Why Hair Loss Happens and What Helps with VJ Hamilton

What if hair loss was really a signal from your body, not just a cosmetic issue?In this episode, I talk with VJ Hamilton, The Autoimmune Nutritionist, about overcoming alopecia areata and other forms of hair loss by addressing root causes. We dive into nutrient deficiencies, gut health, thyroid imbalances, and inflammation and how functional medicine can help hair grow back naturally.If you’ve been told there’s no hope for hair loss, this episode will challenge that belief.Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode Preview02:07 – Podcast Intro02:32 – Meet VJ Hamilton, Autoimmune Nutritionist04:02 – VJ’s Story: Alopecia at Age 705:24 – Reversing Fatigue, Psoriasis, and Chronic Issues08:55 – Hair Loss: Autoimmune vs. Other Causes12:58 – Hair Regrowth: Healing Timeline16:09 – Inflammation Triggers: Gut, Scalp, Whole Body18:12 – Five Key Hair Loss Markers25:44 – Biotin: Overrated or Essential?27:50 – Nutrients: Selenium, Vitamin A, Genetics31:29 – Low Stomach Acid and Absorption33:01 – Supplements vs. Food for Hair Growth35:05 – First Steps with Hair Loss Diagnosis36:07 – Complex Cases: Mold, Toxins, Nervous System39:25 – Connect with VJ Hamilton Online40:42 – Podcast Outro41:03 – Root Cause Healing: Final TakeawaysAbout VJ Hamilton:VJ Hamilton, also known as The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, is the founder of The Autoimmune Nutrition Clinic and a Registered Nutritionist specialising in reversing hair loss, particularly alopecia areata, and other autoimmune-related conditions. With a Medical Science degree (BSc) in Biochemistry & Immunology and certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine, VJ combines scientific expertise with lived experience to deliver evidence-based, personalised therapies. Connect with VJ Hamilton:VJ Hamilton’s Website: https://theautoimmunitynutritionist.com VJ Hamilton’s FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/A.Nutritionist/  Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/