Hair Loss ... Not Always Genetic

Hey there Informed Beauties!  If there is one consistent and growing conundrum out there, it's the complex topic of hair loss.  I see it every day in my salon chair, so let's shed some light on this problem that truly can be overcome with dedication and  diligence! Common Hair Loss Question:

"I went to a dermatologist who told me I had female pattern baldness and that there was nothing I could do other than use Rogaine twice a day. Is this my only option?"

I have shared frustrations with many worried woman and the topic of hair loss in my salon chair.  Those of my clients that have sought a "whole--istic" approach have seen great results. We've been able to set them up with Functional Medicine testing, great hair products, and supplemental nutritional products to help from the inside- out.

I also add that there are a small percentage of clients that simply have their genetic DNA going against them.  With that said, the  majority of women presenting patterned hair thinning show (in my opinion),  an acquired pattern alopecia due to the cascading affects metabolic/hormonal disturbance within a number of body systems.

This is caused by a few things, including  low iron, low thyroid, not enough protein, stress which causes low thyroid, and autoimmune disease, and medications.

Suggested Steps to re-growth.......

1. Knowing I need to practice what I preach.... Informed Beaute's need to truly be pro-active in de-stressing your life.  Make those around you aware of this!
2. Eat more protein.  As women age, we loose metabolic function, hormones go on default, etc. Unless one receives complete chains of amino acids for the body to quick use and uptake......the lethargy continues stealing from areas needed to function healthy hormones, energy, memory, etc.
3. Take a multivitamin and other supportive supplements.  To mention:  I love Premier Research Labs:  B Complex, Adaptogens, Calcium/Magnesium, Vitamin D, Minerals/Pink Salt, digestive enzymes and HCL.  I've seen this "package" make strides for clients.
4. Get your hormones tested!  All women young and old need a baseline.
5. Make sure your TSH is below 2.0 
6. Make sure your ferritin is between 40 and 70.Lifestyle and Liver HealthAn ATP-deprived liver is ‘sluggish’ & readily overloaded when a woman is taking hormone therapy (contraceptive or HRT medication), consumes some daily alcohol, lack of nutrition. These combined substances occupy the total capacityof the liver’s Phase I detoxification pathway, & the liver’s ability to process other substances such as the body’s own hormone by-products or other toxins is progressively impaired – ultimately resulting hormonal disturbance & cellular toxicity.Successfully treating women for hair loss problems requires careful review of their medical, nutritional, hormonal & lifestyle history undertaken in an organized & sequential way. This provides  a clearer representation of what other areas are influencing the primary problem, & treating the causeof the condition rather than just the symptoms can then be undertaken.NOTE!  The discipline is important because it truly takes time to reverse hair loss and in most cases can take up to 6 months.   May you see the value of your Beautiful Health........and enjoy those new baby hairs on the come back!   Dont give up.

Love and Support......   Kassie

Hottest Spring Tips ... the new Ombre Style

The colored ombre is a fun and vibrant way to add a pop to your style!

Kasia Organic Salon was the first salon in MSP to bring in feather extensions... and we now bring you the next fresh spring trend of color tipping with extensions!

The extensions (from platinum seamless) are the best on the market.  They last for up to 3 months, can be colored around, and truly are "seamless"... you'll hardly know they're in!

“This new sassy color extension/tipping trend is an extension of the ombre looks we’ve been seeing since early winter.

Although Kasia Organic Salon doesnt "opt to" bleach and permanently color die your hair to a pretty blue,   we do suggest temporarily putting in some damage free and short term option for wearing a fresh look  to make your hair pop.

Kate loving her new quick addition to make her color feel fresh with a little pizazz!

"Yessss ladies, she did work at the MN Capital and currently works in a professional office."  Spice it up for Spring no matter your age or profession!

Please call Kasia Salon today!   612 824 7611   Not all colors are available, please call to ask which colors we currently have. 

Your deodorant could be doing a lot more than just covering up 'BO'

Chemicals in both men's and women's antiperspirants and deodorants could be doing a lot more than just covering up BO.

All the potential risks associated with chemicals in cosmetics make natural deodorants a lot more appealing.....

The next time you reach for that stick of roll-on deodorant, consider this: A recent study in the Journal of Applied Toxicology found that chemicals commonly used in deodorants were showing up in breast-cancer tumors, leading the authors to suspect that they may play some role in the development of the disease. Those same chemicals have been linked to sperm damage in men, and because of evidence that they can be absorbed through your skin, there's more reason than ever to ditch the plastic tube.

