Hair Loss Prevention by Natural Methods

At some point, most adults will start to experience hair loss to some degree. In fact, it is estimated that about 2/3 of adult men will start to see some form of hair loss, or "alopecia", by the age of 35. While hair loss may seem inevitable for those with a family history of it, there are still things you can do to minimize the damage and prevent complete baldness. In fact, hair loss prevention is actually quite simple and you can essentially stop alopecia if you make a few changes.The key to hair loss prevention is simply being proactive. The faster you start fighting your hair loss, the more likely you are to stop it in its' tracks. Therefore, if you start to notice your hair thinning or falling out, you should immediately talk to your doctor about ways to start fighting back. Prevention products work best when they are used at the first sign of thinning hair.It is also vital that you know whether or not alopecia runs in your family. If your family does have a long history among male relatives then it is even more important that you start to immediately being to utilize various hair loss prevention tools to ensure that you can minimize the effects on your hairline. Plus, knowing whether or not your family has a history of thinning hair can help you make appropriate preventative steps even before you start to experience it.The first step in preventing your hair from falling out is to follow a healthy, well-balanced diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables can provide the body with the essential vitamins and minerals it needs to keep hair healthy and growing. Studies have shown that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids also can slow and even stop hair loss if its' in the early stages. In fact, chemotherapy patients are often told to take omega-3 supplements because studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids may have positive effects on the genesis of new hair follicles.There are also a number of essential vitamins that can help prevent alopecia. Here are a few of the most important vitamins for hair health:Iron - Anemia is one of the most common causes of hair loss in women. Iron can be found in meat, pumpkin seeds, and eggs. If you are a vegetarian, you can find a number of iron supplements that can supply the body with the iron it needs.Vitamin B6 - Vitamin b6 (also called Pyridoxine) is directly involved in the growth of hair follicles. You can find vitamin b12 in a number of meats like beef or lamb, or in just about any type of seafood.Biotin - Biotin is one of the most essential vitamins for hair growth because it helps directly prevent hair from thinning and prevents grey hairs from growing. Biotin also helps keep the scalp healthy and free of impurities.Vitamin A - Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant that keeps the natural oils in your skin as well as hundreds of other functions in the body. Most meat food sources have Vitamin A as well as eggs and fish. Vitamin A may also help prevent follicles from becoming brittle and damaged easily.Vitamin E - Vitamin E is essentially the holy grail of hair loss prevention. Vitamin E helps blood flow to the scalp, reduces impurities from the scalp, and helps remove free radicals from the skin.It is vital that adults minimize their stress levels as much as possible as well. Most of the time about 15% of your hair is in its final stage (not growing anymore). However, research has shown that stress can essentially "shock" the hair follicles, causing them to reach their death stage much faster. Even worse, severe long-term stress has been shown to stop hair follicles from re-growing.Exercise also has positive effects on hair health because exercise helps to circulate the blood. This means your hair follicles can receive more nutrients, which helps them grow stronger and faster. Plus, sweat helps to purge out toxins and impurities on the surface of the skin, which can clog pores and slow hair growth.Hair loss prevention starts at home and doing some of the things mentioned above can essentially stop hair loss in its' tracks. However, if you still are struggling with alopecia, there are a number of natural supplements and products available that can further help prevent and stop your hair loss before it is too late.