Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Many people recommend biotin as a supplement to help with thinning hair. I take it every day and seems to strengthen the follicles. Good luck kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Sadly, some of this is just genetic. If your parents had thinning hair there is a better chance that your hair will thin as well as you mature. Hair is made up of protein...so maintaining adequate protein levels is important. I shot for half my body weight in grams of protein (70 grams of protein...I weigh 140). As for carrots, they are a fine food and a terrific source of both alpha and beta carotene. If you are looking for foods with high carotene content you might also try sweet potatoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Some info on thinning hair. Natural Approach For Hair Loss Or Thinning Hair There are several herbs for hair growth that may be effective in helping your hair to grow, re-grow, or to help you keep the hair you have. If you prefer to take a natural approach and don't like the idea of prescription drugs or synthetic chemicals, read on to find out about what's available in herbs for hair growth. For men who are losing their hair due a genetic disposition that causes the body to overproduce a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the herbs saw palmetto and nettle may be beneficial. DHT attacks the hair follicle, causing it to miniaturize and produce finer and finer hair. Eventually the hair becomes transparent and the follicle becomes inactive. Saw palmetto and nettle contain natural DHT blockers that help to neutralize the effects of DHT on the follicle.Powerful herbs for hair growth, saw palmetto and nettle can be taken as dietary supplements or applied topically in the form of shampoos, conditioners or serums. If you're just looking for natural remedies, not DHT blockers, there are a number of options available to you. Look for products that contain some or all of the following: fenugreek, thyme, sage, ivy burdock and horsetail (great for falling hair). You can take these herbs for hair growth internally as supplements or use them externally in shampoos and conditioners. The Chinese use several herbs to promote healthy hair or discourage hair loss and thinning, including fleece flower root, Szechuan lovage and hoelen mushrooms. Also important Chinese herbs for hair growth are treatments made with psoralea seeds, mulberries and oyster shell. Look for supplements with these ingredients. There are many other herbs which stimulate hair growth in various ways. For example, you can rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar and sage tea to help it grow. Catmint or chamomile infusions used as a final rinse can also help with hair loss. Silica helps to keep hair strong. Horsetail is a good source of silica. Steep horsetail in hot water and add the infusion to baby shampoo. Massage your scalp regularly with tinctures of nettle, birch, horsetail and rosemary to stimulate hair growth. Arnica, marigold, rosemary, or southernwood are other useful herbs for hair growth. For best results, massage an infused oil into the scalp. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Discover Use to plan a weekend, have fun online more. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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