DEAR Dr. Fritz,
Good day. Please call me Munchkin. I have a problem with hair loss. What could be the reasons for this problem? I have been prescribed some hair growers -- but, they really are expensive. Can you help me with some natural remedies that can boost my hair growth?
Thanks and more power to you.
Munchkin
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Dear Munchkin,
I don't know if you're a male or a female. But, whatever your gender is, this problem can affect both men and women. Of course, your genes can play a role, but, other factors can come into play -- like, hormonal imbalances, an underactive thyroid gland, nutrient deficiencies and insufficient scalp circulation. However, don't fret, if those are in your list, because there are natural remedies available that can help boost your hair growth which will not cost much of your pennies.
1. Slow down on your meat. A research in Japan links excessive sebum production in the scalp to high levels of 5-alpha reductase. That research has shown that animal fat intake may increase sebum production.
2. Include saw palmetto. A study has shown that this herb may increase hair growth in men -- where they observed that hair growth improved in men taking 400 mg of a standardized extract of saw palmetto and 100 mg of beta-sitosterol (from saw palmetto) daily. However, this saw palmetto has been used by herbalists for hair loss in both men and women. So, I believe this can help you, too.
But, since we are running out of space this time, then, let me continue this in my next issue. Until then!
Dr. Fritz
(Dr. Fritz Legarde Espedilla is an aesthetic dermatologist and surgeon and a clinical sexologist. She is also trained in hypnotherapy and Medical Acupuncture. She is the anchor of Secrets of Dr. Fritz, of Hugyaw.com. She has been in the broadcast media for more than a decade and has written a book based on her 15 year stint with her radio program, "Healthy is Sexy Secrets ni Dr. Fritz.". For your questions, you may e-mail them to dokfritz@yahoo.com. If you don't wish your letter to be published, we regret that we cannot answer them. Thank you for your understanding.)