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Can your hair stand the credit crunch

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Posted by: UKACADEMYHAIR Thursday 3rd September 2009, 8:10am
Last edited 03/09/2009 8:10am by UKACADEMYHAIR

Stress can cause you to stop eating properly, less excercise, lack of sleep, excessive abuse of substances like smoking, dehydration, lack of vitimins and minerals which might affect your hair, skin and nails.

It takes about 3 months of continual high levels of emotional stress to start seeing the effects of hair loss. During the 5—6 weeks of the resting phase (telogen) when the hair stops growing, you might notice the greatest effluvium or sudden diffuse hair loss in your brush, sink or shower.

Apart from dealing with traumatic events like the death of a family member or someone close, an accident, abuse, having a baby, illness, surgery or medication , additional emotional stresses such as job insecurities, debt, increased living expenses and strained relationship is enough to send your hair follicles into shock!

Hair abuse like over chemically processing your hair, using straighteners without proper protection, using aggressive hair extension techniques or simply under nourishing your body can all be tell tale sign as you see your hair getting thinner and lifeless.

So what do you do? where do you go? and how could you help avoid this happening to you in 3-6 months?

Hair loss in women is becoming more prominent. It has been proven that poor diet, hormone in balances, indulgence of rich nurturing foods, caffeine, alcohol and smoking can all have an adverse affect on both your hair, skin and nails.

Better management of your diet and stress can help reduce the likelihood of your hair taking it out on you.

6 Natural Treatment for hair loss

Zinc

Has been shown to be a beneficial vitamin in the treatment of both alopecia areata and Androgenetic alopecia.

Saw Palmetto/Serenoa Repents

Saw palmetto exract comes from berries of the palm tree saw palmetto. Studies have shown that saw palmetto is an effective anti-androgen.

Gamma Linolenic Acid

Studies carried out in 1994 show that certain unsaturated fatty acids such as Gamma linolenic acid and potent 5 alpha reductase inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of disorders related to DHT such as benign prostratic hyperplasma, alopecia and femail hirsultism.

Green Tea

This has been well documented for its therapeutic effects and is know to contain powerful antioxidants called polyphenois which scavenge free radicals. It has a anti-androgenic effect on the body similar to that of Saw Palmetto.

Vitamin B6

It has been shown in studies that zinc combined with vitamin B6 was able to benefit disorders such as acne and androgenetic alopecia.

Polysorbate 80 & Polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 80 is a cleanser that is found in many commercial hair products. It was one of the main original ingredients in the Helsinki Formula. Polysorbate 80 cause the release of histamine which is though to be the main mechanism by which it promotes hair growth.

Emu Oil

Studies have shown that Emu oil increases the synthesis of DNA in the epidemis and can stimulate melanogenesis and hair follicle development and growth.

Why Drink Bottled Water

It is common knowledge that too much sodium or salt is not good for us, but even if we are salt savvy and do what’s best by avoiding salt our bodies can still product too much sodium due to too much stress, which will naturally increase sodium retention. Drink water first thing in the morning and last thing at night if you cannot stand drinking water throughout the day. Try herbal teas or some of the fruit flavored waters.

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