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Old 03-18-2004, 03:16 AM   #1
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Angry thinning hair

i just turned 37 and am starting to notice my hair is thinning alot lately, it doesnt run in my family so i was a bit surprised, i know that stress, or poor eating habits etc are supposed reasons for this to happen besides it just being in my genes, i have had some medical illnesses in the past diverticulits(colon resection surgeries 9/03 and 12/03, also have lost 70 pounds since last may due to the diverticulits, also sleep apnea, my question is, besides all these "cures" you see on tv can anyone tell me are there certain foods or vitamins etc that can help me, i am eating healtheir now,more fiber, vitamins,fruits,veggies,coQ10, i dont wanna be 1 of those men who have these awful comb overs with 3 strands of hair,lol i will shave my head if it comes to that, any suggestions would be great
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Old 03-18-2004, 03:20 AM   #2
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Re: thinning hair

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Originally Posted by ken1967
i just turned 37 and am starting to notice my hair is thinning alot lately, it doesnt run in my family so i was a bit surprised, i know that stress, or poor eating habits etc are supposed reasons for this to happen besides it just being in my genes, i have had some medical illnesses in the past diverticulits(colon resection surgeries 9/03 and 12/03, also have lost 70 pounds since last may due to the diverticulits, also sleep apnea, my question is, besides all these "cures" you see on tv can anyone tell me are there certain foods or vitamins etc that can help me, i am eating healtheir now,more fiber, vitamins,fruits,veggies,coQ10, i dont wanna be 1 of those men who have these awful comb overs with 3 strands of hair,lol i will shave my head if it comes to that, any suggestions would be great
I am picturing Donald Trump

All kidding aside, is your mother's father bald? thinning?

Could just be your diet.
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Old 03-18-2004, 03:30 AM   #3
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Re: thinning hair

if i had donald trumps money,girlfriend, i wouldnt care about 3 strands of hair,lol grandparents both passed away and also my mom , my grandfather was 60 when i was born and from what i remember he had a full head of hair until maybe he was in his mid 70s, and yes im sure my diet has something to do about it, what i want to find out is, are certain food cause you to loose your hair and what are they and also do certain foods help strenthen your hair??
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Old 03-18-2004, 11:53 AM   #4
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Re: thinning hair

I guess that you and I think differently

For me it is not about money. It is all about heart. My husband has a full head of hair, not a lot of money but even if he were bald (which I find to be sexy) and had no money I would still find him attractive

If it is genetic it would be your mom's dad. Since that doesn't seem to be the case, then it may be your diet.

As for food that causes hair loss or gain:

avoid excessive intake of vitamin A
hormone replacement may increase hair loss
steroid muscle building supplements may increase hair loss
avoid smoking
avoid excessive alcohol consumption
spicy foods may cause increased hair loss albeit temporary
avoid highly oxidative foods
stress leads to hair loss *avoid stress*

A wholesome diet, rich in silica, calcium and iron, will help reduce or prevent hair loss. Green, leafy vegetables, especially sea vegetables, are good mineral sources. Raw oats provide silica. Dried fruits and cherry juice are rich sources of iron.


Taking two acidophilus tablets after or between meals (four to six tablets per day) for two months will help.

organ meat, whole grain cereals, dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, dates, and raisins.

soy milk is a good source of soy protein. You can also buy soy shake mix.

Other good sources of protein are: low-fat cheese, eggs, fish, beans, brewer's yeast and yogurt

Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron. Include a good serving of fruits and vegetables in your diet.

Vitamin E is important for healthy hair growth. Eat avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil on a regular basis.

Excessive intake of Vitamin A can cause hair loss.

Eat vegetables such as carrots or spinach in unrefined, cold-pressed seed oils such as flax, walnut or pumpkin seed and sea salt. Take turnips, cabbage, mustard, soy beans, peanuts, pine nuts and millet if there is a deficiency of iodine.

Supplements:
Saw Palmetto, Biotin, Pantothenic acid
He Shou Wu, Shen Min essential amino acids, copper peptide
Zinc,selenium,copper, magnesium, manganese, Vitamin A,Vitamin C, Vitamin E, vitamin B-1,B-2,B-6,B-12,K1,Calcium, biotin, Linolic Acid, Alpha Linolic acid,Sulphur, horsetail, Phosphorus, Iron, Iodine,Panthothenic, Silicea, Calc Flor, Ferr Phos, Niacin,Folic Acid.

Falling of Hair, Gray Hair, Alopecia, Baldness,
Dandruff, Seborheic, Dermatitis of scalp, Tinea
capitis, versicolor, calvities, retarted growth,
thining Hair.
use these herbal ingredients.
Gingeli Oil, Granules, Lecithin, Alikanet, Alerian,Lichen, Fenugreek, seeds of Alopara flower, C.Pertenious, Almond, emblic mytoblan, Acacia concinna,Indian valerian, Henna, Eclipta Erects, Oak Galls,four seeds, Long zedory, white sandal, red sandal,brown sandal,

Organic silica added to shampoo
Silica is found in the outer coverings of potatoes, green and red peppers and cucumbers. Bean sprouts are also high in silica. Eat whole foods including sprouts

and there are many more

The one that appealed to me was saw palmetto and burdock that is used in an oil on the head. You could go to a health food store or Natureopath and have a tincture made up for you along with instructions

avoid:
Cold foods and drinks
Sugary foods and drinks
Fatty foods
Animal protein
Excessive raw foods
Fruit, especially citrus
Tomatoes
Tofu (I personally don't understand why you can eat soy but not Tofu, which is soy) I drink Soy Milk.
millet
Salt
Dairy products

eat:
Brown rice
Oats
Sweet rice and mochi (pounded sweet rice)
Root vegetables, such as carrots, rutabagas, parsnips, ginger, turnips, and onions
Winter squash
Black beans
Pumpkin
Black pepper
Brown rice syrup

This is a lot of information to digest. It all sounds pretty healthy to me. We eat this way at our house on a fairly regular basis. Both my husband and I have waist length hair which we both ready to cut off. Tired of vacuuming it up.

I, myself, eat a lot of raw foods but don't have hair loss problems, I have scalp problems so pay attention to what I eat. I use a lot of different shampoos and essential oils.
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Old 03-18-2004, 02:20 PM   #5
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Re: thinning hair

If you hair thins, DONT do the comb-over. Just shave it. It looks sooo much better! My boyfriend is only 22 (I'm 29), and he started having me shave his head about 6 months ago because his balding had gotten so bad. It doesn't run in his family, but his hair started thinning at about 20 years old. It doesn't bother me at all, I think his head is sexy, but I definately wouldn't like it if he tried to do that comb-over thing. One good thing about it is that with his advanced balding, he looks much older, so people don't really notice our age difference.
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