The first frost of aging?
Age may not be the most reliable indicator of when gray hair will appear, but the aging process is the number one suspect. Common wisdom considers the loss of pigmentation as a sign of “aging normally.” But there are so many things that can put your hair on the fast-track to aging. Here’s the hit list. • Pernicious Anemia • Thyroid imbalance • Free Radicals • Menopause • Stress • Vitamin Deficiency • Mineral deficiency • Insomnia • Depression • Drugs • Smoking If you want to know more about these causes, every one of them is examined in depth in Going Gray, Looking Great! You’ll find out that it really is about your body, after all. There may be lots of reasons why your hair is turning gray but once it starts, it doesn’t stop. It’s time to figure out what you want to do about it. And then, of course, there are the myths – the endless myths. See “Scared Into Being Gray” for a myth that’s persisted for centuries.
