Neil Strauss, Author of “The Game” - This Week on The Bald Truth 12/7/08

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Finding your “inner game” is what separates those who allow hair loss to paralyze their lives, from those who choose to turn adversity into self evolution and opportunity.

This week on The Bald Truth, Spencer and Dave will be joined by New York Times best-selling author Neil Strauss, a man who not only chose to take charge of his own world, but decided to share his experiences with the rest of us AFC’s (Average Frustrated Chumps).

Neil is best known as the author of the wildly successful book The Game, Penetrating The Secret society of  Pickup Artists, and is also the coauthor of three New York Times bestsellers: Jenna Jameson’s How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, Motley Crue’s The Dirt, and Marilyn Manson’s The Long Hard Road Out of Hell. He is also the coauthor of Dave Navarro’s Don’t Try This At Home, a Los Angeles Times bestseller.

For those of you who think it’s impossible to live and “love” after hair loss, this show is for you.

You won’t want to miss this one!

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Where do you get your medical information? We’ll, if you’re living in the 21st century and reading this article the answer is probably the internet. As a matter of fact, the world wide web is the most widely used source for medical information both by medical professionals and the lay public. Did you ever ask yourself where this information came from or if it’s even accurate?

Well, if you’re researching surgical hair restoration you should!

Just like any other industry selling a product or service, the hair loss and hair transplant field is a fiercely competitive business. It is an industry that is almost completely unregulated. Any doctor who has a valid medical license can claim that they are an expert hair transplant surgeon and market themselves to the unsuspecting public as a “leader” in the field. Anyone can launch a hair loss website and control the flow of information as they see fit. [Read more]

Propecia Gets OK From The WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency)

Pro athletes can rejoice in knowing that they no longer have to choose between their careers and maintaining their potential multimillion dollar image.

News that Propecia will be taken off the World Anti-Doping Agency’s “banned” list has been received with cheers from the world’s follically-challenged athletes, but is it too little too late for those who have already suffered career shattering blows from the anti-doping agency?

Some athletes say that it is.

New Zealand tennis pro Mark Nelson’s career has all but grinded to a halt after being banned for two years just because he wanted to save his hair. His world ranking has dropped dramatically, making it very difficult to recoup from his forced hiatus from the sport.

Other professional athletes who have tested positive for Propecia in recent years include NHL goalie Jose Theodore, Brazilian soccer legend Romário, Italian golfer Alessandro Pissilli, Zach Lund the U.S. skeleton racer, and German wheelchair basketball player Ahmet Coskun  who was banned  from the Paralympics after testing positive for the drug. [Read more]

FDA Warns HairMax LaserComb Makers About Illegal Sales of Non-FDA Cleared Devices

Los Angeles - U.S. Regulators have warned Lexington International, the makers of the highly touted and controversial HairMax LaserComb, to shape up or ship out.

In an FDA warning letter issued to David Michaels, Managing Director of Lexington International, LLC on May 22, 2008, FDA inspectors cite that the HairMax LaserComb® Premium and SE models, that are currently being sold to the public, differ from the cleared HairMax LaserComb in dose rate, method of delivery, and/or treatment parameters. According to the FDA these changes could significantly affect the safety or effectiveness of these devices and therefore, pursuant to 21, CFR 807.81 (a)(3)(i), new 510(k) submissions are required in order to legally market these devices.

Interestingly enough HairMax LaserComb makers warn consumers about purchasing fraudulent, or less than effective laser devices on their own marketing website. [Read more]

Hair Loss Genes Discovered, What Does This Mean For Us?

Has science finally found the Holy Grail for the follically challenged? Probably not, but it does appear that we are getting closer.

Two articles published in Nature Genetics may help to better explain the genetic predisposition to male pattern hair loss, and to one day give scientists the ability to grow DHT resistant hair follicles for use in hair restoration.

