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With the average person having about 100,000 hair follicles on the scalp to produce head hair, much work is going on daily in these tiny hair factories. Understanding the process of hair growth and how hair is formed can give a better understanding of why production stops resulting in hair loss.
Let's take a brief tour of the hair follicle with explanations in layman's terms, given the fact that few of us have taken medical studies.
The tour starts at the outer layer of skin called the epidermis which in turn has three layers starting with the germinative layer at the bottom, the granular layer above, and finally the cornified layer, the part which is visible.
The Bottom
The hair follicles are tiny pear shaped cups located in the germinative and granular layers of the skin on the scalp. While there are numerous layers and components that make up the hair follicle, our attention centers on the dermal papilla, located at the bottom end of the hair follicle.
Tiny blood vessels provide the nourishment needed for the dermal papilla or bulb shaped part of the hair follicle to keep up new cell production.
Now here is where a fascinating process kicks in. As new cells are formed in the bulb shaped dermal papilla, older cells are pushed upwards. As they reach the top of the bulb the cells are remarkably arranged into cylindrical layers, one inside the other, six in total.
While the outer 3 layers form a sheath in the hair follicle, the inner 3 layers begin to form the actual hair.
Other cells in the bulb produce the pigment (melanin) that gives hair its color. As the hair moves up the hair follicle, being pushed up as new cells are formed, the pigment or melanin in the inner part of the hair is carried upwards also.
The Middle
It is in the middle of the hair follicle that the cells which have been growing die. As they push upward they harden and now consist of a variety of proteins called keratins forming what we recognize as hair. Keratins are made up of smaller units called amino acids.
Interestingly some of these keratin proteins contain a high level of sulphur. (Some hair loss herbal remedies on the market use sulphur containing amino acids to provide an underlying matrix for healthy hair growth. See resource box below for NewHair Biofactors)
The Top
As this process of new cell creation from the bottom pushes older cells to the middle where they die and harden they finally arrive at the top of the hair follicle where they emerge from the scalp as the hair shaft.
Sebaceous glands near the top of the hair follicle produce an oily secretion called 'sebum' which helps make the hair water proof, and plays an important role in preventing bacteria from getting out of control which may become harmful.
Hair Close-Up
When you examine a hair under a powerful microscope you will see the surface almost resembles the scales on a fish. When the scales are smoothed in one direction the hair looks shiny and lays flat. When the scales are roughed up by an ingredient that moves 'against the grain' the hair appears stiffer and stands up. This characteristic is utilized in some hair products that claim to increase body and volume.
To use another comparison, hair may be likened to a tree with a tough outer bark. The inner shaft of the hair is moist lying beneath the protective bark. If the outer protective covering is stripped off through rough treatment the inner part of the hair, the cortex, is exposed and may break.
What does this tour of the hair follicle teach us about hair loss and hair growth?
It can be seen that hair production is an amazingly complex process that can be affected by many things. As these tiny hair factories, the hair follicles depend on a supply of healthy, oxygenated blood that is part of a healthy circulatory system, lifestyle choices are likely to affect hair loss and hair growth to a considerable degree.
So if you are concerned about thinning hair, take a look at your diet and exercise regimen. They can have a huge bearing on the health of your skin and scalp.
Helpful Resources
Jonathon E. Phillips, a leading hair loss analyst, firmly believes in this 'whole body' approach to hair loss rather than relying on prescription drugs which often require almost a lifetime commitment with subsequent side effects.
He sets out his Step-By-Step Hair Power Regimen in his illuminating 168 ebook "Hair Loss No More." I personally have a copy and enthusiastically recommend it to anyone concerned about hair loss. (See resource box)
Another resource I use is a hair shampoo from a company called Nisim International, hair specialists for over 20 years. Their NewHair Biofactors System contains a deep cleansing shampoo which neutralizes the effect of DHT, the substance which gets into the hair follicle and basically shuts it down causing loss of hair. Again, see the resource box for details.
An understanding of hair growth can help us be very cautious when evaluating the claims of some hair loss products on the market which attempt to treat the problem superficially from the outside rather than getting to the root of the problem from the inside.
Additionally, educating ourselves about hair growth and the function of the hair follicle can be a major factor in controlling hair loss and doing what is necessary in our lives to promote healthy hair growth.
Mike Jones is a writer and webmaster with over 10 years experience. His recommendations:
Take good care of your hair with the NewHair Biofactors System with deep cleansing anti-DHT shampoo:
http://www.1bodycare.com/newhair.htm
Browse the groundbreaking ebook "Hair Loss No More" here:
http://www.4-hair-loss-solutions.com/hair-loss-no-more-guide.html
Hair Loss Research Library:
http://www.4-hair-loss-solutions.com/Hair-Loss-Library
Americans and our Health Care Crisis
American's are facing a dilemma. This dilemma unfortunately may not have a tunnel with any light ahead. Can anyone really step up and help our Americans?
