Hair
loss is the problem impacting large proportion of population across the globe.
Despite hair loss being such a common problem and many practitioners claiming
to offer remedies, it is actually difficult to find the effective solution to
control the same.
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It is normal to have some
ongoing hair loss by most of the people. This type of hair loss is generally
replaced by growth of new hair in its place.
There are other type of hair
losses which are not normal but have specific causes.
Hair loss could be due to reasons like genetic factors, hormonal imbalances (including thyroid
imbalance), stress, certain medications, and nutritional deficiencies etc.
Of all the reasons listed
above, one of the most common reasons for the hair loss is nutritional deficiencies.
No medicines, treatments or shampoos generally help to control this kind of
hair loss.
The key nutritional
deficiencies causing hair loss is the deficiency of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D,
Vitamin C, Proteins and Iron.
The first step is to get
your hormones and nutritional levels measured. Get your Thyroid, Vitamin D,
Vitamin B12 and Iron levels checked. The most common cause of hair fall is the
imbalance and deficiency of any one of these or more.
Below-mentioned are some
of the effective natural ways to control the hair loss. In many cases regrowth of
hair is also possible. Try them and see the results yourself.
Take supplements of
Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and Iron after consulting your doctor (given that you are
deficient in these). Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Eggs, Walnuts, Almonds,
Pomegranates and Apples etc are good natural sources of Vitamin D, Vitamin B12,
Vitamin B7, Zinc, Calcium, Iron etc.
Include sprouted beans
(veg) or 2 boiled eggs (Non Veg) in your breakfast. These provide necessary proteins
which are building blocks for the hair.
Eat 1 to 2 Amlas
(gooseberry) every day.
Along with Vitamin C, Amla is extremely rich in anti-oxidants which helps to
keep hair and follicles healthy by fighting of damage causing free radicals.
Consume 2 to 3 Dates every
day. Being
rich in iron, dates improve blood circulation to the scalp thus helping in
faster hair growth.
Eat Citrus fruits and
include Lemon in your daily diet. Vitamin C from these food help in production of
Collagen which strengthens capillaries that supply to the hair shafts
Apply fresh Aloe Vera gel
from the plants to your scalp. Wash it after 15-30 minutes. Aloe Vera repairs dead
skin cells on the scalp. It is a natural conditioner which makes your hair
smooth & shiny and reduces dandruff.
Roast Fenugreek Seeds,
crush them and mix with Coconut oil. Massage it on the scalp. Wash after 1-2 hours. Fenugreek seeds kill bacteria and fungus on
the scalp. These seeds contain Lecithin and Nicotinic acid which strengthens
hair follicles and promote hair growth respectively.
Include one table spoon
of flax-seeds to your diet daily. Flax-seeds are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids which are
essential for hair growth. These fatty acids ensure healthy growth of new hair.
Avoid stress at any cost. Try Yoga, Meditation,
Music or whatever means that suit you to control stress. Stress impacts our digestive
system and changes hormone levels in the body leading to hair loss.
The key is to be
persistent in your efforts till you start seeing the results.
It generally
takes minimum one month of regular diet and discipline for reversal of hair
loss and start getting healthy hair back.
Once you start getting the results,
incorporate the above disciplines regularly (with intermittent breaks) in your
daily routines.
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