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Note-This content only presents overviews of hair loss prevention research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional physician.

The best start to preventing hair loss is understanding the basics of hair: what it is, how it grows, what system malfunctions can cause it to stop growing.

Most common hair loss comes under what has been commonly known as Male Pattern Baldness (MPB). Although referred to as MPB, females suffer a similar syndrome, so it is more properly called androgenetic alopecia. Although hair loss is not life or health threatening, it can cause serious problems with a persons psyche and self-confidence. There has been no absolute cure found for hair loss, and many factors of hair loss are hereditary, however there are several preventative measures one can take to maintain healthy hair and scalp.

Although both men and women can suffer significant hair loss, over 50% of men will suffer with Male Pattern Baldness (MPB), also known as androgenetic alopecia, at some point in their lives. The reason behind hair loss is a genetically inherited sensitivity to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and 5-alpha-reductase. The enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone, a male hormone, to DHT, the substance identified as the end-cause for hair loss.

Hair loss has been noticed and studied throughout the ages, and some interesting discoveries were made in ancient times. For one it was noticed that eunuchs: those males without genitals-never went bald. Men who were castrated as a result of accidents in battle also never went bald. This was the first indication that testosterone had something to do with hair loss. It has also been found that the more recessive the hair gene, the more propensity toward baldness one has.

Some common myths have arisen concerning hair loss. Because of medical advancements many of these myths are being addressed and corrected. For starters, although androgenetic alopecia or pattern baldness is genetic and therefore can be hereditary, it is not passed down through only your mothers side of the family. Either side of the family can pass down the genetic disposition toward baldness. Also, contrary to old family tales, wearing hats does not cause baldness either.

Beyond the genetic propensity of certain people toward hair loss, there seems to be various dietary triggers that activate the process, a notion that is promising since this can be controlled.

The effects of high-fat diets and the increase of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), a chemical produced by the body found to cause hair loss, is not conclusive at this time. However, there does seem to be a connection; as societies that consumed relatively low-fat diets such as pre-World War II Japan experienced almost no pattern baldness, whereas in post-World War II Japan there is an increase in pattern baldness as their society consumes a higher fat diet. In fact, Asian and African men in their native countries traditionally suffer very little Male Pattern Baldness (MPB). Although when the same peoples come to North America, they begin to develop MPB.

Because people of all races and ethnicities tend to develop MPB or androgenetic alopecia, yet do not exhibit these tendencies before moving to America, changes in diet may be a leading contributing factor. Diets high in fat do increase testosterone, which is the main component in DHT. More research needs to be done on this topic to reach conclusive evidence, although it certainly could not hurt to lower ones fat intake.

There are a number of foods and substances to avoid and limit the intake of. Substances such as alcohol, caffeine, sugar and nicotine can deplete the body of nutrients and raise adrenal levels, which will cause a chain reaction of producing more androgen and causing hair loss. High levels of saturated fat and cholesterol rich foods are also linked to increased DHT levels and their consumption should be limited. Additionally, common table salt has been linked to hair loss. And the average diet provides the recommended amount of sodium intake; therefore, salt should never be added to food. However, when using salt for seasoning during cooking, be sure to use salt with Iodine being that it is a nutrient that is vital to hair growth as well, unless you are a regular consumer of seafood, which contains high levels of Iodine.

Although hair loss can be caused by many other variables, lack of proper nutrition will assuredly cause hair loss in many people. Fortunately, adopting a proper diet that includes the proper nutrients can reverse hair loss caused by malnutrition. One thing for certain, regardless of whether your hair loss was caused by malnutrition or not, adopting a healthier diet will help the function of other areas of the body.

There are some methods that have been used that prevent hair loss on some people, in addition to the dietary improvements, there are some naturopathic remedy suggestions. Massage and aromatherapy have been used with some success. In minor cases of temporary hair loss, hair growth can be stimulated by massage, since blood and oxygen flow to the scalp must be healthy in order for hair to grow. A blend of six drops each of lavender and bay essential oils in a base of four ounces of either almond, soybean or sesame oil massaged into the scalp and allowed to sit for 20 minutes has been used by aroma therapists to stimulate the scalp. Once the mixture is in the scalp for 20 minutes, wash your hair and scalp with your normal shampoo mixed with three drops of bay essential oil. Massaging the scalp in general for a couple of minutes a day can stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles and in mild cases stimulate some hair growth. Of course, one must be careful to be gentle when massaging and not tug at the hair or use the fingernails when massaging the scalp. If one is concerned about fingernails getting in the way due to extra long fingernails, there are several options. One is a flat-handed massage, which while not as effective as the finger massage can provide some circulatory benefits and results.