The chemicals in question are the preservatives parabens, which are added to personal care products and some processed foods to prevent bacterial growth. Though they aren't as well researched as chemicals like BPA, "parabens are estrogenic," says Lynn Carroll, PhD, senior scientist at The Endocrine Disruption Exchange, a nonprofit that researches hormone-mimicking chemicals. And they build up in breast milk. "That is concerning because whoever's eating the breast milk gets a dose, and those children are at a very vulnerable stage in their development."

Too much estrogen in your system can be responsible not just for breast cancer, but for other dangerous conditions such as malignant melanoma (ironic, considering that parabens are commonly used in sunscreens) and male reproductive disorders. A November 2010 study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that parabens can damage sperm in mice.

In this most recent study, researchers from the University of Reading, in the UK, collected 160 samples of breast tissue taken from women who'd had mastectomies and tested them for the presence of five different parabens. At least one form of paraben was present in 99 percent of the tissue samples, and all five were present in 60 percent of the samples. What was concerning, the authors added, was that one paraben, propylparaben, existed in much higher levels in the axilla region of the breast, the area closest to the armpit, which is the area where, according to the authors, a high percentage of tumors are found.

"Informed Beauty"  Kasia TOP SELLER

Pure-odorant Deodorant * Certified Organic

Made with a pure blend of hemp oil, aloe vera and mineral salts that softens skin and eliminates odor-causing bacteria for up to 24 hours!

NO aluminum, alcohol, parabens or proplyene glycol — NO residue.

Scented with organic essential oils.

• Effective using hemp oil and mineral salts that eliminate odor-causing bacteria
• Soothing and healing aloe vera to softens the skin
• No aluminum chlorhydrate and no alcohol
• No tingly irritation and no staining
• We’re sure –  it leaves no white residue
• Hypoallergenic
• No harmful propellants, pit and ozone friendly
• No animal testing, just on hunks No pore clogging, breathe!

Resource: www.rodale.com - Emily Main

Thermography Testing for Early Detection & Women's Health

 Our goal is to inform, educate, beautify, and empower our guests "Beautiful Health."

Radiation Free Breast and Body Screening

 What is Thermography?

Thermography truly is a life saving technology that has been repeatedly validated by independent studies around the world.   Kasia Organics has now partnered with professionals and now offers a non invasive form of  whole body, half body, and breast testing.  What is Thermography?

Thermography is an under-used functional screening test that measures heat radiating from the body. Because this imaging technique requires no direct contact with the breast, it is never painful and there is no risk of rupturing breast implants.

CAUTION:   X-Ray, C.T., Ultrasound and M.R.I are all tests of  'anatomy' that measure the structures of your body whereas thermography is unique in its capability to show the physiological change and metabolic processes that occur in the body.

TIME: 6:30-8:00pm

Date:  June 19th    1-8pm Women's Health & Early Detection Screening

Appointments can be made NOW

Space is limited so RSVP to Kasia Salon (612 824 7611) today! 

Although many people associate thermography as a breast screening, images can be taken of the entire body or just regions of interest. 

It is used as an aid for diagnosis and prognosis, as well as monitoring therapy progress, for conditions and injuries, including:

Back Injuries		Breast Disease
Arthritis		Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Headache		Disc Disease
Nerve Damage		Inflammatory Pain
Unexplained Pain		Skin Cancer
Fibromyalgia		Referred Pain Syndrome
RSD (CRPS)		Sprain/Strain
Dental and TMJ		Stroke Screening
Artery Inflammation		Whiplash
Vascular Disease	Digestive Disorders

Additionally, thermograms provide:

• Reliable and accurate information for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis...
• Precise and objective data from accurate measurements of thermal information...
• Considerable financial savings over conventional investigations...

And unlike most diagnostic tests, thermal imaging is:

• Not painful...
• Non-invasive...
• Quick – your multi-image exams usually take less than 15 minutes...

Additionally:

• Makes no contact with your body -- with no body part compression (such as what you experience with mammograms)
• Emits absolutely NO radiation

There are a number of areas to scan, but it specializes in:

• Breast Imaging
• Pain Diagnostics
• Early-Stage Disease Detection

Whether your pain is acute or chronic, thermography can help provide answers to your pain issue.

• Remains the only method available for visualizing your pain and pathology...
• Can assess pain and pathology anywhere in your body....
• Is a very useful adjunctive procedure to other diagnostic tools, such as x-ray, bone scans, and ultrasound...
• Is very cost effective, risk free, and provides you with instant images...
• Fills in the gap in clinical diagnosis...

