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Herbs for Hair Loss - Natural Herbs for Treatment of Hair Loss

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Common Causes of Hair Loss

Hair loss may be caused by a variety of factors: hormonal imbalances during and after pregnancy, nutritional deficiencies, damage caused to hair by harmful chemical and mechanical hair styling products, and stress and anxiety. As a rule, never comb your hair until it has dried out naturally in the air after a bath. Combing wet hair causes damage to the roots of the hair and weakens them, thereby causing hair loss. Excessive use of blow driers, chemical dyes and curling irons may also lead to hair loss by making it dry and brittle in the long run. It is also useful to simply massage your scalp with your fingers after washing your hair till the point that you begin to feel a warm, tingling sensation. This is an easy way of stimulating the sebaceous glands and the hair follicles underneath the scalp and promoting faster and stronger growth of hair.

Treat Hair Loss

Besides these general precautionary measures, you may also follow a few natural remedies to treat hair loss. One of the most effective ways of preventing hair loss is to drink a glass of spinach juice every morning at breakfast. You may also chew a few fresh curry leaves every morning on an empty stomach or drink a mixture of the juice of a handful of these leaves squeezed into a glass of buttermilk. This will make your hair grow naturally stronger and denser. Apply the juice of coriander leaves to the roots of your hair to prevent hair loss. Massage your scalp and hair with some warm coconut oil regularly to nourish the roots of the hair and treat hair loss. You may also apply a mixture of equal amounts of castor oil and almond oil to treat hair loss. If you are losing hair in patches, rub the affected portion of the scalp with a thin slice of onion for about 5 minutes every day. The strong chemicals present in the pungent juice of onions stimulate the hair follicles to produce hair at a faster rate and thereby cures hair loss.

For another remedy, add a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds to half a cup of black lentil and grind them to a fine powder. Now add some yoghurt to this mixture to obtain a thick paste and apply it uniformly all over the scalp. After about half an hour, rinse your hair thoroughly with water. Follow this procedure once week to observe a reduction in hair loss in a couple of months.

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Natural Hair Care Routine - Some Tips for Good Hairs

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Tips for Routine Hair Care to make Hair Strong

Taking care of your hair is just as important as following a regular skin care regime. Hair suffers damage from various external sources such as pollution, heat and dust, as well as from internal physical and psychological factors like dietary irregularities and imbalances, hormonal changes in the body, lack of adequate sleep, stress and anxiety. Thus, it becomes essential that you follow a few tips at home to make up for the loss in terms of both quality and volume that hair experiences in the natural course of time, as well as to promote the growth of longer, stronger and healthier hair.

The most important part of hair care is to keep your scalp clean all the time. You must shampoo your hair regularly to wash away dirt particles, excess oil and dead skin cells that accumulate on the scalp. This minimizes the chances of getting dandruff and head lice, and other bacterial or fungal infections. However, you must counterbalance the effects of shampoo by using a conditioner that suits your hair type. This prevents your hair from becoming excessively dry after shampooing. You may soak your hair in some apple cider vinegar after shampooing for 5 minutes before rinsing it away with water to give your hair a natural bounce without rendering it too dry.For those who have dry hair, application of the pulp of a ripe banana or avocado 15 minutes before shampooing is recommended. This moisturizes the hair naturally and keeps it from becoming dry and brittle. Never comb your hair while it is still wet, as this may hurt the hair roots and cause hair loss.

Besides cleansing and conditioning your hair, you should also oil it regularly. Applying some preheated castor oil gently to the roots of the hair every alternate night before going to bed is known to stimulate faster and longer growth of hair. You should put on a shower cap after applying the oil in order to let it seep into the scalp completely overnight. You may also use olive, coconut or almond oil for massaging your hair. A healthy diet also contributes significantly to the length and quality of hair. Include lots of fresh fruits, raw vegetables, whole grains, cereals, sprouts, milk and soy products and fish in your diet. These nourish the hair follicles and stimulate them to produce hair faster. You should stay away from cholesterol-rich food items and manufactured foodstuff containing artificial flavoring agents.

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Secrets of Beautiful long Hair - Tips for making Hair Beautiful

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Beautiful Long Hair Tips

Since hair is primarily made up of a kind of protein (keratin) what you eat makes a significant difference to the quality of your hair.

