Hair Loss

Did you know that it is not unusual for a person to lose 70 to 150 hairs a day? That may seem like a lot, but in truth it is normal and expected. This occurs through the normal routine of washing and styling your hair. When the loss stays at this level, it is not considered to be “hair loss”.

Hair loss, known by the technical name alopecia, is the thinning of the hair at a greater rate then can be replaced by the body. Believe it or not, you have to lose about 40% of your scalp hair density before you will notice that hair loss is happening to you!

There are two main causes for hair loss – heredity and physical conditions. Heredity just means that the hair loss is in your genetic make-up. This is the type of hair loss that is found most often. Physical conditions can include a wide range of scenarios: pregnancy and childbirth, low protein diets, high fevers, thyroid disease and cancer treatments can all cause hair loss.

You may notice hair loss occurring in patchy areas on your head or uniformly all over. The first is called “patchy hair loss”, while the second is called “generalized hair loss”.  Both can be quite disconcerting and a big hit to positive self-esteem.

Home Remedies For Hair Loss:

So, if you don’t want to live with hair loss, you can try some home remedies! Natural cures for hair loss have been around for as long as hair loss has. Some people find these remedies to be a huge success, while others do not. Here are some of the most common home remedies for hair loss:

Cold Water Hair Washing And Scalp Rubbing:

Believe it or not, you don’t have to do anything more than rub your scalp vigorously after a cold rinsing of your hair to get some results! After you wash your hair, rinse with cold water and then begin rubbing the scalp until it tingles with the heat produced. This natural remedy is thought to stimulate the sebaceous glands and increase blood circulation, allowing the affected areas hair to grow in strong and healthy. This natural cure can both stimulate new hair growth and prevent original hair loss.

Lettuce And Spinach Juice Or Alfalfa, Carrot And Lettuce Juice:

Some find the home remedy of lettuce and spinach juice to help prevent hair loss and stimulate new hair growth. Others have noticed marked improvement in new hair growth when they drink alfalfa, carrot and lettuce juice. Ingesting about half a liter a day is required. Even if you only notice some improvement, the drinking of these juices is good for your body in general, so may prevent hair loss from occurring to begin with.

Tonics Using Various Oils:

You can use the oils of Amla, mustard, coconut, and even castor oil as home remedies for hair loss. Some are used by themselves, while others are mixed with various other ingredients. These oils combined with the scalp rubbing techniques often help minimize hair loss.