Hair Loss Solutions

Recently, several women approached me because they were concerned about the amount of hair they were losing. I myself have been experiencing some hair loss and so I decided to do a bit more research and share what I've been discovering.  

Hair loss has been linked to several imbalances in the body:  low stomach acid, low levels of sulfur, estrogen dominance and problems digesting grains.  

Victoria Botenko, in her book Green For Life, states that low hydrocholoric acid (stomach acid) causes many symptoms, one of which is hair loss.  She shares that participants in a study found that their levels of stomach acid increased and their digestion improved from drinking green smoothies each morning for several weeks.  Green smoothies are made from raw fruits and greens (see previous blog post) and so the enzymes are more prevalent to aid with digestion.  So, I need to add my green smoothies more often back to my diet and remember to take my Essentialzyme tablets to assist my digestion.

Sulfur is the third most common mineral in the body and is needed for many bodily functions.  It keeps blood vessels flexible, nails and hair strong and improves joint function.  I have heard that taking Sulfurzyme (MSM mixed with wolfberry powder) can transform these areas and promote hair retention.

Hair loss has also been linked to low thyroid and estrogen dominance which can often be caused by all the estrogen foods (especially soy) and chemicals that we are bombarded with.  I could do a whole post on the thyroid and balancing hormones, but for now just a reminder that chlorine is brutal on the thyroid, as is airplane travel, and cosmetics and personal care products are often culprits in the hormonal imbalances that are epidemic in our world today. Things that interfere with a women's menstrual cycle -- like medication, illness, infection, or chemicals -- have the potential to stop hair from being formed properly. 

I am experiencing great results in balancing my thyroid with Thyromin capsules and Myrtle essential oil.  I have also been balancing my "female" hormones with essential oils, such as Clary Sage and Progessence Plus.  Balancing hormones obviously benefits more than just hair loss, and can improve sleep, libido, energy, weight loss and more.

Dr. Mercola states that there is a link between hair loss and eating grains.  He writes, 

"For those of you who still have a significant amount of hair left, cut down on, or better yet eliminate, most of the grains if you want to keep your hair. This will be far more effective than Rogaine and much less expensive.  However, you must be warned of the side effects of a low-grain diet--you will achieve a greater level of health and decrease your risk of diabetes, heart attacks and cancer."

Why not try one of the solutions mentioned above if you are having problems with hair loss.  You can also try using an essential oil blend for cleansing, nourishing and strengthening the hair follicle and shaft. Rosemary is actually known to encourage hair growth.  

Here are a few recipes to try.  For each of the blends below, mix 5 drops of the mixture into 20 drops of a V6, grapeseed or coconut oil and massage onto scalp before bed.

Hair Care Recipe #1 10 drops Cedarwood
8 drops Rosemary
10 drops Sandalwood
10 drops Lavender
1 drop Juniper

Hair Care Recipe #2 3 drops Rosemary
5 drops Lavender
4 drops Cypress
2 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Palo Santo

Alopecia Recipe
4 drops Rosemary
4 drops Thyme
4 drops Lavender
4 drops Cedarwood
2 drops Frankincense
Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory hair loss disease and the 2nd leading cause of baldness in the USA.

What have you done that has helped prevent hair loss or improve hair retention?