HEALTHY HAIR

IS WITHIN REACH

Hair loss is a symptom, not a root cause.

 

You notice more hair in the shower drain.
Your ponytail feels a little thinner.
You can see more of your scalp when you part your hair.
Your hair just doesn’t seem as thick as it used to be.

Maybe your part is slowly getting wider. Maybe you’re noticing thinning around your temples or crown. Or perhaps you’re shedding so much that you’ve started counting the hairs in your brush.

And you're wondering…

Why is this happening?

You’re eating healthy. You’re taking supplements. You’ve tried biotin, collagen, expensive shampoos, oils, or every “hair growth” product you can find.

But your hair is still changing.

Maybe you’re also dealing with fatigue, brain fog, stress, poor sleep, irregular periods, PMS, acne, weight changes, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, cravings, or feeling like your hormones just aren't quite right.

And somewhere in the back of your mind, you keep wondering:

“Is this just aging?”
“Is it my hormones?”
“Could I be deficient in something?”
“Is my thyroid okay?”
“Could my gut be affecting my hair?”
“Why isn't everything I've tried working?”

If you've been asking yourself these questions, you're not alone—and there may be more to the story than what's happening on your scalp.

Functional medicine helps identify the root cause of your hair loss.

Deeper testing and insight can give you the answers you've been seeking for targeted results.

 

FUNCTIONAL ROOT CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS AND THINNING...

 

NUTRIENT DEPLETION

Iron and ferritin, vitamin D, vitamin A, B12, folate, zinc, protein status, and other nutritional deficiencies can interfere with the highly active metabolic processes required for healthy hair growth. Comprehensive lab work reveals deficiencies, inflammation and nutrient depletion that can all contribute to hair loss and thinning. 

HORMONE IMBALANCE

Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S, SHBG, and androgen activity can influence the hair-growth cycle and follicle health. Functional hormone testing like the DUTCH at home kit can help identify your hormone status and potential underlying imbalances contributing to both hair loss and hormone driven symptoms.

THYROID DYSFUNCTION

Your thyroid regulates metabolism and energy production throughout the body—including the rapidly dividing cells within your hair follicles. TSH is a common marker but doesn't give us the full picture. Checking a full thyroid panel, including free T4/T3, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies are important pieces of the puzzle. 

CHRONIC STRESS

Physical and emotional stress, infections, restrictive dieting, rapid weight loss, and hormonal changes can push hair follicles prematurely into the resting phase, resulting in increased shedding. This is where nervous system regulation comes into play as well as identifying physiological stressors. Assessing inflammatory markers and gut health as well as optimizing detoxification plays a huge role in lessening your overall toxic burden and stress load.

BLOOD SUGAR AND INSULIN

Insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction can influence inflammation and androgen activity and may be particularly relevant when hair loss occurs alongside cravings, energy crashes, weight changes, acne, or irregular cycles. Checking fasting glucose alongside both insulin and Hba1C is key to identify blood sugar status. 

GUT HEALTH & NUTRIENT ABSORPTION

Your gut plays a critical role in digestion, nutrient absorption, immune regulation, and hormone metabolism. Persistent digestive dysfunction can be an important piece of the puzzle when hair loss occurs alongside GI symptoms or nutrient deficiencies. My favorite functional test is called the GI-MAP, an at home test kit that shows bacteria, parasites, digestive health, inflammation, gluten sensitivity and more. 

Hi, I'm Marilyn!

Mama of two, wife, sister, daughter.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Obsessed with finding the root cause.

I help women overcome underlying gut and hormone imbalances through functional lab testing, nutrition, nervous system and detoxification. 

My goal is to educate, inspire and empower women like you to take back your health through root cause healing so you can finally get back to living your best life. 

Better mood, better energy, better digestion, and YES! better hair. 

"Marilyn understood me, she understood my frustrations with the traditional medical system. She gave me answers that I've been dying to find. She combined various techniques and testing to see what was really going on in my body at a level I've never seen before...I feel like a brand new person"

 
M.Q

"I have been working with Marilyn for several weeks now and must say that I feel wonderful. The aches and pains, poor sleep, lifelong constipation, and overall low energy have all disappeared."

 
A.B

LOOKING FOR DEEPER SUPPORT?

 

My passion is helping women get to the bottom of their chronic symptoms. If you've heard everything looks 'fine' (but you don't feel fine), that labs are 'normal' (but you intuitively know something is off), that it's all 'in your head' or you're just sick and tired of feeling sick and tired...you're in the right place. 

Go ahead and book a complimentary Discovery Call below and we'll jump on a quick zoom so you can fill me in on your symptoms & what you're hoping to achieve with your health. Looking forward to meeting you! 

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