A hairy affair: how to combat gray hair (prevention works, cure..doubtable) , dandruff, and hair loss.
Dealing with hair loss
Hair growth is affected by the hormonal system. It is normal to lose around 100 hairs each day, which are replaced within days. However, as we age, our hormone levels fluctuate and start to decline. This reduces the stimulus to the hair follicles and results in hair loss.
Here are some ways to tackle hair loss:
Ginger juice: Massage your scalp with fresh ginger juice. Squeeze a 1-inch chunk of ginger. Rub the fresh ginger juice into affected part of scalp. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse it out--or leave it on overnight to stimulate the hair follicles.
Stimulate blood flow. Try the following massage exercise: It helps stimulate blood circulation.
Using the tips of all 10 fingers, gently tap the head all over, stimulating the scalp for about one minute.
Begin with light force and gently increase to moderate strength.
Then massage the scalp with both hands for 2 minutes, gently at first and then more vigorously taking care not to pull out hair.
Straighten the fingers of your right hand, and with the palm side of fingers gently tap all over the scalp 36 times.
Repeat with your left hand, another 36 times. To get the best results, do this exercise twice a day.
Dandruff:
Dandruff can get aggravated due to hormonal imbalances, stress, and improper diet. Dandruff is at its worst during winter and fall, when the air tends to be dry.
Try these:
Apply aloe gel. You can get better results by leaving the aloe on overnight and rinsing it out in your morning shower.
A baking soda head scrub. In the shower, wet your hands and scrub baking soda vigorously into your scalp. After rinsing it out, massage Tonic Oil- a combination of essential oils and avocado oil.
To combat gray hair we recommend: If you have a history of gray hair in your family its advisable to try these remedies early on. In rare cases gray hair do change colour....rare but not impossible.
Additions in diet: Black sesame seeds, black beans, and walnuts to prevent (in some cases to prevent graying). For healthy and shiny hair, eat foods rich in essential fatty acids and omega-rich nutrients: flaxseed oil, sesame oil, olive oil, virgin coconut oil, avocado, beans, nuts and seeds.