Whenever an election is approaching, politicians talk about America's "looming health care crisis" as if they actually plan to do something about it if and when they are elected. Experts who study the cost of health care say it is one of the most serious problems the country faces in terms of cost and quality of care.
Politicians often use this crisis as a mechanism to catch our attention and in turn giving us an unproductive theory on how to resolve this ever going matter.
Who Provides Health Insurance? The Government?
Federal, state and local governments insure 39 million workers (including military), 39 million Medicare recipients (a number destined to increase as the first baby-boomers turn 65), and 41 million on Medicaid. Of course, governments do not generate any revenue themselves. It all comes from one place: taxpayers. With an average of 7 health insurance and pharmaceutical lobbyists for each Congressman, it's easy to understand why legislators drag their feet when it comes to improving health care for their constituents. (Anyway, they all get free health insurance for life. They're probably saying "What's the big deal?")
Employers
Employers offer health insurance to 120 million Americans. Those who choose to accept the insurance have hundreds of dollars a month deducted from their paychecks as their share of the premium their employers pay to health insurance providers. In 2008, the average worker paid over $2900 for his or her share of group insurance provided through an employer. That doesn't include annual deductibles and co-pays for visits to doctors, prescriptions, hospital stays, surgeries, and so forth.
The National Coalition on Health Care reports that employee's insurance premiums increased by 73% from 2001-2007. Compare that to a cumulative inflation rate over the same period of 14%, and a cumulative wage boost of 15%. Obviously, that 1% difference doesn't come anywhere near meeting the 73% premium increase.
Of course, the employers' share of premiums is increasing too. In fact, the NCHC web site relates this troubling information: "Health insurance expenses are the fastest-growing cost component for employers. Unless something changes dramatically, health insurance costs will overtake profits by 2008." Since the whole point of being in business is to make a profit, employers have some choices: (1) pass part of the additional premium on to employees; (2) pay new employees less and give smaller raises to others; (3) charge more for their products and services, and/or (4) stop offering employees health insurance all together.
Even if you get your insurance through an employer, you have to be very careful that you read and understand the fine print. Don't see a doctor without prior authorization. Don't see one out of the "network" without expecting to pay a good portion of the doctor's fee yourself. Do you need to go to a hospital? Let's hope you're conscious and thinking straight, because you may need to call the health insurance company from the car or the ambulance to get their approval.
We've all heard the horror stories of people who rushed someone to the "wrong" hospital in an emergency and were denied coverage by the insurance company because it didn't have "an agreement" with that particular hospital.
What about "the uninsured"?
You might be thinking there must be "some program" to help the uninsured. The fact is that if you have an income, you don't qualify for a "program." Even if you're a single mom making only minimum wage, you can't qualify for Medicaid. People without insurance who do see a doctor often can't fill their prescriptions, or they take less than the amount prescribed. When they get sick, they simply hope to get better, and often the condition spirals into something more serious and more expensive to treat. That's where the emergency room comes in. The costs for the slightest problem are mind-boggling-over a thousand dollars to stitch up a cut, for instance. The hospital will try to collect. If you can't pay, your credit rating could be affected.
In October of 2007, over 49 million Americans had no health insurance. Eighty percent of these are working people and their dependents. Some work for an employer who offers no insurance plan, or they make so little they cannot afford to buy into the program. Many are self-employed, and feel they simply cannot afford the unreasonably high premiums for individual insurance, or they have pre-existing conditions and the only policies they can get exclude those.
Dr. Sran states there is no real solution in sight. Families across the country need health coverage while our government looks on and with open ears but with no real concrete evidence in this ever growing issue.
What You Can Do
1. Make a Choice. The health insurance crisis is a real and growing problem. You can choose to believe that the government or your employer will cover increasing costs or not hit you too hard for your share of the premium, or you can choose to go uninsured and hope that you and your family will stay well. It is not an issue where you can take an ostrich attitude and put your head in the sand. You need to make a choice.
2. Set Up an Emergency Account Many uninsured workers have made the choice to take control of the problem themselves by setting up their own medical savings accounts. Instead of paying $600-$1200 a month in individual-policy insurance premiums, they choose to deposit the money in an interest-bearing account, CD, or other "sure money" account. The funds are their own, whether they are needed or not.
3. Find a Way to Fund It If you decide to set up a medical savings account, you'll want to deposit as much money as you can as quickly as possible so it can go to work for you making interest. Even if you work for an outside employer and have group health insurance, that extra money in your medical savings account will give you the security of knowing that you'll be able to meet deductibles, co-pays, and other expenses your policy deems "not covered."
This discussion will be the topic of concern for many elections to come but who will devise a clear cut, proven, sustainable plan for our "Heath Care" crisis states Dr. Sran. We can only pray that a solution is forth coming and is actually in the works as we speak.
About the Author
Dr. Sran is a renowned business expert in the field of finance. He is a sought after business coach, researcher and author.
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