Results 1 to 6 of 6

Threaded View

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Posts
    40

    Default Acupuncture & Hair loss

    Acupuncture & Hair


    while some patients have been treated specifically for hair related diseases and problems, often, when patients are treated for other physical issues, their hair naturally improves along with their body".

    Chinese medicine is a holistic medicine. This means that there is an awareness that what affects the body, will also affect the mind and what affect the mind will also affect the spirit. Going in the opposite direction, an emotional disorder can manifest in the body as a disease or other disharmony.

    "Chinese medicine and acupuncture teaches that the condition of the hair on the human body is ruled by two different physical organs in the body. While the kidneys have primary ruler ship over hair that on the scalp and head, the lungs actually govern all other hair on the human body".

    An example of this kidney connection is the fact that premature graying of the hair is considered by Chinese medical practioners to be directly related to a deficiency of "Kidney Jing". Dr. Mauro explained that "Jing is a substance that is stored and produced by the Kidneys that controls hair".

    So what does this mean? "when there is damage, weakness or disease affecting the kidneys, scalp hair will often react by falling out or becoming dry, brittle or damaged". "the kidneys and to some extent, the liver, can impact hair color, or lack of color". Which ties back to the premature graying of the hair due to a kidney deficiency.

    As previously explained, the overall color and condition of the hair is often a key indicator or illness in the body.

    Needles, Diet & Herbs

    Vitamins

    "proper nutrition and vitamin supplementation can help overcome a majority of hair problems like weak strands or sluggish growth" serious hair loss issues need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for appropriate treatment.

    often combines a series of "needle treatments with Chinese herbs and special diet" to deal with "chronic or progressive hair related diseases".

    Can it cure all forms of hair loss including baldness? "Depending on a variety of factors that must be evaluated many cases can be significantly improved with the use of a custom designed treatment program."

    Does acupuncture really help hair loss and baldness issues? Many practioners do treat their patients for hair related diseases with some measure of success. Although needles may be utilized, the course of treatment prescribed may include a combination of Chinese herbs and diet along with the acupuncture.

    The Hubei Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, #1, (published in 1994, page 49) reported the results of a study of 30 cases of baldness that were treated and studied over time. The study reported the successful reversal of hair loss for 25 out of 30 cases through the combined application of Chinese herbs and acupuncture treatments.

    Summary
    Can acupuncture actually help with hair problems? While I personally believe it can, I am sure this is a controversial topic that should be examined on an individual basis.

Similar Threads

  1. Dealing With Hair Loss and My Concerns For The Future | Mike?s Hair Loss Story
    By tbtadmin in forum The Bald Truth: Show Archives
    Replies: 31
    Last Post: 01-03-2022, 02:05 AM
  2. Crash Diet, weight loss and Hair loss and itchiness
    By beeswaxtnt in forum Introduce Yourself & Share Your Story
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-22-2014, 01:59 PM
  3. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 01-14-2010, 04:20 PM
  4. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 08-06-2009, 06:40 PM
  5. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 10-29-2008, 02:18 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

» IAHRS

hair transplant surgeons

» The Bald Truth

» Recent Threads

Benefits of Resveratrol for hair and health
05-05-2022 01:46 AM
Last Post By felixten
Yesterday 11:59 PM
1800 graft repair case results by Dr. Lindsey
03-27-2024 08:38 AM
Last Post By Dr. Lindsey
03-27-2024 08:38 AM
Navigating the German Job Market as a Kenyan Citizen
11-04-2023 06:31 AM
Last Post By Keegan212
03-27-2024 03:51 AM