Natural Remedies for Hair Loss

Hair loss is a sufficient concern to provoke anxiety among both men and women. Hair is formed in portions on the head called follicules. Medically referred to as alopecia areata, this has been associated with autoimmune diseases. 20% of people develop this disease, mostly due to family history. In most people, hair usually grows back within a year.

Hair loss symptoms are pretty obvious: bald patches, receding hairline or finding hair on your clothes. One of the most important causes for alopecia is an improper diet. The lack of Vitamin B6 or follic acid causes one to lose hair, but only temporarily because it comes back as the intake of these vitamins comes back to normal. Anxiety, stress, shock , anemia, hygiene or hereditary are also factors that contribute to hair loss.

One of the most effective home treatments for hair loss and massaging the scalp with your fingers after washing the hair with cold water. This will increase blood flow in the scalp and activate sebaceous glands, making the hair grow healthy.  Taken half a liter a day, lettuce and spinach juice is believed to have a positive effect on hair growth. For patchy baldness, onion has proven some great results; the bald parts of the head should be rubbed with onion until red then with honey in the morning and in the evening. Aloe Vera has been used by Indians and native Americans for a healthy hair; the plant stabilizes the pH level and cleans the pores.

A healthy and thick hair also depends on a balanced diet and the sufficient intake of some valuable vitamins and minerals. A diet with liberal quantities of seeds, fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains provide the necessary nutrients for keeping your hair glowing. These foods should also be supplemented with  special foods such as milk,honey, vegetable oil or liver.

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