The Nontoxic Hormone Balancing Approach

The Optimal Hormone Balance Kit

Three World-Class Products That Really Work

1)  Multi-Pollen Extract 45 Vcaps/bottle Our best hormone-support product with a complete spectrum of hormone-balancing phytonutrients. 2) Fem Balance Vcap 60 Vcaps/bottle 15-herb phytohormone support formula, featuring grade 10 South American red clover, opuntia and dong quai. 3) Natural Gesterone Cream™ Bio-identical natural progesterone, lab-processed from wild yam in 100% nontoxic cream base, preserved with quantum resonance technology eliminating the need for toxic preservatives (an enormous breakthrough!)

Looking For a Nontoxic Hormone Approach?

For the last 50 years, many women have unknowingly placed their trust in HRT. Since HRT has now been shown ineffective and dangerous (i.e. increasing the risk of heart attacks, ovarian and breast cancer and more), many disillusioned women are now searching for a safe, reliable means of achieving hormone balance and a way to reverse the potential damage from previous use of HRT. Fortunately, 100% natural hormone support is available as well as elegant nutraceutical products for DNA repair.

For quick results, I strongly recommend using all three products for the first 2-3 months of use.

These are synergistically designed to enhance each other and have been clinically proven to rapidly eliminate symptoms such as hot flashes, occasional sleeplessness, night sweats, brain fog and more. Especially if you are experiencing many of the symptoms listed in the Hormonal Imbalance pages and/or have been told you are Estrogen Dominant, you will achieve better results more quickly by utilizing these products together.

Depending upon your usage, the jar of cream will last longer than the bottles of capsules, so we are also offering reorder ability of the individual bottles so that you may maintain your program easily. Please read below for suggestions on use.

Premier Multi-Pollen Extract

This unique product contains 18 strains of European pollen, free of pesticide, chemical, and heavy metal residues (unlike most American pollen sources, which are heavily contaminated). The pollen is collected from hives that have not been treated with mercury fumigants and the mold spore has been removed so there is minimal possibility of any allergic reaction. Premier Multi-Pollen gives you a pristine delivery system - ideal for great health as well as great feminine balance.*

To start, you may take 2-3 caps up to three times daily. The more estrogen dominance in your system, the more you need of the Multi Pollen, especially in the beginning stages.

Quantum Fem Balance

This truly synergistic 15-herb formula supports optimal feminine balance for both menstruating and menopausal women.* It features key, grade 10 herbs, such as opuntia cactus, red clover, red raspberry leaf, dong quai, and squaw vine in clinically tested ratios for optimal support, as well as "assistant" herbs for immune system and detox (lymph drainage) support, including gardenia, citrus aurantium and golden thread and the critical co-factors and transporters that make this formula really work.*     Start with 2-4 caps with breakfast daily.

Premier Natural Gesterone Cream

This natural cream contains real, bio-identical natural progesterone processed in a lab from wild yam, in the exact amounts recommended by Dr. John Lee, the renowned medical expert on natural progesterone. In addition, the base of our cream is 100% natural, made from plant extracts, not toxic (and cheap) propylene glycol.

Start with 1/8 teaspoon at bedtime, and over the next 8 weeks, gradually increase daily dosage weekly until you reach 1/4 tsp both in the morning and before bed. Massage cream into body sites with little or no body hair or fat for best absorption, such as inner arms, behind your knees, chest (not breasts), neck, bottom of feet, and palms. To avoid oversaturation of one area, alternate areas of the body each time you apply the cream. If you start getting little “bumps” on your skin, you are oversaturating that area. Avoid that area for a while and use other parts of your body.

Achieving Hormone Balance and Keeping It

Please don’t expect dramatic results overnight. Your estrogen and progesterone imbalance may have been years or even decades in the making. In fact, your first 2-3 months on the program may seem to exacerbate your existing symptoms! Most women feel better within the first month, but some women experience occasional breakthrough bleeding, spotting between cycles, a cycle or two of irregular timing, or temporary water weight gain as estrogens begin to break down.

