Hair loss has a number of causes, including genetics, nutrient deficiency, too much testosterone and improper hair care. It is important to evaluate your current health and hair care status to pinpoint which treatments will be best for your particular hair loss. Natural remedies are effective, environmentally friendly and less expensive than alternatives that are prescribed by a doctor or purchased at high-priced salons. However, if hair loss persists despite natural remedies, see a physician for further guidance.
Step 1
Take 160mg of saw palmetto in the morning and the evening to prevent dihydrotestosterone (DHT) from binding to receptor sites in hair follicles. Bill Gattlieb, author of "Alternative Cures: the Most Effective Natural Remedies for 160 Health Problems," shares that the buildup of DHT leads to hair loss, specifically in men.
Step 2
Rinse your hair twice a week with an apple cider vinegar hair rinse to remove dead skin cells clogging hair follicles and preventing new hair growth. Combine 1 cup of apple cider vinegar with 1 cup of water and pour over your head while you're in the shower. Allow the rinse to soak into your scalp for five minutes, rinse with water and shampoo as usual.
Step 3
Incorporate 50mg of iron into your daily diet and add 100mg of vitamin C to your routine. Prevention's book, "Healing with Vitamins: the Most Effective Vitamin and Mineral Treatments for Everyday Health Problems and Serious Disease," states that an iron deficiency can lead to hair loss, and vitamin C helps with iron absorption in the body.
Step 4
Drink two to three cups of green tea every day. Green tea is full of antioxidants and enzymes that prevent DHT from shrinking the hair follicles and preventing new hair growth.
Step 5
Massage your scalp for five minutes every day. A daily massage will stimulate the hair follicles and increase circulation. This helps to stop hair loss and support new hair growth.
Tips and Warnings
- Use organic apple cider vinegar to get the full potential of nutrients.
- Avoid hair products with alcohol in them. Consult a doctor before taking any additional supplements if you are pregnant or nursing.
Things You'll Need
- Saw palmetto
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- Zinc
- Vitamin C
- Green tea
References
- Alternative Cures: the Most Effective Natural Remedies for 160 Health Problems; Bill Gattlieb; 2000
- Healing with Vitamins: The Most Effective Vitamin and Mineral Treatments for Everyday Health Problems and Serious Disease; Prevention editors; 1996
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