Lots of people believe in the healing powers of a real alopecia aromatherapy recipe because it's essential oils have properties that have been used for over a thousand years to cure some of the most common ailments. If stress can be controlled by using the scents of chamomile, clary sage and ylang ylang then putting it in hair care products might also reduce stress. Thyme and rosemary are calming and therefore may work well in an alopecia aromatherapy recipe, particularly if one of the problems is hormone imbalances.
When mixing your alopecia aromatherapy recipe, it's not a good idea to get the oil right on your scalp. Rather, you must blend them with carrier oil as most essential oils should not be used straight onto skin. When combined with essential oils, coconut oil, almond oil and olive oil have amazing effects.
The majority of the alopecia aromatherapy recipes should be mixed in a container that will also be the applicator such like a squeeze or spray bottle. This allows for less mess as well as a way to apply the aromatherapy treatment directly onto the scalp without making a mess. Besides, you have to be careful when mixing and applying the essential oil mixtures as it can stain clothing and certain surfaces.
Starting with a your bottle dispenser, pour about two ounces of the carrier oil of your choice along with 5 drops of ylang ylang, thyme and rosemary. With two drops of lavender, thyme, chamomile, cedar wood and clay sage, your alopecia aromatherapy recipe is complete. You should take care to blend the oils effectively as well as do an allergic reaction test on a small area of your skin.
The best way to use your alopecia aromatherapy recipe is to massage a few drops onto your scalp which will likely stimulate the hair roots and hopefully kick start new hair growth. It is recommended that you study essential oils and their healing properties in order to find what will work for your situation.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Prevent Hair Loss With An Alopecia Aromatherapy Recipe
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Natural Cures for Hair Loss - Stopping the Loss and Growing it Back
Starting to Lose your hair and not because you're pulling it out? You're not alone, many people struggle with hair loss and they seek a cure, how ever there is no natural cure for hair loss, only treatments.In this short article we'll discuss how you can't cure your hair loss but can stop or slow it down, and also give you an expectation of how long it can take to stop hair loss.
Treat Not Cure
The only effective cure for hair loss is to have a transplant.Truthfully transplants can be painful and cost a pretty penny.Thanks to advances in science there are multiple natural hair loss products that will stop your current hair loss and some will even start the regrowth phase of the hair you've already lost.
Most of these products work the same way, they block DHT from reaching the scalp which is the hormone that slows the growth stage of our hair. Once this hormone is blocked you will stop losing your hair.Stopping hair loss by blocking DHT how ever doesn't always mean you'll get new hair growth back.
Stop Then Regrow
Once hair loss is stopped you can begin to concentrate on regrowth.Hair loss products that block DHT will stop hair loss, and also possibly supply the required nutrients to dormant hair follicles to start new hair growth. How ever not all treatments will do this, it is possible you will need another product or hair loss supplement to kick start the growth phase. If this is the case I suggest you look into some hair loss product reviews to decide which treatment is best for you.
What's the Time Line?
From the time you start using a natural cure for hair loss to the time you see your hair loss subsiding will probably be a couple of months.The majority of hair loss treatments you'll find will recommend using them for at least two months. This is the minimum amount of time to test the results you can achieve.
Regrowth of new hair will take longer, remember you didn't lose your hair over night so it's going to take some time to gain it all back. I'd expect to wait about 6 months before you see any significant regrowth in areas that you've lost hair.For regrowth to work your hair must still be in it's growth stage. If you're hair is no longer growing then you most likely won't see any new regrowth.
This is true especially if you have a part of your scalp that is bald and has been that way for some time. Dormant hair follicles usually can't be brought back.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Sudden Hair Loss - The Causes
Here are the two main reasons that a person suffers from sudden hair loss...it's their genes and it can also be due to stress. And yes, unfortunately women too can suffer from hair loss! if you've ever experienced hair coming out in clumps in your hairbrush or waking up in the morning to find a collection of hairs on your pillow, you'll know how hair loss can be really affecting.
It's also true that a sudden trauma can cause you to lose your hair. If you were involved in a serious accident or are recovering from surgery this could be a cause for your sudden loss of hair.
I found a way to combat my own hair loss in the herbal supplement provillus but more of that later. What are the other possible causes of hair loss?