The first article was published by researchers at McGill University, King’s College London and GlaxoSmithKline Inc. These researchers identified two genetic variants in men that together produce an increased incidence of male pattern hair loss that is seven times greater than those without these variants. [Read more]

This Week on The Bald Truth, September 21st 8pm EST

Seduction guru Marni Kinrys joins the guys to provide a female perspective on what women really want in a man. As the founder of The Wing Girls Method, Marni and her team of Wing Girls have transformed the lives of hundreds of men by providing them with the tools needed to truly enhance their inner game, and to increase their attractiveness no matter what their situation.

Marni’s ultimate goal is to teach every man in need “how to get their manhood back.”

As hair loss sufferers’ we know all too well just how difficult it can be to overcome the lack of confidence that comes with the onset of male pattern baldness. Strengthening your inner game is the key to creating romantic success no matter what you look like.

This is one show you won’t want to miss!

This Week on The Bald Truth - August 30th 8pm Eastern: Ross Jeffries

Special guest: The Original Master Seduction Guru and Pick Up Artist Ross Jeffries.

As far as the seduction community is concerned Ross Jeffries started it all. Featured in Neil Strauss’ New York Time’s Best seller,  The Game, Ross is credited for being the founding father of the seduction community.

According to famed film director Paul Thomas Anderson, Jeffries was the main inspiration for Tom Cruise’s character Frank T.J. Mackey in the 1999 film Magnolia .

As the author and creator of some the best known seduction books and audio series in the business, Ross Jeffries has provided countless men with the skills needed to meet women that most men only dream about.

Jeffries has been featured on local and national television for over two decades. Some of his appearances include, The Phil Donahue Show and Montel Williams.

Spencer Kobren and MTV Networks are Looking For Men Interested In Appearing In a Reality Documentary About Hair Loss

Spencer Kobren and MTV Networks are currently looking for people interested in appearing in a reality documentary exploring the daily struggles of young adults suffering with hair loss. If you have the courage to share your story and your struggles with the world, you can help countless young men and women to better cope and to avoid all of the pitfalls associated with the hair loss industry. If you are between the ages of 17 and 29 and would like to appear in this groundbreaking MTV special please contact us directly at baldtruthradio@gmail.com. To get started just send your name, location, phone number, a brief synopsis of your situation, and if possible a photo. Further details will be posted on The Bald Truth website as soon as they come in.

This Week On The Bald Truth - August 17th - 8pm Eastern

Special guest: Master pick-up artist, seduction guru and social interaction coach, Wayne Elise.

Wayne “Juggler” Elise is a contributing author and key character in investigative reporter Neil Strauss’ New York Time’s Best Seller, The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pick-up Artists.

This how-to autobiographical bible of sorts, chronicles one man’s journey from “average frustrated chump” to “master pickup artist” using techniques devised by a network of men frustrated by their incompetence in sexual seduction.

One of the most influential members of the seduction community, Wayne Elise is revered by countless men, young and old alike, whose lives have been completely transformed by his teachings and techniques.

Wayne Elise has also written articles and commentary for Esquire Magazine and Blender, and is the Founder and CEO of Charisma Arts.

Eleven Million Dollars for Hair Loss Treatment and Research

Follica Inc., is a privately held company that develops treatments for androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness) and other hair loss and follicle disorders, including severe acne. Today, the company announced that it has received $11 million in Series B financing, led by Polaris Venture Partners along with previous investors InterWest Partners and PureTech Ventures.

In addition to financing, the company will bring on several new board members and other team members.

“Polaris is thrilled to join PureTech and InterWest in helping to build Follica,” said Dr. Kevin Bitterman, a new Follica board member representing Polaris Venture Partners. “The cutting-edge biology on which the company was founded allows Follica to address hair loss and multiple other conditions with an entirely novel mechanism of action.”

Last year, Follica used licensed technology from the University of Pennsylvania to generate new hair follicles. It was the first time new hair follicles have been successfully generated in normal adult mammals. [Read more]

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