Masters of Health Magazine June - July 2026 | Page 73

They would let one man in the pair keep his hair long and give the other man a military haircut.  When the two men retook the tests, time after time, the man with the long hair kept achieving high scores. 

Each time, the man with short hair failed the tests on which he had previously scored high.  In conclusion, the war department’s document required that trackers be exempt from military haircuts and keep their hair long. There are specific reasons the military shaves the hair of recruits and desensitizes them.  When recruits lose the ability to think for themselves or connect with their intuition or a higher source, they are easier to control and can be turned into ‘yes men’ who can kill others!  

 

Do the latest trendy hairstyles deliberately desensitize and disconnect men and boys? 

It is surprising how many men of all walks of life allow themselves to be ‘used’ for such a devious scheme.  Don’t they look in the mirror and see how hideous these haircuts make them look?

 

Shaving hair obstructs the reception and transmission of environmental signals.  This is particularly harmful to a child’s development.

 

Shaving or cutting hair short contributes to a lack of awareness of environmental distress in local ecosystems and insensitivity in all kinds of relationships.  It can also contribute to sexual frustration.

 

HAIR LOSS

Instead of addressing the cause of hair loss, many men shave their heads for a ‘bald’ look.  Hollywood has even glorified the ‘bald’ look.

 

Hair loss and re-growth are complex problems.  There is no magic potion.  A good start would be to stop depleting your body’s nutrients, improve your lifestyle, and adopt a nutritious, organic diet that helps balance your hormones.

 

During my nutrition education, I learned that head hair reflects the health of men's testes and women’s ovaries.  The liver, kidneys, and circulation also come into play.  A healthy liver helps to balance hormones, among hundreds of other processes, and both organs clear toxins. 

Alcohol, damaged fats/oils, or zinc and iodine deficiencies damage the liver and genitals, which disrupt hormone production.  Good circulation of mineral-rich blood is vital.

 

An imbalance in sex hormones is one of the main factors for hair thinning or loss.  High levels of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate gland contribute to male pattern baldness by burning out the roots of the hair.  DHT is synthesized irreversibly from testosterone by the enzyme 5α-reductase, which occurs in various tissues such as the genitals (penis, scrotum, clitoris, labia majora), prostate gland, skin, hair follicles, liver, and brain.

 

Pollutants that deplete hair-building nutrients: refined sugar and carbs, such as white flour or white rice products; damaged fats/oils; environmental pollution; toxic agriculture chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides such as glyphosate; EMFs; acidic foods and drugs such as coffee and other caffeine products, alcohol, etc.; and medications. 

 

To promote healthy head hair, consume a wholesome organic diet rich in quality protein; EFAs in balance; vitamins E, B complex; zinc, iodine, silica, sulfur, and other minerals; seaweeds; and sufficient sunshine without glasses or sunscreen. 

SILICA

Silica is the beauty element that gives hair its silky, shiny, healthy look.  It is abundant in youth but dissipates as we age unless replenished by a good diet that includes leafy greens, onions, whole grain brown rice, vegetable skins, and oat straw tea.  Silica is needed for calcium to function, and is thus essential for healthy hair, nails, bone repair, and teeth.  A silica deficiency causes the body to become calcified and the hair to lose its luster and strength.  Split ends, broken bones, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure are symptoms of a silica deficiency. 

Silica also promotes proper mineral balance between calcium and magnesium.  This helps balance hormones, which play a vital role in maintaining healthy head hair.  Silica helps balance the body’s pH because of its role in calcium and magnesium bioavailability.  Silica optimizes the transmission of nerve impulses and helps remove aluminum. 

Dull hair, bone loss, and sagging skin are also symptoms of silica deficiency.  A major component of collagen is silica.  Remember, fluoride destroys the body’s collagen and contributes to premature aging.  AVOID fluoridated water and all fluoride products. 

 

Silica also energizes the immune system and contributes to the production of antibodies and antigens.  Silica nourishes every cell and gland in the body and helps to repair free radical damage.  Silica bonds with many minerals in the body and transports them to the peripheral organs, such as hair, skin, and nails.  Silica ensures that the hair follicles receive vital minerals necessary for hair growth and vitality. 

 

Connecting the inner and outer, silica is a bio-essential element and the second most abundant mineral in the Earth’s crust.  The primary source of the terrestrial biosphere is weathering.  Six pathways that play a vital role in carbon sequestration help deliver silica to the oceans.  Similar to what occurs in the body.

 

The food sources of silica mentioned above are best because silica supplements are not easily absorbed.  If you take a supplement, be selective in the brand you take.  An aqueous extraction method provides more bioavailability. 

SULFUR

Sulfur is another essential mineral for healthy hair and life.  It is the fifth most abundant mineral on Earth and among the first nutrients used by ancient life forms.  Sulfur is present in biotin, thiamine/B1, and all polypeptides, proteins, and enzymes containing the amino acids cysteine, methionine, and taurineSulfate-reducing bacteria are among the oldest microorganisms, dating back 3.5 billion years.

 

The high content of S-S bonds (disulfides) with cysteine and sulfur contributes to the strength of hair.  Many cofactors contain sulfur, including glutathione, thioredoxin, and iron-sulfur proteins.  Sulfur is one of the core elements needed for biochemical functioning and creating and maintaining a healthy head of hair.  It is vital for the production of insulin, keratin, and collagen. 

 

Enjoy the benefits of sulfur-containing foods: garlic, onions, scallions, egg yolks, figs, broccoli/broccolini, sauerkraut, cabbage, or other cruciferous vegetables, kale, and other leafy greens. 

 

One of the causes of mineral deficiencies is RoundUp and other glyphosate products. These toxic, cancer-causing chemicals deplete minerals in the soil and interfere with the body’s microbiome and uptake of nutrients. 

To learn more, read Toxic Legacy and other publications by Stephanie Seneff, PhD, and What’s Making Our Children Sick?, and Making our Children Well, by Dr. Michelle Perro, MD.