Consumers are flooded with hair loss prevention products and miracle cures. Unfortunately, most of the potions out there just don’t work.
And sadly, millions of men and women are plagued by hair loss. It can do serious harm to your self-esteem, making you self conscious about performing everyday tasks, such as a trip to the store.
In men, it is called Male Pattern Baldness (or MPB) while, in women, it is called Female Pattern Baldness (or FPB). Thousands of dollars are spent annually on hair loss prevention products. MPB and FBB are caused by genetic traits, as well as hormonal imbalances and serious health issues. In men, the hormone DHT (or dihydrotestostrone) is usually to blame. DHT shortens the Anagen, or growth phase, which shrinks hair follicles.
Unbelievably, by the age of 35, two-thirds of American men will experience some sort of hair loss. MPB accounts for more the 95% of hair loss in men. Women make up to 40% of hair loss sufferers. The psychological affects of losing your hair can be devastating, with the sufferer feeling unattractive. These emotional turmoils and stress can possibly turn into physical issues later on in life.
Hair loss seems to be more acceptable, sometimes even expected, in men. Women, on the other hand, are usually ignored and told by their doctors that it’s not that big a deal, making the emotional toll that much more serious. Luckily, more and more companies are making hair loss prevention products for women.
The good news is there are many choices out there. The bad news is not many of the solutions are ideal. You could always go the wig route, or you could get hair extensions but both of these have obvious drawbacks and are not permanent. There is laser hair therapy and hair transplant surgery, but those can be costly, as well as painful.
There are a number of creams and shampoos on the market as well. Go to any supermarket and you’ll likely find a shelf full of hair loss prevention products. However, the product you choose must have the right ingredients to be effective.
Minoxidil is one of those ingredients. It is clinically proven to inhibit DHT in men, and has been approved by the FDA to help treat hair loss. Men usually require a higher dose then women. For example, products for men contain 5% Minoxidil, while products for women contain only 2%.
Dietary supplements can also help. The ingredients to keep an eye out for are vitamins such as B6 (which supports many of the body’s functions, including hair growth) and Biotin (supports healthy hair, skin, and nails), minerals such as Magnesium (which works with calcium to promote hair growth), Nettle Roots (which has been used for centuries as an ingredient in shampoos and hair tonics) and Horsetail Silica (which has been used since Greek and Roman times).
Thinning hair doesn’t have to be permanent, take time to find right combination of hair loss prevention products as soon as possible to increase your chances to regrow your hair and maintain a nice head of hair.
A natural hair loss remedy has now been developed from the true cause of androgenetic alopecia – Skull Expansion. This article explains how Skull Expansion was discovered and how simple self-help techniques completely reversed my own hair loss.
Some simply accept their fate. But, for many others, androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness or MPB) is an embarrassing and alarming condition. I know all this because, back in 1989, I was one such person!
When I first noticed hair loss, it frustrated and annoyed me. But, before long, I had become obsessed and depressed by it. The prospect of becoming totally bald at the age of 23 was something I quite simply refused to accept (vanity in your twenties can do things like that!) There had to be a hair loss remedy, and I had to find it!
Obviously my first approach was to ask the experts. But, being very technically minded, my questions were, perhaps, somewhat different from those they usually faced.
I wanted to know why the rate and region of hair loss can vary. For example, some people lose hair at the front (receding temples), others develop a bald patch at the back, and some suffer hair loss throughout the MPB region of the scalp. I also knew that androgenetic alopecia can start at any age from puberty onwards, and that this process may be extremely rapid or much more gradual. I asked what caused all these variations.
I had also noticed that, in some cases, hair continues to grow thick and strong despite baldness all around it. I wanted this observation explained to me.
Finally, I asked how could it be that DHT (dihydrotestosterone) has been linked to both hair loss and hair growth. (DHT causes facial hair, body hair, etc to grow at puberty).
I considered these questions extremely relevant to the hair loss process and, as such, quite straightforward for a hair specialist to answer. But, every trichologist or dermatologist I asked simply brushed these questions aside saying that it doesn’t really matter where or when male pattern baldness starts, the most important thing is how to treat it.
