Hair loss can be caused by a few variables, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The condition includes alopecia, male-pattern baldness, and disorders of the hair shaft, which are usually inherited. Eating a healthy diet can contribute to regrowing hair, and reducing stress has also shown to have a positive effect on hair growth. Vitamins and herbs may help to slow or reverse hair loss. Consult with a medical professional before adding any herbs or vitamins to your diet.
Herbs
Some herbs have been shown to increase hair growth and prevent hair loss. The University of Maryland Medical Center suggests taking extracts of a variety of herbs to treat this condition. To treat alopecia and disorders of the hair shaft, they recommend a mixture of milk thistle,ginkgo and relora. The milk thistle is to be taken in 80mg to 160 mg capsules twice a day, while the ginkgo is taken in 40mg to 80 mg doses three times a day. The relora is added to help with stress, a cause of hair loss, and is used in 250mg doses one to three times a day.
L-Lysine
L-Lysine is an amino acid that can help to stimulate hair growth, according to the Huntington College of Health Sciences. It suggests a diet to add this nutrient. L-Lysine is found in many vegetables and in beans and is especially prevalent in peas and lentils. Meat, Parmesan cheese, cod, and fenugreek seeds are also good sources. L-Lysine also can be taken in supplements.
Homeopathy
Homeopathic remedies may help reduce hair loss, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center. The remedies it suggests are Ignatia, Pulsatilla and Sepia in doses from 12x to 30c. Homeopathic remedies are made from minute doses of substances. Ignatia is made from the St. Ignatia bean, and Pulsatilla is made from windflowers. Sepia is created from the ink of the cuttlefish. A professional homeopath can determine which remedy is right for each individual.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture may improve hair growth, states the University of Maryland Medical Center. The mechanism of action is by stabilizing the immune system, the digestion, and reducing stress. Acupuncture is a system of medicine from China that utilizes thin needles to stimulate points along meridians, or channels in the body, in order to promote healing.
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