Alopecia may be another reason that you're losing your hair. There is currently no known cure for alopecia and it's usually recognisable when the hair falls out in patches resulting in random bald spots on your head. You may have to visit a doctor to work out the exact reasons for your sudden hair loss but if it's just the usual hereditary hair loss...the bane of all men (and some women) well that can be taken care of.
I'm not talking about messy hair transplants either. You can now get an all natural substance which serves to restrict the flow of DHT in the body which we now know to be the cause of hair loss. I used it...nothing happened....I almost gave up and then...my ickle bits of hair started to grow back. Now my confidence has returned and, oh just go and read my provillus review - I think you'll like what you see...
Slowing Hair Loss
It may not be what we want but hair loss is quite a normal bodily function. The list of all the possible causes is exceedingly long but it is a common problem that affects millions of men, women, and children. Although there are a number of fancy names for types of hair loss, the correct medical term is Alopecia. Androgenic Alopecia may not be a term you have heard but it accounts for nearly ninety five out of one hundred cases of hair loss in men; it is usually referred to as Androgenic Alopecia, and it's hereditary.
Some people only loss a small amount of hair and this is often down to a poor diet and is worth checking with you specialist. There are other reasons though, some of which you may know including: mental tension, stress, hormonal imbalance or perhaps an over exposure to chemicals or cosmetics. It is worth noting that only conditions that damage the follicles can make the loss permanent. Surprisingly, women account for nearly 4 in every 10 sufferers in America today; so it is not, as commonly thought, a male problem.
Hair loss is in fact more common with women as they age but it is often caused by a thyroid problem. By the age of sixty, four out of every ten women in the world will have experienced some loss. Another period where women may suffer some hair loss that is not age related is during and after pregnancy. Approximately 30 million women in the United States experience female pattern, hereditary baldness.
A new but a treatment that is becoming increasingly popular is surgical hair restoration; it is considered the ultimate solution for those who suffer with permanent hair loss. Healthy hair follicles are transplanted from one area of the scalp to an area where the hair follicles have died. The whole hair transplant procedure is carried out on an out-patient basis under local anesthetic and is becoming the most routinely used form of treatment for males. Many women are now deciding on hair transplant surgery as a method to hide scarring cause by facelifts for example.
The most successful hair transplants are those where the recipient tries to maintain his original looks and not to attempt to appear like someone else. A consideration before any hair transplant surgery is commenced is the physical and mental wellbeing of the recipient. While cosmetic surgery does include hair restoration as one of its sub-fields, this is a different form of cosmetic treatment available. If all other hair treatment therapies have failed then it's possible that a surgical hair transplant might be the only permanent solution available for your hair loss condition.
All Natural Hair Care Is A Safe And Effective Option
The problem with most of today's hair care products is that have artificial ingredients which are not ideally good for the hair, even though the claims of the respective manufaturers contradict this. A very common example is the hairspray which contains a large amount of alchohol that can cause your scalp and hair to dry up, and can also cause the hair to split up which is something not ideal for us. The use of shampoos can also lead to unwanted effects such as the loss of natural oils on the hair causing to the loss of sheen thereby leading to lackluster looking hair.
No Damage Caused
All natural hair care is certainly a better option because of the fact that there is sure to be no damage caused to the hair by chemicals because this form of hair care ensures that there are no synthetic chemicals used. Another common fallacy that stops people from using all natural hair care is that they believe that such products will not be able to provide adequate results.
The truth of the fact is that all natural hair care is far superior to products that contain artificial compounds and chemicals because all natural hair care means being able to reach to the very depths of the skin to treat the hair from their roots thereby ensuring healthier as well as stronger hair.
The drawback with using an all natural hair care solution is the cost involved. It is unfortunate however that all natural hair care products tend to cost a little more than the brands you are normally familiar with and are used to. The advantage though when it comes to cost is that you will likely not need to spend on other products that treat the damage resulting from the use of chemical hair care products using artificial compounds. By using all natural hair care products, you ensure that your hair is not damaged and will not need to incur any additional costs, thus it is actually a more cost effective option for you.
If you do need to use safe hair care products, then your best bet is to choose all natural hair care products. However, when choosing the latter option makes sure to consider the types of essential oils as well as herbal extracts used in the all natural hair care product. It is inadvisable to use all natural hair care products that contain oils or extracts that were subjected to use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides as this will undo all the benefits of choosing to go the natural route.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The Dangerous Truth About Minoxidil and Finasteride
Hairloss is a problem that over 60% of men have to deal with before their 30th birthday. It's one of those things that you don't realize the effect it is having on your life until it gets very bad, or until you fix it. People associate hair loss with being unhealthy or old, and worse yet this is a bias they they apply unconsciously. There is no mental stepping process that sees someone, notices they are bald and then categorizes them as old, the middle step is skipped by the subconscious and you are in the 'old man' category before you even have a chance to slap a hat on.