There are several electric massagers on the market that have an attachment for scalp massaging as well. An oriental method called Qi Gong (pronounced Chi Kung) has been used to increase circulation to the scalp and face also. The fingers should be placed at the center of the skull base and then begin to tap approximately 30 times. Work your way outward toward the ears continuing to tap gently. After reaching the ears go back to the center of the skull a little higher up and work your way around to the ear region. Keep going up about eight levels, each time repeating the process.

There is a definite connection between the prostate and hair loss for men, and therefore a connection between breakthroughs in BPH treatments developed and their effectiveness in restoring hair growth. There have been some herbalists that have experimented with the herb Saw Palmetto in order to block the production of DHT in treating BPH. Although most studies of Saw Palmetto have been for the treatment of prostatic disease, more recent studies have been conducted on its effectiveness in treating loss. The herb has been found to work in fighting benign prostatic disease by lowering levels of DHT, which is a known cause of androgenetic alopecia. Studies have shown Saw Palmetto extract is an effective anti-androgen and therefore there is promise for its effectiveness as an effective treatment for hair loss prevention.

Rosemary and sage are two herbs that have shown benefit traditionally when used externally. It is suggested that to promote a clean scalp, stimulation of the hair root, and thickening hair one should boil together in water rosemary, sage, peach leaf, nettle and burdock. Then strain the loose herbs from the liquid and use the liquid to wash the hair daily. Also recommended is steeping one ounce of ground rosemary, two ounces of ground sage, and a half ounce of ground nettles in one pint of ethyl alcohol for a week, straining the solution and adding one ounce of castor oil and one ounce of water to the liquid. This is said to make a great hair lotion to apply at night before bed or just before shampooing.

Hair is a living protein, and as with any living part of our bodies we must be sure to maintain proper health to optimize our chances of maintaining a healthy head of hair. Proper nutrition is vital to maintaining healthy hair, since the hair is a living and growing part of the bodys system. Viewing it in this manner can help us to treat our bodies different and raise expectations through proper care. A healthy balanced diet, occasionally with the help of vitamin and mineral supplements and exercise are all key components to a healthy regimen of maintaining healthy hair.

There is an obvious link to hair loss and prostatic health and this only increases the pace of hair loss discoveries. Most treatments for prostatic diseases such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also have the pleasant side affect of growing hair on the heads of those taking it. With the pace of research and discoveries today, there is a great deal of optimism in the field of hair loss prevention and treatment. Hair is an important part of our dress and appearance, therefore a large part of our self-esteem. It is likely that there are answers for your situation presently or coming in the near future.

Remember, the restoration of hair growth is not an overnight process. The process takes time regardless of the method chosen. Be patient and follow as much of the advice given by professionals as possible. Keep in mind that the body is a system, and it is the abuse of this system by food intake and environmental causes that lead to most common hair loss.

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The causes of dry hair and scalp are most often interrelated. Environmental conditions have caused dry hair through overexposure to the sun and wind and the presence of minerals and chlorine in water used to wash our hair. Dry hair can also occur due to the result of swimming or bathing in pools and spas with chlorinated water, or hair treatments using perm chemicals, peroxide bleach, color developer, and hair relaxer chemicals and even from straightening tools and hair dryers.

The use of hard water for bathing can cause dry hair and a dry scalp. Are you aware that hard water can trigger scalp eczema or dandruff, thinning hair, and dry flaky skin? You need to be careful when you go to a salon and have your hair treated. It could be possible that hard water is used.

Hard water has hair resistant to perming or coloring and may lead to hair loss. The water you use in washing your hair, scalp and skin comes from ground and surface water. Ground water comes from the well or from local treatment plant where water is derived from a well's pumping water from the ground. The source is from rain passing through aquifers, which are layers of minerals. The acidity (pH below 7) of the rain increases the dissolving effect of minerals. The dissolved solids are found in the water when pumped above the ground and used to bathe. Surface water, on the other hand, comes from the water that is deriving from the surface source. This is water coming from river or lake. The surface water usually contains lesser minerals because it has never been filtered down through the mineral layers.

Water hardness is determined by the level of calcium that is in the water either found naturally from the ground or put into the water by the treatment plant. While calcium is the element that determines hardness of water, there are many other elements in the water that affect the texture, volume, shine, control and health of hair. One of the minerals that effect hair dry and dry scalp is Calcium. Calcium is the mineral that determines hardness of water. Effects of calcium on hair are as follows:

1. Calcium makes the hair feel dry and weighted down. It can cause a perm to appear relaxed. Calcium that builds up on scalp can cause flaking, giving the appearance of dandruff.

2. Calcium can choke the hair at the mouth of the follicle causing the hair to break off. This enables the coating of the scalp resulting to blocking further new growth.

