Recent studies have proven that oiling and massaging of scalp can be very beneficial for stopping hair loss symptoms. By massaging the scalp the hair follicles are stimulated and the texture of the hair is also enhanced. Massaging activates the nerves and a sense of calmness in the mind ensues. This therapy is useful for [...]

Because of its high content in trace minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and protein, seaweed can be beneficial for stopping and even reversing hair loss. Seaweed contains minerals and nutrients that are beneficial to our body. Seaweed is high in fiber and contains vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K, as well as enzymes and [...]

Evidence is emerging that Aloe Vera products may be able to help with hair loss. Aloe Vera has long been revered as the healing plant and known for its miraculous nourishing, softening and moistening effects. More recently however, some of those promoting the herbal product say it’s got hair growth powers as well. Aloe Vera [...]

As was mentioned in the previous article The Benefits of Topical Emu Oil for Preventing and Reversing Hair Loss, according to clinical studies in Australia and the U.S, Emu Oil is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent that can rejuvenate skin cells and produce up to 80% in healthy hair growth. How does Emu oil work to [...]

Many herbs have been shown to prevent hair loss and enable hair to grow. Herbs have been used for thousands of years to help re-grow hair. Taken internally or applied to the scalp, herbs are a gentle and natural way to prevent hair loss and stimulate hair growth. The following herbal products are well-known as [...]

Nutritional deficiencies can contribute to increased hair shedding by weakening hair shafts that cause breakage to the hair and slow re-growth. Hair problems that are caused by nutritional deficiencies can be corrected by a proper diet. The following are some common-sense dietary tips that can slow down the hair loss process. 1. Reduce your intake [...]

It seems as if most family physicians and even dermatologists don’t know that Propecia and Rogaine, though FDA-approved, are not the only viable solutions available for male-pattern baldness. There are other hair loss treatments available. However, the trickiest part of all for the hair loss sufferer may be separating the truly beneficial treatments from the [...]

Hair loss, or alopecia, can be a side effect of toxic chemicals and metals that are commonly found in the water supply. Not only chemicals from shampoos and conditioners are harmful for your hair but the water that you use everyday to shower with contains chemicals as well. There are several water contaminants that can [...]

When faced with thinning hair or hair loss many individuals turn to hair care treatments like shampoos to help them with their condition. Depending on the type of hair loss being experienced and the degree of that hair loss, this decision can be an effective and rewarding one. Can shampoos really reverse hair loss? Depending [...]

For men and women of all ages, two common household staples onions and garlic hold a hidden power. Studies have shown that the powerful stench of onion and garlic juices might be capable of bringing more than a tear to ones eye. 1. Onion juice Recent studies have shown that by simply rubbing onion juice [...]

Topical green or white tea extract (in an ethanol solution) has been shown to grow hair both in cultured hair follicles and in human scalps. Studies have shown that the same antioxidants in green tea that help your body fight the free radicals that attack your hair cells when you drink  it also help your [...]

Those with male pattern baldness may increase hair growth by taking a preparation containing saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and beta-sitosterol (a compound found in many edible plants), according to a new study in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. In the new study, 19 men between the ages of 23 and 64 years with [...]

The following are some practical dietary tips that can help you control your hair-loss problem. 1. Reduce your intake of meat and dairy products A high-fat, high-animal protein, dairy and high-salt diet damages the kidneys and creates acidic blood, thereby leading to hair loss, according to Paul Pitchford’s Healing with Whole Foods and Janet Zand’s, [...]

MSM-sulfur  is quickly becoming known for its role in hair growth. Scientists have found that eating sulfur-rich foods and applying sulfur creams to the scalp may help promote hair growth. A recent study on 25 volunteers, men and women, showed that 75% noticed increased hair growth, thickness, shine, and fullness after 6 weeks. This was [...]

Consuming three tablespoons per day of ground flax seeds can prevent hair loss and encourage hair re-growth. According to an unpublished study, 9 out of 10 men suffering from hair loss saw an improvement in their condition after taking a flax lignan supplement with 50 mg of lignans. Another study reported improvements in BPH symptoms [...]