Preventing and Reversing Hair Loss
Baldness is a genetic disorder. Hence people tend to despair - perhaps there is no cure. According to scientists dealing with genes it is the bald maternal grandfather of a man who is the most likely one to pass on the genes which leads to hair loss also. Today modern science holds out hope. Men as well as women are becoming more and more optimistic about sporting a thick crop of hair on their crowns. The first thing to be done is the basic method of caring for hair. Caring means not using indiscriminately dyes, curlers, irons, hair dryers etc.
The latest tips on hair loss tell you firstly never to color it more often than 6 to 8 weeks. Hair should be allowed to turn grey naturally. Secondly, tight braiding too should be avoided. This can lead to a considerable loss of hair. Thirdly To strengthen hair follicles and roots the diet should include plenty of calcium. Lastly, Illness causes hair loss as does the taking of anti-biotic to cure the illness. So the general condition of the body must be ship shape to counter loss of hair.
In the above paragraph we discussed what things should not be done. On the positive side it is to be noted that a good shampoo should be used to rinse the hair. The hair conditioner too should be of a good quality. The split ends should be trimmed regularly. The latest view is that keeping the head covered for long periods of time negatively affects the health of the scalp. Hair begins to fall off.
Androgenic alopecia is an incurable condition but lately there are some new treatments available that hold out hope. The use of proscar and rogaine have been gaining popularity and attention. A doctor’s prescription is necessary for administering either or both. Neither is recommended for women. Realistically speaking, to is wrong to claim that either or both will cure total baldness. Generally it is effective in cases dealing with some hair loss on the back and sides of the head.Science is moving at a fast pace. Hair transplant is the latest on the news front. It is so mainly in the case of men but does not hold out much promise for women. Women are turning to wigs in which they look perfectly natural and stylish as well. If hair starts falling off there is no need to panic. The reason might be quite simple. Perhaps you are going through a period of mental or physical depression. As a part of hit and run tactics you don’t have to apply sun screen on your scalp. There are scientific steps to be taken with the help of a specialist. Expenses should not be a source of worry. Remember worry leads to hair loss sometimes.
NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS
Saw Palmetto: It is a traditional herbal medicine for hair loss. Production of DHT is blocked. Dosage - 320-400 mg daily of an 85% liposterolic extract.
Vitamin B12, iron and zinc: Vegetarians suffer from lack of vitamin B12. Therefore vitamin B12 supplements should be taken. Lack of sufficient iron and zinc in the diet may lead to hair loss. Daily dose of a spoon of usulfured blackstrap molass will make up for the low iron level. The latter should be regularly checked. Also 30mg of zinc and 3mg of copper should be included in the daily intake.
Biotin, Folic Acid and Inositol: Insufficient biotin may result in hair loss as well as premature graying. Low levels of folic acid and inositol are connected with severed conditions of hair loss. Therefore supplements of these three should be taken. Dosage: - 2,000 to 3,000 mcg of biotin to be taken daily.
Fatty Acids (essential): 4000mg of fish oil or 1 to 2 tablespoons of organic freshly ground flax seed should be supplemented in the diet.
Opti MSM: 3,000 mg of MSM (it contains sulfur mineral) should be taken daily to activate hair growth.Silica: 500 mg taken two times per day helps hair to develop.Rosemary (essential oil): Add 3 to 5 drops of this oil to every one ounce of organic shampoo. Use it every day for healthy growth of hair.Progesterone Cream (natural): Imbalances in hormones during pre and peri menopausal women are mainly responsible for hair loss. This will help to restore the balance. Men may also benefit from it.Diet: The diet must be healthy. Poor diet and lack of proper nutrients cause hair loss. A healthy diet should include organic fruits, vegetables along with proper filtered water. Sugar should be avoided. Meat or fish should be fresh and stored stuff.
Stress: High levels of stress and tension as well as depression can be a major cause for hair loss. To deal with it one should go for yoga, meditation, palliates, soothing music and easy walking for about 40 minutes per day.
Retane: It is one of its kind - a natural botanical formula that has eight herbs and vitamins. It claims to prevent hair loss and energize hair growth. A recent properly conducted research concludes that 86% of the men and women using retane have responded within 4 weeks of starting the treatment. With time the scalp and the hair changes. Nutrition too needs to be changed. Retane effectively takes on the role of filling in the vacuum and compensating it with the vitamins and nutrients that are required.
