The two customers below had both been struggling from the effects
of thinning hair and hair loss. Read how Advecia helped them...
"I just wanted to update you on my progress. I've been
using your product
for almost 11 months now. My hair loss has indeed stopped altogether
and I am experiencing new growth. Thanks so much!" -Aaron Russell
My hair has been dry, thinning, breaking and falling
out for the past 5
years due to hormonal problems and stress. I have tried many p
products that have not worked, after trying Advecia for one month my hair has
started to grow
and thicken. It now has shine and softness. Thank you so much for this wonderful
product.
Although hair loss is a mainstream condition, most people fail
to realize
that permanent hair loss is a disease. Hair loss affects nearly 40% of all men
and
women in their respective lifetimes. The view of hair loss and its social impact
varies
between the two sexes. Men often view hair loss as a fact of life, while women
view
it as a cosmetic tragedy. Regardless of individual opinion,
it is important to understand why this condition occurs and the treatment
options (both medicinal and natural) that currently exist.
Hair loss can range from mild thinning to complete baldness.
When the loss of hair is constant, it can negate personal coping strategies
for self-acceptance.
Despite what many experts say, in our appearance-laden culture, your personal
value or self-worth is
(sadly) often defined by your outer appearance. In fact, its been reported that:
-93% of men and women think about hair loss
-88% of these persons feel frustrated and helpless about their condition
-However, this does not mean that individuals should let intimidation
and helplessness keep them from -taking steps to prevent future hair loss.
Instead, hair loss sufferers should address the cause through
the approaches of modern medicine and nutritional supplementation.
Concerning those with hair loss issues: individuals who take
the initiative
to understand and manage their condition are often the ones that feel best about
themselves.
Hair is cyclical, and goes through a pattern or number of distinct
phases.
The anagen phase is the growing phase; catagen is referred to a transitional
phase between growth and follicle resting; and lastly, the telogen phase is
the
cessation of growth. The telogen or latent phase is when hair loss occurs.
Over the course of our lifetimes, a single hair follicle may undergo
as many as 10 to 20 of these anagen-catagen-telogen cycles.
This may seem excessive, but keep in mind that the telogen phase only
encompasses 10-15% of hair follicles and lasts only 100 to 200 days.
On the other hand, 85-95% of our body hairs are in a constant growth (anagen)
phase.
Normally, we lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day as a result
of our normal hair cycle.
However, when this cycle is abnormal and hair loss is no longer falling out
in a natural,
random pattern, you may develop a temporary or ongoing disease state.
This is termed Alopecia. Unfortunately, certain individuals are predisposed
to the types of hair loss which progress into this disease state. Physical harm
to the scalp,
certain medications, excessive use of styling products, surgical procedures,
severe infection, eating disorders, and certain physiological conditions,
such as thyroid disease, are other causes of temporary or permanent hair loss.
People with hair loss may be more likely to have
a negative body image than those without hair loss.
The top influences for hair loss are genetic in nature. For
instance, male pattern baldness
(androgenetic alopecia) is thought to result from such genetic predisposition.
Scientists are still trying to discover the exact mechanisms, or genetic blueprints,
that influence hair loss as a whole; but most agree that hair loss is polygenic,
or is caused by several genes rather than one specific genome. In addition,
the enzyme
5-alpha-reductase is thought to be another causative agent concerning hereditary
hair loss.
New drugs aimed to block this enzyme's action have proved successful in slowing
down the progression of hair loss. The inhibition of specific growth factors
(e.g. TGF-beta2)
and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent androgen, has also been effective in
numerous clinical
studies aimed at treating hair loss. However, genetic susceptibility, such as
hair follicle sensitivity,
hormones, and androgens, are still thought to be the main factors influencing
permanent hair loss in both sexes.
Traumatic Alopecia - results from hair being torn out of the scalp;
Drug-induced Alopecia - hair loss caused by the administration of a given medication;
Alopecia Areata - or patchy hair loss, is thought to occur
from a
immunological disorder and is usually reversible.
