Female hair loss--How to control and maintain healthy hair

While women worry about losing their figures,some worry about losing their hair.Although hairloss is more common in men,it can affect women with genetic tendency towards this problem.It is caused by effects of Androgens(male hormones which women also have, but at very low level).These hormones restricts the growth of the hair which results in a characteristic thinning on the front and top of the scalp.
The hair become finer and do not grow as long as they should,and the scalp eventually becomes a little more visible.This form of hairloss affects 10% of all women aged 18-40, 25% by the age of 50, and staggeringly high 60% by 70 years of age.
A growing number of women in stressful jobs suffer from hair loss.Modern life and high stress levels associated with fast moving life styles can have a truly dramatic effect upon hair.Considerable stress can also be placed on a mother by the often formidable demands of her family.
Many parts of the body can suffer the effects of stress,but it shows very quickly in the hair because the lifecycle of the hair is interrupted,causing it to fall out prematurely.By the time one particular hair is replaced another two have fallen out,so the overall effect can be significant thinning of the hair.
In addition,another crucial factor is to take action quickly.
Natural hair loss solutions — the Women to Women approach
If your hair loss is mild to moderate, the most important thing to do is weigh the immediate stressors in your life against how much support you’re giving your body. Start with an honest inventory of your healthy and not-so-healthy habits. Then take some steps toward shifting the balance to the support side. Here’s what we recommend:DIET- Your hair is nourished by your bloodstream and lack of nutrition will result in dull and lifeless looking hair.Nourish your hair with hair foods such as palak,paneer and milk as they are great for your hair.Any diet rich in protien will also help in decreasing hair loss problem.Eliminate dietary causes of hair loss. Eat a balanced diet comprised of whole, protein-rich foods — the more organic the better. Avoid or limit refined sugar and other simple carbohydrates to ameliorate insulin sensitivity. Read about our nutritional and lifestyle guidelines. Address vitamin deficiency hair loss. Take a rich multivitamin daily that includes hair-healthy vitamins such as B, C and E. Other important nutrients are calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, and iron. A fish oil supplement containing vitamin D and essential fatty acids will help boost immunity and soothe inflammation. Consider herbal supplements. Kelp–derived supplements add iodine to the diet, which assists in the manufacture of thyroid hormones. Ginkgo biloba increases blood flow to the scalp (without androgens). Scalp massage and acupuncture can be helpful in stimulating blood flow to the scalp and supporting normal follicle function. Balance your hormones. If you are premenopausal, consider using a natural USP progesterone cream to naturally rebalance your hormones. Natural progesterone is safe for use for one year post-menopause too (there’s no evidence that further use after menopause is unsafe, but out of an abundance of caution, we don’t recommend it). Examine your emotional health and your relationship with anger. Rage may be associated with higher levels of testosterone. Finding healthy ways to express yourself and your anger can go a long way toward reducing stress. If you are under severe psychological stress, your hair loss should improve a few months after the stress is relieved. See your health care provider. If your hair loss does not improve with these measures after six months, talk to your practitioner. He or she may recommend undergoing the tests I outlined above. Ask to see the results and where they fall in the range of normal. The closer to the midline the better. If you notice any irregularities, talk to your practitioner about targeted supplements or treatment targeted toward hair growth.