Examples of Thermography screening:

• Arthritis: Thermography can help you detect early signs of arthritis -- and differentiate between osteoarthritis and more severe forms like rheumatoid. Effective early treatment strategies can then be implemented, before you experience further degeneration.
• Neck and Back Pain: Thermal pain patterns ‘light up' white and red hot on a scan in the involved area. You can get relief faster and begin restorative care that more precisely targets the correct area.
• Dental Issues: If you have TMJ, gum disease, or an infected tooth, this will show up on a thermal scan as white or red hot.
• Sinus Issues & Headaches: Significant heat in your forehead or sinus region revealed on a thermal scan is an indicator that these systems in your body are not functioning properly.
• Immune Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: The immune system correlates to the T1 andT2 areas of your spine -- high levels of heat in that region can indicate immune dysfunction. On the other hand, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and aching joints are just a few complaints that correlate to cool patterns seen at this area.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): This condition is often misdiagnosed. For instance, you may think you have CTS, yet the scan shows your neck is referring pain from a different affected area. This will help you get the most appropriate treatment.
• Digestive Disorders: Irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis and Crohn's disease are often visible with thermography. If you're able to address these conditions early on, you'll find that health restoration is much more likely.
• Other Conditions: Including bursitis, herniated discs, ligament or muscle tear, lupus, nerve problems, whiplash, stroke screening, cancer, and many, many others.

Is thermography safe? Absolutely.  The imaging measures heat from the body and, unlike mammography, does not use radiation. In fact, mammography may pose significant and cumulative risks of breast cancer in premenopausal women. The routine practice of taking four films of each breast annually results in radiation exposure that is approximately 1000 times greater than doses from a chest x-ray.

Important Research has shown thermography to be 97% sensitive in finding abnormalities in breast tissue, including the earliest stages of breast cancer. In contrast, mammography is reported to miss 50% of tumors in dense breast tissue, 30% of tumors in fibrocystic breasts, and 10-15% of tumors in fatty (normal) breasts. As physicians, we often read these disclaimers on our patients' mammography reports.

Non invasive • No radiation • Painless • No contact with the body • F.D.A approved

Costs:  The cost for the entire procedure, reports, mailing of the color copy, medical radiological interpretation, and transportation of equipment.  Payment is made directly to the thermographer at the time of the appointment.

Breast         $190 Half-body  $ 315 Full-body   $410

Prices may be subject to change.  Bring a "Bosom Buddy" and receive $15 OFF!

 Time for Booking:

Breast Screening     30 minutes 1/2 Body                        45 minutes Full Body                      1 hour

Preparation for DITI (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging) Breast Screening

•   Lotions or powder should not be used on or around the breast or armpits before the test. No smoking, vigorous exercise, sauna, niacin (vitamin B-3), or spicy foods are allowed for at least 3 hours prior to the test, because of their effect on the circulation.

•   To perform the test, all upper body clothing and jewelry must be removed (in a full privacy room), and a surgical gown will be supplied.

•   The thermographer must be informed of any recent skin lesions on the breast, which may cause false positive results because of inflammation.

The entire appointment lasts 30 minutes. Within 7-10 days, one color copy of the images together with the medical radiological interpretation (performed by a board-certified M.D.) will be received at the referring health care practitioner's office, or at the patient's address (if self-referred or if so desired).

The results will either assist in diagnosis (especially in conjunction with other diagnostic or suspicious findings) or in establishing of a baseline pattern to which all future thermograms will be compared. Any changes indicating departure from this baseline will warrant further investigation or treatment.

How do I get started? Please contact us at 612 824 7611 for days/times we are scheduled to screen.

After completing the imaging, a follow up to review your results is advised with your medical doctor, or from our referral list.

Reference:  http://www.picturemyhealth.com/diti.html & Mercola.com

Update Your Look - Update Your Headshots - Save the Date!

Update Your Look - Update Your Headshots!

 

If a picture says 100 words.....

 

How professional is your image for your current Linked In, Facebook, or other social media outlets?

Putting your best face forward for "Match.com?"

It's time you update your headshot and Kasia Organic Salon with Teddy Media is providing the perfect and cost effective way of doing so, put it on your calendar!

Call to make your appointment today!  612 824 7611

When: Sunday March 4^th

Time:  1:30 Start Time

The average price for this service is $150- $250!

Cost: You get this session for only $80!

You will receive: 

• A coached 15 minute session  
• 2 Looks * One look will be taken in natural light.
• Hair Style Touch Up Please come with your hair dry, and partially styled. We will do final touches and styling.   
• Makeup Touch Up by Artist Mariah Please come with your full makeup on and we will touch up/accent.

