Sep
03
2010
Topical green or white tea extract (in an ethanol solution) was 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 scalp [...]
Aug
15
2010
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 [...]
Aug
10
2010
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, Allan N. [...]
Jun
20
2010
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. Sulfur is present in protein-rich foods containing high levels of the amino acids methionine and cysteine. These foods include meat, fish, legumes, nuts, eggs, and [...]
Apr
30
2010
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According to an unpublished study, 9 out of 10 men suffering from hair loss saw an improvement in their condition after taking a flax lignan supplement with 50 mg of lignans.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 from [...]
Mar
29
2010
Researchers at the International Oceanic Association of Aquatics and Marine Life, has made a groundbreaking discovery; topical application of omega-3 rich fish oils causes dormant hair follicles to reinvigorate, producing lush locks, in some cases within days.
Because inflamed hair follicles are a contributing factor in many kinds of hair loss, substances such as fish [...]
Feb
19
2010
A fundamental principal in natural hair loss treatment is that the same foods that are good for your health are good for your hair.
A lack of the essential fatty acids (EFAs), needed for healthy cell membranes, can contribute to hair loss.
Essential fatty acids are a key component to healthy skin, hair and nails. They [...]
Sep
11
2009
The following are a few simple hair loss prevention tips that can slow down your hair loss problem.
1. Avoid most shampoo products
Stop using shampoos that contain sodium lauryl sulfate!. Avoid shampoos with harsh detergents such as sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium laureth sulfate. These dry the hair and cause it to become fragile. Choose [...]
Sep
04
2009
Recently, several studies have shown that drinking green tea or taking a green tea pill extract may be effective in reversing hair loss or balding and facilitate re-growth. If this is indeed true, this could be a safe, non-toxic way to treat a condition that affects millions of men and women nationwide.
How does Green [...]