| If you are suffering from hair loss or thinning hair and | | | | of the hair it can leave a residue that may be harmful |
| have been looking for a suitable treatment, you will | | | | to the hair follicle. To support this idea, many people |
| know that there are a confusing number of products | | | | who have given up conventional shampoos have |
| designed to deal with it. Hair loss treatment is now a | | | | reported an improvement in the growth and quality |
| big industry, but hair loss has been a problem for | | | | of their hair. Check the ingredients in your shampoo |
| centuries and there are many long standing solutions | | | | and if necessary, change to a more naturally based |
| based on naturally occurring plants and herbs. Here | | | | formula or research a home made shampoo recipe. |
| are five strategies using some of the many natural | | | | Improve The condition of Your Scalp |
| solutions available that, when used in combination, can | | | | The condition of your scalp will have an effect on |
| be very effective. | | | | the quality and strength of your hair. To improve |
| Improve your diet. | | | | your scalp try making a lotion for massaging into the |
| It is common knowledge that the western diet is | | | | scalp. You can create a lotion for application to the |
| somewhat lacking. With so much time pressure on | | | | scalp by mixing together the essential oils from |
| everyone, many opt for fast food solutions. As a | | | | Rosemary and Lavender, which can be obtained from |
| result there are many deficiencies in our diets. | | | | most aromatherapy stores. This lotion is known for |
| For strong and healthy hair growth, certain essential | | | | encouraging hair growth and improving the condition |
| vitamins and minerals are required. Some of these | | | | of the hair. Aloe Vera is also good for massaging into |
| include vitamin B6, iron, silica, zinc, omega 3 fatty | | | | the scalp and can be used to make a natural |
| acids etc.. | | | | shampoo by mixing with coconut milk. |
| Try to ensure that your diet includes lots of strong | | | | Improve The Blood Circulation to Your Scalp |
| colored vegetables and high quality protein as well as | | | | Poor blood circulation at the top of your scalp is one |
| fish nuts and seeds. It is also a good idea to take a | | | | of the reasons for hair loss. The weak blood supply |
| multivitamin supplement just to make sure. | | | | starves the follicle and so the hair weakens and |
| Sort Out Your Hormones | | | | eventually stops growing. The herb Ginkgo Biloba is |
| One of the causes of hair loss in men is the effect | | | | believed to improve the circulation of the blood. The |
| of high levels of the hormone DHT. This hormone | | | | hot pepper Capsicum is also thought to improve |
| attacks the hair follicle making it weak and so | | | | blood flow to the scalp. If you are taking any kind of |
| eventually stopping the growth of the hair. One of | | | | medication, you should check with your physician |
| the most effective methods of reducing the level of | | | | before taking any natural supplements that can |
| this hormone is to take the herb Saw Palmetto. This | | | | effect your circulation. Taking these could effect the |
| herb is routinely used to treat an enlarged prostrate, | | | | action of your medication. |
| but it was noticed that when used, it also | | | | In todays hair restoration market there are numerous |
| encouraged hair growth. Stinging nettle root is also an | | | | products to choose from. All of these will take time |
| effective herb to reduce DHT. Both of these can be | | | | to show results and they can be quite expensive. |
| obtained in capsule form. | | | | Natural hair loss treatments have existed for many |
| Change Your Shampoo | | | | years and some have been around for centuries. As |
| Many shampoos contain a cocktail of chemicals to | | | | they are natural they do not have any side effects |
| clean and add shine to your hair. One chemical, | | | | and most can be obtained at low cost. By |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLS is reputed to be harmful | | | | incorporating these natural strategies into your |
| to the scalp and health of the hair. It is thought that, | | | | lifestyle, you can save money and improve the |
| although an effective cleaning agent, when rinsed out | | | | quality of your hair at the same time. |