Herbal remedies to battle hair loss
iN this day and age, society is under immense pressure to look good. We are constantly bombarded by images of actors, models, singers and beauties who epitomise physical perfection.
At Neeta’s Herbal, it strives to give you healthy hair and skin. In the 25-year history of this organisation, a vast array of hair and skin conditions have been identified and successfully remedied using natural products.
This unique method of hair care combines the use of modern technology with ayurvedic medicine.
In her quest to attain solutions for those ever-present hair problems, Nita Gosalia, founder of this enterprise, has analysed and tested every viable treatment technique.
A journey from cutting edge methods such as laser and radiation therapy to ancient cures and folk remedies has revealed answers that may address hair maladies.
In trying to solve hair disorders it is important to first understand the various aspects of each disorder.
One of the most common disorder is alopecia. Alopecia exists in different forms, all of which are damaging to hair.
Androgenic alopecia is one form where hairfall is caused by the miniaturisation of hair follicles due to the overproduction of hormones primarily testosterone and its active metabolite dihydrotestosterone.
These hormones are present in all of us as they play an important role in the development of various of biological characteristics in both men and women. However, in excessive amounts, these androgens can be disastrous to the cells on the scalp.
Androgenic alopecia presents itself in distinct patterns in males and females. In men, hair recedes from the front of the scalp and in women, hair is lost primarily on the crown (middle of the scalp) with the sparing of the frontal hair.
Another common form of alopecia is alopecia areata. This is considered an autoimmune disease in which multiple structures of the hair follicle are mistakenly antagonised by a person’s immune system.
This is during its growth phase, hence resulting in improper hair development.
Despite being slightly less common, another hair ailment is telogen effluvium. The telogen phase is a natural phase of the hair growth cycle in which a small number of hair shafts are shed from their follicles.
However, during telogen effluvium, an increased proportion of hair follicles are forced into this phase, inducing the excessive shedding of hair from the scalp.
It is important to establish that not all hair loss problems is caused by genetic defects or complicated diseases.
Very frequently hair comes to a detrimental state due to unhealthy habits such as excessive smoking and consumption of alcohol, having an imbalanced diet and irregular sleeping habits.
For most of the diseases mentioned, modern medicine suggests the use of a cocktail of drugs such as minoxidil, finasteride and corticosteroids.
However, in most cases, what they fail to highlight is the side effects of these drugs such as depression, impotence, rashes, contact dermatitis and suppressed immune system.
At Neeta’s Herbal, the treatment uses natural ingredients to nurture and strengthen your hair.
It is possible to reverse any or all of the problems above using simple herbal countermeasures that are safe and free of debilitating side effects.
Hair loss is and will always be an agonising experience as its effects are not only physical, but also emotional.
Whether you are an aspiring actor about to take to the stage, an eager candidate at a job interview or on a first date, a healthy head of hair will boost your confidence.
Apart from hair care, Neeta’s Herbal also treats skin problems such as blemish, under eye dark circles and skin discolouration. Wigs, hair extensions and customised wigs are also available at the centres.
The Neeta’s Herbal International headquarters is at 101, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. Call its hotline at 03-2282 8868 (Bangsar), 03-7728 6751 (Damansara Utama), e-mail at neetaherbal@gmail.com or visit its website www.neetasherbal. com.