There are blood measurements that can be done to define existing
levels of enzymes and androgens,
but realistically, there is no definitive test to determine if a given individual
will or
will not lose hair. Although the causes of permanent hair loss are genetic,
the likelihood of one developing the disease is not necessarily solely dependent
on the
genes obtained from your mother's side of the family. It has been clearly established
that
both parents contribute to a child's risk for developing hair loss. However,
some individuals with no family history also develop permanent hair loss. Additionally,
Asian men are less likely then Caucasians to develop baldness. On average,
Asian men develop balding patterns nearly a decade later than whites. African-Americans
are approximately 4 times less likely to suffer from abnormal hair loss than
persons of other descent.
A doctor will usually diagnose your hair loss on the basis of
physical examination and
your medical history. This entails evaluating what medications you are currently
taking,
dietary and nutritional status, and hairdressing/grooming habits. Blood tests
and a
biopsy of hair is used by specialists to determine the integrity of a given
hair follicle.
This evaluation is used to establish the underlying cause of the hair thinning/balding,
and to decide what treatment options will prove most effective. In addition,
hair samples can also detect infection within the scalp. Traditional medicines
include:
Minoxidil – used for hair regrowth and to inhibit any additional loss of hair
Tretinion- decreases dermal layers on scalp to further the penetration
of applied products containing minoxidil
Finasteride (Propecia)
Hair Transplantation
Topical or Injectable Steroid Treatments
Radiation Therapy (PUVA)
Yes. Both diet and nutritional supplementation can provide
a positive influence
on hair growth and hair health, as deficiencies of specific nutrients can actually
promote a loss of hair. For example, B-vitamins and the mineral zinc are common
nutrients found in diet that can aid cell renewal and enhance the factors responsible
for hair growth. There is no doubt that an adequate is advantageous for hair
health.
However, Advecia's synergistic
blend takes nutritional application one step further,
by including specific nutrients that are not easily obtained from dietary sources
alone.
A U.S. patent has been issued for L-lysine, concerning its
ability to inhibit
5-alpha-reductase and subsequent management of various forms of hair loss.
Advecia not only includes L-lysine in its ingredient list, but also another
amino
acid responsible for increasing the nitric oxide used by hair to promote new
hair growth,
L-Arginine. Saw Palmetto and Beta-sisterol (a phytosterol common to many plants
and grain sources) are also key inclusions. Saw palmetto has been used for centuries
to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, due to its ability to inhibit testosterone's
action
upon the prostate gland. Like L-lysine, saw palmetto blocks 5-alpha-reductase,
effectively reducing DHT uptake by hair follicles and blocking the binding
of DHT upon androgen receptors.
Agents from green tea, such as catechins, (-)epigallocatechin-3-gallate,
and (-)
epicatechin-3-gallate, are more potent than those found in other plant species.
These agents have been shown in clinical studies to reduce testosterone's conversion
to DHT
- processes thought to enhance one's physiological potential for hair loss.
Lastly,
we implemented beneficial proanthocyanidins and procyanidins
(flavonoids found in woody plants) when developing this unique hair loss formula.
One of the more common sources, grape seed, has been shown to stimulate
epithelial cell growth and "check" the growth-inhibiting effect caused
by TGF-beta2.
A study published in 2004 supports the addition of this nutrient,
recommending an inclusion of proanthocyanidins in diet as a
means to support existing hair loss therapies.
Hair loss is a very complex process. Genetics are a determinant
and dictate
what a person's hair line will become. Advecia has been developed with this
premise in mind:
Although you cannot change your genetics, you can influence
the extent
of the hair lost with a combination of diet and nutritional supplementation.
We understand that most people will do whatever is within their
power
to prevent hair loss and to improve the current health of their existing hair.
We also realize that manufacturer's costs often outweigh the benefits you may
(or may not) derive from the use of their so-called "miracle" products.
Regardless, the earlier an effective treatment option for hair loss is implemented,
the better chance you'll have of saving hair that has not yet been affected.
And because today's medical treatments do not work 100% of the time,
Advecia is your natural alternative, that is effective. By using ingredients
backed by current research, Advecia allows you to take an aggressive
stance against hair loss at its outset and when trying to maintain existing,
healthy hair.
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