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Your guide to hair loss and hair regrowth!
Learning How to Prevent Hair Loss
A common misconception, mainly amongst those who already suffer from hair loss, is that baldness is not preventable. Fortunately, this is not true. Preventing any disease, including hair loss, is easier to prevent than cure after it has started.
There are many ways to prevent hair loss but they all start with proper scalp care. Start by eating a healthy diet rich in foods that prevent hair loss. These foods will contain a variety of natural vitamins and minerals. If you can't change your diet, consider taking a suitable multi-vitamin supplement.
Your scalp can be damaged by the environment, including over-exposure to sunlight or the overuse of harsh chemicals commonly found in commercial hair care products. To avoid this, choose quality hair care products with as many natural ingredients as possible. Stress is another common cause of hair loss, so maintaining a relaxed lifestyle and frame of mind will do wonders in preventing your hair loss from starting or progressing.
Any hair care product, even with natural ingredients, can cause damage to your hair if it is overused. Shampoos, dyes, and blow-dryers tend to lead to dry and weakened hair. Do you really want to prevent hair loss? Doing so means letting go of standard traditions and reevaluating whether or not you really need to wash your hair on a daily basis.
Believe it or not, most people do not need to wash their hair on a daily basis, and can get by with rinsing the hair every second day. Chemicals and hot water used on a daily basis contributes to the drying of the scalp.
Another great way to prevent hair loss in women, as well as in men, is to indulge in a scalp massage. For centuries, scalp massages have been used in many cultures to aid in maintaining a healthy scalp. Some massage therapists practice a technique called Indian Head Massage. Based on Ayurvedic philosophies, this massage technique releases tension in the upper body and focuses on bringing increased circulation to the scalp.
Massage might not be for you, due to religous or personal reasons. If that is the case you might want to consider any one of the myriad of lotions or hair growth shampoos available in stores today. You may even want to consider the increasingly popular laser hair growth treatments.
Remember, the key is knowing how to prevent hair loss. Consult your physician if you fear you are at risk for hair loss or slowed hair growth. He or she will help you to determine which preventative measures are right for you.
