25SW19 - The Biochemistry of Hair Growth and Loss and Botanical Medicine Interventions healthy aging Stress is the central force

Stress is the central force in chronic disease as it weakens our adaptive capacity and leaves us more susceptible to a host of factors that contribute to chronic disease

anti-inflammatory agents including diclofenac

Class participants will experience this aromatic family via smell

and mind-body solutions for conditions such as chronic pelvic pain

Panel: Herbs for Brain Enhancement and Treating Cognitive Decline

25SW19 - The Biochemistry of Hair Growth and Loss and Botanical Medicine Interventions healthy aging Stress is the central forceSpeaker: Kenneth Proefrock, NMD This session will provide clinicians with a concise overview of the complex biochemical processes governing hair follicle cycles and the development of androgenetic alopecia. The presentation will focus on the role of androgens, such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), in influencing hair growth, specifically how these hormones can shorten the anagen (growth) phase, leading to finer, thinner hair.