Natural Hair Loss Treatments
If the chemical-based hair loss treatments don't seem right for you, maybe it's time to return to the earth for natural hair loss treatments. Natural hair loss treatments to help with thinning and baldness do exist, but as always you must know exactly what your problem is and why you're experiencing hair loss in order to find a treatment that works.
Hair loss is caused by certain key elements which include stress, hormonal changes, thyroid abnormalities and an unbalanced diet; all which can be addressed with natural herbal remedies.
Stress is not a healthy burden to live with. If you can pinpoint it is the root of your hair loss there are certain natural hair loss treatments you can try. Vitamin B-complex has been shown to strengthen the nervous system during times of hardship. Physical and emotion stress weaken the thyroid and adrenal glands, so it is necessary to boost these areas. A natural supplement called 'yucca' helps nurture adrenal glands. Chinese herbs 'fo ti' and 'he shou wou' also help. To cope with stress consider breathing exercises or yoga to ease your mind and soul. Yoga and breathing exercises can be used in combination with herbal treatments.
Hormones are challenging to control especially when the ups and downs are symptoms of menopause. An equal balance of hormones is required to maintain healthy hair. One of the most critical hormones in this process is testosterone; known commonly as the predominant male hormone. It is a little known fact that women also carry this hormone and when they go through menopause the body makes less of the female hormone estrogen to counter it. Consider taking supplemental estrogen to balance this out and to promote hair growth. Estrogen is present in certain plants and herbal remedies such as 'dong quai', 'ashwaganda' or a milder variety of 'damiana' are all suggested plant-based estrogens. If you are concerned about an under active thyroid during menopause, then you may need iodine-rich veggies to boost your system. Though it may not sound appetizing kelp could do the trick to nudge your thyroid back into shape. If the hormone you're looking to block is DHT (dihydrotestosterone) then try 'saw palmetto' to help deter it from forming in the first place.
If you need a little balance in your diet, and this is the cause of your hair loss, it's time to increase your intake of essential fatty acids and nurse your membranes back to health. Essential fatty acids can be consumed in the form of fish oils, which are very common, however not suitable for vegetarians. If you're looking for a veggie variety try flaxseed oil to maintain rich, healthy hair.
