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My Journey to a Full Head of Hair

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Ladies loved stroking and pull my hair, I used to love it. One morning, I was dismayed to notice the first revealing signs of hair loss while brushing my teeth: hair was in the sink and noticed that the hair on top of my head was thinning out and less full than the sides of my head. I never imagined that hair loss would happen to me: Most of the men in my family have a full head of hair. .

I felt that I lost my self-confidence, once I noticed the thinning strands. I no longer wanted to brush my hair, wore caps as much as possible, and felt self conscious. My girlfriend and I weren’t as intimate as we were because I was concerned about her noticing the thinning patch on top of my head. My anxiousness was through the roof and my work performance fell because of my accumulated stress levels and inability to focus.

Thankfully, I found Advanced Hair Studio. One of my friends told me about it in passing. He had been observably balding far earlier than I had. However, one day at the gym, I noticed his hair looked full and fresh. He told me that Advanced Hair Studio was to thank.

I was convinced that it is the solution for me, I bought my first Advanced Hair Studio products and had them delivered overnight. The results were immediate: my hair felt stronger and thicker in just a few days. A month later and the thinning patch that caused me to worry myself sick was full of hair. I’d never before thought anti-balding products worked. However, after my experience with Advanced Hair Studio, I now know that there are products out there that can save men a lot of stress, grief, and worrying.

How I Regained My Hair

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

My hair loss treatment journey begun the day I started to notice my receding hair line and my bald spot growing bigger. I would always find ways to comb my hair in a certain way to hide my hair loss. I began wearing more hats on the weekends as I went out with my wife, acquaintances or family. Walking in to work every morning without my hat was a painful experience. You change the way you think when you are suffering from hair loss. It is so true that you never know what you have until you lose it. That can be accurate about your hair loss.

Having suffered from hair loss, I started to treasure every strand of hair that I had left. It was as if with each string of hair I lost, so was a small percentage of my self-confidence gone as well. A mate of mine had the same problem as me. I observed recently that he appeared so much more relaxed and it appears as though his hair was growing back. I didn’t wanted to bring it up but after a while I decided to ask. That is when I was recommended to Advanced Hair Studio. With just a few visits my friend Tom had not only regrown his hair, but his self-assurance as well. After seeing what Josh has achieved from Advanced Hair, I decided to pay them a visit.

I was a little sceptical at first. But outcomes were apparent within a few weeks. Not only on my head, but in my behavior. I began to lose the hats on the weekends and I quickly began to feel better about myself. My wife who has been complaining about my lack of interest in our relationship began to notice the change in that department as well. It is amazing how just a few visits to the Advanced Hair Studio had begun to change my life as a whole. I always felt as if the first thing people noticed about me was my bald spot. Now, I am not terrified to look people in the eyes again as I have my full set of self esteem back.

Advance Hair Studio has not only given me back my hair, but a big piece of my life as well. So, if anyone is going through hair loss I highly recommend them. Don’t let your self-assurance continue to be lost with your hair.

Treatments for Hair Loss in the Market

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Many men and women that suffer from hair loss often have low self esteem. Genetics, aging and hormonal instabilities all contribute to hair loss. However, people suffering from baldness or thinning hair, have many hair loss solutions to select from.

For balding men, Propecia (generic name Finasteride) is the only available doctor-prescribed hair loss treatment. The Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hormone causes baldness and this drug brings down the levels of this hormone. When taken daily, Propecia brings down DHT levels by up to 60%. Around half of all men who consume Propecia regrow hair on their scalps.

Another hair loss treatment that is available for men and women over-the-counter is Minoxidil (Rogaine). Based on research indicates Minoxidil works in roughly one out of every three men who apply the product twice daily. While the five-percent strength is not recommended for women, some physicians will prescribe the higher concentration. Patients applying the higher dose enhanced their hair growth.

Natural supplements are also used as hair loss treatments. Flaxseed and primrose oils contain essential fatty acids that make hair look thicker and healthier. Vitamin B3, B5, and B6 also stimulate hair growth. Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Coenzyme Q10 stimulate hair follicles to improve scalp circulation. Zinc, Kelp and Copper boost immune functions, aiding hair growth.

