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Natural Remedies to Prevent Hair Loss

By Lisa J. On July 27, 2009 No Comments

Natural Remedies to Prevent Hair Loss

natural remediesThere is no proven way to prevent all hair loss, but there are treatments that have helped some people avoid this unpleasant experience. Here are a few natural remedies to prevent hair loss and promote new hair growth.

l        Massage: Blood flow can be increased to the scalp through massage. It simply takes a few minutes of massage each day to promote the blood flow to the scalp. In fact there is an oriental method called Qi Gong that has been used for circulation improvement to the scalp and face. This can stimulate minor hair growth.

l        Aromatherapy: You can stimulate the scalp through aromatherapy. A combination of lavender, bay oils along with almond, soybean or sesame seed oils. Allow this combination to set on the scalp for twenty minutes can stimulate the scalp.

l        Saw Palmetto Extract: This has a direct effect on men and their hair loss. This is linked to the prostate. This extract has been proven to help cure benign prostatic diseases by lowering DHT. DHT is also a known cause for hair loss in those who suffer from Androgenetic alopecia.

Saw Palmetto Extract can be used to effectively treat hair loss. It has an effect on anti-androgen, but should not be used by women on oral birth control or who are taking Hormone Replacement Therapies.

l        Nettle Root Extract: In Europe nettles have been used effectively to inhibiting 5-alpha reductase for treating BPH. It is beneficial to hair growth ad it is rich in vitamins A and C. It also contains several key minerals and lipids that are required for good hair growth.

l        Rosemary and Sage: Rosemary and Sage are two herbs that can reduce hair loss when used together in an external application. Washing your hair daily with a combination of rosemary, sage, peach leaf and nettles along with burdock can reduce hair loss. This is used to stimulate the scalp. The combination should be boiled together to make a shampoo.

l        Jojoba Oil: This oil has been used for centuries by the Native Americans and Mexicans to fight dandruff and other dry skin issues. By using this oil you can help promote hair growth and to prevent hair from breaking as well as eliminate dandruff. It is hypoallergenic and it mimics the natural sebum of the scalp.

l        Aloe Vera: Has been used as a natural remedy by many tribal nations including Native Americans, Indians and people of the Caribbean to help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth. Aloe Vera will help balance the PH balance of the scalp. It also can heal the scalp and cleanse the pores. Aloe Vera can be found in shampoos that also contain coconut milk and wheat germ oils.

l        Henna: Protects the hair from the cuticle up. It promotes healthier hair by repairing the cuticles. It will prevent breakage of the fragile hair. It is an Indian herb that has been used as a natural conditioner for centuries.

l        Polysorbate-80: This chemical is approved by the FDA as a food additive. Although it is not proven it is said to be able to remove DHT from the scalp and also cholesterol. This is used externally. It is applied to the scalp and left there fro about 20 minutes prior to washing.

l        Detox and Cleansing: Clean healthy hair is important for natural hair growth. Some feel that by cleansing your body of harmful toxins you can promote a healthier being and improve hair growth. This process can be done through an enema or colonic irrigation.

l        Psyllium Husk:Another form of cleansing the body is through the use of psyllium husks. By using psyllium husks you can eliminate waste in the colon. It acts as a gentle scrubbing system to cleans the colon of waste and toxins.

l        Exercise: By improving your health through exercise and enriching your blood with oxygen you can promote healthier hair follicles. The more you exercise the better you are able to improve digestion of your food. This in turn will improve your whole bodies health including hair follicles.

All information contained in this article is to be used as an informative piece. All medical guidance should be guided through your health care provider. This article should not replace the medical instructions you have received from your doctors.

 

African American and Cosmetic tattooing for bald spots

By Cheryl On July 8, 2009 No Comments

The benefits of cosmetic tattooing for bald spots on African American Men and Women

bald black manAfrican American Men and Women who are afflicted with bald patches or have scars on their heads, can be ideal candidates for cosmetic tattooing.   While many men choose to embrace their baldness, others may wish to do something about it. Cosmetic Tattooing on African American women, can greatly reduces the the appearance of bald spots, which can take years off your appearance. The Hair Simulation procedure is also beneficial to men who have undergone hair transplants but seek to enhance their look further.  This is an ideal alternative for African American men, because Hair transplants can be expensive and may leave scars. Many African American men are wonderful candidates, along with all men with hair transplant or head scars.

Similarly, African American women experiencing female pattern baldness, or has hair loss from braids and chemicals, might seek alternative options to conceal bald spots as opposed to medication, wigs, transplants or hairpieces. In such cases, cosmetic tattooing for bald spots, is a choice worth considering. Cancer patients who have suffered hair loss due to chemotherapy may also benefit from permanent cosmetic tattooing for bald spots. To see if this is for you, contact us. With just a few questions, we can tell you if this is a procedure that can benefit you.
When done properly, Cosmetic Tattooing can have incredible benefits, and when applied properly, can look natural. It is very important, to check out the person who is actually going to be applying this work, and make sure that the technician/artist has had years of this type of experience. Look at photos of actual people that the artist has actually done themselves. If not, this can look like huge blueish freckles! Anyone that claims to implant ink or pigment, into any part of the body, with a needle penetrating the skin, is applying a “tattoo” by legal definition, and therefore needs to be properly licensed. You have a right to ask for their state license, that allows them to legally perform this service.

Seeing is believing, so to view more details, watch the video on www.hairsimulation.com

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