and/or funded
 at least five laboratory experiments
that involved no fewer than 178 animals.

 

Mumbai  9th Oct 2015(Sana Sayed): There’s more progress in the global effort to end experiments on animals! After more than six months of talks with PETA and our friends at Kindness to Animals (KiTA) in Taiwan, Lian Hwa Foods Corp.—a popular snack food company based in Taiwan and a major supplier of ready-to-eat foods at 7-Eleven stores there—banned animal tests not explicitly required by law.

Previously, Lian Hwa supported invasive and lethal animal testing methods to justify claims that it made in marketing materials to consumers about the supposed human health benefits of its products and ingredients, which include oats, probiotics, and mulberry leaves. But after hearing from PETA, the company has established a new, forward-thinking policy stating, “Lian Hwa Foods … does not conduct, sponsor, or entrust/outsource to third-parties to conduct animal testing unless expressly required by regulations” (English translation of original Mandarin policy).

PETA is calling on other food companies in Taiwan to stop funding or conducting needless experiments on animals.

These tests have entailed force-feeding, electroshocking, drowning, starving, bleeding, poisoning, dissecting, and/or killing more than 8,000 animals over the past two decades. Lian Hwa now joins Standard Foods Group and Vitalon Foods Group—the largest and third-largest health food companies in Taiwan, respectively—in banning such tests, none of which Taiwanese law requires, after hearing from PETA.

Previously, PETA also successfully pressured the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) to adopt two major reforms: first, removing horrific drowning and electroshock tests on animals from the regulation concerning companies attempting to make anti-fatigue health claims for marketing their products and, second, updating its safety testing regulation for health foods to prioritize “non-animal test methods that are internationally recognized.”

PETA and more than 96,000 of our conscientious supporters are now calling on the TFDA to ban animal tests in a separate draft regulation for companies attempting to make joint-protection health claims for marketing foods and beverages.

What You Can Do

Please take action today to urge other Taiwanese companies still testing on animals for marketing food and beverage products to step into the 21st century and end these horrific experiments that don’t advance human health, are not required by law, and have no place in modern research.