This is kind of hair razing.
A human being loses an average of 40 to 100 strands of hair a day.
“Why do we lose our hair?”
Actually, it’s normal to lose hair. During the two to six month growth cycle 90% of the hairs are growing actively, at about 1 centimeter each month, or a little less than ½ inch. The 10% balance of the hair is resting, and after about two to three months in this state, the hair falls out and new hair begins to grow.
Illness, major surgery or stress can cause short term excess hair loss. In fact, stress is thought to be the number one factor in hair loss above normal. Imbalance in hormones in both men and women and a overactive or underactive thyroid can cause abnormal hair loss, but the most common cause of long term hair loss is a condition that is known as “male pattern baldness, which is a genetic condition, and is not experienced by men only, women have also been known to suffer from this pattern. Improper care of the hair is another factor to be taken into consideration.
According to Christopher Litmon in his article in ezinearticles.com” Necessary Steps Needed to Fight Hair Loss” the belief that “hair loss is a genetic factor that cannot be reversed or changed” is a fallacy. He points out that some of the most common reasons for hair loss are:
(1) high levels of the hormone DHT which is one of the most devastating factors;
(2) low blood circulation in scalp region;
(3) harsh prescription medications;
(4) illness or sickness;
(5) lack of proper nutrients in the body.
His suggested remedies are:
(1) Blocking the hormone DHT. This hormone binds to your hair follicle receptor cells and gradually makes them weaker and weaker till your hair falls out in a pattern which is where the term “male baldness pattern” comes from. One of the best ways to counteract this and create a blocking of the DHT hormone is to take a natural herb called “saw palmetto extract”. Studies have shown this herb to be very effective in blocking the DHT hormone, and guys, it is also very effective in maintaining a healthy prostrate . Any health food or nutrition center will have this herb.
(2) Poor blood circulation Perform a simple massage of the scalp 15 minutes a day with your fingertips where thinning and receding is taking place. This will send the blood to your follicle roots where they taken in the necessary nutrients and use them for food for growth.
(3) and (4): Apply only the best hair products on your hair and scalp. Some of the products advertised for re-growing your hair are caustic and do more damage than good, and of course, if you have suffered a serious illness or had major surgery, your body will react in many different ways, hair loss being one of them. As you regain your health and strength, your hair loss will “recede” (PUN INTENDED).
(5) Now we come to the diet part. Just as a good healthy diet is essential for reaching and maintaining a sustained weight reduction, it is also necessary for healthy hair. Several vitamins and minerals are required, some of which are:
Magnesium, which can be found in: Brown rice; almonds, cooked spinach, swiss chard, cooked lima beans, avocado, raw organic peanuts, hazelnuts, cooked okra, and black-eyed peas. Just to name a few.
Zinc, which can be found in oysters, beans, nuts, almonds, whole grains, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.
Biotin, which is fund in bread, brown rice, bran cereals, egg yolk, yeast, nuts, beans, peas, cauliflower, liver, kidney and fish.
Vitamin B which is supplied by bananas, potatoes, tempeh (a fermented soybean product), lentils, other whole grains, chili peppers, green vegetables, eggs, dairy products, and meats including turkey, tuna, and liver. Brewer’s yeast used to make bread and beer. This is my kind of diet – a loaf of French bread, a six-pack of beer and a chunk of provolone cheese, sitting on the side of a mountain in Colorado, enjoying life to the hilt. Any food or beverage made with brewer’s yeast is rich in vitamin B. However, consuming beer in excess will have adverse health results, and alcohol interferes with the body’s absorption of vitamin B-1, so be careful not to defeat your own purpose. No excess, I have to get down off the mountain.
Saw Palmetto, which we have already discussed.
Pumpkin Seeds: Pumpkin seeds are a superfood. Pumpkin seeds are rich in the amino acids alanin, glycine and glutamic acid, and also contain high amounts of zinc. They contain high quantities of protein, iron and phosphorous and even a tablespoon a day would be a good addition to any healthy diet And here again guys these are great for prostrate problems or eluding problem of the prostrate. Including a handful of pumpkin seeds may offer some protection against the development of prostate cancer.
Nettle: Hey, this Nettle stuff does almost everything. Guess I’ll put it on my list of things to consume. Here are some of the ailments Nettle is used for: reduces allergies, stimulates digestion, cleanses blood , aids lactation, reduces inflammation, promotes menstruation, relieves pain, kills germs, stops hair loss, lowers body temperature , increases urination, stops bleeding, dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, heals wounds and another herb that helps with prostrate problems. Do you find it interesting that several of these products help hair loss and prostrate problems – just a passing thought.
It appears that there is something to this “eat a healthy diet” it keeps you well and thin – you think? As I stop and think about all this, it is apparent that most of the commercial eating programs have included most of these vitamins and minerals in their menus, which means they are on the right track for getting the weight off and keeping your healthy. Now, if they only take that extra step, giving you the tools to begin re-programming your thought processes about food and your body and your inner-self to become that attractive, thin, healthy person you have always known you could be. You can take the steps necessary to do this. Just let me know that you are interested and I will show you how.
Until then,
Think Thin Thoughts!
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September 6, 2008 at 1:40 pm |
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