Natural Remedies for Hair Loss

Hair loss, which is medically known as alopecia, is one of the most frustrating problems, and surprisingly, many are ignorant about the treatments available. Many people tend to laugh when they see a bald head, but would they be bold enough to laugh, if the head in question is their own? Let's see some natural remedies for this condition, that have no side effects.

• Baldness: This type occurs due to genetic disorders, old age, scalp infections, and those diseases which affect the body as a whole. Natural remedies can help in stimulating hair growth by increasing the blood circulation and disinfecting the scalp.

• Male pattern baldness: This occurs in men of all age groups. It is hereditary in nature and usually leads to a totally bald head within a short period. It starts with the sides, leads to the front, and finally reaches the top of the head.

• Female pattern baldness: This type is common among older women generally aged 50 or above. The causes can be more complicated when compared with men. The hair starts thinning from the front, leads to the sides, and stops at the back. This loss of hair can be partial in most cases and can be either temporary or permanent.

This problem originates from a disorder in the human metabolism, which causes hair to fall, thin, and disappear from the head. The papilla, a small projection of tissue just below the scalp, produces hair with the help of amino acids. This acid evolves into keratin, which is regarded as the building block for growing hair.

Thinning of hair starts when the production of these proteins stops. It also occurs due to excessive dandruff in the scalp caused due to minor reasons like dry skin, unclean scalp, or oversensitivity. It can also occur due to disorders like eczema or psoriasis.

1. Massage and Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils such as bay, cedar wood, grapefruit, jojoba, lavender, lemon, rosemary, or Roman chamomile to detoxify the scalp and help in the reversal of hair loss. Most of these oils work the best when mixed together with other oils.

To increase the blood circulation, a regular massage must be done with them. The oils strengthen the hair follicles and regenerate hair growth. But, take care to avoid rough pulling or brushing of the hair, as it can cause serious damage.

• Cleansing and Detoxification: Detoxification helps in countering the toxins produced in the body by preservatives, sweeteners, and chemicals found in many food items, excessive medications, and others. The amount of toxins in the body reaches a level where it starts affecting the body functions. In such a case, the system needs to be cleansed thoroughly.

• Exercise: Exercise helps in a better flow of blood, enabling the body to function more smoothly. Also, a proper diet supplies the much-needed nutrition, which helps in better growth of hair. Therefore, having a healthy diet and a healthy body is the first step towards hair care.

• Aloe vera (Barbadensis Miller): Aloe vera helps in preventing baldness with its anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps maintain the pH level of the scalp, and is used in cleansing the pores.

• Saw Palmetto: Saw palmetto extracts help in lowering the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) - a known cause of androgenic alopecia. It also helps in controlling the production of testosterone by lowering the DHT level in the body.

• Nettle Root Extract (Urtica dioica L) and Pygeum (Pygeum africanum): Nettle root extracts combined with pygeum extracts inhibit the production of DHT, the hormone responsible for causing male pattern baldness. These two extracts can also stop the production of estrogen, another hormone which causes hair loss.

• Henna (Lawsonia inermis): Also known as mignonette tree or Egyptian privet, henna is used as a conditioner for maintaining the health of the hair. It helps in healing the hair by repairing and sealing the affected cuticles.

• Jojoba Oil: Jojoba oil prevents the blocking of hair follicles by acting as a cleansing agent and clears sebum from the scalp. This oil has unique antioxidant properties which protect the scalp and hair roots.

• Psyllium husk: Psyllium husk is responsible for a clean and healthy digestive system. It acts as a cleansing agent by removing the body waste through the colon, which is essential for better hair health.

• Rosemary and Sage: Rosemary and sage act as natural hair enhancers and help in strengthening the hair when applied. They are usually boiled together with herbs like peach leaf, nettle, and burdock, which is made into a paste and applied to the scalp.

Many people spend sleepless nights worrying about hair loss, and this only aggravates the problem. But a wonderful solution in the form of natural cures can provide much relief to all those restless souls.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only and does not in any way attempt to replace the advice offered by an expert on the subject.