Hair loss and receding hairline is a frequent and common problem which affects both male and female alike. Losing fifty to one hundred hairs a day is ordinary and not uncommon, but once one are losing more than that and you start seeing bald spots on your head, you may have a hair loss problem.Abnormal hair loss can be due to one or more of a number of different causes, but a few of the most common factors responsible are genetics, stress, and...more
It is alarming that a lot of people who fail to realize the link between nutrient deficiency and hair loss. Aside from having a healthy mind, a healthy body also has healthy hair. Therefore, people who are having problems with their hair may want to incorporate more hair loss preventions nutrition in their diet. Although there are a lot of different causes of hair loss, one might be surprised to realize that the problem is caused by nothing more...more
The thought of going bald has always been a private nightmare for most men. We dare not think of it. Maybe just the thought would cause our hair follicles to shrivel up and die.It's the 21st century and we're no closer to defeating the common cold much less hair loss. Or are we closer? Let's take a look at the facts first.1. If you're going bald there's a 95% chance it's hereditary. 2. Minoxidil and Propecia are the only FDA approved drugs to treat hair loss. 3. Neither Minoxidil or Propecia is 100% guaranteed to work. 4. By doing nothing your 100% guaranteed to continue losing hair. Those are some pretty harsh realities. I rather get the bad news outta the way first. Since DHT is responsible for causing hair loss we'll look at ways to slow down it's production. NATURAL TREATMENTS:A. Green Tea - Thought to effect the 5a-reductase type I enzyme, which converts testosterone to DHT. B. Flax Seed Lignans - Is suggested to have beneficial effects on hair lossC. Saw Palmetto (herb) Effective at blocking the formation of DHT and appears to block the androgen receptors which are found on the hair follicles. It blocks Type 1 and Type 2 forms of 5 alpha-reductase and has shown to be more...more
So, you have finally decided that the unwanted hair has to go. You are sick and tired of the daily or weekly ritual of shaving, waxing, or creaming off the hair, and want a more permanent solution. Many people turn to the latest trend in hair removal - the laser. This procedure has been touted as the permanent solution to unwanted hair removal,...more
A great many people suffer from hair loss problems during their lives, and suffering from thinning hair - particularly at an earlier age - can prove very stressful and traumatic. We often associate hair loss with old age, but the truth is that there are many causes of this problem and it can affect anyone and at any age. From small bald spots to...more
As you grow older, not only do you grow wiser but as a sign of wisdom, you start losing your hair. Thin hair has been the result of time. But other factors like heredity, modern hair styling treatments like perming, bleaching, coloring etc. have also led to thin hair. Bad diets and stress also have an adverse effect on the thickness of hair.The following tips give you some advice on how to control hair thinning problems:- Color your hair: When you color your hair, they appear thicker since the process actually roughs up the hair. It is easier to give the appearance of fullness since the hair strands slide one another and lie flat against each other. Use lighter colors since they hide the scalp very easily.- Choose a curly look: When you curl your hair, they appear fuller since the wavy look alters the surface of the hair.- Blow-dry your hair: Blow drying the hair will make the hair two to three times thicker without harming the scalp. It plumps up the hair so that they look higher. But keep the dryer two to three times away from the hair to avoid causing excessive dryness. Also, use a conditioner after shampoo if you tend to blow dry your hair regularly.- Use protein shampoo daily:...more
Using any amount of hot air will cause your hair to dry out. Dry weather and blow drying will strip the hair of its moisture. Shampooing frequently and swimming in chlorinated pools will lead to dry hair and split ends. Hair dyes, electric curlers...more
This hair loss article unveils the myths and mysteries behind hair loss.Before I discuss the cause of hair loss, I think it is very important to dispel some hair loss myths.Does Combing & Shampooing Cause Hair Loss?Natural Hair Loss is NOT caused by...more
Wheelchairs have been around for hundreds of years, but early wheelchairs were intended only to help a disabled individual move from point A to point B. As society progressed and disabled individuals became more integrated, the role of the wheelchair...more
What is hair weaving?It's the science of weaving or braiding human or synthetic hair to the roots of existing, healthy hair so that it grows along with natural hair, thus giving the impression of a thick growth. It's also called hair integration or...more
For decades in this country men and women alike have been in search of the best way to remove hair and keep it off. A smooth, hairless body seems to be a trend that is here to stay as people are discovering its benefits and how easy it can really be...more