What's with my Hair Falling Out !?

Written by Dr. Thomas S. Lee, NMD


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For example, if a person undergoes a series of radiation treatments to kill cancer,repparttar treatments incur a major stress onrepparttar 115681 body. The body's first priority then becomes to live and breathe to grow nice hair another day. As a result, hair loss is oftenrepparttar 115682 consequence of radiation treatments. Hair regrowth after this type of trauma is possible, however, depending onrepparttar 115683 state ofrepparttar 115684 hair follicles andrepparttar 115685 person's overall capacity to return to health. Naturopathic doctors call this their "vital force.”

Major Causes of Hair Loss ========================= Hair loss might also be caused by various types of injury torepparttar 115686 scalp, such as burns, radiation, acid spills, or scrapes. Ifrepparttar 115687 follicles are destroyed and replaced by smooth skin or scar tissue, a lotion or vitamin routine won't very likely restore hair growth. At this point, it may be time for an implant, a weave, a wig, or a toupee. Or maybe it's just time to acceptrepparttar 115688 reality of a lack of hair. Bald can be beautiful, too.

Furthermore, various diseases, genetic tendencies, and auto-immune disorders can directrepparttar 115689 body to neglectrepparttar 115690 health ofrepparttar 115691 hair follicle, or even attack it directly. Some of these attacks might be triggered by environmental toxins,repparttar 115692 side-effects of drugs, nutrient deficiencies, irregularities of hormone metabolism, or poor elimination of wastes. Here, we could discuss lifestyle choices and explanations of natural sciences such as nutrition, physiology, and biochemistry until your eyes glaze over.

If you have been taking anti-depressive medications like Zoloft or Paxil, you should be aware thatrepparttar 115693 known side-effects of these types of drugs can include hair loss. The vicious cycle of compounding one's depression by having to deal with hair loss makes these drugs a thing worth trying to avoid. Work with your doctor and be smart about your use of any medications, because many drugs have negative effects on hair growth.

If you are a "stress puppy,” andrepparttar 115694 slightest disruption in your plans tears you to pieces for hours or days at a time, your body's response to those stress hormones can be yet another factor in hair loss and graying. Some training in stress management or anger resolution would be your best bet, while treatingrepparttar 115695 resultant hair loss with physical medicines and lotions.

Sudden Hair Loss ================ Sudden hair loss can occur after severe psycho-physical stresses like illness, childbirth, menopause, losing a job, or loss of a loved one. This type of hair loss appears within a few weeks or a month ofrepparttar 115696 trauma, depending on its severity. It is often reversible with time, emotional healing, andrepparttar 115697 principles of physical support described here.

Hair Loss in Women ================== Women seldom lose their hair for reasons of genetic predisposition. They do, however, experience hair loss fromrepparttar 115698 other causes we've already mentioned. In addition, women are more commonlyrepparttar 115699 consumers of hair treatments which are known to damagerepparttar 115700 hair and cause breakage and thinning. Rough handling, harsh commercial shampoos, perms, hair color, bleach, and cosmetics all can damagerepparttar 115701 hair follicles. Hormone fluctuations through life events of men or women also contribute to stress onrepparttar 115702 physical condition ofrepparttar 115703 hair follicle.

Factors to Consider =================== What does your body need to keep your hair looking good? Factors include good nutrition, effective elimination of wastes, exercise affectingrepparttar 115704 circulation, a good attitude, use of safe non-toxic products, and sensible protections from injury. These contribute to healthy glandular functions, especially ofrepparttar 115705 thyroid, adrenals, gonads, and liver. Ifrepparttar 115706 links in this chain of hormone functions are weak or broken, your hair will probably berepparttar 115707 least of your problems. It might just berepparttar 115708 most visible one in your mirror, though.

Before you spend significant amounts of money on lotions or supplements to treat hair loss, try to figure out what is causing your hair to fall out, and change what you can about that underlying situation.

Enlistrepparttar 115709 help of your doctor to figure out any internal causes. Have your hormone levels tested for thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and functions ofrepparttar 115710 ovaries or testes. Make sure your nutritional intake and digestive functions are up to par. Again, this is a complex issue. It may take some study aboutrepparttar 115711 lotions and natural medicines available to find a plan that works for you, butrepparttar 115712 benefits to your health and appearance will be worthrepparttar 115713 effort.

For a detailed description of Dr. Lee's treatment recommendations, visit http://www.naturodoc.com/hair_comeback.htm.

Dr. Thomas S. Lee holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (NMD/ND) from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. He has practiced and taught natural medicine in Arizona since 1986. His company, NaturoDoc LLC, is online at http://www.naturodoc.com, where you can find an extensive library of information on natural health approaches, as well as worldwide access to physician's-quality health products that support these concepts.


CTS: carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive motion injury) ~ alternate treatments

Written by Stephanie Olsen


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Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs help alleviate symptoms and pain, although personally I found stretching exercises and icing to be of more help.

In some cases, surgery may berepparttar only answer, but recovery is difficult: painful and inconvenient. A good friend of mine recalls having to get her bra fastened "forrepparttar 115680 longest time" by her husband - a minor point, perhaps, but everyday tasks can become quite infeasible, especially if you are a parent with young children at home. Speak to your doctor about endoscopic instead of open carpal tunnel release in order to minimize trauma and speed convalescence.

About the Author:

Stephanie Olsen, published writer, homeschooling mother of two and ESL teacher currently residing in Europe, is also owner of the expatriate site, Family Life Abroad, where you'll find humorous and informative articles by experienced expatriates on all aspects of living abroad, with lots of links and travel tips.


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