Andropause and Hair Loss

Andropause and hair loss often go hand in hand. Imagine clumps of hair
falling off your head, or observing strands of once healthy hair collecting in
the shower drain. Maybe you run your hand through your hair and feel it
thinning. It can feel daunting and quite scary.

Typically, hair loss is a result of an imbalance of male testosterone hormone in
the body. Instead of infusing the hair with healthy testosterone, enzymes
break it down to a simpler form known as dihydrotestosterone.

An excess of this hormone has the effect of decreasing the size of hair
follicles which eventually break down and make your hair fall off sporadically.
The medical condition that is best associated with hair loss in Andropause
sufferers is hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a by-product of decreasing
levels of Human Growth Hormone, which is responsible for regulating our
aging process. Andropause sufferers¡¯ hormones have a profound effect on
the rate and consistency of hair loss. Dihydrotestosterone (considered by
medical circles the strongest, most potent form of testosterone) is
responsible for building and growing body hair in men (at normal levels - an
excess causes hair degeneration.)

This includes body hair, pubic hair, head hair, armpit hair ¨C any hair. DHT is
directly produced in the skin, made to work by supporting enzymes that
break it down for distribution throughout the body. DHT levels are present
more in certain areas of the body than in others ¨C explaining why we may
have a full crop of hair on our heads and little bushes of hair on our chests
and backs. Realize, women also have DHT in their bodies but produce less of
it.

That explains why women don¡¯t have body hair. Case in point: an excess of
DHT is prevalent in Andropause sufferers, explaining the reason for hair loss.
The enzyme used to break down testosterone to dihydrotestosterone is
¡§over activated¡§ - working too hard and too fast.

This is the primary cause for this Andropausal condition. As
aforementioned, dihydrotestosterone is present more in certain
areas of the body than in others. For this reason, men¡¯s hair can fall
into funny patterns. You know, the balding train station clerk you might
have seen with more hair on his scalp than the top of his head. The shrinking
of hair follicles as a result of the production of DHT is attributed to this.

How hair grows is a wondrous thing in itself that needs to be recognized.
Typically, hair grows at a rate of a quarter inch every 2 weeks. Andropause
sufferers have their ¡§hair growth cycles¡§ disrupted when there is
erratic growth of some hair strands where ¡§new¡§ hair pushed
¡§old¡§ hair out. Because Andropause is a period of hormonal
imbalance, a lack of hormonal stability and poor homeostasis
(holistic balance) in the body pushes things out of whack.

If you want to maintain healthy strands of hair, one thing you can
do is hit that stair climber machine fellas! Exercise reverses the
aging process and may certainly reverse this symptom. There are
also hair loss products that can help you recapture your hair.

Secondary causes of hair loss in men suffering Andropause is
stress. More specifically, stress raises the levels of cortisol and
cortisone (known as stress hormones) in the body. Eating non-
nutritional foods also speeds up hair loss.
Pretty much any activity that speeds up the aging process will
speed up your hair loss.

Stay away from caffeinated drinks, fast foods, and cigarette
smoking to keep running your hands through your thick mane
longer. Participate in recreational activities to reduce stress and
light up your life with a proper exercise regimen.
If you¡¯re suffering from this condition, don¡¯t let it affect you in the least bit!
Andropause should not serve as a punishment ¨C rather, a realization of a
future for the better.

The information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not
intended as medical advice.

About the Author

Andropause and hair loss often go hand in hand. But there are plenty of things you can do to stop hair loss and promote healthy growth. Find out what you need to do now.

An Alternative Treatment for TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Syndrome

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), sometimes referred to as myofacial pain dysfunction or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome, is a condition involving pain in the muscles of the jaw used for chewing (masticatory muscles) and/or the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull.

There are limitations in the use of the jaw and joint sounds (clicking, popping or grating noises) when the jaw is used. However, many people normally have such joint sounds in the absence of pain. Pain can spread to the muscles of the shoulders and neck. More rarely, TMD can cause disturbances of vision and balance.

These symptoms are created from the overall position of the bones of the head. Why would TMD occur? The main reason is the position of the temporomandibular joints. When the temporal bones are not positioned symmetrically, the mandible has difficulty making smooth contact with the skull. The temporomandibular joints are stressed separately and uniquely. When the jaw joint binds, there are joint sounds and often, but not always, pain. The cranial balancing pattern, obviously asymmetrical with the TMD, requires a painful position of the neck bones and musculature to maintain stability. This results in headaches, neck and shoulder pain, jaw pain and even problems with vision. The lop-sided, uneven positions of the temporal bones can lead to balance problems.

I have seen repeated, great results using Neurocranial Restructuring® to treat TMD. The correction for TMD must address the problems of the entire skull, not just the local symptoms. When NCR® treatment has progressed and the pain decreases from improved function of the entire head, the patterns of chewing are different. Usually it will be better, but sometimes it can seem worse, especially with bridges, crowns and fillings that are shaped for the mouth of a crooked head. When poor occlusion occurs, it is important to see a dentist for fine-tuning of the shape of the biting surfaces of the teeth. Continued chewing with a poor bite can traumatize the skull and move the bones of the skeleton into a different, undesirable pattern of stabilization. Rarely, dental orthopedics or even orthodontia will be required.

Generally, other treatments are secondary. The use of acupuncture, massage, stress management and nutrition are powerful only as adjuncts to NCR®, the fundamental treatment approach for TMD.

About the Author

Dr. Dean Howell created NCR® to help himself and his patients overcome the intense pain and physical suffering from injuries. One of the conditions include temporomandibular joint TMJ Patients with TMD and TMJ conditions began to respond to NCR® therapy sessions.