Hair loss is a universal problem. In fact, in the United States alone, approximately 21 million women and 35 million men are affected by hair loss. According to statistics, about 40% of the male population start losing hair by 35 years and 65% of men have hair loss by the time they reach their 60s.

Men who have male pattern baldness deal with the problem by using hair re-growth medications (e.g., finasteride or minoxidil), or wearing a hat or toupee. Others deal with the problem head on by sporting the "Mr. Clean" look. Many don't know, however, that another alternative exists: natural hair loss remedies. For centuries, native peoples have been using natural remedies to stop hair loss.

South American tribes have been using aloe vera for centuries to keep their hair thick and healthy. Today, aloe vera can be found not just in most American homes, but in many homes around the world as well. To use this natural hair loss remedy, rub a dollop of aloe vera gel into your scalp and hair each night. Aloe vera has superoxide dismutase, an enzyme know for its ability to trigger nitric oxide formation, stimulating growth of hair among those who have pattern baldness.

People know this herb to be effective in improving short-term memory and blood flow to the brain and skin. However, ginkgo biloba is also a natural hair loss remedy. Most herbalists believe the increased circulation to the head means the hair follicles receive more nutrients. To use this natural hair loss remedy, the recommended daily dosage is 120mg to 160mg spread among three doses.

Green tea contains catechins, a substance that promotes weight loss. The same substance has also been found to inhibit 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into DHT, which in turn causes hair loss. To use this natural hair loss remedy, drink a few cups of green tea daily. You can also take it in capsule form.

Saw palmetto is an herb that is popular among men because it has been found to have properties for protecting the prostate. However, saw palmetto also slows down hair loss, as well as encourage hair re-growth. Many commercial hair loss treatments contain saw palmetto. If you want to use this natural hair loss remedy in its pure form, it's recommended that you take 160mg two times a day.

Stinging nettle, like green tea, has been found to arrest hair loss by stopping the testosterone from becoming converted into DHT. And if you also suffer from allergies, stinging nettle will help you with those too. To use this natural hair loss remedy, take it in capsule form each day, preferably in 50mg to 100mg doses.

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian science of healing the self. It consists of a diet and herbal approach to preventing hair loss. Practitioners of Ayurveda recommend following a diet that consists of green leafy veggies, fruits, and milk, as well as yeast, soybean, buttermilk, and foods high in vitamin A. The Ayurvedic approach also espouses regular exercise in order to balance the energies in the body. One particular herb recommended by Ayurvedic practitioners is Bhringrak (Eclipta elba), which is an effective hair loss treatment. It also reportedly can darken hair that is turning white.