How to Regrow Hair Naturally

Losing your hair can seriously undermine your self-image. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 30 million women in the USA experience hair loss, compared with about 50 million men. But many types of hair loss are not the result of heredity or genetics and are not irreversible. Natural remedies for growing hair can avoid some of the complications of transplants and drugs like minoxidal and finasteride. If you are looking for effective natural hair loss remedies, here are some natural alternatives that can help you regrow your hair.

Instructions

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     Balance your diet to promote hair growth. Crash weight-loss programs, fad diets and poor eating habits can starve your hair of the essential nutrients it needs for health and growth. Inadequate copper or iron intake can lead to hair loss. Adequate daily amounts of B-vitamins, especially biotin, are important to hair growth. Adequate amounts of healthy oils containing Omega-3 and 0mega-6 fatty acids are also essential for healthy hair. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are abundant in fish such as salmon and tuna. Vegetarians can add flax and olive oils to boost their omega-3 and omega-6 levels and help keep the skin and scalp healthy.
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     Balance your life to avoid hair loss. Prolonged stress can cause hair loss. Excessive physical or emotional stress, whether precipitated by drastic life changes, including pregnancy, illness or surgery, can trigger hair loss. Overcome the negative effects of stress with daily aerobic exercise, which lowers stress hormones and normalizes testosterone levels.
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     Give your hair the protein it needs to grow. Your hair is approximately 91 percent protein, and the largest protein component in hair is the amino acid cysteine. The richest dietary sources of cysteine are eggs, milk, whey protein, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and yogurt. Good cysteine sources for vegetarians include red peppers, garlic, onions, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, granola and wheat germ. Include these cysteine-rich foods in your diet to give your hair the protein it needs.

Tips & Warnings

• Be kind to your hair. Treat your hair gently, and whenever possible, avoid using a hair-dryer and let your hair air-dry naturally.
• Hair loss can be triggered by several prescription drugs, including antidepressants, beta-blockers and anti-acne medications. Hypothyroidism, chemical exposure and therapies used for cancer treatment can cause hair loss. If your hair is suddenly thinning, or you're experiencing hair loss that seems abnormal (for example, you're a teenager, or the hair loss occurs in an unusual pattern), it's a wise idea to see your doctor or visit a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss to determine the cause.