by Eve Price

Created on: February 15, 2011   Last Updated: April 25, 2012

While there are many studies in the works to cure baldness, none so far have been proven to work. Lost hair does not re-grow once the hair follicles are damaged beyond repair. This is particularly true in what is known as male pattern baldness or the “baldness gene”.

However, prevention of more hair loss can be obtained, and thereby reducing the baldness. To grow and strengthen the healthy hair that you still have, the body needs zinc, magnesium, vitamin B, and silicon. You can purchase these vitamins and minerals at any health food store or herb shop.  Maintaining a healthy level of necessary hair growth substances in your body will prevent more baldness.

Men who are going bald sometimes have an over abundance of a male hormone called DHT. It is a type of testosterone that when produced in the body in abundance, causes hair loss. DHT damages hair follicles, preventing new hair growth.

To maintain a proper level of DHT in the body, once again, nature comes to the rescue.  Saw palmetto is an herb bought in herb stores in capsule form.  1500 Milligrams of saw palmetto per day will balance your DHT levels, and prevent more hair loss.

Poor hair growth can also be a lack of blood circulation in the scalp. Massaging the scalp on a daily basis will help circulate blood better, and provide for richer hair growth.  Some hair transplant companies report that hair creams that claim to grow hair, are actually working only because of the massaging of the scalp. Vigorous scalp massaging is needed to apply those creams.

Add Jojoba oil or Rosemary oil to your daily scalp massage. They not only are powerful blood stimulators but also will provide nutrients to your hair follicles.  Adding nutrients to your hair equals healthier hair growth. Jojoba also protects the hair shaft and seals in moisture.

Another cause of major hair loss can be found in some prescription medications. If this is the cause for you, when you no longer have to take the medication, most likely your hair loss will cease and new hair growth can begin.

One of the most simple, yet most effective ways to prevent baldness is by watching what you eat.  Eating large amounts of sweets can cause the blood to become too acidic.  Acidic blood damages hair follicles at the top of the head. Eat more vegetables, fruits, and low-fat proteins. Treat your hair loss from the inside out.

While a baldness cure is not yet a reality, liking who you are, can be. Many women feel that some of the sexiest men alive are those with a bald head.

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