DHO ‘A Spoonful of Hair Nutrients’ blog series presents Silica. Normally I do my own research for my blog series, but this article by Darrell Miller was so complete that I will just post it here. Beautiful Hair Comes From Within With Silica by Darrel Miller Many people are unaware that beautiful hair is due largely to their intake of silica. Silica is a form of silicon, one of the most common elements in the earth, and that is literally where it is most found: in the earth. Most forms of stones and rock contain silicon in one form or another. Silica is silicon in the form of Silicon...

DHO ‘A Spoonful of Hair Nutrients’ blog series presents Sea Buckthorn. Sea Buckthorn is the latest health food craze. Native to Northwest Europe and China, Sea Buckthorn is also commonly known as Siberian pineapple, Sea Berry, Sandthorn and Swallowthorn. The Sea Buckhorn gets its name from its thorns and habit of growing near the sea. The plant has silvery deciduous leaves and bright orange berries due to its high carotene content. The berries are sour in taste but have an aromatic scent similar to pineapple. “With over 190 bioactive compounds, sea buckthorn is an unsurpassed...

DHO ‘A Spoonful of Hair Nutrients’ blog series presents Methyl Sulfonyl-Methane (MSM). There has been a lot of “speculation” about Methyl Sulfonyl-Methane or MSM as it is more commonly known.  It is rumoured to increase hair and nail growth and that was enough to peak my interest.  Before trying it out however, I thought it might be a good idea to determine whether this is a fad, a myth or just plain rubbish. What is it? MSM is a sulphur compound that is the most commonly found elements in our bodies.   It aids in the metabolic processes of which sulphur is a key...

DHO ‘A Spoonful of Hair Nutrients’ blog series presents Vitamin E . Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties.  It increases the oxygen uptake of the blood and therefore promotes healthy circulation.  How does that help your hair you may ask?  Well, by improving circulation, you improve the blood supply to the scalp thus promoting healthier hair and hair growth. Vitamin E also boosts the immune system by stimulating the production of cells that destroy germs and cancer cells and is rumoured to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Recommended dietary...