Now, modern society has conditioned us to look for a medical treatment for baldness, and there are two popular treatments - finasteride and Mioxidil - which have a reasonable success rate. It is also possible to look for a natural treatment which can be equally effective and we will discuss later in this article.
Minoxidil is basically a hair growth accelerant which needs to be applied daily and can start getting visible results within a few months. It has been shown to work in both men and women and is often used in conjunction with Laser Therapy. There are two unfortunate negatives associated with minoxidil. The first side effect of minoxidil is unless the root cause of the baldness is address(lack of circulation of blood from the scalp to the papilla - usually due to DHT blockage) then any hair gain will be lost as soon as the minoxidil use is discontinued - meaning you are pretty much on it for life. Secondly it has been shown to have possible blood pressure consequences - especially dangerous in pregnant women.
Finasteride is mostly commonly recognized under the brand name propecia(Propecia is generally finasteride in a 1% concentration, although higher doses are possible). This pill has had some very good success in growing peoples hair out, but in my opinion the side effects are not worth it. Hair loss is a confidence thing, and even if you completely grow your hair back the confidence can take a serious knock from the known side effects of propecia - namingly impotence, infertility and gynecomastia(growing man breasts). The reported chances of these side effects is very small, but I disregard the stats for a couple of reasons. Firstly they come from the company making the stuff, so they want to play things down and their figures certainly don't match up with the number of people I have talked to who have tried the drug and experienced problems. Secondly - I don't care. No matter how small the chance is, I don't want to take it when there are realistic natural options. It doesn't matter if there are 10,000 successful parachute jumps for every fatality - if it's my shute that doesn't open then the stats mean nothing to mean.
As I have hinted at - these drugs are not necessary. Both of them are long term solutions anyway - meaning you have to commit to a long term program to get results. If you have the resolve to do that then why not try a natural hair regrowth solution that doesn't have you forking out money every month for new medication that messes with your blood pressure or hormone balance. It's possible for this combination of exercises and techniques to regrow your hair just as quickly as Finasteride or Minoxidil without the dangerous and embarrassing side effects.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Discovering The Reason For Your Hair Loss Before Looking For Treatments
Hair Loss can be caused under different situations. There is not just one single cause for hair loss but many that may be causing you to lose your hair. Some hair loss is genetic, but other hair loss can be caused by things such as stress, medication, illness, hormonal issues, or even environmental causes. Hair loss is also not confined to the male gender. Men and women can both experience hair loss. Just as there are many types of hair loss patterns and many reasons for hair loss, there are also many hair loss treatments. It is important to understand why you are losing your hair so that you can better investigate your hair loss treatment options.
Looking For A Personalized Hair Loss Treatment
As each of us are unique individuals, the reason for you losing your hair is unique to you. That is why some hair loss treatments work better for some individuals than they do for others. Before experimenting with every hair loss treatment on the market, take the time to investigate the reasons why you are losing your hair. The first thing you should do when considering hair loss treatments, is see your doctor and let him determine if you are losing your hair due to a health reason such as a vitamin deficiency. He can also determine if any of the medications you are taking have been known to contribute to hair loss.
When your doctor has ruled out health problems, then you should take a look at your family history and learn what patterns of baldness may have occurred. The type of balding pattern your hair follows can make a difference in the hair loss treatments that you choose.
Inexpensive Hair Loss Treatments
FLuckily, there are many great hair loss products on the market and most can be purchased without a prescription. If you are suffering from hair loss and you have ruled out health causes you might consider trying one of the following remedies.
- Rogaine can be purchased in local drug stores and shows promise in the increase of hair growth.
- -Propecia works to lower the production of DHT in your body. It has shown promise in helping men and women alike to slow the loss of hair as well as grow new hair. Please note that It is dangerous to take when pregnant, so if a woman is thinking about having a baby, she should avoid this drug.
- There are also several great hair loss shampoos on the market that help to thicken your existing hair. Most of these remedies are quite inexpensive and as a result much more affordable alternatives to expensive procedures such as plugs or implants.