Laser hair therapy (LHT) is the latest hair loss treatment approved for women and men. This hair loss treatment uses low-light lasers to repair damaged hair cells. Research suggest that approximately 90 percent of patients regrow hair. Laser hair therapy also prevents additional hair thinning and loss.

Currently, more hair loss treatments are available to treat male-pattern baldness. However, researchers are conducting studies to further understand which hair loss treatments work best for women. While many options exist, early intervention is the key to improving hair loss and regaining self confidence.

My Journey to Regaining Confidence

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

The day I begun noticing my receding hairline and bald spot becoming bigger, I embarked on my hair loss treatment journey. I would always find ways to comb my hair in a certain way to hide my hair loss. I began to wear more and more hats on the weekends as I went out with my wife, acquaintances or family. Walking in to work every morning was a painful experience without my hat on. Your thinking changes when you are going through hair loss. It is so true that you never know what you have until you lose it. That can be accurate about your hair loss.

As I looked in the mirror I started to appreciate every one of the hair strands I had left. It was as if with each individual hair I lost, so was a small portion of my self-confidence gone as well. A mate of mine had been suffering the same problem as me. I observed recently that he seemed so much more relaxed and it appears as though his hair was growing back. I didn’t wanted to bring it up but after a while I decided to ask. That is when he told me about Advanced Hair Studio. My friend Josh told me that he had only had a few treatments and has already started to see some results, he not only regrown his hair, but his self-confidence as well. After seeing what Josh has achieved from Advanced Hair, I made up my mind to pay them a visit.

At first, I was a little skeptical. But within a few weeks the results were evident. Not only on my head, but in my behaviour. I started to lose the hats on the weekends and I quickly started to feel better about myself. My wife who has been unhappy about my lack of interest in our relationship began to notice the change in that department as well. It is amazing how just a few visits to the Advanced Hair Studio had begun to change my life as a whole. I always felt as if the first thing people noticed about me was my bald spot. Now, I am not frightened to look people in the eyes again as I have my full set of self esteem back.

Advance Hair Studio has not only given me back my hair little by little, but a big part of my confidence as well. If you are experiencing hair loss I highly recommend them as it has done so much for me in just a few months of treatments. Don’t let baldness take your self-confidence away.

Health Fashion Update: Medical Wigs to Edify Spirit in Tough Times

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

My mother and I never thought the incredible Belinda Utsinger, my life-long soul mate, could accessorize with lace front wigs. Her terrific long black hair was synonymous with her attitude. But surprise surprise. The woman remains celebrated because of her style. Very few think to notice that she relies on synthetic wigs. They look that good.

When we were young girls in Arizona, we always took turns winning Miss “SCH” four years running. Of course, until her medical hair loss took its toll and her hair thinned spottily. I suggested a few lace wigs. Whatever, she shrugged it off. The incredible woman fearlessly unveiled her innate beauty.

Appearing at her boyfriend Jacob’s rugby game, we ate nuts until a guy on other team purposefully kicked the sphere (or that thing they use) at the crowd. With quick reflexes she reached out for the thing and her head scarf jumped from her head, unveiling her thinning hair. Totally upreturbed, she walked over and delivered it right back at him. She’s that kind of girl.

However, it eventually got to her. Months later at our semi-monhtly stroll to the art gallery, the day she looked me in the eye and told me that she opts to do without hair as a statement. She missed her natural hair too much to think about human hair wigs, even if she wanted her hair back. She then the punk changed the subject and requested that I dismiss the notion. I didn’t know what to say.

I couldn’t drop it. The next morning, I IM’d with her about settling the wig issue. After a long deliberation we both ended up with the only logical action: lace front wigs for all! Wigs for the both of us, on me!

We had a ball wig shopping, floored by the fashionable styles. She couldn’t believe that human hair wigs could be so professionally crafted for a lot of people. These lace front wigs brought out her youthful spirit. As for me, put together a completely creative ensemble to match my synthetic wig. We stand together, you know. Last Christmas she gave me a photo of us in our wigs and thanked me for reintroducing, and explained it rekindles a real positive image that she’d forgotten. It’s a relief to have helped her rediscover the sassy, feminine girl I remember. I love her so much!