Inositol: It belongs to the vitamin B-complex group and is absolutely necessary for fat metabolism. Studies have shown it to help maintain skin as well as hair condition. Thus it prevents loss of hair in a big way.
Biotin: Vitamin H is also known as biotin. It is essential for healthy growth of metabolism - especially synthesis of fatty acid and enzyme products. It plays a pivotal part in maintaining healthy hair - which means it prevents loss and premature graying of hair.
Protodioscin: Its active ingredient is the herb tribulus terrestris L. Many clinical researches have proved that it helps to control the androgen levels of the body. Thus it may be assumed that it will stop the falling of hair resulting from overproduction of DHT.
Folic Acid: It is one of the main ingredients for the maintaining of hair and skin since it is concerned with the formation of new cells and metabolism of proteins.
Vitamin B5: It helps to relieve stress and tension. Vitamin B5 also helps to develop metabolism, create new cells and maintain the growth of normal cells. Thus it helps to guard skin and cells against the onset of ageing process. Its connection with hair needs no further introduction.
Vitamin E: this skin soluble vitamin is a strong anti-oxidant. By getting rid of harmful free radicals generated during the process of cellular metabolism it helps to maintain healthy cells. Thus it is essential for healthy hair.
Extract of Ginseng Panax: For countless number of years it has been in use in Asia. All its benefits cannot be listed. It controls cellular metabolism, helps cells to absorb vitamins and minerals. It promotes protein synthesis and improves vascular flow.
Aloe Vera: It has immense healing qualities. That apart it is very effective as a hair conditioner and prevents damage.
HAIR LOSS PREVENTION
Prevention is better than cure. This is a very old saying and holds good today as it did yesterday. It is easier to stop baldness and thinning of hair than trying to make hair grow again. Thus, at the very first signs of losing hair get down to tackling it immediately and not wait for it to spin out of control.
A research was carried on 22 men and women who suffered from varying degrees of hair loss. The result showed that retane was an effective medicine for the treatment of hair loss. About 86% of the participants reported remarkable improvement without any adverse after effects. Those who had just started to lose hair said that loss had decreased and new growth had increased.
The first priority is to stop too much loss of hair. Once that has been achieved the focus can shift to re-growth. If retane is used from the initial stage recovery is to be more or less sure. This has been clinically proved. Its ingredients include herbs and multivitamin compounds which provide for the nutrients necessary for healthy growth of hair. Cases of alopecia aerate (rapid loss of hair in localized patches on the scalp) have responded remarkably well to retane.
Many years of research have been put in but unfortunately science has not as yet found an answer to advanced stages of baldness. Hair cannot be re-grown. Therefore as soon as you notice the tell tale signs on the pillow or in the drain, immediately start using retane. You will then be able to keep on your own crop of hair. Retane is made of natural botanical herbs and very easy to use. It is marketed in the form of spray. Hold the bottle about 3″ from the scalp and spray on the required spots generously, using short even bursts from the spray gun.
About two teaspoons of retane is to be used per application. Each teaspoon is about 25 to 30 even bursts from the gun. After the roots become wet massage into the scalp thoroughly. Do not rinse your hair with water as it will drain away the medicine. Let the medicine dry naturally. Do not use a dryer. No dietary restriction is recommended with retane.
RETANE (three easy treatment programs)
Normal: For both sexes suffering from slight hair loss and thinning hair retane should be used at least once a day. It is better to use it before going to rest at night. At this rate each bottle should last for about two months.
Expedited: For those men and women who are suffering from moderate hair loss, retane should be used twice a day - in the morning and again at bed time. At this rate of use a bottle of the medicine should last for about one and a half months.
Optimum: For persons of both sexes who suffer from heavy loss of hair it is advised to use retane three times a day - including one application at bed time. At this rate a bottle should last for about a month. It is essential to remember to wet the roots of the hair and then to rub in the medicine into the scalp thoroughly. Retane will then be able to feed in the required amounts of nutrients through the skin.
It is important to keep in mind that exercise is a must for all parts of the body - including the scalp. Sleep is also an important ingredient for all round health - including the health of your hair. The body takes up repair work during the night - from ten to two in the morning.
The above tips, if taken, are sure to help you in your search for all round health - including that of your crowning glory.
