{"id":1145,"date":"2016-10-05T10:55:15","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T15:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/blog\/?p=1145"},"modified":"2016-10-05T11:04:16","modified_gmt":"2016-10-05T16:04:16","slug":"renees-corner-5-tips-to-stimulate-hair-growth-after-chemotherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/2016\/10\/05\/renees-corner-5-tips-to-stimulate-hair-growth-after-chemotherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Renee’s Corner: 5 Tips to Stimulate Hair Growth After Chemotherapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

By now you\u2019ve probably heard this statistic ad-nauseum: as a woman, you have a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer during your lifetime. Aside from having to be cognizant of your own health and taking preventative measures, what this means is that the likelihood of you or someone you love \u2013 a friend, a family member, a co-worker \u2013 being affected by the disease in some way, is a virtual guarantee. I’ve had my own breast cancer scare, and have family and friends who battle against this disease daily,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Breast cancer is a devastating, deadly disease, but it is by\"reneepolaroid\"<\/a> no means a death sentence. Millions of beautiful, brave,\u00a0resilient women stand toe-to-toe with this diagnosis and emerge victorious, but not without sacrifice. The toll chemotherapy can take on a woman\u2019s body and mind is extensive, and it feels like it\u00a0leaves nothing behind in its path…including your\u00a0hair, among other things. Breast cancer survivors often find themselves struggling with a depleted sense of self-confidence based on how they perceive themselves\u00a0post-chemo.<\/p>\n

A frequent\u00a0question after\u00a0the loss of hair due to cancer treatment is: “How do I best\u00a0encourage the regrowth of my\u00a0hair?” Here are\u00a0five all-natural ways you or someone you know can stimulate hair growth post-chemo.<\/p>\n

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1. Hone in on a high-protein diet:<\/b> It\u2019s no secret that protein helps your hair grow \u2013 it\u2019s the stuff your hair is made of after all! As such, enjoying foods that are high in protein, like beans\/legumes, eggs, and chicken can help to jumpstart the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Take your vitamins:<\/b> Supplementing your diet with additional vitamins can also help influence speedy growth. Vitamin B is great for cell regeneration, and vitamin C can strengthen hair follicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Oil up:<\/b> Massaging your scalp with natural oils like olive oil, coconut oil, or our Shining Star Hair & Scalp Elixir<\/span><\/strong><\/a> can help stimulate hair growth. Let your oil of choice sit on your scalp anywhere from 30\u00a0minutes to an hour, and then rinse.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Nix the hot water:<\/b> Speaking of rinsing, avoid hot water when washing or rinsing your hair, as it can damage hair follicles and inhibit growth. Stick to cooler water, which can also help your hair retain moisture.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Choose gentle products for hair care:<\/b> Take special care to use that are free of harsh chemicals and ingredients. Of course, all of Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter’s products are made from all-natural ingredients and free of sulfates, phthalates and other junk you want to keep out of your hair.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Post treatment, a breast cancer patient is in a hurry to return to a normal state, and a big part of that journey back to a sense of normalcy is the effort to regrow their beautiful natural tresses.That\u2019s why I\u2019ve made it a special point to forge a partnership with the American Cancer Society this month for our \u201cBuy.Get.Give<\/a>\u201d program. American Cancer Society\u00a0has accepted our donation of Good Funky Stuff to be gifted to select\u00a0affiliated Hope Lodges around the country. American Cancer Society Hope Lodges are homes away from homes where cancer patients and their caregivers can reside and retreat while completing treatment at no cost. Not only do we want to support efforts for research and a cure, we want to facilitate the recovery process for survivors in any way we can.<\/p>\n

During our \u201cBuy.Get.Give” event, when Funky Junkies purchase\u00a0$35\u00a0or more\u00a0during\u00a0the month\u00a0of October on our online store, we will donate Good Funky Stuff\u00a0that help\u00a0to stimulate hair growth and rebuild hair health, such as Defunk Hair Refresher Tonic<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and Midnite Train Leave-in Conditioner<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. Both products are fortified with excellent natural ingredients which aid in stimulating hair growth and promotes scalp health. Defunk can be especially useful to re-fresh wigs and protective styles, which are common tools women use\u00a0during and after cancer treatment.<\/p>\n

For those of us who are looking cancer in the eye and telling it “not today”, stay faithful, stay diligent,\u00a0and most of all remember that your recovery (and hair regrowth)\u00a0isn’t an overnight process. It takes a little patience, a little support, and a whole lot of self-care and love. Understand that you or your hair may not look like it did before treatment, but that doesn’t determine your beauty or self-worth. It’s simply the closing of one chapter, and the beginning of another.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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