Matt Rosenman

When some people think of protein for hair growth, what may come to mind are topical products such as shampoos or conditioners containing the protein keratin. But, as a nutritionist I know that it’s essential to eat protein for hair growth in order to fuel healthy hair from the inside-out.       Why Protein For […]

Of the many unique root causes of hair loss, this one has many women baffled: weight loss and hair loss? After following the general advice to eat less and work out more, investing so much time, effort, and money into habits that they are told will make them healthy, how could they be experiencing hair

We already know that stress is counterproductive to our health and well-being, and negatively impacts our hormonal and adrenal health. But many of us are struggling to find ways to *actually* reduce stress without resorting to unhealthy coping techniques.     That’s why I decided to make a list of my top real-world tips that

When we’re experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalance (including hair loss), often it’s our detoxification pathways that aren’t working optimally.     In Part 1 of this blog series, we talked about how doing a ‘hormone cleanse’ or a ‘detox’ can seem like an easy fix for the symptoms of hormone imbalance that we just can’t

When our hormones are wild (think PMS, mood swings, low libido, weight loss resistance, acne, hair loss) we become desperate for relief. I mean, who can live with symptoms like that?     Unfortunately, that desperation can lead us to try out some of the less evidence-based ideas the internet has to offer – take

A lot of the women who have taken my quiz to learn their hair loss type are finding that they’re the “hormonal” hair loss type. What habits are helpful (or hurtful) for this type?       Androgens are sometimes called ‘masculinizing hormones’ and they include testosterone, androstenedione, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and DHEA sulfate

As someone who has personally experienced two autoimmune diseases (Graves disease and Hashimotos thyroiditis) I have a special place in my heart for other autoimmune-warriors who share this path with me.   That’s why when someone recently sent me an Instagram DM asking me to share more about autoimmune diseases that are related to hair

It’s that time of year. Time to get your “it’s just what I wanted” face ready.   Let’s be real, sometimes the best gifts we receive during the holidays are the one’s we give ourselves. That’s why I put together this list of my healthy hair holiday must-have’s! They’re my pantry and bathroom essentials that

Feeling the urge to incessantly scratch at your scalp can really drive a woman wild! Intense scalp itch is distracting, draining, and it can ruin your sleep. On top of all that there’s a link between itchy scalp and hair loss.     How is itchy scalp and hair loss related?   Scratching at our

Having a flakey, irritated scalp can do more than just embarrass us: it can also be detrimental to our hair as there can be a link between dandruff and hair loss.     Seborrheic dermatitis (also sometimes called seborrheic eczema) and cases of dandruff are closely related and mainly differ in how severe they are

Dry shampoo is all the rage. Proponents say that it has helped preserve their hair styles an extra day, reduced the frequency of traditional shampooing, and spared their hair from daily heat tools and damage. But if you’re a woman experiencing hair loss you may be wondering: Is dry shampoo good for your hair?  

With so many variables that can lead to hair loss in women, the key to regrowing healthy hair is to address your unique root-causes.   In today’s article, I’m going to cover polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) hair loss and talk more about this hormonal condition and how it impacts your mane.       Is

It’s one of the first things that many women check when they start to experience hair loss: their thyroid. So, what could explain hair loss (and other symptoms of hypothyroid) when thyroid labs come back as “normal” or when you’re already on thyroid hormone medication?   First, let me just emphasize how important your thyroid

Even though we’ve been conditioned to look at our body in pieces or segments (we’ve got the tummy over here, the brain over here, the skin, the eyes, the reproductive glands over here…) we’re actually just one whole person made up of interconnected and overlapping parts. That’s why it’s crucial that, in pursuit of higher

In working with women who are experiencing hormone imbalances, gut issues, and even hair loss I like to start by looking at their diet. This probably doesn’t come at a huge shock to you given my training as a nutritionist! However, you may be a little surprised to learn that more often than not I’m

New clients are sometimes surprised when I ask them about their bowel movements. “I’ve never talked about, you know umm, what my ‘number two’ is like before. Are you sure you want to go there?” Yes, I’m sure! It’s not some unusual fascination I have or a misguided attempt at an ice-breaker. I ask my

Let me set the record straight: you’re not crazy, your body just needs support. Millions of women deal with hormonal imbalance in the US, but the response tends to be 1 of 2 options: succumb to the cop out that it’s just part of being a woman, or sign up for hormone replacement therapy. But

As someone who has a long history with thyroid disease it’s one of the health topics that I am most passionate in speaking about. I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease in the 6th grade, and with Hashimotos thyroiditis and hypothyroid after graduating college.   Thyroid disease has impacted my family as well, and there are