Therapeutic Recommendations: Herbal

Green Tea (Camellia Sinesis)- Catechins that are in green tea are believed to hinder the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase that changes testosterone into the deterrent, DHT. A considerable intake of green tea is associated with higher levels of sex hormone-binding protein—or globulin, which transports hormones like testosterone through the body in a bound, unusable variety so that tissues cannot use it directly. Testosterone is normally transported through the body by this binding protein, therefore, lowering the levels of free testosterone, so that it would not be transformed to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the hair follicle, which is believed to curtail the hair cycle and cause hair loss in men. It is for that reason that researchers deem green tea effective in preventing and treating male pattern baldness.

Saw Palmetto- Saw Palmetto is an established therapy for benign prostate hyperplasia in men. It seems to work together with various sex hormones, including dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is linked with premature hair loss. Stimulated by androgens, the immune system seeks out hair follicles in genetically susceptible areas and sets off premature hair loss characteristic of male pattern baldness. A broad variety of anti-androgens are employed to prevent or reverse premature hair loss—Saw Palmetto being one. DHT is manufactured from testosterone by enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. Similar to most enzymes, it may be inhibited. There has been immense medical interest in therapies that have the possibility for inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, and in so doing, preventing or treating benign prostate hyperplasia. Saw Palmetto is considered to have a similar method of action to the anti-androgenic drug finasteride (Propecia), which has been utilized in small doses for hair loss.

Kelp- This is an exceptional source of minerals from the ocean, in particular iodine, which is very critical for the thyroid gland to operate properly. The thyroid gland is a significant regulator of metabolism and weight. The micronutrient significance of kelp completely exceeds those in soil based crops; notably, their trace minerals are in organic varieties the body can quickly absorb and utilize. Kelp possesses nearly 30 minerals. It is loaded with iodine, calcium, sulphur and silicon. Additionally, it contains phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium, chlorine, copper, zinc, and manganese. Kelp is also plentiful in B-complex vitamins. It also contains vitamin A, C, E, G, the anti-sterility vitamin S and the anti-hemorrhage vitamin K. The bottom line is that kelp not only addresses numerous other problems with the body, but helps to produce thyroid hormones which feed follicles and sebaceous glands on your scalp.

Therapeutic Recommendations: Diet

• Protein- protein is compiled of the amino acids needed for the creation of new cells, including hair. Five amino acids are of specific significance to hair growth—lysine, arginine, methionine, cysteine, and cystine. Insufficient protein in your diet over a long period of time may compel hair into the resting phase with shedding a few months later. It is apparent then that adequate portions of protein rich foods must form part of your daily diet. The ideal sources of dietary protein are organic lean meats, mercury-free fresh fish, organic poultry, organic eggs, organic nuts, organic grains and seeds. A minimum of 15% of your daily calories should be derived from protein-rich foods.

• Carbohydrates- carbohydrates are a vital source of energy and aid in the development of body tissues, including hair. They are a chief supply of the B vitamins that are imperative to healthy hair. It is crucial that you focus on eating non-refined carbs rather than the sugars and white flour that are so rampant in countless over-refined carbohydrate products. A lot of weight should be placed on eating organic vegetables, organic fruits, and organic whole grains.

• Dietary Fats- fat is utilized in the manufacturing of energy and can be located in both animal and plant foods. Your body requires adequate levels of fat to sustain good health. That fat should be acquired from a blend of lean, organic animal and plant sources. Approximately 25-30% of your daily calories should be from these sources.



Therapeutic Recommendations: Physical

Shampoos- Do you ever take the time to read the ingredients on your shampoo label? Now would be an excellent time to start! There are so many chemicals, detergents, artificial colors, preservatives, formaldehyde and synthetic foaming agents on the ingredient list that you wonder whether you are embalming your hair or washing it. Just for starters, the researchers at the National Institutes of Health have uncovered the connection between an ingredient found in shampoos and nervous system damage. The studies were performed with the brain cells of rats and they demonstrate that contact with an ingredient called methylisothiazoline (MIT), causes neurological damage. The huge majority of shampoos contain toxic chemical compounds like MIT that are a factor in cancer, liver disorders, and neurological diseases. It may astound you to know that manufacturers of shampoos and personal care products in general can put virtually any chemical they wish into your shampoo, even if it is a hazardous chemical listed in the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) database of toxicity and even if it is deemed a toxic chemical by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The function of shampoo is for cleansing the hair. It is to eliminate excess oil, dirt and debris from the hair known as sebum. An ideal shampoo will execute this function while leaving the hair manageable, while still maintaining its natural luster. Unfortunately, creating foam is what the industry believes is important to the consumer, who without factual information about the functions of a surfactant, takes for granted the shampoo is working and is good for you. The only solution is to shield you and your family by educating yourself about the shampoo and personal care products that you are using. Read every ingredient on every personal care product label and be wary of every chemical ingredient. Ask yourself if you would ingest that ingredient, because when you rub products into your hair and skin, 60% of the product could end up absorbed in your body. Remember that TRUE organic products NEVER include potentially harmful chemical ingredients. They are manufactured from truly holistic and natural ingredients without the use of synthetic chemicals, and will ultimately leave your hair clean and balanced.

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