James O'Hara, NP | Hair Loss, Hormones and Health Optimisation

Are you struggling with hair loss and not sure where to start? Or perhaps you have a hormone profile back that you want to work to improve? Whether you’re dealing with hair loss, want to optimise your hormonal profile towards a specific goal, or just want to feel at your best, this episode is packed with a science-backed medical perspective to provide you with the information to make decisions that support your journey to better health.James O'Hara, a nurse practitioner with a keen specialisation in preventative medicine, explores the science behind hair loss, hormonal balance, and how lifestyle choices impact these areas, and our overall well-being. If you’re seeking practical solutions for improving both your vitality and appearance, this episode is for you.Key Discussion Points:🔍 Root causes of hair loss – from iron deficiency to hormonal imbalances in men and women⚖️ Balancing hormones and hair loss treatments – exploring total testosterone, DHT, dutasteride and finasteride📚 Stacking for regrowth – combining lifestyle changes with other interventions e.g. microneedling, nutrient optimisation, red light🥗 Diet and testosterone – how fat, carbs, and supplements can influence hormone levels🔄 Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) – who might benefit, and the risks involved🧠 Cognitive Performance – Enhancing brain function with caffeine, Modafinil, and other low-risk toolsJames emphasises the importance of a holistic approach, reminding us that no single treatment fits all. It’s about personalisation according to the individual, stacking therapies, managing lifestyle, and optimising nutrition for desired health outcome and long term well-being. Find James:InstagramGillet Health PodcastWebsiteMentioned in this episode:Study - Acute administration of roflumilast enhances sensory gating in healthy young humansStudy - Acute administration of roflumilast enhances immediate recall of verbal word memory in healthy young adultsStudy - Acute treatment with the PDE4 inhibitor roflumilast improves verbal word memory in healthy old individuals---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealth Tik Tok @degrees_of_healthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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