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Archive for July 9th, 2010

Anti aging herbs are widely used to slow down the aging process. These natural herbs assist in normal blood circulation, aid in digestion and absorb essential nutrients important for normal bodily functions. Here in this article we are going to discuss about some of the most popular herbs used in anti aging herbal formulations.

1. Ginseng

Ginseng is undoubtedly one of the most popular herbs in Chinese medicine. It is widely used to combat stress, assist in both mental and physical activities; it is also used to reduce blood sugar level and cholesterol.

2. Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola rosea is a herb which has many healing properties associated with it. It is most widely used in anti aging herbal formulations; it helps in improving the immune system and increases the energy levels of the body and helps get rid of toxins in the body.

3. Withania Somnifera

Withania somnifera known as ”ashwagandha” in ayurveda is popularly referred to us “king of herbal kingdom”. It helps strengthens the immune system, improves sexual performance, and also helps overcome depression.

4. Maca

This herb is widely used in increasing semen volume and fertility. It helps in increasing energy levels and improves overall health conditions.

5. Gingko Biloba

 This herb is popularly used to combat age related memory loss as well as helps to control diabetes and improve hearing and vision. One thing to keep in mind is that you should not take this herb if you are taking aspiring or any other blood thinner.

So these were some of the best known anti aging herbs which are mostly used in anti aging herbal formulations or we might say that an anti aging herbal medicine is incomplete without the presence of any of these herbs.

It’s obvious, that most men don’t want to lose their hair. Yes, there are many men that are perfectly fine with balding and are able to embrace their hair loss, however the majority of US men become frustrating when their hair starts to thin and more bald spots appear on the head. And to make things even more uncomfortable, there is a very wide range of reasons for why a man can lose his hair and each type of causes requires different types of treatment.

The main causes for hair loss in men arise form nutritional, genetic, hormonal and circulatory problems that might affect other aspects of men’s health as well. Of course, all of these factors manifest themselves in different forms, however they still have pretty much the same nature behind them And the effects of such problems are usually manifested through the weakening of the hair follicles and reduction of natural hair growth rates that consequently leads hair loss.

Typical causes of hair loss in men

There are many different factors that can cause hair loss in men and it is crucial to define them at the initial stage of hair loss when something can be done. A serious illness, surgery or even trauma can become the catalyzing element for developing processes in the body that will ultimately lead to hair loss. Fungal infections, various diseases and even excessive stress can contribute to hair loss problems, too. So as soon as you notice any signs of balding and feel that there is a serious health concern you should contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Hair loss can also be triggered by certain medications or treatments (such as chemotherapy for cancers), and hormonal imbalance. However, most commonly hair loss in men is caused by the accumulation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and genetics. Back in the day, healthcare providers were confident that genetics play a very important part in the process of hair loss, and if a man becomes bald it’s his genetic predisposition that causes the problem. However, numerous studies conducted recently have put genetics a bit back and showed that DHT has a much more important role in the process of hair loss.

About DHT

DHT was found to be the primary cause for the so-called male pattern hair loss, also referred to as Androgenetic Alopecia. This type of hair loss is most common in men (hence, the name) and is characterized by the thinning hairline and balding in the crown area that consequently spread over the entire scalp. DHT itself is an androgen, a male hormone, which is produced from another hormone, testosterone. The problem with DHT is that when there’s too much of it in the body and it comes into contact with hair follicles they start to shrink and become weak. The natural hair growth rates drop and the hair that is lost normally (150-200 hairs per day) doesn’t grow back in quantities that would keep the natural hair numbers constant.

The good news with DHT is that there are drugs like Propecia that are specifically targeted at the prevention of the transformation of testosterone into DHT. However, before you buy Propecia, you have to make sure that your hair loss is caused by excessive levels of DHT rather than any other factor.