Natural Alopecia treatment oil to promote healthy hair and faster natural regrowth

Hair growth happens in stages. The growing stage can last up to 6 years with hair growing at a rate of about one centimeter a month. After this, the hair goes into a resting phase of about three months and then falls out. At any one time, about 90% of the hair on your head is in the growth phase and about 10% in the resting phase before falling out.

We all lose hair every day. This is a natural and healthy occurrence. However, sometimes hair loss becomes excessive and then it is important to find out what is causing it. The health of your hair is a good indicator of the health of your body. When hair loss becomes excessive, it is important to find out what is causing it so that you can also treat the underlying problem.

There are many causes of hair loss, including:

• Aging (e.g. male pattern baldness)
• Harsh chemicals (e.g. hair coloring, incorrect brushing and tight hair bands or rollers)
• Smoking
• Stress
• Hormonal changes
• Thyroid problems
• After effects of pregnancy
• Dietary deficiencies
• Fungal infections of the scalp
• Side Effects of medication (e.g. anticoagulants, gout medication, antidepressives, contraceptives and excess Vitamin A)
• Reaction to illness of major surgery (hair may fall out up to three months afterwards)
• Reaction to chemotherapy
• Rarely, hair loss may be an early symptom of disease like diabetes or lupus.

Treatment will usually involve management of the underlying causes. For example, if you are taking medication that causes the hair loss, your doctor may change to another medication which will not have the same side effect (tip - most natural remedies avoid this complication!). If it is found that you have a medical condition which is responsible for the hair loss (e.g. thyroid problems) then treating the condition will often reverse the hair loss. Each case is different and the underlying causes should always determine how your particular problem is handled medically.

Once the cause has been found, there may be a number of different ways of treating it, ranging from a change in medication, treating an underlying medical condition and using products to promote hair growth.

Male pattern baldness is hormonal in origin. Young men have relatively high amounts of a hormone called testosterone in their bodies. As they grow older, the testosterone levels fall due to the presence of an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT effects the hair follicles and slows down hair production, producing weak, shorter hair and even stops the hair follicle from producing hair at all. Over time, this causes balding.

While this is perfectly normal and many men come to accept that a balding or bald head does not affect their attractiveness, others have difficulty in accepting the change and seek treatment. This can range from using prescription drugs like finasteride (which inhibits 5-alpha reductase) or Minoxidil to expensive hair implants.

Natural remedies can help hair grow stronger and more plentifully by nourishing it at the roots, stimulating blood flow and the supply of nutrients to the hair follicles and thereby promoting healthy hair growth and slowing down excessive hair loss. This can be done by treating the problem systemically (using herbal medicines internally) and topically (massaging natural essential oils onto the scalp for their hair stimulating and nourishing properties).

The essential oils in ReGrow Scalp Massage Oil have been especially chosen for their beneficial effect on the skin and hair follicles. However, as is always the case with nature, their use will bring a number of additional benefits such as stress, anxiety, insomnia and headache relief, as well as improved memory, circulation, digestion and a host of other healing properties. Nature is always generous!

As most aromatherapy oils are too concentrated to be use directly on the skin, they are usually blended into a carrier oil which should be chosen according to the therapeutic effect needed as well as the properties of the essential oils used. The carrier oil used in ReGrow Massage Oil is Avocado Oil, chosen for its high nutritative value. Rich in nutrients, especially Vitamin E, Avocado oil further extends the therapeutic effect of ReGrow Scalp Massage Oil on the scalp and hair follicles.

• Chamomile Essential Oil: - has been used for centuries for a wide range of conditions and has extra-ordinary healing and soothing properties. It is often a first choice to treat stress and related disorders. Using pure chamomile essential oil on the scalp helps to strengthen the capillaries that supply blood to the scalp and hair follicles and improve elasticity. It is also an excellent skin cleanser.
• Rosemary Essential Oil: - Traces of Rosemary have been found in Egyptian tombs and this rejuvenating aromatic herb is traditionally seen as a symbol of regeneration. Rosemary helps to sharpen the mind and improve memory. Used topically it has excellent astringent properties. Rosemary essential oil is well known for its beneficial effect on scalp disorders and its ability to encourage healthy hair growth.
• Sage Essential Oil: - Sage essential oil helps to tone and stimulate hair follicles and is of great benefit in the treatment of all scalp and skin disorders.
• Avocado Oil Base: - The Chamomile, Rosemary and Sage essential oils are carefully blended into an avocado oil base - chosen for its rich and nourishing properties.

It is recommended that you use a towel on your pillow to protect linen from the oils.

Directions:
Use sparingly and add a little at a time until the scalp is covered. Existing hair does not need to be saturated and the roots and scalp are the important areas to cover. Massage action will spread the oil thoroughly over the scalp and warm the essential oils - promoting the release of their therapeutic properties. It is therefore important that ReGrow Scalp Massage Oil be massaged into the scalp for at least 10 minutes.

Caution: Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established.

Note: For best results, use with ReGrow Plus Drops.

• Scientists have found a link between smoking and hair loss - another reason to quit! (See our Stop Smoking Natural Remedies)
• Add Flaxseed Oil or Evening Primrose Oil to your daily supplements
• Make sure you have sufficient (not too much!) Vitamin A and a good Vitamin B complex
• Zinc and Copper are important trace elements to promote healthy hair growth.
• Eat a healthy diet with lots of fresh fruit and raw vegetables.
• Avoid harsh hair chemicals or heat from hair dryers or heated rollers.
• Protect your hair from the sun by using a hat.