Teddy Media Photo Benefits: 

• Photos will be edited and lightly retouched
• Images will be uploaded to a private online proofing gallery.
• You will be able to download your favorite 3 images.
• Enjoy convenient online ordering of additional images!

**Please show up 20 minutes prior to your appointment for touch-ups.

Call 612 824 7611 to schedule your appointment today!

Thermography - The Newest Line of Defense in Early Cancer Detection

  More women are diagnosed with breast cancer in America than any other cancer. Fortunately, treatment has come a long way, indicated by the 89% of women who had a five- year survival rate from 1999-2006 (National Cancer Institute). But early detection still plays a vital role in optimizing a breast cancer patient’s chances for full recovery. Women today understand the importance of annual mammograms and monthly self examinations, but many women have not tried or even heard of another early detection exam available to them: breast thermography.

Breast thermography, also known as Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a simple, safe non-invasive test of the breast. Thermography can provide early detection of breast conditions beyond what is possible through monthly self-exam, doctor exam or mammogram. Thermography works by taking infrared images of the breast that detect minute temperature changes associated with breast inflammation and tumors. Having this information allows for the earliest possible intervention and treatment. It involves no radiation, discomfort or pain, and the entire thermography scan takes about 15 minutes.

What is the difference between a thermogram and mammogram?

Breast thermography plays a role in early detection and monitoring of abnormal physiology, including breast cancer, and is considered a screening device. Mammograms, on the other hand, are used to precisely locate an abnormal area and are considered a diagnostic tool. Breast thermography does not replace mammography. Rather, the two are considered complementary to each other.

Who can benefit from thermography?

All women can benefit from breast screening with thermography. It is especially appropriate for younger women (age 30-50) whose denser breast tissue makes it more difficult for mammograms to be effective. Thermography is also an ideal choice for women of any age who, for any number of reasons, are unable to undergo routine mammography. Thermography can provide a clinical marker to the doctor or mammographer, pinpointing a specific area of the breast that needs particularly close examination.

There are no conditions that make thermography inadvisable and it can be safely and effectively utilized by women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have implants. It should be noted, however, that breasts are more highly vascularized, meaning they have more blood vessels during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Such vascularization can make baseline screening through thermography more difficult. Typically, thermography will only be used on a pregnant or breastfeeding woman suffering from a specific complaint such as a lump, discomfort or infection. Baseline routine screening should ideally be done 3 months after a woman has stopped breastfeeding.

What are the early breast cancer detection guidelines?

There is no single method for the early detection of breast cancer. Using a combination of methods will increase your chances of detecting cancer in an early stage. These methods include :

• Mammography for all women who are aged 40 or older.
• Regular breast thermography (DITI) screening for adult women of all ages.
• A regular breast examination by a health professional.
• Monthly breast self-examination.
• Personal awareness of changes in the breasts.
• Readiness to promptly discuss any such changes with a doctor.

These guidelines should be considered along with your background and medical history.

Can thermography detect breast cancer?

It takes years for a tumor to grow, thus the earliest possible indication of abnormality will allow for the earliest possible treatment and intervention. Thermography can play an important role in monitoring breast health and assisting in early detection.

Breast cancer tends to grow significantly faster in younger women:

AGE AVERAGE TUMOR DOUBLING TIME

• Under 50 years old 80 days
• 50 – 70 years old 157 days
• Over 70 years old 188 days

Source: Cancer 71:3547-3551, 1993

The faster a malignant tumor grows, the more infrared radiation it generates. For younger women in particular, results from thermography screening can lead to earlier detection and, ultimately, longer life.

Doctors do not yet know how to prevent breast cancer. However, you can increase your chances of detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages by understanding the need for and participating in an early detection program.

About 20% of biopsied breast lumps are cancerous. If you find a lump, act quickly–when cancer is found early there are choices for treatment, and with prompt treatment the outlook is good. In fact, most women treated for early breast cancer will be free from breast cancer for the rest of their lives. So be sure to maintain an early breast cancer detection regimen that includes annual mammograms and monthly self exams. And consider whether adding thermography to your regimen is the right choice for you.

Reference: Lauren Feder, M.D. specializes in homeopathy, pediatrics and primary care medicine. Known for her holistically minded approach and combining the ‘best of both worlds,’ Dr. Feder is a frequent lecturer for parents and professionals and is the author of Natural Baby and Childcare and The Parents’ Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations. www.drfeder.com.

