Losing an important part of you doesn’t have to be the end of a pleasurable life. Just take the case of Maria Sharapova for example. After having been dethroned by Victoria Azarenka as the queen of tennis, she is determined to completely recover from her shoulder injury and win back her title and her confidence in playing. The same could be the case for people with hair loss which can drag down one’s self-esteem.
Many people who suffer from baldness decide to slowly cut back on their life’s pleasures because of their condition. Sometimes, the embarrassment they feel stops them from seeking professional help. Hair loss should not be the end but the start of a better and different outlook in life. There is a variety of conventional and alternative hair loss treatments that are scientifically proven effective against the condition.
There could be several other reasons for hair loss including stress, medications, illness, etc. Therefore, it is crucial that the person understands completely the major cause of his/her condition. Here are some additional recommendations for a holistic approach to hair loss.
- Hair thinning is one of the early symptoms of hair loss. It is a result of failing hair follicles that have miniaturized due to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) build-up. As a tincture or a topical solution, biota can thicken the existing hair shafts and prevent further hair loss. Biota is prepared by practitioners or by compounding pharmacists.
- Drynaria is the most important herb in the Chinese collection of drugs. It has been traditionally used to heal broken bones and ligaments. Prepared similarly as the biota, Drynaria hair loss treatment promotes hair regrowth in areas of the scalp affected by DHT formation.
- In most cases, ginkgo is alternatively used to treat memory problems such as Alzheimer’s disease. Like most herbs used to treat baldness, ginkgo is processed into tablets to improve the circulation to the hair follicles. The general recommended dosage is 40–60 mg 2–3 times daily.
- Aromatherapy is a good solution to permanent and chronic hair loss such as alopecia areata. This method involves the application of aromatic plants that contain volatile substances to reverse the course of hair loss.
- Begin a balanced diet to supply your hair the adequate nutrients it needs. Add soy-based foods like soybeans and tofu. Soy foods can work directly on the main cause of hair loss which is DHT build-up in the scalp. Sweets and fatty foods can exacerbate the hair loss process; hence, you need to avoid them. These foods raise the levels of insulin and insulin-like growth components that can damage the follicles eventually and hasten hair loss in the crown.
- Thymopentin can be very helpful to menopausal women with hair loss. This supplement blocks the action of T-cells on the skin cells surrounding the hair follicles.
- Give your hair and scalp TLC. Be gentle with it. Refrain from wearing tight and harsh hairstyles since it can put extra pressure on your already damaged hair follicles. Most importantly, be careful when your hair is wet. The hair is weakest when its wet. Just pat it dry gently.
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February 1st, 2012
Hazel
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