Whilst this sounded fair enough at first, those questions kept haunting me. They were important, and so should have been answered. I also found it very surprising and disappointing that they weren’t answered because it gave the impression that these people didn’t fully understand the hair loss mechanism.
And, if they didn’t know, how could I ever rid myself of this problem?
I’ve never approved of drugs, lotions or transplants, so conventional treatment was out of the question. (The way I see it, a natural problem should have a natural solution). I had to find a different hair loss remedy — even if that meant doing it on my own!
So I then focused on finding the answers to my questions (believing that they would reveal the true mechanism behind androgenetic alopecia). I started what was to become seven years of research, reasoning and testing. This was extremely painstaking work, but eventually I began to understand where all those hair loss professionals and standard theories for androgenetic alopecia were going wrong.
These standard theories include the following:
1. DHT receptor sites
2. Sebum overproduction and inadequate hygiene
3. Poor nutrition
4. Stress
However, none of these theories can answer all of those previous questions. As such, they should be now be considered as factors affecting the hair loss process, and not the underlying cause.
The true cause of androgenetic alopecia is Skull Expansion.
As soon as you understand a problem, you can then start work on a solution. So, from the theory behind Skull Expansion, I began developing simple techniques and regimes that could be used to counteract this process. I had to experiment of course, and ended up trying several ideas. But, eventually, I found success — a method that really worked. It was amazing! I had finally found the hair loss remedy I had spent seven years looking for.
Within about three months of use I had begun growing thick, strong, healthy hair on my scalp (i.e., not simply vellus hair).
And today, over a decade later, I still enjoy a full head of hair.
Most people believe that hair loss is such a daunting obstacle to overcome, that no natural method can ever deny this process and restore permanent scalp hair. But, having now completely reversed this condition for myself, it seems that a natural problem like male pattern baldness can have a natural solution after all!
Hair Loss can make a person lose confidence and even self esteem in some cases. It can also result in a good amount of stress and anxiety. Hair on the scalp is very important for good looks. It provides an aura to one’s overall personalities. Hence, it is very important to get the right kind of treatment at the right time to save your crowning glory.
Here are some of the natural hair loss remedies that can work wonders to your hair.
a) Massage
This is an age old remedy. Your grandmother must have been prescribing you this remedy for a long time. You can massage your scalp for a couple of minutes in a day. It will increase the flow of blood to the hair follicles. In some cases, this ritual will stimulate hair growth and also prevent hair loss.
These days, you get different types of electric massagers on the market for scalp massage. You can purchase one of these to improve blood flow to hair follicles and prevent hair loss.
b) Aromatherapy
This therapy works better to prevent hair loss and also helps in improving hair growth. It is an amalgamation of six drops, each of lavender and bay essential oils blended in to a base of four ounces of either almond, sesame oil or Soybean in to the scalp. Once you apply it to the scalp, wait for twenty minutes and stimulate the scalp. It soothes your mind.
c) Rosemary and Sage
These are known to be miracle herbs for hair if used externally. You must boil rosemary, sage, peach leaf, nettle and burdock in water daily and then strain the herbs from the liquid. Now, use the liquid to wash hair daily.
d) Jojoba Oil
This oil is a good remedy if your scalp suffering from eczema, seborrhea, psoriasis or dandruff. This oil is known widely for its hair growth promoting properties. It also moisturizes the hair and works as the scalp’s natural serum.
e) Aloe Vera
This is also considered to be the hair’s miracle herb. Used by Native Americans, Caribbean’s and Indians for ages, this herb promotes healthy hair and prevent hair loss. It can also heal the scalp and balance the pH level of the scalp in addition to cleansing the pores. You can combine Aloe Vera gel, coconut milk and wheat germ oil to be used as a shampoo to enjoy the real benefit.
f) Henna
It is a traditional Indian herb. This herb acts as a natural conditioner and is great for maintaining healthy hair. It works towards healing the hair shaft by repairing and sealing the cuticle. It also protects hair against breakage and loss of shine.
g) Psyllium husk
Fiber is a vital source of cleansing. Psyllium husk is a bulking laxative agent. One can use it to remove waste through the colon. It scrubs the walls of the colon gently to remove waste that has been stucked to the walls. This detoxification method promotes hair growth.
h) Nettle root extract
Nettles are rich sources of vitamins A and C. These provide great benefits to hair.
i) Exercise
Exercise may not have direct effect on hair growth but it works wonders to improve blood circulation and eliminate wastes from the body. This in turn promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.
