Treating Hair Loss With Garlic

By Author: Steven Johnson
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Many people try different things for treating hair loss, referring to home remedies before using any medications or going to a doctor. Whether it's fear of conventional medications being ineffective or harmful, or the belief that home solutions will be as helpful, most people sooner or later try recipes based on garlic.

There are a lot of traditional recipes using garlic as the main element for treating hair loss. And some people believe that such remedies are a lot more effective than conventional treatments, providing natural benefits that don't interact with other drugs or aggravate any conditions. No wonder, since garlic is rich with natural compounds and substances that wield anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antibiotic properties. And that's exactly what's needed to improve the condition of your scalp and revive the growth of hair, which may be affected by different fungi or bacteria.

The following is one of the numerous recipes using garlic as the main ingredient. Many people believe it's the most effective of all home remedies for hair loss. So if you want to give alternative treatments ...
... a try before using any medication for hair loss, this recipe might be just what you need to get your hair back.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of aloe gel

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon garlic juice

2 egg yolks

3 tablespoons of chamomile tea (you can empty a teabag for that)

24 oz water

Instructions:

1) Clean the garlic and squeeze the juice using a special press

2) Mix the juice with honey and put in the fridge

3) Prepare chamomile tea by boiling the water for 30 minutes

4) Stir every now and then

5) Take out the mixed juice and honey from the fridge when the tea is ready

6) Add egg yolk to the garlic juice and honey mix, and stir it up

7) Add aloe gel to the mix

8) Rub the mixture into your scalp gently, massaging the skin for about 20 minutes

9) Wash your head with a neutral shampoo (baby shampoo is always good for that)

10) Wash the hair with chamomile tea you have prepared earlier

The mixture should be used once a week, not more often. It usually takes about a month to see if the mixture is working. If you observe any improvements, keep using the recipe for as long as you like. It's not a medication that will make you addicted. And while it's not as strong as Propecia, it may be a good start for those who have mild hair loss problems or who prefer natural remedies to helpful solutions.

Still, if the recipe is effective or not, it is always recommended that you go to a professional doctor and consult on the matter. Hair loss may be a symptom of another serious health condition that you don't know about. Gong to a doctor doesn't necessarily mean that you will have to buy Propecia or any other costly drug and take it for years. A certified dermatologist can determine the causes of hair loss, and prescribe an adequate treatment that will be beneficial for your conditions. Going natural doesn't mean that you shouldn't go to a physician.