Usually, increasing the dosage of the Premier Multi Pollen will eliminate many of these temporary side effects. One of the most important things to remember is to be consistent with your program.

After being on the Optimal Female Balance Kit for 2 to 3 months, most women can discontinue the Natural Gesterone cream, and also reduce the amounts of Premier Multi-Pollen Extract (4 caps per day) and Quantum Fem Balance (2 caps in the morning). Once balance is achieved, these lower amounts are usually sufficient to keep it there. Some women stay on these two products for a year or more to achieve optimum results.

Contact Kassandra at 612.824.7611 to learn more about the Hormone Balancing Kit Today! 

If you are currently on prescription HRT, please talk with your doctor before beginning this program.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Information on this site is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own health professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. You should read carefully all product packaging. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. As always, results will vary, even when clinical tests have displayed a large success rate.

Thank you: Reference Dr. Tenesha Wards and Quantum Nutrition Labs

The Progesterone and Hair Loss Connection

At Kasia Organic Salon, we focus on the direct correlation of our inner health to the outside appearance.  Hair loss is one area we have a specialty in.  We help our guests by problem solving the internal issue, offer supplementation (including progesterone, etc) if needed, and by referring our "Informed Beauties" to the right professionals to obtain testing.  There are many alternative treatments that acclaim solving the treatment of hair loss, including progesterone therapy.

Basic:  Causes of Hair Loss

The most common form of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia or baldness. Skin disease is a major contributor of hair loss on the scalp, the integument of the head and sometimes elsewhere on the body. Premature baldness can be caused by inadequate nutrition. Nutrient deficiencies can cause sudden increase in hair fall. The condition of hair loss could also result from certain health problems, such as thyroid disease. Since hormones stimulate hair growth and hair fall, fluctuations in hormone levels have much impact on hair loss.

 

What causes hair loss in menopause?

The most common reason for menopausal hair loss is hormonal. The menopause is a time of massive hormonal changes and imbalance which affect the entire body, including hair growth. During a woman’s childbearing years, her body produces high levels of estrogen, the ‘female hormone’;  when the body reaches menopause, the production rate of this hormone is slowed down dramatically.

What Causes Hair Loss in Menopause?

As a result testosterone in the bloodstream is more easily converted into the potent dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, which is the key catalyst in female pattern hair loss. DHT clings to hair follicles, causing them to shrink and ultimately stop growing. In women, this manifests as a general thinning of the hair across the crown of the head.

The hormonal process which can cause female hair loss begins in perimenopause, the pre-menopausal stage. This can begin as early as the late thirties, although the early forties are more common. Consequently, it is not uncommon to experience some thinning of the hair, even before the end of your life’s menstrual cycle and the official onset of menopause.

It has been noted that menopausal women are also more likely to be subject to external stress factors which may further increase the risk of hair loss, such as the death of a parent. In some cases, the menopause can also mask hair loss caused by a thyroid condition. The symptoms of menopause and thyroid are remarkably similar and those concerned should seek medical advice from their GP to ensure they are receiving the correct treatment for the right condition.

HORMONE KING:  Progesterone

Progesterone is a female steroid sex hormone. It is secreted by the female reproductive system, chiefly by the ovaries in the second two weeks of the menstrual cycle. Progesterone is crucial to the health of everyone regardless of sex or age. It regulates menstrual cycle in women. In fact, progesterone can be used to correct physiological changes that occur in menstrual cycle.

Significance of Progesterone in Hair Loss

Progesterone is an important hormone produced by the female body. Progesterone also serves as a precursor in the production of other important hormones, including estrogen and cortisone. Progesterone-based hormone therapies can also be effective in treating hair loss. Progesterone inhibits an enzyme, 5-alpha reductase. Progesterone prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone or DHT that is a biologically active metabolite in the body. DHT is considered to be responsible for damaging hair follicles and an important factor in hair loss.