This is a long article, but I believe if you take the time to read and study it, you will get what you want, which is more hair on your head. It is hard to find such a good information on hair loss on the Internet, so make sure you read this now.
Are you losing hair? I am sure it is an excruciating experience. For me, it was painful enough that I stopped going out. And whenever I had to go out, I would put on a nice hat. I fought so hard, I read just about any book and information about the subject matter of reversing and preventing hair loss.
Sure, hair loss is probably known to most people as a disorder that can not be treated. But with the growing technology and knowledge about the condition, more and more people, in the last 3 decades, have regained their hair.
You might feel frustrated, embarrassed and probably worried now. But I am here to tell you this – it is possible for you today, to completely reverse and cure the problem. Are you ready? Are you willing to commit just a little bit of your time and energy to deal with baldness? If you are, then chances are in the next 12 months or so, you will be seeing steady improvements in your hair growth and volume.
1. The Secret About The Herbal Therapy
Do herbs work for hair loss? Are they effective enough? The answer to those questions is a “yes”. Yes, herbs can work to cure or at least improve your hair loss condition. Researches have shown that certain herbs do have the ability to stimulate hair regrowth on the thinned areas on your scalp.
But why do you still find people who are skeptical about this? I was once skeptical too. I was not so sure if herbs would work. But the thing is, you do have to give herbal therapy a try because if you don’t, you will never know if it’s going to work for you or not.
So far, researches have shown that herbs can at least have some effects on controlling and treating baldness. The main problem is the consistency of the therapy. For some, it worked, and for others, it didn’t. That is why people swear that herbs do not herb, while there are others who believe in the power of herbs.
With that being said, I believe you should at least try a good herbal therapy before you throw in the towel and say “It doesn’t work for me, it’s a scam”.
2. The Secret About Your Diet and Hair Loss
Is there a connection between what you eat and your thinning hair? Yes! What you eat everyday can have a huge impact towards your hair growth and its vitality. First of all, you need to know that your hair follicles need certain nutrients in order to produce healthy hair.
It is almost impossible for shampoos and other so-called topical rub-on nutrients to provide the nutrients to the hair follicles. This is why you have to eat a good and healthy diet in order to have a good head of hair.
Other than that, DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone, the major culprit of hair loss can be controlled by a good diet. By eating a low carb, low fat diet everyday, you will be able to control and reduce the amount of DHT that is produced by your body.
The reasoning behind this is fairly simple. Researches show that a high sugar diet can have an almost direct impact to the amount of insulin produced by your body. Amazingly, when your body produces more insulin to control the level of blood sugar in your body, more DHT will be produced as well.
It is for these two reasons that by eating a healthy and balanced diet, you can help your hair follicles to produce more hair and prevent the DHT from killing the precious hair-manufacturing-follicles.
3. The Secret About Living With Hair Loss
Decide now that you want to do something about it, or not. The earlier you start, the better your chances are. Sometimes, when the hair follicles have completely died, it is very hard for new hair to regrow again. I know you are feeling helpless, lost and worried right now. But embrace yourself. Do not feel bad about yourself, because I know from first hand experience, that having a bald or thin head of hair is not the worst thing in life.
4. The Secret About Treating Alopecia On Your Own
It is not that hard to deal with baldness on your own. My formula for success is simple. You just need a few things. My formula requires you to use minoxidil, a balanced diet, a herbal therapy, and a laser comb. This is almost guaranteed to ensure your success with the treatment.
My dear friend, if you have read this far, then you certainly have what it takes to take on the fight against hair loss. It does feel like you are the only person who has a balding top when you are losing your hair, but that is not the truth. Millions of people worldwide are dealing with hair loss every single day. So do not feel bad if you are losing hair.
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