A great way to get rid of dry hair and scalp is to condition the hair. Add natural oils to your hair like avocado, coconut, jojoba or olive oil to your hair. These oils are great conditioning regimen to use before shampooing the hair. You may also use naturals like apple cider vinegar to get rid of dandruff and dry scalp. Most importantly, rinse well and use the proper hair treatment for your hair to avoid having to experience dry hair and dry scalp.

There are several salon hair care products that can help with dry hair including some of the popular brands like Alterna, Redken, Nioxin, Rusk, Abba and Mastey to name a few. Look for products that smooth down hair if you have curly dry issues or frizzy issues or just look for hydrating shampoos for straight or normal types of locks.

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Unwanted facial hair can be a major problem for men and especially women. There are several ways to remove facial hair and there are many products on the market that can help. This article will discuss a few of the best ways to remove facial hair.

Shaving Of course this method has been used by men and women, but we dont recommend that women shave their facial hair. This method is only temporary and the hair grows back within a short period of time.

Tweezing Many women use tweezers to pluck unwanted facial hair but this method has problems. The good side of tweezing facial hair is that it takes the root out and therefore the hair does not grow back too fast. The bad side of tweezing facial hair is that it is painful and takes a long time to do a small area.

Waxing Waxing is used on womens legs and other areas but it also can be used for facial hair. This method is just as painful as tweezing but it is faster. Normally you will only have to wax once a month. Be careful and try this method on a small section of your face to make sure you dont have a bad reaction.

Electrolysis This method is permanent but can be expensive and time consuming. The method basically burns the hair root and therefore the hair cant come back. It will take several sessions to make sure all of the roots are destroyed.

Depilatories There are several creams, lotions, and gels that remove facial hair. These can be strong chemicals and therefore try a small section of your face first to see if it works and to make sure you dont have a reaction to the chemicals. Laser Laser removal is expensive and must be performed by a licensed individual. The method may not be permanent and takes several treatments. Its advantage is that it is less painful then other methods. There are many ways to remove unwanted facial hair and we have briefly discussed a few. There are also natural home remedies that you can try.

For more information on facial hair removal products, try visiting http://www.facialhairremovalproducts.com a popular website that offers facial hair removal tips, advice and resources to include information on removing facial hair

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In this article you're going to learn what REALLY causes your hair loss, and HOW to stop it asap.

With all the myths surrounding hair loss it's easy to get lost in a sea of false cures and bad advice that will only mean you CONTINUE to lose your hair. This is why it is VITAL to find out what really causes your hair loss, so that that you can stop it before it's too late...

So what REALLY causes hair loss?

If you've read anything about hair loss you will know that it is DHT (the aging hormone) that DIRECTLY causes hair loss. But this is not the whole story...

...The common myth about what causes hair loss is that it's excess testosterone. This is simply not the case. In fact it is quite the opposite. Excess estrogen (the female hormone) causes the OVERproduction of DHT, and this then results in hair loss.

This state of excess estrogen is called Estrogen Dominance, and is primarily caused by two factors:

1) Pollution, especially car fumes. And,

2) Chemicals in food such as preservatives and additives.

These two factors are the ROOT CAUSE of hair loss, amongst other aging conditions too.

Yet, knowing what causes hair loss allows you to solve the problem, stopping hair loss fast, and even experiencing regrowth.

To do this you must simply address both of these factors. The first estrogen producer is pollution in the environment. Now, unless you go live out in the countryside there is only one other option.

This option is to increase the ability of your liver to neutralize the pollution BEFORE it converts into estrogen. Most people have a poorly functioning liver (operating at under 10% capacity). And it is fairly easy to increase that capacity to 25-50% by taking a liver cleansing product for a few months.

This liver cleansing is vital to reducing estrogen, DHT and hair loss.

The next step is to avoid food with chemicals like preservatives and additives in them. This is very easy to do, and requires that you simply eat organic food. The cost of organic food is going down every few months and is now affordable. For example, in my supermarket, organic milk is only a few cents more than normal milk.

These two steps are the REAL way to stop your hair loss. But they is one last factor that you need to address which is incredibly important. This is to GET RID OF the DHT that is lodged in your scalp asap.

Without doing this you will continue to lose your hair, as the DHT that remains on the scalp will continue to destroy hair follicles. But luckily there is a simple way to get rid of DHT on the scalp, and that is to use a DHT removing agent.

Now there are many expensive DHT removing agents on the market, but inexpensive ones can be made very easily at home. These work just as effectively and are a fraction of the cost.

By reducing your levels of estrogen by cleansing your liver and eating organic you will stop anymore DHT from being produced. Then by removing the existing DHT from your scalp you have address the last step needed to stop hair loss. Doing all three steps for a few months will stop your hair loss, and you may even experience regrowth.

I hope you have found this information useful.

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