DHT Blocker  (cause of hair loss is the abundance of DHT)

Progesterone is a natural inhibitor of 5-alpha reductase, an enzyme in steroid metabolism. A rich source of 5aR or 5-alpha reductase is found in human scalp hair follicles. Progesterone works by reducing dihydrotestosterone or DHT through blocking 5-alpha-reductase. The hormone must consistently fight against the 5-alpha-reductase. The production of DHT can be resumed, if the treatment discontinues.

Progesterone Cream

A variety of hair loss products are available at pharmacies, health food stores and online that incorporate progesterone as the main ingredient. Progesterone cream is an effective treatment for hair loss.  Progesterone cream is easy to use and a good remedy for hair loss and quick hair growth. Men can also get benefit from progesterone cream.

How To Prevent Hair Loss During Menopause

Menopause is a term used for the stage when a woman stops menstruating. There are many types of side effects associated with menopause and hair loss is one of them. About 60-70% of women report hair loss when they enter menopause stage.

Loss of hairs during menopause occurs largely due to hormonal changes occurring in the body of a female. For example, when a woman enters menopause, levels of estrogen hormone decrease in body whereas levels of testosterone, which is a male hormone, increases in the body.

Due to excessive levels of testosterone in the body, hair follicles are affected considerably and as a result, hair loss occurs. Apart from hormonal changes, there can be other changes also which aggravate hair loss. For example, a woman in menopause may lose hairs as side effects of certain medications. Similarly, stress can also be a reason for hair loss. Whatever is the reason, loss of hairs destroy looks badly. Most of the women also report about lower self-esteem due to loss of hairs.

How To Prevent Hair Loss During Menopause

There are certain ways in which loss of hairs during menopause can be prevented. First of all, a woman must try to take healthy diet, as poor nutrition has been cited as one of the major reasons for loss of hairs.

A woman must ensure that she is taking adequate quantities of essential vitamins, proteins and minerals, which are very important for staying healthy. For example, her diet must include rich sources of calcium, iron, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and copper. Omega-3 fatty acids are also considered as important for having a healthy body. Deficiency of any of these nutrients can lead to loss of hairs.

There are some food substances that affect the body adversely and thus, their consumption must be checked. For example, consumption of excessive quantities of processed and refined carbohydrates leads to production of large quantities of insulin in the body. In the presence of increased insulin levels, testosterone hormone is also secreted in large quantities and as a result, loss of hairs occurs. Thus, a woman must check consumption of refined carbohydrates.

It has been noticed that for reducing weight, many women go for crash dieting. Though crash dieting can help in reducing weight, it also leads to deficiency of certain nutrients in the body. For example, if a woman does not consume enough quantities of proteins in her diet, loss of hairs may get aggravated.

On the other side, diet rich in protein helps in checking loss of hairs. If a woman is already experiencing problem of thinning hairs, she must not go for crash dieting, as it can lead to increased loss of hairs. Rather, she should consume healthy diet and should carry out regular exercises.

Contact Kassandra today to discuss the benefits of Gesterone and Pregnenolone - 2 KING hormonal balancing products for overall women's health, as well as the health of your SKIN AND HAIR!    YOUTHIIFY @ 612.824.7611

THANK YOU!  Reference:  By Jennifer McVey RD, LD

Caramel and Honey- Color of the Moment

Spring is on the way and most clients want to hit the BLONDE button.  As we dance light blondes around the face, CARAMEL is still in.

Rich, warm, delicious caramel tones add color and a healthy tone to the face.   Our Ammonia Free/PPD Free  color achieves a rich all-over color, wonderful dimension, and lasting true-to-tone longevity.     Step away from ash undertones and embracing the richness of warm tones with their shimmering golden nuances.

Goldi-Locks and Caramel.....

 

 Have your stylist add highlights and/or lowlights in golden honey or deep cinnamon to really make your caramel color pop.

Or if you already have a medium to dark-brown base try face-framing caramel highlights for an instant perk up to your usual treatment. Braided hairstyles really help capture the subtleties in the dimension of this color. Style a headband, milk maid braids, or a fishtail at one side.

