You are here:

Choosing Alternative Therapies/Natural Remedies for Thinning Hair

Advertisement

Expert: - 6/2/2010


Question
Hello Dorene,

I'm a 37 caucasian male who is experiencing thinning hair. I understand that there are medications and surgeries I can undergo, but I prefer natural remedies to restore my hair because I don't like the side effects of medications and I'm afraid that hair transplant surgery may go wrong unless it is performed by a true professional, and top of that, its very expensive. I want a treatment that fit within my budget.

Do you know of any?

Best regards,

Steven

Answer
Hi, Steven,

Thank you for submitting your question. It sounds like you are spending a lot of time considering your options, which is the way to go! I would also suggest, however, you discuss this issue with your primary health care provider. You also can discuss natural approaches with your primary health care provider, such as herbs and essential oils.

The ACHS Apothecary Shoppe College Store does carry a hair tonic kit, which includes the essential oils rosemary, lavender, basil, thyme, and cedarwood. This might provide a good starting point for you to talk to your primary health care provider. Here is the link if you're interested: http://www.apothecary-shoppe.com/product_info.php?cPath=83&products_id=1618

I hope that helps, Steven.

Warm Regards,
Dorene Petersen
President, American College of Healthcare Sciences

Choosing Alternative Therapies

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Dorene Petersen

Expertise

I can answer questions related to the process of accreditation, legal issues relating to accreditation, accreditation and transfer of credit, accreditation and military funding, the benefits of accreditation for students and the distance learning community, how potential students can learn more about and verify accreditation, the philosophy of distance learning, the development of distance learning, distance learning and curriculum design, as well as questions relating to holistic health and holistic health education, including: Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Herbalist, naturopathy, aromatherapy, herbalism, homeopathy, flower essences, iridology, holistic nutrition, wellness consulting, and phytotherapy.

Experience

I founded the American College of Healthcare Sciences (formerly the Australasian College of Health Sciences) in 1978 and serve as College President. My BA is in Archaeology and Anthropology from Otago University, New Zealand, I have a Diploma in Natural Therapeutics from the South Pacific College of Natural Therapies in Auckland, New Zealand, and am a certified acupuncturist with specialized training in Chinese herbal medicine and moxibustion. I also serve as Chair of the Aromatherapy Registration Council (ARC) and am a member of the Research and Educational Standards Subcommittee of the DETC.

Organizations
I currently serve as Chair of the Aromatherapy Registration Council (ARC), an independent, nonprofit organization that administers the national examination in aromatherapy to ensure minimum standards of training and safety knowledge of registered aromatherapists. I also am a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild.

Publications
My articles have appeared in Alternative Therapies in Clinical Practice, The News Quarterly, Making Scents, The Herbarist, and on Blogcritics.org.

Education/Credentials
My BA is in Archaeology and Anthropology from Otago University, New Zealand, I have a Diploma in Natural Therapeutics from the South Pacific College of Natural Therapies in Auckland, New Zealand, and am a certified acupuncturist with specialized training in Chinese herbal medicine and moxibustion.

Awards and Honors
In 2009, I was awarded the Professional Service Award from the International Herb Association for her outstanding contributions to the herb industry.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.