Hair Loss Prevention

Hair loss is the most evident and also the most disturbing signs of aging. We commonly know it as baldness. In scientific parlance it’s called ‘Androgenetic Alopecia’.

It is said that the Greek philosopher rubbed pigeon droppings on his head as a probable cure. How effective this may have been is not known, but you and I won’t even think of trying something like that.
Some of the prescriptions you would like considering for Preventing your hair loss are:

• One should eat a well balanced diet comprising of all the nutrients required by the body
  
  
• Whenever possible one should avoid the use of hair dryer and allow their hair to air-dry naturally
  
  
• Avoid such hairstyles which cause hair loss (i.e. braids, buns or ponytails.)  
  
  
• Certain medicines such as Rogaine are available over the counter and are also approved by drug governing bodies in most countries like the FDA in the United States. You have to religiously take it for a prolonged period to have any real benefit.
  
  
• Green Tea Extract contains antioxidants that prevent hair loss. Prescribed dose is 30-300 mg per day.
  
  
• Vitamin B also helps in the promotion of hair growth. It is available naturally in blackstrap molasses and can be included as an ingredient in bread and cookies.
  
  
• Biotin helps by improving the texture of the hair and preventing fall of hair. It is available naturally in liver, sardines, nuts and beans.
  
  
• Rosemary is another excellent source of natural hair loss prevention cures and can be useful if taken both internally with soups or tea or applied externally. It is mixed with almond oil and massaged onto the scalp. After a few minutes it is rinsed with a shampoo.