Date Talk: Great Expectations Builds Fulfilling Companionships

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

My friends say I’m “Cupid”, only ‘caus matchmaking is my second nature. I highly endorse joining Great Expectations. No escaping it, cupid happens when you’re not looking. The most reputable relationship experts, like this
Milwaukee dating service with a long-history of dating expertise, meet and get to know Milwaukee’s qualified singles and their dating preferences. They orchestrate effective introductions as any good friend does, for a personalized dating experience. Matchmaking is a hidden niche of dating services, providing powerful payoffs by changing working marriages till “death do us part”.

I have been giving more than my share of advice online and in my local column. What you’re reading is not clich©s. You know all that. Take an interest in your date, be diplomatic, do not be self-obsorbed, be honest and (an often-overlooked one) steer clear of contrasting qualifications in your mind. Relate to your date in the moment! Welcome magical moments if it feels right. Here’s a big no-no: keep it real and don’t complicate things needlessly, attempting to portray that you’re something is not you. What if the date develops into something deep, then you’ll be in an awkard place. But here’s the secret to dating, it always helps to have Great Expectations Milwaukee. Yes, companionship building is a gift I have kept up with since grade-school. Couples I matched from those who know me fashioned my title. Happy couples can’t go unnoticed.

There’s Carla and Daniel and their 4 little ones. Take a stab at who pegged these two at an improv class five years ago, and the compatibility is evident. Frank and Lindsay also new it was a match because I set them up on a blind date last year. But most importantly my sister Andrea and her life-mate. Those two get hitched in Vegas in early October. I love them both and they discovered their companionship via Great Expectations, on my suggestion.

Wow, I’ve been right on with these arrows, and very efficient too! However I have my shortcomings, as I focus on thanklessly matching up people discover the attitude needed to build a relationship, I forgot to tend to my own dating situation. Do you imagine happens when the dating expert seeks a dating service? I can’t wait to meet desirable Great Expectations Milwaukee singles, because if one is specialized in an area it’s easy to spot flaws. Perhaps that’s what has kept me from really getting serious about dating. More than most, I should understand it’s not good to keep up in life’s journey alone. And here we are, I’m listening to my own tips by meaningful companionship.

Cameron Hetrick

Expert Cupid

Look at Your Pictures More Often

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

It seems that just about everyone has a photo collection. Some of us have these photos up to look at on a regular basis, others of us hide them in a box under the bed or in the closet. If you have a box of pictures from your past and are not looking at them on a regular basis, you might want to start.

It is healthy to look at the pictures from your past on a regular basis, it will help you appreciate your life and all of the many fun things that you have been able to do. This is recommended because about ninety percent of your pictures are of times that were fun. You will usually have a big old smile on your face and the people around you will too. Seeing this will help you become in a better mood. We all want to feel better, exercise and acceletrim can help with your mood, and looking at these pictures from your past help too. If you are in your forties now it would be real cool to get out the photos from your teen years and early twenties. Each time you look at them you will think of fun and excitement. Focus in on the beach pictures and the pictures where you are doing a lot of physically fun activities. Just by looking at these pictures you can instantly feel better and experience a feeling of more energy.

Avoiding Arthritis

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Are there ways to avoid arthritis? Some people have a genetic predisposition to it, which causes their body to either quit producing enough synovial fluid in the joints or, in autoimmune versions, for the immune system to start attacking the body. But apart from our genes, are there things that might lead to arthritis? I’ve heard cracking joints, like in the fingers, can cause it, but I don’t think that’s the case, unless a person does it repetitively. I would think things like glucosamine for joint health, eating right, avoiding too much alcohol or drugs, and doing moderate and low impact exercise would help.

My grandmother used to have really bad arthritis in her fingers. I remember her, especially in the heart of winter, wrapping her fingers around her coffee mug, waiting for the warmth to seep in and relieve some of her pain. The only trouble is, the pain is caused by inflammation, which irritates the nerves, and the heat only increases the inflammation. Really, ice is the best treatment, but it aches so much! I wish there were a way to ice arthritic joints in a way that didn’t have that cold, stinging, tingling, then finally numbing sensation and instead skipped straight to the numbing.