Do: Use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo Condition every wash (hydrated hair is less prone to breakage) Pat dry gently rather than rubbing vigorously Use a wide-tooth comb, never a fine-tooth comb on wet hair Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase (reduces friction) Keep up regular washing (skipping washes does not save hair, it just saves the fallen hairs for one dramatic shower) Do not: Use tight hairstyles (ponytails, braids, buns) that create traction Apply heat styling tools frequently Use harsh chemical treatments (bleaching, perming, relaxing) Pull or tug at shedding hair (it will fall when ready) Obsessively count fallen hairs (it amplifies stress, which worsens shedding) Strategy 6: stress management (seriously) This strategy sounds soft compared to lab work and supplementation, but the cortisol-hair-loss connection is well-documented
Similar results were reported by Wang et al., where GLP-1 RA treatment had a notable impact on the abundance of weight-related microbial phylotypes, though no significant change in the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio was observed (72)
Ratner RE, Want LL, Fineman MS, et al
Exercise is not a companion to metabolic treatment
PSA: As high-demand GLP-1 drugs become harder to get, the FDA is warning consumers that counterfeit Ozempic may be in circulation
However, intense exercise during periods of nausea or GI distress may worsen symptoms
