The Wellness Mama Podcast

The Truth About Hair Loss (And Why Typical Fixes Fall Short) With Cristina McKay

Katie Wells/Cristina McKay Episode 1004

Episode Highlights With Cristina

  • Why hair loss is so common and why it doesn’t have to be
  • Her personal mission around this and why it hits so close to home for her 
  • When hair loss seems to happen just randomly without an identified cause
  • The myth that this is just a part of aging and the hidden risks in many common “solutions”
  • The four hidden causes of hair loss: inflammation, lack of sleep, gut issues, toxin overload, and reduced scalp function.
  • How stress triggers hair loss and what to do about it
  • Beauty sleep is a real thing… what happens when you don’t get enough
  • How hormones come into play and how low estrogen can lead to hair loss
  • What happens when we have less scalp circulation and how scalp massage can help a lot
  • Why most hair products don’t work and can leave your scalp worse than before 
  • An important warning about silicone and how it harms your hair
  • Hair follicles go dormant but not dead… how to wake them up
  • Foods that directly help support hair health
  • How scalp care is a major factor in regrowing hair
  • Three steps to proper scalp care
  • A DIY haircare serum you can make yourself 
  • A super special offer on her highly effective scalp serum that works as well as medical options

Resources Mentioned