As an all-over color, caramel is a happy medium between a dark-blonde and medium-brown.

Contact our team today to fine tune your goldy locks for spring!  612.824.7611

Be Inspired and Get Banged!

 On the Verge of Kitchen Snippen'?

The era of choice for myself is surely the inspiration of the iconic seventies.  From Brigitte Bardot to Twiggy!  If you are obsessing with those kitchen drawer scissors - be inspired by the following  Sixties  singer/style icons:   Françoise Hardy, Brigitte Bardot, Anita Pallenberg, and others.

Photos from "Into the Gloss" - Thank you!

Correct, Lift, and Conceal to a Flawless Appearance

The ultimate solution to tired skin.

La Bella Donna Ultimate Pure Perfection Liquid Foundation

Caring for your skin with products that nourish and feed your skin with the moisture it needs can make a visible difference.   Many of our clients complain that they get dry and “cakey” when wearing mineral makeup.  I am here to say I've "tried them all" and stand 100% behind La Bella Donna for it's weightless and dewy feel on the skin.  In particular, I LOVE the way La Bella has formulated their new liquid concealer.   Purchase wisely Informed Beauty, its confusing out there…it will benefit you in the long run.

Why Kasia Organic Salon clients LOVE Ultimate Pure Perfection

A nutrient-rich, creamy mineral foundation with benefits of super restorative skin care. Visibly corrects and lifts the skin so your face appears healthy, smooth, luminous and radiant. Combining Liquid Mineral Foundation with Loose Mineral Foundation creates the perfect protection barrier to guard against outside elements and damaging effects of ultraviolet rays.

Ultimate Pure Perfection's qualities that respects the skin.

• Visibly corrects and lifts the skin so your face appears healthy, smooth, luminous and radiant
• Contains moisturizing agents to provide hydration and comfort, due to marine extracts that boost cell energy to enhance natural radiance
• Botanical extracts stimulate cell activity and regeneration wile maintaining anti-inflammatory properties to nourish the skin

FOCUS on INGREDIENTS and the BENEFITS:

• Sodium Hyaloranate: tissue repair, contributes to tissue hydrodynamics, movement and proliferation of cells and participates in a number of cell surface interactions
• Aloe Barbeadensis Leaf Extract: reduces the appearance of dry or damaged skin and restores suppleness
• Ficus Crica(Fig)Extract: calms redness, a superior antioxidant
• Squalene: gives a soft smooth appearance, a natural component of human sebum
• Thymus Valaris (Thyme) Extract: moisturizes a boosts skin tone. Stimulates cell activity and regeneration, assists in regulating hydration
• Cicumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract: moisture binding, soothing, tightening, anti-inflammatory properties, nourishes and softens the skin
• Rosa Canina Fruit Oil: excellent tissue regeneration, reduces scars(trauma and surgical), reduces wrinkles
• Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract: calms redness, anti-inflammatory, stimulates circulation, promotes healing of all skin challenges
• Jaminum Officinale (Jasmine Oil): moisturizing, soothing
• Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract: antimicrobial, excellent for any skin issues, soothing, calming benefits

APPLICATION: After cleansing and toning the skin, apply Kasia EnMoist to the face and neck. Option: Apply a light dusting of Loose Mineral Foundation to heal, correct, beautify and protect your skin.   Lightly pat Liquid Mineral Foundation into place ~ cheeks, nose and chin. For maximum coverage, apply a last dusting of Loose Mineral Foundation to set the look for day or evening.

We trust you'll love the benefits of the anti-aging actives and anti-inflammatory ingredient build up. 

Contact our expert team for your perfect mineral shade consult today! 612.824.7611

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Two of a Feather! Kasia Organics Body Polish smooths the skin, prepping it for an ultra-even application of our Sunless Tanner.

Make a stunning transition from winter to spring and strut your stuff from spring into summer with smooth, glowing, bronzed limbs and healthy skin!

Kasia Organics has your warm weather needs covered with chemical-free, organic products that channel your inner bronze goddess.

