Dear Louise,
This may sound like a simple question and not worth answering, but this problem affects me every day. I’m a guy, and I’m losing my hair. I’m wondering if your books and ideas of positive thinking can help in any way. Thanks for your time.
D.M. , Boulder, Colorado

Dear D.M.,
Simple questions are all worth answering! More than 30 million men and 20 million women have thinning or falling hair. This column doesn’t have the space to totally address this issue; however, there’s a book I highly recommend: Healthy Healing by Dr. Linda Rector Page. It’s available in almost every health-food store, and is now in its 12th expanded, updated edition. This book addresses the many factors, both internal and external, that are involved in hair loss and which can lead to improved thickness and regrowth.

A key component to hair loss is circulation. I ask you now to relax your scalp. If your scalp is relaxed, then it’s certain that you’re tightening your scalp through stress. You can consciously relax your scalp 20 to 30 times a day. You can massage it. You can do hourly deep breathing exercises. All this will definitely allow the hairs on your head to have more room to grow.

Do get the book (the Website is www.healthyhealing.com). It has so much more in it, and addresses hundreds of physical ailments.

Affirm: I love my hair, and I now do everything I can to allow it to be healthy, rich,
and full.

Dear Louise,
I’ve been experiencing anxiety attacks. What should I do to avoid this awful feeling? I’ve also been very depressed, and I’ve lost faith.
G.G., Puerto Rico

Dear G.G.,
Anxiety attacks come from feeling helpless about emotional and physical stresses encountered in daily life. Lack of B vitamins can stress the nerves; even drugs like Prozac put us at risk for panic attacks. Going through the day holding our breath can also contribute to these feelings. Your thinking is so mixed up that you’re frightening yourself.

You need to sit down and take several deep breaths and be aware that Life loves you. Say to yourself: All is well. Out of this situation only good will come, and I am safe. Repeat this to yourself over and over. Keep breathing. Go for a walk. Exercise is good for reducing panic. Breathe deeply as you walk, and find as many things as you can to appreciate and be grateful for. It sounds simple, but simple things work the best.

Make sure you eat well—that means no junk food. Magnesium would be good to take for your nerves. You will come out of this. You will turn your life around for the better. I know you can do it!

Dear Louise,
If I’m working on my abundance, what answer should I give to my children when they constantly ask for things they want me to buy them (candies, toys, activities, etc. )? I’m tired of answering, " I don’t have money right now." I know that this isn’t a positive thing for me to say.
P.M., New Mexico

Dear P.M.,
Children will always ask for as much as they can. It’s up to you to set the boundaries.
No child gets everything they ask for! You don’t mention how old the children are. Do they get allowances? If so, then they can also learn about budgets. Don’t feel guilty about saying a simple "No." Things you can also say are: "It’s not in the budget right now."
"The candy fund is empty at the moment." "Whining doesn’t work." "Let’s enjoy the things we do have."

Learn to work on abundance together. You can all say affirmations to increase prosperity: My income is constantly increasing. I prosper wherever I turn. I am a money magnet. Money comes from expected and unexpected sources. I bless my money with love. I am comfortable with what I have now. I am grateful for everything in my life. Life loves me and takes care of me.

Louise L. Hay is a metaphysical teacher and the bestselling author of 27 books, including You Can Heal Your Life, Empowering Women, and Inner Wisdom. Since beginning her career as a Science of Mind minister in 1981, she has assisted thousands of people in discovering and using the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing. Louise's works have been translated into 25 different languages in 33 countries throughout the world.

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