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by Richard Mitchell, Ric

Herbs hold an obvious appeal for many people because they support the body's natural healing mechanisms to target the cause of the problem, as opposed to merely tackling the symptoms. It would be wrong to present herbal hair loss remedies as a miracle solution for all sufferers - there is however growing evidence to support the view that some herbal remedies offer real hope to many people.

Let's examine the case for some of the more popular remedies to determine if they're worth trying.

Ginkyo biloba - this popular herb is thought to improve blood circulation to the brain and skin. Herbalists believe that the increased flow of blood to the brain area delivers more nutrients to the hair follicle thus promoting hair regrowth. The recommended dose is 120-160mg of dry extract each day spread over three doses.

Green tea (Camellia sinesis) - it is thought that catechins found in green tea may inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase that converts testosterone into hair-unfriendly DHT. It is therefore believed to be effective in preventing and treating male pattern type baldness. You should drink several cups of green tea each day or take it in capsule form as instructed by the manufacturer.

He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) - also known as Fo-Ti, this Chinese herb has traditionally been used to reduce hair loss. It is found in many commercial preparations, or in tea and capsule form.

Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) - derived from the bark of an evergreen, it works in a similar way to green tea. It is widely used to treat prostate problems and male pattern baldness. Users should take 60-500mg per day in pill or capsule form.

Saw palmetto (Seranoa repens) - this is the current treatment of choice for many men due to its ability to protect the prostate, slow hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. It forms the core element of many commercially prepared hair loss treatments but can easily be obtained in its pure form. The recommended dose is a 160mg capsule twice each day, but make sure the ingredients are made from the berry extract not the dried berries themselves.

Stinging nettle (Urtica diocia) - this has long been favored as a means of preventing hair loss due to its ability to block the conversion of testosterone into DHT. It can be taken in pill or capsule form with an optimum dose of 50-100mg per day. It is particularly effective when combined with pygeum and saw palmetto.

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Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) is a type of surgery that inhibits the amount of food allowed into the stomach'it restricts both food intake and the number of calories and nutrients the body absorbs. More specifically, the surgery removes approximately 70% of the stomach, making the stomach much smaller, which helps promotes weight loss for people who suffer from obesity.

Additionally, BPD alters the typical process of digestion by enabling food to bypass part of the small intestine resulting in fewer absorbed calories. This creates a feeling of fullness quicker than you would normally experience.

There are two biliopancreatic diversion surgeries: a biliopancreatic diversion and a biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.

? In the biliopancreatic diversion surgery, a portion of the stomach is removed. The remaining part of the stomach is joined to the lower portion of the small intestine.

? In the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch surgery, a smaller portion of the stomach is removed, but the rest of the stomach stays attached to the duodenum, or the upper part of the small intestine. The duodenum gets attached to the lower part of the small intestine.

These operations can be done two ways: by making a small incision in the stomach, an open procedure, or by making a large incision in the stomach and using small tools and a camera to guide the surgery, otherwise known as laparoscopic surgery.

In the Biliopancreatic diversion procedure, a small pouch remains that is connected directly to the last piece of the small intestine, entirely bypassing the duodenum and the jejunum. Pancreatic secretions and bile flow through the bypassed biliopancreatic channel. The place where all of the fluids?bile and pancreatic digestive fluids?and food are combined is the common channel. These fluids help break down fats and nutrients that the body absorbs and mixes before entering the colon. Surgeons who perform these procedures utilize a variety of formulas to decide how long each channel should be according to the patient's body and their needs.

Recent studies showed that after the biliopancreatic diversion, patients lost 72% of their excess body weight, and furthermore, that weight loss was maintained for 18 years.

Please be aware that this procedure could cause dumping syndrome, which occurs when food moves too rapidly through the stomach and intestines. Weakness, nausea, sweating, faintness, and diarrhea may be experienced right after eating. It is important to note that in a biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, this dumping syndrome does not occur.

Most doctors will consider this procedure only for patients who have had trouble losing weight by other methods, and who are at a high risk for developing serious health problems as a result of their weight. Surgery is typically considered when you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or if you have a disabling or life-threatening condition related to your weight.

Take your time finding someone you can trust, and feel comfortable with, to perform this procedure for you. Make sure it's a highly qualified health professional with expertise in the specialty you are interested in.

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