Exfoliate and moisturize with our luxe body polish, shower off, then apply HONEY-DIP Sunless Tanner to get your glow on.

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Is Hair Loss During Menopause Permanent?

Specializing in hair loss and gray hair at Kasia Salon, this is a common fear behind the chair. Unfortunately, the menopause triggers hair loss in around 50% of women.  It may seem like there is no hope, but the answer is NO!  When going through menopause, hair loss doesn’t have to be permanent.

The root causes of hair loss  are often the same variables.   During menopause, these variables become highly intensified through a variety of imbalances in the body, including high stress levels, your unique genetic makeup, and general health.

The Major Shift During Perimenopause

By a rapid increase in your androgen-to-estrogen ratio, the body starts producing relatively more androgens (such as testosterone) and less estrogens than you were before, which can lead to more hair in places you don’t want it and less hair on your head.

Nutrition Matters

In order to prevent loss of hair in menopause, good nutrition and supplementation is foundational.   Hair loss can sometimes occur when you aren’t getting enough vitamins and minerals through your diet. Also, if your diet is heavy in refined carbohydrates, your body has to increase insulin production. With this increase in insulin, your system tends to move toward higher androgen production. One way to regain balance is through improving your  nutrition and adding endocrine support.

Certain herbs, such as Ginkgo biloba, are believed to increase blood flow to the scalp and help keep hair follicles healthy and growing, as can massage and acupuncture, though these do not seem to work equally well for everyone.

Supporting Minerals

Although hair is made primarily of keratin, it also contains several minerals and the root containing the follicular development contains further vitamins and minerals that support the development of the hair. Increasing your consumption of the amino acids that increase hair growth alone is not enough. You also need to increase your consumption of the supporting vitamins and minerals.

Hair-healthy nutrients

• vitamins B, C, D, and E
• calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, and iron
• fish oil with essential fatty acids

• Top 10 foods for your hair

According to WebMD, these 10 healthy foods are chock full of vitamins and minerals that support healthy hair growth and a well-nourished scalp:

1. Salmon: Omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin B-12 and iron
2. Dark green vegetables: Vitamins A and C
3. Beans/lentils: Protein, iron, zinc and biotin
4. Nuts: Omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and selenium
5. Poultry: Protein and iron
6. Eggs: Protein, biotin and vitamin B-12
7. Whole grains: Zinc, iron and B vitamins
8. Oysters: Zinc
9. Low-fat dairy products: Calcium and protein
10. Carrots: Vitamin A

Nurturing your health from the inside out, including your emotional health, should improve the quality and quantity of your hair, as well as your overall quality of life!

HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Kasia Organic Salon is a leading pioneer in healthy beauty to fit your lifestyle. Follow us to ammonia-free /MEA/PPD Color, organic facials, and natural and organic products that support your life.

Learn how diet, products and environmental factors can rob us of our radiance and how to easily incorporate an "Informed Beauty" lifestyle to restore our outward beauty from within.

Contact Kassandra at Kassie@kasiaorganicsalon.com today for your hormone + health questions!

Reserve your SPRING CLEAN *MAKEUP MAKEOVER* with our International Makeup Artist

SPRING CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BAG

With International Makeup Artist Jennifer Honeycutt

 Date: March 16

Time:  2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

We all have that old makeup bag filled with makeup we never use, or makeup we probably shouldn’t use due to unhealthy ingredients.

With the onset of spring, it’s the perfect time to toss out the junk and exchange it for fresh, pure mineral makeup from La Bella Donna.

Kasia Organic Salon has invited international makeup artist Jennifer Honeycutt to help you rummage through your old makeup bag to toss out the old and re-invent what’s still okay to use, while adding what is needed to create fresh, gorgeous new looks.

Reserve your time for $25 and we will put $15 toward your makeup purchase!

Call TODAY to reserve your spot! They fill up fast!   612.824.7611

If email is easier for you, contact us at  Kassie@kasiaorganicsalon.com