Chemical Deodorants - They're the Pits

Kasia Organics-  Pure-odorant - Organic & Chemical-Free Deodorant

Minneapolis' leading and only true organic beauty salon, showcases TOP-SELLING  Pure-odorant, a chemical-free and certified organic line of women's deodorant. One of the most overlooked beauty products, in terms of its affect on your body, is deodorant. Often times, the general public is mislead or simply not informed of the health affects that can come with wearing "mainstream" deodorants. Pure-odorant comes straight from nature with a pure blend of organic hemp oil, aloe vera and mineral salts that soften skin and eliminate odor-causing bacteria for up to 24 hours.

Deodorants have become a part of everyday life for almost all of us. Antiperspirant deodorant is extremely common among women ... and unfortunately, so is breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Most commercial brands of antiperspirants and deodorants contain either aluminum chlorohydrate or aluminum zirconium. These compounds are very soluble and are readily absorbed by the body. Once in the body, the aluminum portion of the molecule ionizes, forming free radical aluminum, which passes freely across cell membranes and forms a physical plug, that when dissolved is selectively absorbed by the liver, kidney, brain, cartilage and bone marrow.

New evidence to be published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology indicates that parabens, chemicals found in underarm cosmetics and other products, can be detected in human breast tumors. Previous suggestions have been made that certain components of underarm cosmetics may contribute to the rising incidence of breast cancer. Even women that wear no makeup, lip gloss or hair products invariably use deodorant products - body odor is seen as one of the seven deadly sins, whether you’re at the office or out with friends! This 'essential' part of our beauty routines may have serious health consequences for us down the track.

Ingredients to avoid in deodorants

While aluminium is the main deodorant/antiperspirant ingredient that has been studied for negative health effects, almost all of the common ingredients in supermarket deodorants are harmful to us. Here are the effects of some of the common underarm 'hygiene' ingredients:

* Aluminium chlorhydrate, aluminium zirconium tetrachlorhydrex gly, and other aluminium salts: We talked about the links between aluminium salts and breast cancer, as well as  Alzheimer's disease. There may be further links to disease that haven't yet been identified.

* Parabens (all types): These are derived from toluene, which can both cause reproductive harm and mimic the effect of estrogen in the body, driving the growth of cancerous cells.

* Triclosan: This ingredient is a common antibacterial which cause contact dermatitis in many people, and is classified as a pesticide by the FDA.

* Talc: Even the humble talcum powder has been regarded with suspicion by cancer researchers. It may contain asbestiform fibers (yes, these are related to asbestos) - the level of asbestiform fibers in talc is unregulated.

* Propylene glycol: According to the NIOSH this is a neurotoxin. The EPA admits that it hasn’t been fully investigated for cancer-causing potential, despite being in almost every personal care product on the market.

* Silica: This skin irritant is often contaminated with crystalline quartz, which is known to cause cancer

* Steareth-n: (Where n is any number) reacts with ethylene oxide in the manufacturing process. Ethylene oxide is a known carcinogen.

Enter, Kasia Pure-oderant

 

Certified Organic made with a pure blend of hemp oil, aloe vera and mineral salts that softens skin and eliminates odor-causing bacteria for up to 24 hours!

 

NO aluminum, alcohol, parabens or proplyene glycol — NO residue.

Scented with organic essential oils.

* effective using hemp oil and mineral salts that eliminate odor-causing bacteria

* soothing and healing aloe vera to softens the skin

* no aluminum chlorhydrate; no alcohol

* No tingly irritation and no staining

* We’re sure, it leaves no white residue

* hypoallergenic

* no harmful propellants, pit and ozone friendly

* no animal testing, just on hunks * no pore clogging, breathe!

Ingredients:

Ingredients: Purified water, potassium alum (mineral salts), polyquaternium-10, organic hyssopus officinalis (hyssop) extract, certified organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) extract, certified organic Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) oil, citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed extract

Kassie Kuehl is a respected leader in, and advocate for, natural health and beauty care. The founder of Kasia Organic Salon, Kassie combines her experience as nutritionist and living foods educator with her ongoing Functional Medicine research to apply a whole of body “Beautiful Health’ approach to hair care and styling. Become an Informed Beauty and learn more at www.kasiaorganicsalon.com.

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Madonna's Red Carpet "How To" Steps to Style

Madonna! A Kasia Team Favorite from the Red Carpet

THE LOOK: Easy, natural texture

THE HOW-TO: • Rough dry the hair manipulating and emphasizing its natural texture. • Apply a mist of Kasia 'Off the Fritz' Professional Thermal Protection Spray. • Using flat iron, create soft S-formations, giving the hair a natural wave texture. • Finish with a mist of John Masters Sea Spray for Texture to break up the natural texture.