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postures like the shoulder or headstand. Be aware that these more advanced poses should not be attempted on your own. Find a yoga class that suits your needs with an instructor that can guide you.
Wear the hair loose whenever possible to avoid pulling at the scalp. The circular scalp massage mentioned earlier in this chapter is also helpful.
Super Hair Smoothie
Whirl the following ingredients in a blender. Drink and enjoy. It's delicious and has all the nutrients needed for a radiant head of hair.
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1 cup apple juice
1/2 ripe banana
1 cup organic low-fat yogurt
1 Tbsp. Nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp. lecithin
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 tsp. bee pollen
1/2 tsp. sea kelp
1 Tbsp. blackstrap molasses
If the hair roots are still alive, a folk remedy suggests rubbing a clove of garlic over the scalp before bed (preferably when sleeping alone!) Shampoo and condition in the morning.
I personally know of three men who have told me the following remedy worked for them for stopping hair loss. Buff your fingernails against each other in a circular motion. Do this five minutes at a time, three times daily. This sure beats biting your nails and is also said to help slow down hair loss and graying. Get rid of negative thought patterns. Rather than saying, "I'm losing all my hair," try "I'm taking better care of myself. My hair will grow thick." If all else fails, baldness itself can be beautifuland it is wise to accept this. To preserve the hair that you

 
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