Your Breath is a Powerful Tool

I was losing hair, with the front of my forehead thinning and my scalp showing. I always thought it was genetic, which to a certain extent it is. Obviously, as I grow older, my hairline recedes and my hair thins. It’s natural.

But during the last years of operating my restaurant, we were barely able to make ends meet. It was a daily battle. Incredibly stressful months during the pandemic.

Macario, my main cook, told me that stress was causing me to lose hair. I sort of thought it was a contributing factor, but again, I just thought it was natural as I aged.

Nowadays, three years later, my hair is thicker, it's harder to see my scalp. How is that possible? I grew older, not younger.

Turns out stress was indeed a strong contributing factor to my hair loss.

Stress over prolonged periods can deteriorate your body. Numerous studies have shown the strong connection between stress and physical illness. Stress can suppress the immune system, making you more susceptible to infections and disease. It can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.