  • Eating protein-rich foodstuff such as milk and soy products, eggs, cereals, nuts and whole grains is beneficial for your hair.
  • Drinking plenty of water is also useful in improving blood circulation in the scalp and supplying essential nutrients to the hair follicles, and thereby causing faster and thicker growth of hair.
  • Good sleep and adequate rest are also crucial determinants of the health of your hair. Stress, excessive work load and emotional disturbances may adversely affect hair growth and lead to problems like hair thinning and loss and premature graying.
  • Cigarette smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol are also injurious to hair, so you must avoid these. If you are suffering from split ends, it is best to trim your hair a quarter of an inch to prevent further damage.
  • It is also a good idea to restrict the use of blow driers, curlers, hair dyes and other such chemical and mechanical means of hair styling, as these cause serious damage to the hair in the long run. It is always preferable to use natural, herbal hair care products.
  • Overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun also damages the hair. You may use a leave-in conditioner before stepping out into the sun to prevent your hair from becoming dry, dull and brittle.
  • Nourish your hair regularly with natural oils like coconut, almond or olive to keep it in good shape. Heating the oil mildly before application and massaging the scalp gently with fingers during application is suggested for better results.In addition, mix equal portions of some edible oil and honey and apply it on your scalp, and leave it for 15 minutes before washing your hair. Followed twice a week, this remedy will help enhance the strength and natural shine of your hair.
  • You may also add a teaspoon of honey to an egg and blend them together thoroughly, and then apply this mixture on your scalp and hair. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before washing your hair with water and a mild herbal shampoo. This strengthens your hair and makes it grow denser and more beautiful.
  • Soaking the hair in some coconut milk or lukewarm mustard oil for 15 minutes before shampooing also makes hair look light, glowing and beautiful.

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Home Remedies for Healthier Hair | Tips to get Healthy Hair

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Healthier Hair Tips

The health of your hair depends on several factors: proper hygiene, nourishment and external environment. Excessive shampooing of hair can cause as much damage to your hair as not washing it frequently enough can. Depending on your natural hair type, you should wash your hair with a mild herbal shampoo. If you have normal to dry hair, you should shampoo it twice or thrice a week. Go heavy on the conditioner, as your hair requires to be treated externally in order to prevent excessive dryness. If your hair is oily, you should wash it every alternate day. Do not use too much conditioner, as your hair is naturally oiled with the sebum that the glands underneath the scalp produce.

Diet plays a crucial role in determining the health of your hair, as the essential nutrients required to keep the hair follicles in good shape are supplied through food to the bloodstream. You should eat lots of fresh fruits and raw vegetables as these are rich sources of vitamins and minerals that stimulate the sebaceous glands and the hair follicles that lie beneath the scalp and improve the quality of hair. Since hair is chiefly constituted of a kind of protein called keratin, it is beneficial to include natural sources of protein like whole grains, pulses and soy products in your diet.Drinking 10-12 glasses of water every day is also recommended as this improves blood circulation in the scalp and thereby supplies essential nutrients to the roots of the hair more effectively. You should also oil your hair regularly in order to keep it healthy.

Almond oil, coconut oil, lavender oil and castor oil, applied separately or in combination on the scalp thrice a week at bedtime, are highly useful in making hair grow stronger, thicker and healthier. Overexposure to direct sunlight can cause damage to hair by rendering it dry and brittle. Thus, it is advisable to carry an umbrella or at least wear a hat while stepping out of doors. This also has the added advantage of protecting your hair from the harmful chemicals present in air pollutants that make hair dull and dirty. Excessive use of hair styling or coloring agents is also known to cause lasting damage to the hair, as they contain harsh chemicals that rob the hair of its natural moisture and oil content. Therefore, use such commercial products as sparingly as possible to keep your hair healthy.

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Trichotillomania | Compulsive hair pulling

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is what is known as an “impulse control disorder” – the person feels an irresistible impulse to pull out hair from various parts of the body. The most commonly affected hair is that on the scalp and the eyebrows, but an affected person may pull out hair from just about any part of the body – pubic hair, facial hair, and other body hair may also be pulled out. This compulsive pulling out of hair typically results in bald patches or, in the case of areas such as the eyebrows and eyelashes, complete absence of the hair in question. Strictly speaking, trichotillomania or trichotillosis, as it is sometimes known, is not a condition of the hair or the scalp – it is a psychological disorder. However, since it affects the hair, it is worth discussing the causes, effects, and treatment.

Causes of Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania can affect almost anyone – in most cases, the affected person displays no other abnormal behavior. They are able to function entirely normally in their personal and professional lives. The only sign of their disorder will be the absence of eyelashes or eyebrows, or bald patches on the scalp or other parts of the body where hair should normally be present. This absence of hair can of course be caused by numerous other factors, so one should not jump to the conclusion that trichotillomania is the cause in every case. However, if a doctor is unable to detect any abnormality in the skin and hair themselves, then this possibility needs to be considered. The patient himself may not voluntarily disclose the fact that he compulsively pulls out his hair, because most people suffering from the disorder find it extremely embarrassing. It is however very important to identify the problem and get professional help. This can help the person deal with any underlying insecurities or sources of stress, and can help avoid more severe consequences that can occur when patients not only pull out hair, but eat it.

In some cases, trichotillomania may be treated using antidepressants, but this is not advisable, at least at the start. In fact, it may even worsen the problem in some cases. A better approach is a type of therapy known as habit reversal training (HRT), in which the patient is taught to recognize the impulse to pull out hair, and to redirect it towards other more constructive, or at the very least harmless, activities. The doctor may also help the patient to identify triggers and develop effective coping strategies.

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