There is again no sure-fire way to prevent all hair loss;
however, there are some methods that have been used that
work on some people. In addition to the dietary
improvements and suggestions already offered, there are
some naturopathic remedy suggestions. Massage and
aromatherapy have been used with some success. In minor
cases of temporary hair loss, hair growth can be stimulated
by massage, since blood and oxygen flow to the scalp must
be healthy in order for hair to grow. A blend of six drops
each of lavender and bay essential oils in a base of four
ounces of either almond, soybean or sesame oil massaged
into the scalp and allowed to sit for 20 minutes has been
used by aroma therapists to stimulate the scalp. Once the
mixture is in the scalp for 20 minutes, wash your hair and
scalp with your normal shampoo mixed with three drops of
bay essential oil. Massaging the scalp in general for a
couple of minutes a day can stimulate blood flow to the
hair follicles and in mild cases stimulate some hair growth.
Of course, one must be careful to be gentle when
massaging and not tug at the hair or use the fingernails
when massaging the scalp. If one is concerned about
fingernails getting in the way due to extra long fingernails,
there are several options. One is a flat-handed massage,
which whi le not as effective as the finger massage can
provide some circulatory benefits and results. There are
several electric massagers on the market that have an
