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eLearning Series: Hair Loss
Stop My Hair Loss, Please!
Natural
Hair Loss Remedies
Aloe
Vera has been used by Native Americans, Indians
and many in the Caribbean to promote healthy hair and prevent
hair loss. Aloe’s positive effects on the skin are well
known, and likewise it can help the scalp by healing it
and balancing the pH level of the scalp while cleansing
the pores. A common preparation of Aloe Vera gel with a
small amount of wheat germ oil and coconut milk is used
as a shampoo and has traditionally shown great benefit.
Of course, if you do not want to go through the trouble
of concocting your own formulas, similar products or products
containing these ingredients may be found in the health
food store if you do some searching.
While Henna will
not promote hair growth, henna is excellent for the maintenance
of healthy hair. Henna is a natural clay conditioner that
can help heal the hair shaft by repairing and sealing the
cuticle, protecting hair against breakage and loss of shine.
Henna comes in a variety of colors to safely color or highlight
your hair temporarily, or you can obtain neutral henna if
you do not desire color changes to your hair.
Cleansing
should be a major part of your regimen to maintain and grow
hair. Many scalp related diseases are directly the result
of toxemia, while toxins in the body adversely affecting
the body’s systems indirectly affect other conditions. Cleansing
should be performed through oral means regularly and occasionally
by enema or colonic irrigation; and the colon is the key
to health and the root of nearly all of the body’s illnesses.
A clogged colon blocks the ability of the body to absorb
nutrients from foods you consume, therefore causing possible
malnutrition of your hair. When the colon is clogged, toxins
are harbored that harm the body. Excess toxins send your
body into a panic and overwork other organs of your body
when the
colon cannot eliminate them. Commonly overworked organs are
the liver and the kidneys, however the trickle-down effect
actually causes the adrenal glands to overproduce testosterone,
leading to increased levels of DHT.
Polysorbate-80 is
an FDA approved surfactant that is also approved as a food
additive. It causes water and oils or fats to mix, and according
to research, is of very little toxicity. Although it is not
proven, Polysorbate-80 is said to remove deposits of DHT
and cholesterol from the scalp. Polysorbate-80 is a common
additive in shampoo and is also available in its stand-alone
form in health food stores. It is being recommended by some
naturopathic practitioners as an application for the scalp
approximately 15 minutes prior to shampooing.
Fiber is
vital to cleansing, and most North American diets are deficient
in natural fiber. Psyllium husk is a bulking laxative agent
that can be used to safely move waste through the colon.
Psyllium is a very good substance as it gently scrubs the
walls of the colon to remove waste that is stuck to the walls.
Activating agents such as the herbs cascara sagrada, senna
and cayenne help activate the peristaltic waves of the intestines
to push clogged waste through the colon and out. It would
be best to consult an herbalist, naturopath or purchase a
prepared herbal tea containing the aforementioned herbs.
However, the psyllium can be obtained from any health food
store and mixed with water. Be sure to drink the psyllium
as soon as you mix it as it will begin to turn into a gel-like
substance that will be harder to swallow. Psyllium has no
taste, and although many do not like its gritty feeling,
the benefits far outweigh the unpleasantness.
Occasionally,
a full colonic irrigation should be sought from a licensed
professional. Colonic irrigations clean
the colon through the gentle application of water into the
colon by a colonic irrigation machine. Licensed practitioners
who perform this function are available in most states and
the benefits are unequalled. Commonly called a colonic for
short, this process can remove far more waste than cleansing
by taking herbs orally. With a proper diet, your should only
need to have a colonic seasonally or even as little as bi-annually,
for those who are maintaining a high-fiber diet. For the
first treatment however, you should go through a series of
colonic irrigation cleansings, since waste is impacted in
the colon and must be gradually loosened.
Once
you have cleansed internally, cleanliness must be maintained
to avoid the buildup of toxins reoccurring. Detoxifying
herbal teas such as saffron are gentle and can be
drunk to remove toxins from the body. Saffron has the
effect of carrying toxins from inside the body out through
the pores
of the skin. Chamomile, mullein or watermelon seed tea can
be substituted for saffron tea for this purpose. This process
is assisted by utilizing a steam bath to open the pores to
allow toxins to come out easier. Be sure to consume plenty
of fluids such as water and sports drinks that contain salts
your body may lose before entering a steam bath. Steam baths
are extremely beneficial, yet your body will lose a large
amount of water and salt, so you want to be sure to consume
extra amounts of water and salt before going into the steam
bath, and keep some sports drinks on hand in case you feel
depleted. Of course if you have any medical conditions that
affect your stamina, endurance, blood pressure, or breathing,
consult your physician before engaging in steam baths.
Finally,
although exercise does absolutely nothing directly to grow
hair, most holistic practitioners when questioned about
hair loss recommend it. The reason being, your
body is a complete system, and neglect
of the system can cause chain reactions
of which one result may be hair loss. Take some time to
exercise daily if only for a few minutes. This will improve
blood flow, the delivery of oxygen to the cells of the
body, and help the digestion of foods, all things that
aid the health of hair follicles. If you have access to
seawater, swimming is one of the most complete exercises
available. It exercises the entire body with little stress
on the joints, and the seawater helps wash away toxins.
However, beware of swimming in chlorinated water such as
found in most pools, as chlorine can have negative effects
on the hair. Bicycling is also another low-impact beneficial
exercise that can be done in your neighborhood or on a
stationary bicycle, as is walking. Whatever method of exercising
you choose, simply exercise to improve overall health.
In combination with the other methods presented here, exercise
will only help your condition.
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- Hair
Loss Prevention and Treatments
- Cause
of Hair Loss: Male Pattern Baldness
- Vitamins
for Hair Loss: Vitamins A, B, C, E
- Vitamins
for Hair Loss: Zinc, Protein and Fatty Acids
- Vitamins
for Hair Loss: Fiber, Zinc and Iron
- Stop
Hair Loss: Juicing plus substances to avoid
- Natural
Hair Loss Remedy: Saw Palmetto, Nettles, Rosemary, Sage
- Natural
Hair Loss Remedy: Aloe Vera, Henna, Saffron, Polysorbate-80
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